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How to Fix Bootloop — Honor 8X

Fix BootloopAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)

How to Fix Bootloop — Honor 8X

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Honor 8X is a 2018 Android 8.1 smartphone powered by the Kirin 710 (12 nm) with 4GB | 6GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 6.5", IPS LCD, 1080.0x2340.0 display and is available in Black, Blue, Red, Pink.

The 8X is equipped with a Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable, a 20 MP, 1080p@30/60fps, 480fps, stereo sound rec. main camera, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 175 g.

A bootloop on the Honor 8X occurs when the device repeatedly restarts without fully loading Android. This is commonly caused by a failed software update, corrupted system files, or an incompatible app. Most bootloops can be resolved without losing data by clearing the cache partition first before attempting a factory reset.

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Factory reset may be needed as a last resort — erases all data.

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On your Honor 8X: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

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If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

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Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot

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If still looping: return to Recovery

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Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)

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Last resort: use your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware

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