Galaxy tab 2 10.1 is frozen How to Reset Samsung Tablet with Easiest Way

The need to restore Samsung phones or tablets to factory settings arises when failures appear operating system Android. The cause of the problem is software installed from unknown sources, a large number of games on the internal and external memory card, or incorrect user actions. After that, the mobile device starts to work unstable or stops turning on altogether. And resetting the system, system or hardware, is the best option to restore functionality.

Reset via settings menu

Soft resetting Samsung tablets is usually the same as for smartphones. But if there is different versions operating system recovery can be performed in a different way - the differences are in the names of the items. Instead of "Back up and reset" in the settings menu, choose "Privacy" or "Restore and reset".

Recovery via the Recovery menu

1. Turn off the device;
2. Press and hold the Home, Volume + and Power buttons at the same time;
3. Waiting for the appearance of vibration, indicating the reaction of the smartphone to pressing the keys, and release Power;
4. When the System Recovery menu appears on the screen, release the remaining buttons;
5. Using the volume keys, select the Factory reset item (sometimes - Wipe data) and press Power to select the corresponding item.

The same hard reset option applies to Samsung tablets as well. But, since there is no Home button on these devices, you will have to perform a Hard Reset by pressing only two keys - volume down and power on. The rest of the actions and inscriptions on the display are completely similar to the process of restoring the settings of a smartphone.

Reset by dialing the service code

Hard Reset, aka Hard Reset, is done in two main ways. Whichever method you choose, take care of backup personal information, and also remove the memory card from the tablet and, just in case, the SIM card, if any.

1.Using the menu (if the tablet turns on)

If the tablet is fully functional, the pattern is not locked, and you have the opportunity to get into the settings - be sure to use this method to do a Hard Reset (hard reset) and demolish the user (user) settings to the factory settings.

1. All you need to do is go to the settings and find the item Recovery and reset.

2. Then you need to select the item Reset.

4. As a result, Android will issue the last warning that you want to demolish everything, and you will not be able to restore anything. If you haven't changed your mind, choose a team Erase everything.

5. The tablet will be restarted, and to show you the full depth of the process, you will see a splash screen showing atoms and molecules spinning in the belly of the Android robot.

6. This is normal, after a couple of minutes the splash screen will disappear, the tablet will start with such factory settings and applications as if you just brought it from the store.

2. Through the Recovery menu (if the tablet does not turn on)

If the tablet has software glitch, it stopped starting, "eternal loading" is in progress, or the device is blocked graphic key- you have only one way out - to get into Recovery mode, i.e. recovery mode. The Recovery menu can only be accessed when the tablet is turned off. For this, a special combination of simultaneously or sequentially pressed physical buttons on the tablet, which are located on the device's body, is used. This is usually the volume +/- rocker, power buttons, and / or Home key. The general procedure is as follows:

1. Turn off the tablet. The battery must be fully charged. If you are not sure of a full charge, or if the battery is weak, it is better to carry out all the manipulations by connecting the tablet to the network

2. We hold down the key combination (examples of such combinations for your device model will be below), and wait until the Recovery mode opens

3. Move through the menu using the volume rocker (in some tablets, touch control is possible). Choosing a team wipe data / factory reset(translation: erase base / factory reset)... To do this, you need to press with your finger, if the control is touch, or with the power key, which in this case serves as a button OK.

5. After that, you need to give the reboot command. To do this, select the item reboot system now(translation: reboot system now)

6. The tablet will think a little, all data and settings will be erased, and it will turn on itself.

It is worth noting that each tablet manufacturer sets its own set of keys to access the Recovery menu, so only general methods were collected that are relevant for different brands of devices.

Attention! In the descriptions of the options for how to get into the Recovery, I will mention that the reset is carried out according to the standard, general procedure, or according to the blank. This means that you will need to use the blank with the photo described above.

How to make Hard Reset on tablets from different manufacturers:

1) Samsung

Method number 1

• At the same time we hold down the buttons: "Home" - the central button, the volume change key "+", and the power key.
• We are waiting for a couple of seconds when the Samsung logo appears, then we wait until Recovery mode starts.
• Let go of the keys that were held down earlier.
• Using the volume +/- keys, go to the wipe datafactory reset line. To select an item, we make a short press on the power key. Then we do everything according to the preparation.

