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How to Fix Bootloop — vivo Y15 (2013)
How to Fix Bootloop — vivo Y15 (2013)
The vivo Y15 (2013) is a 2013 Android 4.2.2 smartphone powered by the Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm) with 512MB and 4GB internal storage. It features a 4.5", IPS LCD, 480.0x854.0 display and is available in White, Black.
The Y15 (2013) is equipped with a Li-Ion 1900 mAh, removable, a 5 MP, 1080p@30fps main camera, a 2 MP front camera. The device uses a Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) configuration. It weighs 130 g.
A bootloop on the vivo Y15 (2013) 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 vivo Y15 (2013): 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 your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware
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