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How to Fix Bootloop — ZTE Reef

Fix BootloopAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

How to Fix Bootloop — ZTE Reef

⏱ ~5 min📋 6 steps

The ZTE Reef is a 2013 Android 4.1 smartphone powered by the Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2 with 1GB and 4GB internal storage. It features a 4.0", TFT, 480.0x800.0 display and is available in Black.

The Reef is equipped with a Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable, a 5 MP, 720p main camera, a 1 MP front camera. The device uses a Yes configuration. It weighs 127.6 g.

A bootloop on the ZTE Reef 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.

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On your ZTE Reef: force restart: hold Power for 15–30 seconds

2

If still looping: enter Recovery Mode

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Navigate to 'Wipe cache partition' → confirm → reboot

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If still looping: return to Recovery

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Select 'Wipe data/factory reset' → confirm (erases all data)

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Last resort: use your manufacturer's PC tool to reinstall firmware

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