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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Stuck on "Samsung" logo

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:07:25 -0700

When I turn on my Galaxy tab 2 10.1 it boots to the logo then goes to the "SAMSUNG" screen, then it stays there. I've tried to do a hard reset by holding down the power button and the volume up button and have done both reboot and wipe data and still gets hung on the "SAMSUNG" logo. What else can I do to fix this?

⟐ Commented June 07, 2025 at 13:07 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Upgrading to latest Android version manually

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 21:48:55 -0700

Hi there, I have an old Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with Android version 4.0.4. Nothing is compatible with it anymore. How can I upgrade it to the latest Android version please? I have checked and it says no updates available

⟐ Commented September 16, 2023 at 21:48 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Unfortunately Google Store Play has stopped

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:18:29 -0700

I keep receiving the message: "Unfortunately Google Store Play has stopped working". How do I fix that? Can I just remove that app and if yes, how do I download a version of that app?

⟐ Answered September 05, 2024 at 10:18 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Keeps turning off and on and won't stop

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:58:01 -0700

My Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 keeps turning off and on. You don't have time to do a factory reset because that's all it does is go off and on. Any suggestions? I have tried the off and on button with the volume button to reset but it doesn't stay on long enough.

⟐ Answered January 02, 2025 at 11:58 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: My Tablet just stopped working . will not allow charging

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 09:42:29 -0700

Tablet has turned off and will not boot up via charger. The table is several years old could it be the battery and can it be replaced?

⟐ Commented February 06, 2022 at 9:42 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Tab keeps on rebooting, factory reset not working

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 02:16:58 -0700

Good day! my tablet last night was working fine, i was even able to watch a movie, but all of a sudden after i watch a movie or so, my tablet keeps on restarting every 30 secs. i tried doing factory reset through power button+volume but it doesnt seem to work after I tried it, even when i have the time to go visit settings, when i tap reset it doesnt do anything :( i even tried to delete some apps or change some settings but after it restarts, the settings and apps i change has came back :((( please help i cant lose my tab

⟐ Commented October 08, 2025 at 2:16 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Tablet doesn't turns on or charge. Overheating at the right sup corner

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 10:10:11 -0700

Everytime I attach the battery or plug the charger the tablet won't turn on but instead it overheats. The heat come from where the processor is and it get very hot. I used a multimeter to see if there are some power supplies issues and the battery looks fine with 3,7V. I already tried disconnect and reattach the battery but it still doesn't work, even tried to plug the charger without the batery and still the same.

I starting to guess that it might be a motherboard issue. Has anyone here experienced something similar?

Here's a photo from where the heat comes from:

⟐ Answered November 09, 2024 at 10:10 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: app is not compatible with my device

Mon, 10 May 2021 06:34:01 -0700

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 10.1 in.

I use Massagebook Pro app from the Google Play Store, on my desktop and my phone. I purchased Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, 10.1 and am installing apps used previously. It's giving me an error message that it is not compatible. So i did the following as it suggested online:

1)I went to About Device, Software Update, and updated my tablet as well as selected automatic updates for future updates. I tried installing app again, and same error message.

2)I went to Applications Manager and cleared the cache and data in Google Play Store App. I tried installing apps and I still got the same message.

3)I called Massagebook Pro company and was informed my subscription and account is paid and up to date and asked if they have an 'older version'...the app that is there is what they have but didn't explain much and didn't know much about apps and compatibility.

4)I have been searching online and found that the "Android OS" is outdated on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 , 10.1 and the apps from Google Play Store are made for newer Android OS's????

how can i fix this?

just now by jenni marie

⟐ Commented May 10, 2021 at 6:34 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: How do I keep my files when I factory reset my device?

Sun, 06 Sep 2015 21:15:29 -0700

My device is slow and keeps crashing. I need to factory reset my device but I don't want to lose my files.

⟐ Answered September 06, 2015 at 21:15 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: running slow and freezes

Thu, 01 May 2014 00:17:18 -0700

My tablet is running really slow and my 1 downloaded app keeps freezing. I have done a factory reset but still doesnt cure it. The only downloaded app I have on this The Simpsons Tapped Out, and that freezes and resets all the time. When I have tried to go into the pre installed app's, the tablet runs very slow.....is there a way of getting this back up to speed.

⟐ Answered May 01, 2014 at 0:17 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: My Tab Wont download anything, from

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 22:51:42 -0700

I have a used Tablet, I cannot download anything from Play Store, or anywhere else. I was told it needed to be updated. How do I do this?

