How to Fix Bootloop — Nokia 8
How to Fix Bootloop — Nokia 8
The Nokia 8 is a 2017 Android 7.1.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) with 4GB | 6GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.3", IPS LCD, 1440.0x2560.0 display and is available in Tempered Blue, Polished Blue, Steel, Polished Copper.
The 8 is equipped with a Li-Ion 3090 mAh, non-removable, a 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 13 MP, 4K front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 160 g.
A bootloop on the Nokia 8 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.
On your Nokia 8: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds
If still looping: enter Recovery Mode
Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot
If still looping: return to Recovery
Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)
Last resort: use your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware
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