A tablet is a multifunctional compact gadget that can easily compete even with laptops in terms of performance. It can be used for calls, games, the Internet, and also as an e-book. But, unfortunately, it has long become clear that no computer equipment is immune from failures. And at any time you may encounter the fact that your tablet will freeze and will not respond to any manipulations with the On / Off button. What to do? How to restart the tablet? I will try to answer these and other questions now.
Possible causes
Depending on the nature of the failure, problems can be divided into two types:
- Software. You may have recently installed some new application, most likely it was the one that failed. A large number of simultaneously running programs can also affect the operation of your gadget. Another reason may be the presence of viruses in the device.
- Hardware. Many things can be attributed to this: damage to the board, connecting faulty or incompatible devices to the tablet, shock, moisture, etc.
How to restart the tablet? First way
So, if you succeededfind out that the reason is still a software failure, then do the following:
- Try turning off the tablet by long pressing the On/Off button. If it didn’t work out, then carefully inspect your gadget,
- Turn on the device. Please wait for the full download.
- Copy all important information to a flash drive and then remove it.
- Go to the "Settings" menu, then "Backup and reset" (in some versions this item may be called "Privacy").
- Perform a hard reset.
it should have a small hole with the word Reset on it. Insert a needle, pin or paper clip into it. The tablet should turn off.
After all these steps, the tablet will restart. All settings will return to factory settings. Important! Before resetting, connect your gadget to the network. It may take some time to restart, so the battery must not be completely drained. After all, if the system recovery is not fully completed, a flashing will be inevitable! This was the first way to reset the tablet.
Hard Reset. The second way
This method is usually used when pressing Reset did not help, and also if you have a Chinese tablet. How to restart the gadget and return it to working condition? So, let's move on to the toughest Hard Reset procedure. I warn you right away: all the information that you uploaded yourself will disappear without a trace! All settings will return to factory settings. Do the following:
- Remove the SIM card and flash card from the tablet.
- Press the On/Off buttons at the same time. and volume control. Hold for 10-15 seconds and the device should vibrate.
- A menu will appear on the screen, in which you will need to select "Settings" with the volume control button, and then "Format System".
- We stop at the "Reset" line. We are waiting for the tablet to restart.
Thus, at least some information will be saved for you.
If you didn't succeed the first time, try this procedure again. And if you are interested in how to restart the Texet tablet, then keep in mind that this is done in the same way, only the items in the menu that appears will be spelled out a little differently. You have to select "Wipe Data" / "Factory Reset" first, and then "Reboot".
Conclusion
If the problem lies only in the software, then these two methods of how to restart the tablet will definitely help you. And if this is not the case, then it would be better for you to go to a service center. Only experienced technicians can help your tablet.