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How to Fix Bootloop — HTC One (E8)

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How to Fix Bootloop — HTC One (E8)

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The HTC One (E8) is a 2014 Android 4.4.2 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8975AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) with 2GB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", Super LCD3, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in White, red, black.

The One (E8) is equipped with a Li-Po 2600 mAh, non-removable, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 145 g.

A bootloop on the HTC One (E8) 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 HTC One (E8): 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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