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How to Fix Bootloop — LG K8 (2018)

Fix BootloopAndroid 7.1.2 (Nougat)

How to Fix Bootloop — LG K8 (2018)

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The LG K8 (2018) is a 2018 Android 7.1.2 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm) - Global Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) - USA with 2GB and 16GB | 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.0", S-IPS LCD, 720.0x1280.0 display and is available in Aurora Black, Moroccan Blue, Terra Gold.

The K8 (2018) is equipped with a Li-Ion 2500 mAh, removable, a 720p@30fps (Global), 1080p@30fps (USA) main camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 152 g.

A bootloop on the LG K8 (2018) 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 LG K8 (2018): 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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