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How to Fix Bootloop — Motorola Moto G5S

Fix BootloopAndroid 7.1 (Nougat)

How to Fix Bootloop — Motorola Moto G5S

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Motorola Moto G5S is a 2017 Android 7.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8937 Snapdragon 430 (28 nm) with 3GB | 4GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.2", IPS LCD, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Lunar Gray, Fine Gold, Midnight Blue.

The Moto G5S is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 157 g.

A bootloop on the Motorola Moto G5S 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 Motorola Moto G5S: 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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