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How to Fix Bootloop — Nothing Phone (3)
How to Fix Bootloop — Nothing Phone (3)
The Nothing Phone (3) is a 2025 Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, Nothing OS 4.1, up to 5 major Android upgrades smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM8735 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4 nm) with 12GB | 16GB and 256GB | 512GB internal storage. It features a 6.7", OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 960Hz PWM, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak), 1260.0x2800.0 display and is available in White, Black.
The Phone (3) is equipped with a Market-dependent versions: · Si/C 5150 mAh - International model · Si/C 5500 mAh - India model, a 50 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS main camera, a 50 MP, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) configuration. It weighs 218 g.
A bootloop on the Nothing Phone (3) 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 Nothing Phone (3): 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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