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How to Fix Bootloop — Nokia 3.1

Fix BootloopAndroid 8.0 (Oreo)

How to Fix Bootloop — Nokia 3.1

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Nokia 3.1 is a 2018 Android 8.0 smartphone powered by the Mediatek MT6750 (28 nm) with 2GB | 3GB and 16GB | 32GB internal storage. It features a 5.2", IPS LCD, 720.0x1440.0 display and is available in Blue/Copper, Black/Chrome, White/Iron.

The 3.1 is equipped with a Li-Ion 2990 mAh, non-removable, a 13 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 8 MP, 720p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 138.3 g.

A bootloop on the Nokia 3.1 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 Nokia 3.1: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

2

If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

3

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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