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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: The Tab is in an endless reboot loop.

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 13:29:52 -0700

My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is turning on and off continuously. I connected it with the charger and I pressed the power button. This is stopping the endless reboot, but when I try again I'm faced with the same problem.

The battery is 100% full.

How do I fix it?

⟐ Commented 8月 26, 2023 at 13:29 GMT-7

iPad 2: Display screen colors distorted

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:43:17 -0700

My little sister dropped my iPad 2 on the floor. The colors on the screen are a bit out of their normal color. The screen looks a bit also like an old version of a t.v. with scratching lines. The keyboard is green. Once you unlock the iPad the screen looks like the colors of a 3-D screen. Help please! http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UXfSdG-CwYU

⟐ Commented 2月 15, 2025 at 9:43 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Why won't my tablet charge or turn on?

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 20:15:00 -0700

I recently bought a new charger and the first hour it was charging since it was on 0% i then took the charger out and the tablet wont turn on, i tried EVERYTHING, including touching the screen while holding down on button, holding down the volume buttons while holding down the power button, i even let it sit with the charger in for like 24hours and repeating those steps. STILL NOTHING. is it the charger? any suggestions?

⟐ Answered 6月 06, 2022 at 20:15 GMT-7

Lenovo Tablet: Why won't my Lenovo tablet turn back on?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:05:55 -0700

Hello! I got my Lenovo tablet in June of 2013, but didn't begin using it until the following month. I wasn't frequently getting on my tablet until September of that year. I traveled with it across a few states and it had problems turning on, but managed to follow through until March of 2014. I left the laptop plugged in and charging for a few hours (to try and fix it), but it wouldn't turn back on. I don't want to pay obscene amounts to fix it or buy a new one, but if that's the case then I'll deal. Can you help me fix it ?

⟐ Commented 6月 25, 2025 at 11:05 GMT-7

Ematic Tablet: My tablet saying : unfortunately google play services has stopped

Wed, 29 May 2024 13:57:41 -0700

Why is my tablet saying unfortunately google play services has stopped. the tablet is 4 month old.

⟐ Commented 5月 29, 2024 at 13:57 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0: forgot screen lock pattern

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:44:55 -0700

galaxy tab p1000. i have forgotten my unlock pattern .can any one help please ?

⟐ Commented 6月 03, 2022 at 15:44 GMT-7

Kindle Fire: downloaded books wont open up

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:56:01 -0700

I have books downloaded to my Kindle Fire and can not open them

⟐ Commented 7月 21, 2022 at 16:56 GMT-7

iPad 2: My ipad is disabled how can I enable it without a computer

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 06:43:33 -0700

How do i enable my disabled apple ipad2 without computer or itunes

⟐ Commented 10月 21, 2024 at 6:43 GMT-7

Kindle Fire: Intermittent USB Power Port - Common Problem

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 17:08:17 -0700

Looks like my wife's Kindle Fire has helped us join the ever-increasing club of owners that are having issues with the USB power port. We're having to wiggle the plug ''just right," until we see that it's actually charging. Sometimes that works... sometimes it doesn't. Doing a Google search returns a lot of people having the same issue, but other than teardowns, no one is saying that this is fixable in any other way than replacing the entire motherboard.

I would love for this site to focus on this component to see if it's prone to coming loose or if it's the likely cause of an intermittent connection.

Is there any chance someone could take a look and possibly help a whole lot of people with one assessment ?

⟐ Commented 12月 19, 2021 at 17:08 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0: Why is my tablet not charging if the cable is conected?

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 05:22:14 -0700

why

⟐ Commented 4月 15, 2023 at 5:22 GMT-7

iPad Mini: How to fix screen glitch?

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 08:36:36 -0700

Whenever I am using my iPad Mini it occasionally switches apps, types on its own and opening apps on its own, and also when I am watching videos it pauses and unpauses by itself. I tried everything to get rid of this please help

⟐ Commented 3月 20, 2023 at 8:36 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0: Why won't my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 turn on?

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:07:49 -0700

I was in the middle of checking Facebook when my tablet randomly turned off despite being fully charged. I left it charging for more than 3 days and still nothing. I tried holding down the buttons and even connecting it to the computer to see if my computer would recognize my tablet, but still nothing. Can anyone give me some tips on what to do?