Method number 2, if there is no Home button, or when the keyboard shortcut does not work

• We hold down two keys: decrease the volume “-”, and power
• As soon as you see the Samsung logo, you can release the power key. At the same time, hold the volume button. When a recumbent Android appears with an exclamation mark, you can release the button
• We do Hard reset (hard reset) according to the standard procedure

2) Asus

Method number 1

• Hold down the power and volume down buttons at the same time
• Release the keys when the recovery menu appears
• We are looking for the line in the menu Factory reset, select it with the power button. We are waiting for the operation to complete and reboot the tablet.

Method number 2

• Simultaneously hold down the power key and the volume down rocker
• Wait until small text appears at the top of the screen, then release the keys
• As soon as you see the inscription Wipe Data, immediately press the volume change key once (the main thing is to do this without delay). We are waiting for the reboot, we are using it.

3) Lenovo

Method number 1

• It is necessary to hold down two more simultaneously with the power key - volume control (i.e. press the rocker in the middle), and hold for a few seconds
• Then just release these buttons, and make a single press on the volume down or up rocker
• We are looking for the Wipe data / Factory reset item, select it with the power key, and wait until the reset process is over.

Method number 2

• Press the power key and hold until you feel a slight vibration
• Immediately after that, you need to quickly press the volume up key several times (it may not work the first time)
• The Recovery menu will appear, then we reset using the standard procedure

Method number 3

• Hold down the volume and power keys at the same time
• We release only when the Lenovo logo appears
• When you wait for the recovery menu to load, follow the standard procedure using the template

4) Prestigio

Method number 1 (works in most cases)

• Press the volume rocker up and the power button at the same time
• Letting go when the Android logo appears
• After the appearance of the recovery, we reset according to the standard

Method number 2

• Together with the power key, simultaneously hold down the volume down rocker
• Wait for the tablet to start, after which the power button can be released, do not release the volume rocker
• When the recumbent Android appears, release the key, and immediately press the volume rocker fully. (That is, decreasing and increasing volume at the same time). If nothing happened, repeat the procedure again until it works.
• If you're lucky, you will be taken to the Recovery menu, and then everything is as usual

5) Texet

Method number 1

• The rocker for increasing the volume “+” must be pressed simultaneously with the power button
• When the tablet responds with vibration, you can release the power rocker, continue to hold the volume button
• As soon as the menu appears, the button can be released
• Further according to the standard

Method number 2

• Press the "Home" key simultaneously with the power button
• When the Android logo appears, release the power key, press it for a couple more seconds. Then press the volume change key
• Next, we do a reset according to the pattern

Method number 3

• Simultaneously hold down the buttons: "Home" and the inclusion / lock. Release "Power" after a couple of seconds, while continuing to hold the "Home" key
• When you see the Recovery menu, you can release the button and reset it according to the standard template.

6) Sony

Method number 1

• The power and volume up keys must be held down at the same time
• As soon as the screen turns on, release the power button while simultaneously holding down the entire volume key
• After the menu appears, the button can be released, and then the standard procedure

Method number 2 (for tablets with a Reset button)

• Connect your tablet via Charger to the network, and wait until the green power indicator, which is located near the power button of the device, turns on
• On the case, we find a hole with a Reset button, and presses there with a thin object, such as a paper clip
• When the screen is off, hold down and hold the "Power" for a couple of seconds
• Before the tablet starts to turn on, press the volume-up button several times in a row
• When the recovery menu appears, do a standard reset

7) Huawei

Method number 1

• Hold down the Power and Down buttons at the same time, and hold for about 10 seconds until the menu appears
• Resetting the workpiece

Method number 2

• Hold the volume button in the middle, followed by the power button. Do not release the volume rocker while doing this.
• Hold for up to 10 seconds until the Android screensaver appears. At this time, you need to release the power key, but the volume button must remain pressed
• As soon as the image of the Android robot with gears appears, move your finger press from the center of the volume rocker to increase it
• Release the button only when a green download bar appears
• Further, all that needs to be done is to observe the process. When everything is demolished and the hardreset is done, the tablet will restart.

8) Ainol

• Hold down two buttons at the same time: power and volume rocker
• See a green robot on the display - the buttons can be released
• After that, the Recovery menu should appear. If the miracle does not happen, press the power button once, or on "Home"
• Further, everything is according to the standard.

9) On Chinese tablets (including no-name)

There are so many Chinese-made tablets that it is simply impossible to describe all the options on how to get into the recovery menu. Try all the methods described above on your tablet - some will work anyway.

Also note that most Chinese devices simply do not have Recovery mode mode. All that can be done in this case is to find a firmware for your tablet or a program for it, as well as instructions for it, etc. Fill the tablet with pure Android, and it will work again.

