If you’re experiencing problems with your Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, you may want to try to soft or hard reset the device using these methods.
Soft Reset
If the device is frozen or unresponsive, try pressing and holding the Power button for about 10 seconds. This should force the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to restart normally.
Hard Reset
A hard reset will set the device back to factory default settings and erase all data on the device. This is normally done when troubleshooting methods prove to be fruitless.
1. From the Home screen, select Apps in the upper-right corner.
2. Choose Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. Select Factory data reset.
5. Select Reset tablet.
6. Select Erase everything.
Access Recovery Screen at Boot
You can access soft and hard reset options from the Recovery Screen before you boot into Android. Just hold down the Volume Down button while turning the Galaxy Tab on. Hold it down until you see the menu. Thanks to Peter for this tip.
Last modified March 21, 2012
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my Tablet is in perfect condition with a HD screen protecter and a hard/soft rubber outer shell and it has never been dropped or collected moisture or got wet.. I was downloading an update for the play store and in the middle of the update the screen just went to sleep and went black. the Device cannot Turn on nor can it turn off, this has just happend to me last night. I have tried all the trouble shooting proccess suggested, but non work. the only last option which i want to save for last resort is sending it in for repairs. but they said it will take a few days to get there and a week for the repair and few days to get back. but since I am from Hawaii I know it will take much longer. and I have some work files on that tablet also..
Try pressing and holding the Power button for about 10 seconds. You will see a battery with a yellow color filling it up movement in it, then I press the volume button and I got my Samsung galaxy tab 10.1 restarted and everything else was ok.
my tablet gets below 70% it cuts off and wont charge. i had a store reset it everytime by taking off the back and unplugging a multi colored wire harness. then it charges. its the only way to get it to charge once its under 70%.
I was using my tab lastnight and it just froze and wouldnt let me do anything so i pressed the off button and now i cant seem to switch it on all im getting is a blank black screen. Can anyone help and put my mind to rest please
HI, i have a problem: the display is off but i was sending messages and the tablet is vibrating as he receives the message. I think the display is damaged or something but i need another opinion. Thanks
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