⟐ Answered 7月 26, 2023 at 6:07 GMT-7

Kindle 2: My Kindle is charged, but will not turn "on"?

Fri, 30 May 2025 22:46:18 -0700

My Kindle is charged, but it will not turn on. It suddenly stopped working. The green light illuminating the On switch doesn't come on and the Kindle doesn't respond which I slide the On switch.

⟐ Commented 5月 30, 2025 at 22:46 GMT-7

Kindle Fire: Charging port possibly bent or broken, how can it be fixed? Where?

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 12:10:20 -0700

My son was using my Amazon Kindle Fire while it was connected to a wall outlet charger. The Kindle fell behind the couch, and now the charging port feels loose and will not charge. Can it be fixed?

⟐ Commented 2月 01, 2025 at 12:10 GMT-7

RCA RCT6773W22: cannot reset my tablet to factory default

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:27:39 -0700

I forgot my pin and even after resetting the tablet to factory default, the system is still asking for my email and password. It will not take my credential, even though it is correct.

⟐ Commented 8月 04, 2023 at 12:27 GMT-7

iPad: How to fix iTunes error 9

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:10:59 -0700

I have an iPad that's stuck on the Apple logo. I tried restoring it in DFU, recovery mode, and cooked-up custom firmware, all with the same result. The screen just keeps turning on and off on the Apple logo, and can't seem to get past it. The phone just keeps throwing error 9. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. The only other thing left to do is to change the ic. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you.

⟐ Commented 3月 08, 2026 at 12:10 GMT-7

Nexus 7: Nexus 7 will not power on.

Sat, 25 May 2024 10:58:41 -0700

Nexus 7 will not power on. Held the power button. Tried pressing the power button in rapid succession. No luck. I think it is charged. Anyone Jedi who can save me?

⟐ Commented 5月 25, 2024 at 10:58 GMT-7

iPad Air: solution to phantom/ghost touches ipad air

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:10:41 -0700

After trying multiple digitizers thinking they were defective, a few beers and some deep thought, I have found the solution to the problems we have been having associated with digitizer replacement on iPad Airs. I do not know if this works with other devices with ghost touching, but I have a good feeling it will. I wont waste your time with how I came to this solution, because I know you are reading this probably freaking out trying to figure out how to fix it. So read on.

What you need: kapton tape - i used this:

http://www.amazon.com/Mil-Kapton-Tape-Po...

1/4" is a good thickness, you might want to try something a tiny bit thinner - 1/8 would be ideal

Tape around the digitizer "wires"? on the edge. For some reason, there are grounding issues with some digitizers. I dont know if its because they dont go through the same quality control as apple parts, and the warping of the glass may be at fault, or what. Whats even more strange is some digitzers do it, some dont. (leading me to believe they may be touching the frame where they are not supposed to). Some have suggested the cables were pinched, but i had purposely pinched the cables and it didnt cause the issues, it just made the glass pop up and not seat correctly. I have included a pic for reference. Pass it along.

sorry for the crap pics but you get the idea. I will tape all of my digitizers from here out.

edit - all these thank yous and no upvotes? like con said below, tough crowd

⟐ Commented 8月 16, 2021 at 22:10 GMT-7

RCA RCT6272W23: Unfortunately launcher has stopped. How do I restart it?

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 11:19:03 -0700

When I start the tablet it goes to the lock screen and I get the message unfortunately, com. android.smspush has stopped. The same unfortunately, launcher has stopped, media the same. I tried holding the power key volume up button to reboot it. That didn't do any good so I started thru all the different modes in the list. Now it just goes to a dead green android with it's chest plate open and a red triangle warning with large letters that say no command. Anything would be helpful. Thank you

⟐ Commented 4月 04, 2021 at 11:19 GMT-7

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0: Dropped tablet. screen not cracked but colorful lines on the screen?

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 22:15:02 -0700

My galaxy tab fell onto a weight from the couch. The drop caused a dint on the back of the tablet and when I turn it on, there are colorful lines up the screen where it hit the weight. The screen is not cracked. Can this be fixed?

⟐ Answered 3月 16, 2025 at 22:15 GMT-7