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How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020)
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) is a 2020 Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, One UI 3.1 smartphone powered by the Exynos 7904 (14 nm) with 3GB and 32GB internal storage. It features a 8.4", TFT LCD, 1200.0x1920.0 display and is available in Mocha.
The Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) is equipped with a Li-Po 5000 mAh, a 8 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP front camera. The device uses a Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 309 g.
A bootloop on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020) 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.
On your Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.4 (2020): force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds
If still looping: enter Recovery Mode
Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot
If still looping: return to Recovery
Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)
Last resort: use Samsung Smart Switch on a PC to reinstall firmware
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