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How to Fix Bootloop — OnePlus 5T

Fix BootloopAndroid 7.1.1 (Nougat)

How to Fix Bootloop — OnePlus 5T

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The OnePlus 5T is a 2017 Android 7.1.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) with 6GB | 8GB and 128GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 6.0", Optic AMOLED, 1080.0x2160.0 display and is available in Midnight Black, Lava Red, Sandstone White.

The 5T is equipped with a Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable, a 16 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120fps, Auto HDR main camera, a 16 MP, 1080p (gyro-EIS) front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 162 g.

A bootloop on the OnePlus 5T 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.

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Factory reset may be needed as a last resort — erases all data.

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On your OnePlus 5T: 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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