Home / Samsung Google Nexus S 4G / Fix Bootloop
How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
How to Fix Bootloop — Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
The Samsung Google Nexus S 4G is a 2011 Android 2.3 smartphone powered by the Hummingbird with 512MB and 16GB internal storage. It features a 4.0", Super AMOLED, 480.0x800.0 display and is available in Black.
The Google Nexus S 4G is equipped with a Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery, a 5 MP, w480p@30fps main camera. The device uses a Mini-SIM configuration. It weighs 131 g.
A bootloop on the Samsung Google Nexus S 4G 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 Google Nexus S 4G: 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
Was this guide helpful?