Fix Galaxy S8 Stuck at Samsung Logo in Bootloop

Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the most magnificent smartphones you will encounter. The looks and design make it peerless. The only problem with it is that the TouchWiz is full of bloatware. Many people decide to get rid of it by installing a custom ROM. Sometimes, things go wrong in this process, and you end up putting your Galaxy S8 in Bootloop. In simple terms, you can say the Galaxy S8 is stuck at the Samsung logo. It is also called soft brick. Today, we will talk about how to fix it.

Galaxy S8 comes in five different colours. It has a 5.8 Quad-HD Super AMOLED screen, which makes it perfect in size and comfortable to hold and use with one hand. It is running on the latest version of Android, Nougat.

Is Galaxy S8 Stuck at the Samsung Logo at startup? Here is a detailed guide on how to fix it:

Primarily, the bootloop problem arises when there is some problem with firmware, and the phone cannot properly start the operating system. Suppose your Galaxy S8 is stuck at the Samsung logo. First, follow the few easy solutions below: wiping the cache partition and factory resetting. Even if that doesn’t help, move to the latter section of the guide that will allow you to flash stock firmware on your Galaxy S8 to fix bootloop. The bootloop problem is mainly solved only by flashing stock firmware; there is no loss in trying the easy method first.

• First of all, try wiping the cache partition using this guide. Sometimes, some troublesome data in the cache causes a startup with blem.
• Then, try a factory reset from the recovery menu. However, it will delete all the data on your phone; the latter solution to fix the Galaxy S8 stuck at the Samsung logo by installing stock firmware does not delete any data if you flash precisely the same firmware you are currently running on your phone.

Flash Stock Firmware to Fix Galaxy S8 Stuck at Samsung Logo in Bootloop:

In the guide below, we will use ODIN to flash stock firmware on Galaxy S8. This solution only works for Windows Users.

Prerequisites:

• Download ODIN V3.12.3.
• Download Samsung USB drivers for Windows PC.
• Get the firmware for your Galaxy S8 from here. Mention your Model number. Match the PDA of firmware with the PDA of your phone. Download it on your computer and extract its contents.

Selecting the correct firmware is very important. If your phone is carrier unlocked and has no carrier branding, you can download firmware from any country that is not branded. To check branding, see if the logo of some page (like Verizon or T-Mobile) appears when you reboot your phone. If your phone is not branded, you can flash a firmware of any country that is not carrier-specific. Make sure you don’t flash unbranded ROM on a branded phone. However, it is recommended that you find the same ROM as the one installed on your phone before it got bricked. Suppose you find the same ROM installed on your S8; data in your phone won’t be deleted after flashing firmware.

Guide to Install stock firmware to fix Galaxy S8 stuck at Samsung logo in bootloop:

1. First of all, open ODIN on your Windows PC.
2. Turn off your Galaxy S8 and put it in download mode:
   • Press and hold the Bixby button, Volume down and power button simultaneously.
   • Release the button when you see a warning on the screen.
   • Press the Volume Up button to continue.
3. Connect your Galaxy S8 with your computer using the original data cable.
4. Suppose your phone is connected and detected by ODIN. ID: The COM section will turn blue. If it does not change colour, there is a connection problem. You need to check if you have installed the Samsung drivers properly.
5. Now click on the AP tab.
6. Select the firmware file with (.tar or .MD5 file extension) you downloaded and extracted on your PC.
7. Ensure only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time are checked in the options, like in the screenshot below.

Note: If the firmware you downloaded extracts more than one file, then follow the three additional steps below:

• Put the BL file in the BL tab.
• Select the CP tab and select the CP file in it.
• Select the CSC tab and select the HOME_CSC file in it.

Now Click on Start. Wait for around 5 minutes. Keep an eye on the log. If the flashing is successful, your phone will reboot itself. If it is unsuccessful, use another version or ODIN, and ensure you use the original data cable. Try a few times. It will work.

Install stock firmware via SmartSwitch to fix Galaxy S8 stuck at the Samsung logo in Bootloop:

This is the easiest method to fix this issue. All you have to do is install Smart Switch on your Windows PC or MAC. It is official software from Samsung to carry out several functions on their Galaxy series smartphones. It is your replacement for KIES.

• Download Smart Switch from here. Open the link and navigate to the bottom of the page; download the Windows PC or MAC version respective to your computer.

1. Install a bright switch on your Windows computer or MAC.
2. Plug in your Galaxy S8 using a USB data cable.
3. Make a backup of your S8.
4. Click on More. It is on the top right corner of the main screen on Smart Switch.
5. Now Select Emergency Software Recovery and Initialization.
6. After that, select Software Update and Initialization.
7. Now, you might have to enter the IMEI number of your phone.
8. It will now download the firmware and install it on your S8.
9. Follow the onscreen instructions, and make sure you have made a backup of your phone, as this process will delete all the data in your phone.

I have used smartswitch on Galaxy S6; the software has changed slightly. You might have a problem finding the abovementioned options, but they are present. It is still the best and effortless way to fix the Galaxy S8 stuck at the Samsung logo.

Suppose you have any questions or queries regarding the guide above. Suppose you run into some problems while trying the methods. You could contact us using the comments below or by email if this guide helped you fix your Galaxy S8 stuck at the Samsung logo at startup in Bootloop. Do give us feedback.