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How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Fix BootloopAndroid 16

How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a 2026 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) with 12GB | 16GB and 1TB | 256GB | 512GB internal storage. It features a 6.9", Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak), 1440.0x3120.0 display and is available in Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is equipped with a Li-Ion 5000 mAh, a 200 MP, 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS main camera, a 12 MP, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN configuration. It weighs 214 g.

A bootloop on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

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If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

3

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 Samsung Smart Switch on a PC to reinstall firmware

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