How to Fix the Samsung Galaxy Tab Reboot Loop?

By Kevin ArrowsUpdated on October 27, 2024

Kevin is a certified Network Engineer

A Samsung Galaxy Tab trapped in a reboot loop repeatedly restarts without completing the boot process, typically due to a failed update or an app issue. This indicates a problem with the tablet’s software loading, often caused by a faulty firmware update or software conflict, most commonly from an interrupted or unsuccessful update.

Other possible causes include corrupted system files, hardware issues like battery problems, or overheating. In this article, we will discuss solutions to solve this issue.

1. Charge the Device to 100% While it is Powered Off

To make sure your tablet has enough power to start up correctly, it’s important to fully charge it while it’s turned off. Doing this reduces the chance of power issues stopping important startup functions, especially if battery problems were causing the restart loop. By charging it to 100%, you’re providing a steady power source that can help it finish starting up and might fix the problem if power issues were to blame.

Plug the Galaxy Tab’s charger into a power outlet and connect the tablet to the charger while it is rebooting.
Press and hold the Power button for about 6 to 10 seconds; the device will shut off.
After the shutdown, the battery charging icon will appear on the screen instead of it restarting.
Allow the Galaxy Tab to charge until it reaches 100%.
Once the tablet is fully charged, disconnect it from the charger, power it on, and it should exit the reboot loop.

2. Erase the Device’s Cache Entirely

Clearing your device’s cache can sometimes fix a boot loop by getting rid of temporary system files that might be damaged. These files help apps run better but can cause issues if they pile up or have errors after updates. By wiping the cache partition, you make sure the device starts with new, undamaged files, without affecting your personal data.

Power off the Galaxy Tab.
Once it is off, simultaneously press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons until the Samsung logo appears, signaling the tablet’s entry into Android System Recovery (ASR) mode.
Using the volume rocker, navigate to the ‘wipe cache partition’ option and select it by pressing the power button.
After the cache has been cleared, select ‘Reboot System Now’ from the main menu to restart the tablet.

3. Reset the Device to Factory Settings

This issue might be caused by things like damaged system files, failed updates, or conflicts with new apps. Factory resetting the device can fix these problems by restoring it to its original state, removing any settings or files that cause issues. This process clears the device, allowing it to work normally without software glitches.

If the previous steps fail, as a last resort, you may need to reset the device:
Turn off the device and boot it into Recovery Mode, as outlined in solution 2.
In Recovery Mode, navigate to the wipe data/factory reset option with the Volume rocker, and select it using the Power button.
Select Yes – Erase All User Data on the following screen to confirm your choice.
Wait for the factory reset to complete.
Lastly, select Reboot System Now to restart the device with the Android OS.

4. Downgrade Your Android Device

When newer system updates introduce bugs or compatibility issues, reverting to an earlier version of Android that was free from these problems can be key to escaping the reboot loop issue. This process effectively rolls back any changes that could be causing the device to malfunction.

However, be aware that downgrading should be done with caution, as it requires a certain level of technical expertise and can sometimes result in data loss. Always ensure to back up your data before attempting this fix.

You can flash an older version of Android using ODIN after acquiring it from the official website.

By Kevin ArrowsUpdated on October 27, 2024

Kevin is a certified Network Engineer

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Kevin Arrows

Kevin Arrows is a highly experienced and knowledgeable technology specialist with over a decade of industry experience. He holds a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification and has a deep passion for staying up-to-date on the latest tech developments. Kevin has written extensively on a wide range of tech-related topics, showcasing his expertise and knowledge in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. His contributions to the tech field have been widely recognized and respected by his peers, and he is highly regarded for his ability to explain complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.

Comments

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lin Jan 9, 2016

help. it doesn’t works for me. it still keeps rebooting T_____T

Omar Wagih Jan 9, 2016

What firmware is your tablet on? And is it 7 or 10.1?

