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How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)

Fix BootloopAndroid 8.1 (Oreo)

How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018)

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is a 2018 Android 8.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm) with 2GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 8.0", IPS LCD, 800.0x1280.0 display and is available in Black.

The Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) is equipped with a Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable, a 5 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 2 MP front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 358 g.

A bootloop on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) 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.

1

On your Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018): force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

2

If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

3

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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