Home / HTC One XL / Fix Bootloop

How to Fix Bootloop — HTC One XL

Fix BootloopAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

How to Fix Bootloop — HTC One XL

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The HTC One XL is a 2012 Android 4.0 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus with 1GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 4.7", Super IPS LCD2, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Gray, White.

The One XL is equipped with a Non-removable Li-Po 1800 mAh battery, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps, stereo sound rec. main camera, a 3 MP, 720p front camera. The device uses a Micro-SIM configuration. It weighs 129 g.

A bootloop on the HTC One XL 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.

⚠

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

1

On your HTC One XL: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

2

If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

3

Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot

4

If still looping: return to Recovery

5

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

6

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

Was this guide helpful?