Dee Sep 5, 2016

mine is 10.1. i tried all the steps but still keeps rebooting! help somebody!!!

Robert Heil Mar 6, 2016

Ok I know how to fix it.
Its a voltage problem. Best thing to do is place the USB into PC port directly in lieu AC/DC converter.This will initiate a trickle charge effect. After a day or so…Plug back into OEM AC/DC charger and the unit should charge effectively. Even if the battery says x its not dead. The battery will charge. You have to get the battery past 5% which takes a day or so via the USB charger.

Jackson Millway Apr 1, 2016

While it was rebooting since I had to wipe it clean I thought it was done so I shut it down but it turns out it wasnt now it wont do anything PLEASE HELP

K. Arrows Author Apr 1, 2016

Ensure that the Samsung tablet is powered off.

Press the Power and the Volume Up button together till the device displays the start-up logo.

Once the logo is displayed, release the buttons and wait till the device enters the Android system recovery mode.

On the displayed screen, use Volume Down button to go to the wipe data/factory reset option (Volume Up and Volume Down buttons are used to highlight the displayed options on the Android system recovery screen).

Once the option is highlighted, press the Power button to select the option. (Pressing the Power button in Android system recovery mode selects the highlighted option.)

On the next screen, press the Volume Down button multiple times till the Yes — delete all user data option is highlighted.
Press the Power button to hard reset the Samsung tablet device, which will also clear the dalvik cache.

Jackson Millway Apr 1, 2016

No, nothing works, I did that the first time, started to clean everything up, and accidently shut it off now it wont turn on.

K. Arrows Author Apr 1, 2016

It could be a hardware issue, cannot assist any further then this i am afraid. I would suggest you send it in for a repair.

irish Apr 10, 2016

what if says error. for everthing

K. Arrows Author Apr 11, 2016

What exactly is the error?

jcwittig . May 19, 2016

My Tab reboots every 2-4/5 days in the middle of using apps. Can I turn this off? Or change it to ask permission ?

Nathan Ortiz Jun 8, 2016

Having the same issue with my tab pro 8.4 I’ve tried all three methods and still have the same problem. My battery will say 100 and less than a minute later it drops to 30 or 20 and starts rebooting endlessly. If I were to have the battery replaced, would that work?

K. Arrows Author Jun 8, 2016

Is your Galaxy Tab Rooted?

LaToya Williams Jun 14, 2016

No it’s not.

Steven Lawrence Reyes Aug 17, 2016

Mine is

LaToya Williams Jun 10, 2016

I have had the same problem with my pro 8.4. I took it to bestbuy and the Samsung guy “reflashed” and it still hadn’t resolved the issue. My last resort was checking the battery. I snuck and disassembled my tablet and my husbands too so I could switch the batteries. I immediately noticed his was smooth and firm while my battery was kind of smooshy. I used his battery to check my tablet and it was like new. I Played around with it and it didn’t go back to the reboot loop. I returned hubby’s battery And reassembled his tablet Now I’m ordering a new battery for mine. Hope it helps.

sasha Jun 15, 2016

I have this problem with my galaxy tab2. I wiped cache but problem persists. I don’t want to wipe data plz helphelp

Carissa Lunn Jun 23, 2016

I can’t get it to that menu to clean cache. It only comes up talking about a custom OS and I even tried that but it wouldn’t download

K. Arrows Author Jun 23, 2016

When you reboot the Phone normally which screen does it takes you to?

Anzel van der Vyver Jul 2, 2016

I also got that screen so I tried volume DOWN and power and that took me to the right screen. Unfortunately even the cashe wipe and factory reset did not work for me. I still have the reboot loop problem.

K. Arrows Author Jul 2, 2016

Did you try a factory reset?

You can do this from the Android Recovery Menu (this will erase all your personal data!!!)

Press and hold both the “Volume Up” and “Power On” keys until you see the Android logo.