How to Hard Reset on a tablet without volume keys

There are devices that nature has deprived of the volume rocker. General advice in this situation:

1. By typing, try to get into the recovery mode, holding down "Power" and "Home" when the tablet is turned off. For example, hold down two buttons at the same time and wait. Or like this: hold down the "Home" button. In this case, press (but do not hold down) the power button once, then release the Home key. When the Android splash screen appears, press the Home button again.
2. Even if you manage to get into the Recovery, there is a problem with navigating the menu. It is solved by connecting a USB keyboard via an OTG cable.
3. If you still cannot get into recovery mode, the most clumsy option is to reflash the tablet.

Please note that this article is not comprehensive information on all tablet models. Therefore, if you did not find the manufacturer of your tablet in the list, try all the above keyboard shortcuts, perhaps some method will work for your device. If you still did not manage to get into Recovery mode, write the model of your tablet in the comments, if possible, we will try to suggest.

GalaxyTab 2 is equipped with a 10.1-inch PLS LCD touch-screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. The 2-core processor has a clock speed of 1 GHz. RAM is limited to 1 GB. For navigation, there is support for both A-GPS and GLONASS.

Factory reset

To reset to Galaxy Tab 2 you need to enter the recovery menu and execute wipe. This is done according to the following algorithm:

Turn off your tablet

Press the "Volume -" and "Power on" buttons at the same time

After the vibration is triggered, release the "Power" button

After you see the lying robot, release the "Volume -" button

Use the "Volume +" and "Volume -" buttons to select "wipe data / factory reset"

Confirm the selection with the "Switch on" button

Then select "Yes - delete all user data"

After performing the reset, select "reboot system now"

The tablet will reboot with default settings, all user data will be deleted.

The location of the buttons: turn the tablet so that the power button is at the top left and in order from left to right "Power on", "Volume -" and "Volume +".

This tablet does not have the ability to physically disconnect the battery and given the complexity software and errors in third-party applications may freeze. And very often people start to panic "The tablet is broken, it is necessary to carry it to the service." And you just need to read the instructions and find out that the Samsung engineers have foreseen everything and the tablet has a so-called soft reset function. After such a reset, all user data will be saved. It is performed quite simply, you just need to press and hold the "Power on" button for a little more than 10 seconds. The tablet will then turn off and can be turned on again.

The Galaxy 2 tablet has a screen with a PLS matrix of 1280x800, the basis of the hardware is a dual-core gigahertz Cortex A9 processor, 1 gigabyte of RAM, there is a navigation module that supports the GPS system and the Russian GLONASS.

The tablet works very smoothly, the hardware pulls all the main applications and tasks. But sometimes mobile devices under Android OS start to malfunction. Often the problem can be solved with a regular reset, or the so-called Soft Reset. Since the tablet does not have the ability to physically remove the battery to turn off a frozen device, some owners may experience anxiety or even panic. It seems to them that the tablet came out of standing, and only a trip to the service center will solve the problem. In fact, the tablet has a soft reset function, in which all data is saved, this is tantamount to a deep reset of the device. The user presses and holds the power or power button for ten seconds. During this time, the tablet will forcibly shut down completely. After that, the device can be turned on and continued to use.

Fatal software errors

There are times when crashes after a reboot are not resolved, or you just want to quickly and permanently delete all personal data from the tablet before selling or giving away. There are often situations when the password is forgotten, and the device is locked after several attempts to enter the wrong code. In this case, it will help hard reset Samsung Galaxy 2 tab, which will restore all device settings to the level when you just took it out of the box.

Important! If you have upgraded your tablet to a new OS, and want to return the old firmware using a hard reset, then you will not be able to do this. A hard reset will not solve this problem, you will have to do the flashing to the stock version yourself.

Reset or hard reset Samsung Galaxy 2 tab

• First, turn off the tablet. If not sure, Soft Reset
• Press and hold the sound key on the plus, simultaneously press the power button
• After the system logo and vibration signal appear on the screen, release the mono buttons
• Using the volume key, move through the recovery menu to the factory reset item
• We confirm our action with the enable button
• We agree to the deletion of data
• After a few seconds of waiting, we reboot the device by selecting the reboot system item

After rebooting the tablet, we enjoy the clean settings of the device and empty memory... The tablet will only have the system, as if it had just come from the store.

There is another way to reset the settings - using a symbolic-numeric code.

• Launching the calling application
• Enter a combination of characters: * # * # 7378423 # * # *, the second option * # * # 7780 # * # *, the third * 2767 * 3855 #

If the combination does not work automatically, the call is pressed. After that, the tablet will reboot with the restored settings.