Tablet freezes constantly

Pat_28

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Jan 16, 2017
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Why does my RCA tablet keep freezing up


No matter what app I'm using it freezes up either right away or within a minute
 
Solution
Try starting the tablet in "Safe Mode" and see if the problem persists. If it doesn't, you probably have something on the tablet that is either using up resources when it shouldn't be, or is not something you want on the device. Like malware, virus or bad app.

If this is the case, you will need to remove/uninstall the app or file causing the problem. Should none of this work, then you may well have to do a "Hard Reset" on the tablet.

To get into "Safe Mode" please do the following.

1. First turn off the tablet.

2. Next press and hold "Power" until you see the manufacturers logo on the screen, then release the power button.

3. "Quickly" press "Volume Down" and hold it for few seconds until you see the message "Safe mode: ON" or...
Try starting the tablet in "Safe Mode" and see if the problem persists. If it doesn't, you probably have something on the tablet that is either using up resources when it shouldn't be, or is not something you want on the device. Like malware, virus or bad app.

If this is the case, you will need to remove/uninstall the app or file causing the problem. Should none of this work, then you may well have to do a "Hard Reset" on the tablet.

To get into "Safe Mode" please do the following.

1. First turn off the tablet.

2. Next press and hold "Power" until you see the manufacturers logo on the screen, then release the power button.

3. "Quickly" press "Volume Down" and hold it for few seconds until you see the message "Safe mode: ON" or something similar.

4. If you wanted disable it, simply repeat the steps above, and you should see "Safe Mode: OFF" rather than on.


NOTE: Doing this will clear 'all' the data on your tablet, so it is suggested you not choose this option unless you have to, or aren't worried about losing anything on the device.

Be sure you back up any data you want to keep, to a computer or cloud account, before doing the reset.


To "Hard Reset" the tablet...

1. Make sure that the tablet is actually powered off.

2. Remove your SD card, if there is one in the device.

3. Press the "Power" and the "Volume Up" buttons, together, until you see the start-up logo on the screen.

4. Once you can see the logo, release the buttons and allow the device to enter the "System Recovery Mode".

5. Next use "Volume Down" button to get to the "wipe data/factory reset" option When in recovery mode the "Volume Up" and "Volume Down" buttons are how to can navigate and highlight what option you need.

6. Once you have selected the "wipe data/factory reset", press the "Power" button to select that option.

7. On the following screen, repeatedly press the "Volume Down" button until the "Yes - delete all user data" option is what is selected.

8. Then press the "Power" button to hard reset the tablet.

9. If you took your SD card out in step 2, when the device is up and running again, reinsert the SD card.
 
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