Use the “Volume Up” and “Volume Down” keys to navigate through the menu, and use “Power On” for OK.

Choose “wipe data / factory reset”, then “yes erase all data,” and finally – reset.

disqus_Fymkktd2st Jul 2, 2016

You’re in the wrong mode. You need to be in recovery mode, the left option NOT download mode, the right

Ratul Jul 8, 2016

I have same problem and I have tried all the above steps but problem not solved. Now what can I do?

altaz70 Aug 1, 2016

I think I have other issues going on with my Tab 2.

When I go to the system recovery, it first shows No command, then Error!, with the little android dude on his back and a red triangle with ! in the middle. The menu does come up though.

I can perform the factory reset, but when I reboot the system, it shows Error! again. Then it boots up and nothing has changed. And I’m stuck in reboot limbo again.

I’ve tried booting to safe mode and doing the factory reset from the Options menu, but after I choose erase everything, it just sits there until the cycle begins anew.

Help!

Greg

ali Nov 3, 2016

I have sam problem with my tab 2. Have you resolved this issue yet? Plz help needed

SilentKiller01 Aug 5, 2017

Find a solution?

Anton Chizhov Dec 3, 2017

Mate, I have exactly the same kind of issue, while in the recovery mode I did factory reset, as well as cache partitioning, yet while trying to reboot I get the “Error!” message and the loop of starting and restarting goes on infinitely >:-(. Yesterday the device didn’t respond to anything, so I opened it up, unscrewed the acc.battery and loosened all the cables. Put it all back together, did the factory reset and all worked wonderfully for a day. After I tried to pull all the data back onto my Galaxy Tab, it started to behave as described above. I’m growing annoyed and very uncomfortable, help would be greatly appreciated

nasson Aug 8, 2016

thank you it worked like a charm

Joaquim Matos Aug 10, 2016

Hi there! I Have a Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 and I’ve done all that things, inclunding the factory reset. But there’s some issues i’d like to talk about: after all that resolutions, the phone restart in loop over and over again – it just don’t happen in the ASR mode. after connect it to my computer, the loop just stopped (battery were in 40% of it capacity).
Could be the problem in the battery or could be any other thing?

Thank you!

K. Arrows Author Aug 12, 2016

It may be a USB Malfunction which seems to have been fixed after it was connected to the computer.. What did you do after connecting it to the computer?

Joaquim Matos Aug 15, 2016

It works fine, until battery gets around 60% of its capacity. After that, it reboot and do it in loop again…

Pere Pierre Pietro Aug 16, 2016

I’ve got this problem with my Note Pro 12.2 (SM-P905), every few months the
device starts rebooting, it’s something that happens randomly, some days
there’s no problem and sometimes it’s impossible to use it because it keeps
rebooting continuously.

Resetting the device to factory default setting fixes this problem, but
it’s annoying having to reset the device every few months.

I think installing Android 6 to this device would fix it, because we don’t
even have Android 5.1. It’s a pitty that there won’t be more Android updates
for this device, we have a very good device, but unfortunately discontinued and
abandoned by Samsung.

anonymoushelp Aug 17, 2016

Simple.! Put your tablet in download mode. Press the home key first. While keeping the home key pressed, now press the volume down and the power keys at the same time. Keep them pressed until you see the android image. Then quickly release all the keys. Press volume up to put the device in download mode.
Download Kies and set it up. Open it and connect your tablet.
The software should detect it and offer you the options. Follow the recommended course of action and any instructions. It is basically going to upgrade and or reinstall the firmware.
This will then show up on your tablet as a progress bar. Don’t touch anything until your prompted to do so.
Once it is finished, the device will reboot. If it hangs, reboot it again.
Now you’ll see 0/567 or so on a box and this will be basically setting up your device.
Once that’s complete, you’ll be shown the user screen and enjoy.

Marcus John Grant Oct 2, 2016

does not wish to connect to Kies whilst in donwload mode?

