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How to Fix Bootloop — HTC Wildfire

Fix BootloopAndroid 2.1 (Eclair)

How to Fix Bootloop — HTC Wildfire

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The HTC Wildfire is a 2010 Android 2.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1 with 384MB and 384MB internal storage. It features a 3.2", TFT, 240.0x320.0 display and is available in Black, Brown, White, Red, Silver.

The Wildfire is equipped with a Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery, a 5 MP, Yes main camera. The device uses a Mini-SIM configuration. It weighs 118 g.

A bootloop on the HTC Wildfire 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.

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

2

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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