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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1: Forgotten passcode for Samsung tablet

Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:30:51 -0700

I have forgotten my passcode and now cannot even turn tab off without it

Can anyone please help

⟐ Commented February 04, 2022 at 21:30 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1: My screen will display a battery sign and won't turn on

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 13:19:00 -0700

My screen will display a battery sign and won't turn on. I fell asleep with it and in the morning it was like this. Any help is appreciated

⟐ Commented December 08, 2025 at 13:19 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0: Tablet loses wifi connection

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 21:02:08 -0700

I hotspot from my phone to my tablet and i also use the wifi at work.

My tab A keeps losing the wifi connection.

I dont have a problem with the tab 3 so i know it has to be the tab A

⟐ Answer deleted September 03, 2021 at 21:02 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1: My screen is all black

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:29:01 -0700

My tablet was in my book bag and I dropped it on concrete. At first it never turned on, then I charged it for awhile and it started to make sounds. I can lock it and it will sound or press the volume button and even touch the screen and you can hear it click on apps. But, the screen is ALL black.

⟐ Commented December 19, 2023 at 16:29 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0: Media sound not working? SOLVED

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:17:10 -0700

Media sounds not working. Notifications & system sounds are fine.

⟐ Commented August 26, 2022 at 7:17 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0: Has anyone done a screen repair on a Galaxy Tab A?

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:43:18 -0700

Hello! I have a potential customer with a shattered screen on her Galaxy Tab A 9.7". I cannot find anything that shows how the screen comes off. Have any of you repaired a shattered screen on this model? Is it the same as another Galaxy tablet model? Any info you have would be greatly appreciated.

⟐ Commented July 21, 2025 at 23:43 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1: Android Recovery - E: failed to find/ misc partition

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 19:09:31 -0700

my tablet dont alow me to login with old email why i dont understand, i tryied recovery but there is this- e:failed to load /misc partition.. please help

⟐ Answer deleted November 21, 2019 at 19:09 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0: Why is my tablet screen black?

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:26:29 -0700

My tablet was working fine but then suddenly the screen went black. However I let it to charge and and tablet was working normally. All of a sudden the screen went black again and now it is not working but if I press on the volume button I can hear the volume going up and down. So as a result my tablet is fine except for the fact that it is a black screen and can't see was is going on with my tablet. Do any of you have an solution???

⟐ Commented November 25, 2020 at 5:26 MST

Samsung galaxy tabA6: Can the version of android be updated

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 08:21:07 -0700

Tablet is running version 5.1.1 - can it be upgraded?
Thanks

⟐ Commented August 29, 2024 at 8:21 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1: Galaxy Tab A 10.1 powers on but screen is black and unresponsive

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:39:59 -0700

I have a friends Galaxy Tab A 10.1 the screen just went black. I powers on and responds to touch on the back and apps keys. I can't even get it to turn off. The screen is completely black and doesn't respond to touch. I can't get it to turn off, I tried holding down the power button but it was still on. I left off of the charger over two nights then I plugged it in and charged it for about an hour and tried the home/power/volume up but nothing still black screen, and still sounds from back and apps key. What are the steps to troubleshoot this problem and possible causes.

⟐ Commented July 20, 2024 at 21:39 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1: Forgot lock code won't power off can't perform reset?

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:35:18 -0700

I forgot my screen lock code and can't power off to perform reset what's next option?

⟐ Answered August 15, 2025 at 7:35 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A: Forget pattern on samsung tablet

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 02:05:28 -0700

How to unlock my tablet not knowing the pattern

⟐ Answered August 21, 2018 at 2:05 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8 2019: Can I replace just the glass on this model? Sm-t290

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 06:44:06 -0700

Hi, looking at purchasing very cheaply ($50au) a sm-t290 with a cracked screen. The glass is available from ebay for about $25au. I rang around for quotes as i expected it to be not economical to repair vs buying a new unit, and i was right, however, one store said this model the glass can't be separated from the lcd, it must be replaced together, making it not economical to even do myself. Is this true, or can the glass be replaced separately on this model?

⟐ Commented November 26, 2023 at 6:44 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2019): I broke the lcd ribbon cable how do I replace it?

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:29:16 -0700

i broke my lcd display ribbon cable while replacing the screen and there r no tutorials n that

⟐ Commented March 05, 2024 at 7:29 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0: there is a X mark on battery icon

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 04:55:10 -0700

I dont know if its the charger or the pin in the tablet that has something wrong. When i plug the charger there is a red X mark on the battery and it wont charge. I have to power off the device in order to charge it but I need to stay the evice open because i need things in here. Help how do i fix it?

⟐ Answered March 12, 2023 at 4:55 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2019): When I do my lockscreen, it says try again in 30 seconds what do I do

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:18:48 -0700

Hello. I have a samsung tablet that does not work right now. I draw my pattern on my lockscreen and it says "try again in 30 seconds" and I'm not sure what to do i'm typing the right password and I'm currently typing this from a computer. Is there any way you could help?

⟐ Answered September 01, 2023 at 20:18 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0: USB port replacement for SM-T350

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 19:48:54 -0700

USB port replacement for Samsung SM-T350 (Tab A 8 inch)

How difficult is it? Soldering required? Is it not a simple plug-in replacement?

Looking at the part for sale on ebay it doesn't appear to have a ribbon cable pre-attached, so I'm wondering if it's not just a plug in and done repair. The Samsung S2 and others have charging assemblies that are replaced as a whole unit, so does the T350's USB port have pin-style connectors or what?

eBay: 3 x Micro USB Charging Port + Tools for Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 SM-T350N

There are other manuals and guides on here for the SM-T350 (headphone jack, battery, etc.) but none for the USB port so I'm thinking maybe its not as simple as those.

If you've replaced the port on your Tab A8 I'd appreciate any info you could give on the procedure and any tips you may have learned while doing it.

Thanks,

Jason

⟐ Commented August 16, 2021 at 19:48 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0: My home and recent buttons don't work! Help!

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:44:27 -0700

I am happy with my device, but I have a consern. On my Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0, my home and menu buttons recently stopped working. I would like to know if its easy to fix, and if so how, or if its a problem with my device. Thanks!

⟐ Answered February 28, 2025 at 9:44 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0: Keep getting the notification "Google Play services keeps stopping"

Mon, 15 May 2023 09:25:38 -0700

“Google play services keeps stopping” notification keeps popping up continuously. Started approximately 12/15/19. Can't figure out how to make it stop. Unable to use/access any Google apps,services.

⟐ Answered May 15, 2023 at 9:25 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1: My screen does not work.

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 10:24:43 -0700

Hello there.

I have a concern with my tablet -- its screen won't work, but the tablet itself works, the alarm I have set for every morning triggers, but it's just the screen that won't work.

Any ideas?

⟐ Answered April 09, 2021 at 10:24 MST