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How to Fix Bootloop — OnePlus 3T

Fix BootloopAndroid 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)

How to Fix Bootloop — OnePlus 3T

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The OnePlus 3T is a 2016 Android 6.0.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm) with 6GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.5", Optic AMOLED, 1080.0x1920.0 display and is available in Gunmetal, Soft Gold, Midnight Black.

The 3T is equipped with a Li-Ion 3400 mAh, non-removable, a 16 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, Auto HDR main camera, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 158 g.

A bootloop on the OnePlus 3T 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 OnePlus 3T: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

2

If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

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Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot

4

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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