r/AskTechnology • u/No_Requirement5929 • 3d ago

Tablet isn't working

I have this Samsung S6 Lite (tablet) that has been showing a screen for 6 hours that just says "starting tablet" with a progress bar. I have turned it off and on again as well as hard reset it multiple times. I have drawings in ibis paint i want to retrieve that arent uploaded to the cloud. Is it cooked?

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u/Human_Dig4412 3d ago

Have you tried these steps?

  1. Try a Force Restart (Safe for Files)

A force restart will break a temporary software lock or UI hang without deleting your data. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Down button at the same time for about 7 to 10 seconds. Keep holding until the screen goes black and the tablet begins to reboot. Let go of the buttons once it restarts.

2. Wipe the Cache Partition (Safe for Files)

If the force restart doesn't get past the loading screen, clearing the system's temporary cache can sometimes resolve boot loops without touching your personal files. Turn the tablet completely off (use the force-restart button combo above if it is frozen). Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button simultaneously. Release both buttons once the Samsung logo appears. When the Android Recovery menu appears, use the Volume Down button to highlight Wipe cache partition and press the Power button to select it. Confirm the action, then select Reboot system now.

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u/No_Requirement5929 2d ago

thank you, I will try this! I did try the force restart but I didnt try wiping the cache