⟐ Answer edited March 24, 2021 at 22:51 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Shutting off and on

Sat, 05 May 2018 20:18:34 -0700

My tablet will not stay on. It keeps shutting off and on, off and on and that's all it does. Can it be fixed? I can't even get to a reboot screen without it going off again.

⟐ Answered May 05, 2018 at 20:18 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Samsung galaxy tab 2 10.1 Boot Loop

Sat, 14 May 2016 19:32:33 -0700

I know how to fix a boot loop, but not this on. So I have got a boot loop in my tab. I tried ASR, updates and clearing my data. Nothing. Is there anything else I can do?

⟐ Answer accepted May 14, 2016 at 19:32 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Touch screen or power buttons not working after battery replacement

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 22:42:33 -0700

The other day my tablet died and I tried charging it, and it would charge and black out maybe two seconds later. so I left it to charge hoping it was someday regain enough batterg charge so I can turn it on. It didnt let me turn it on ,without the charger, til 3 days later. I did my research and bought a new battery. So i replaced the battery

And now my touch screen, or my power button won't

work. The battery is at 100% appearantly and i cant turn it on, with or without the charger plugged in, ive tried the whole "wait two hours and press this button and that button for so long" I've tried it all and nothing.

⟐ Commented December 31, 2024 at 22:42 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Teardown for Samsung Tab 2 10.1

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:28:54 -0700

Will the instructions for the teardown for the Galaxy tab 7.0 work for the galaxy tab 2 10.1

⟐ Commented June 24, 2015 at 12:28 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: My samsung tab 2 10.1 keeps Randomly rebooting

Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:40:04 -0700

I recently unplugged my tablet from the power socket and it keeps randomly rebooting itself after some few minutes.

I tried clearing the cache but it didn't work, i tried installing a new Rom but that didnt work either, even a factory reset does nothing as all my apps and settings still remains the same on my tab.Then the reboots start again.

Please Help!!!

⟐ Answered February 17, 2015 at 23:40 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Problems on Start-up, unit keeps rebooting.

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:24:25 -0700

Galaxy Tab-2 10.1: Having an issues on start-up, the table seems to startup fine, is charging fine, but after a minute or two it just reboots itself. Issues just started recently and I haven't loaded any new apps in a while. I haven't noted any recent updates, though they do seem to be updating all the time. Anyone else have experience with this happening? Doesn't seem to matter if I start an app or not, the unit just shuts down and reboots.

Any thoughts?

Will have to try re-installing android I guess.

⟐ Commented August 18, 2021 at 8:24 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Frozen screen & will not progress or turn off?

Sat, 11 Mar 2017 14:15:51 -0700

In middle of game and everything froze. Could not finish game nor turn off device. Let battery run down but did not change situation.

⟐ Commented March 11, 2017 at 14:15 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: My screen lights up but there is no display.

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:06:42 -0700

I accidentally dropped my tablet on the floor and it hit the back of the tablet. I tried to turn it off and on but there was no display. I could tell that the screen would light up a bit but nothing happened and there was no display or pictures. I could hear the restart sounds and other sounds and I could type in my password through muscle memory and do other things with it but I could not see anything. I don’t really want to go out and buy products or purchase them online. I have some limited tools at home so I was wondering if there was any way I could fix it at home without needing to purchase any tools. I have a feeling that the problem and I might have snapped it. (Note: I will keep this question up in case anyone else has the same problem)

⟐ Edited by author July 10, 2020 at 21:06 MST

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1: Why my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 completely dead not respond to Odin?

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 02:45:12 -0700

I have a Tab 2 10.1 GT-P5100 tried to change Frame Ware rate to a friend of mine and after finishing device from the program separated Odin and tried to Engage the machine did not work and when I tried Link with Odin in my computer again did not recognize Odin program and shows me in Devices and Printers screen fund it (OMAP4430) and disappears tried to find this driver and found a definition of Samsung Driver and downloaded on my Computer but all drivers did not do, any device remained not working and not respond to anything until the charger does not open, and does not enter into Odin downloaded mode, nothing became completely dead, does not respond to anything....

One thing we have brought it to the computer... I use Windows 7 ....

Appears in the devices and printers shaped screen Kant Fund written on it (OMAP4430) and disappears and shows Secondly, if pressed the play button (power) and disappears once, and so on..... I hope give me a solution thanks you for your cooperation with me ...

⟐ Answer deleted July 31, 2018 at 2:45 MST