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How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Galaxy XCover 5
The Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 is a 2021 Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, One UI 6.1 smartphone powered by the Exynos 850 (8 nm) with 4GB and 64GB internal storage. It features a 5.3", PLS LCD, 720.0x1480.0 display and is available in Black.
The Galaxy XCover 5 is equipped with a Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable, a 16 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 5 MP front camera. The device uses a · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM configuration. It weighs 172 g.
A bootloop on the Samsung Galaxy XCover 5 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 XCover 5: 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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