Forcing the boot of a tablet can be necessary if it has suffered a software failure and it does not turn on properly. To do this, it is necessary to follow a series of steps that we will explain in this article.
Checking the battery
The first step is to check that the battery is working correctly. To do this, it is recommended to connect the tablet to the charger and wait at least 5 minutes. If the battery is working correctly, the tablet should turn on.
Restart the tablet
If the battery is working correctly, it is possible that the tablet needs to be restarted. To do this, it is necessary to press and hold the power button for a few seconds until it turns off. Then, press the power button again and wait for the tablet to turn on.
Using the recovery mode
If the tablet still does not turn on, it is possible to try to enter the recovery mode. To do this, it is necessary to press and hold the volume up button and the power button at the same time for a few seconds. If the tablet has entered the recovery mode, it will show a menu with different options.
Using the recovery menu
Once in the recovery menu, the following steps should be taken:
- Select the “wipe data/factory reset” option.
- Confirm the selection.
- Select the “reboot system now” option.
- Wait for the tablet to reboot.
If the tablet has been successfully rebooted, it should be working correctly. If not, it is possible to try another option from the recovery menu.
Resetting the tablet
If the tablet still does not turn on, it is possible to try to reset it. To do this, it is necessary to press and hold the volume down button and the power button at the same time for a few seconds. If the tablet has entered the reset mode, it will show a menu with different options.
Using the reset menu
Once in the reset menu, the following steps should be taken:
- Select the “reset all settings” option.
- Confirm the selection.
- Select the “reboot system now” option.
- Wait for the tablet to reboot.
If the tablet has been successfully rebooted, it should be working correctly. If not, it is possible to try another option from the reset menu.
Conclusion
Forcing the boot of a tablet can be necessary if it has suffered a software failure and it does not turn on properly. To do this, it is necessary to check the battery, restart the tablet, use the recovery mode or reset the tablet. If none of these options works, it is possible that the tablet needs to be taken to a professional to repair it.