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How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA)

Fix BootloopAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop)

How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA)

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA) is a 2015 Android 5.0.2 smartphone powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) with 3GB and 128GB | 32GB | 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.1", Super AMOLED, 1440.0x2560.0 display and is available in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum.

The Galaxy S6 (USA) is equipped with a Li-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable, a 16 MP, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS main camera, a 5 MP, 1440p@30fps front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 140 g.

A bootloop on the Samsung Galaxy S6 (USA) 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 S6 (USA): 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

4

If still looping: return to Recovery

5

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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