William Adams May 1, 2017

mine works in power saving mode only, as soon as I turn to normal mode it starts rebooting again

Jordan Liaudrix Aug 17, 2016

It still the same

K. Arrows Author Aug 17, 2016

see the comment below by anonymoushelp

CIA Sep 8, 2016

Where is the “Home key” in that description? There are only 3 buttons: “Power”, “Volume up” and “Volume down”

K. Arrows Author Sep 9, 2016

see here: https://www.google.com/search?q=galaxy+tab+home+button&num=100&espv=2&rlz=1C1PRFC_enPK691PK691&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjM5JSX0YLPAhUFWRQKHYQzAloQ_AUICSgC&biw=1366&bih=643#imgrc=Vwqqy2O4NrOpyM%3A

CIA Sep 10, 2016

Thank You! I just have another one tab (Samsung P7500)

Haraszti Zs Sep 20, 2016

Or you can try to take off the tab’s back, disconnect the battery, and reconnect it again. I had this issue with my tab pro 8.4, for almost a year. There were some things wich helped temporarily.Wipe cache, restore factoy settings, flashing a new rom, or an update… .. But disconnecting and reconnecting, firmly, the battery connector, it seems that it has resolved the issue….

There are lots of “how to change the battery…” videos on youtube, if somebody aren’t sure, how to take off the back of the tab…..

Roger Burke Oct 1, 2016

after doing the reboot when i try to set it back up i enter my gmail and password and it sends me back to the screen asking for my gmail again. any suggestions

K. Arrows Author Oct 2, 2016

Can you try logging into your Gmail from a computer to make sure that the password is correct?

Marcus John Grant Oct 2, 2016

Ok i have tried all but removing the battery. The dam thing still goes into reboot after reboot. Help needed.

CIA Oct 7, 2016

Only last (Factory Reset) worked for me.

randomGuy123 Oct 11, 2016

i have tab 2 10.1 and no matter what i do it keeps restarting

Humayl Aslam Oct 12, 2016

Thanks Kevin I tried solution 1 and 2 together and it worked!!!! Don’t forget to subscribe my channel “Stealth Gamer-clash of clans and clash royale” despite the name it was written accidentally my channel is for gaming especially and hacks or private servers leaks.

adrian Nov 10, 2016

Hey I have Samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0 hello I’m stuck in recovery mode during the update what don’t you help me

Muhammed Dec 3, 2016

Flash it on odin or other samsung tool box

Rodrigo Nov 20, 2016

Hi,i have a Samsung Galaxy tab 2, one day i tried to update the OS but i didn’t realize it wasn’t completely charged, it must have fail to properly update becouse now when i try to turn it off it restart, i manage to keep it off by connecting the charger and pressing the power button until it turn off, when i try to update the OS again i cant, when i try to reset it to factory in settings it wont let me, when i try to reset to factory from samsung kies it wont let me either, so the question is, should i do a factory reset from the android recovery o should i use a third party software like Odin to flash it and force it to reset or update?
Sorry for the long story and thanks for the answer

Shaima'a Jan 18, 2017

I wanted to reboot my GT-P7500 but it stuck over booting logo !
And if I restarted it , it stuck on the Galaxy Tab logo too !
So I’m now stuck with these two , and I can’t enter to my tablet apps or anything . And when I charge it , it don’t show that it’s charging , so I can’t see if it’s fully charged .
Please help me as soon as possible .
Thank you .

Sean Andre Ancheta Jul 2, 2017

Its hard brck

Thomas Jan 21, 2017

I´m not able to boot to recovery menu.
If it starts, mostly there´s no respons at all pressing up/home/pwr, I only get back in boot loop.
Update to fresh firmware (through Odin) work ok, all pass…no error message…but still I can´t boot and/or make a catory reset.
Is there another way? Odin?

Thomas Jan 21, 2017

‘m,

Cindy Ricci Bolin Jan 27, 2017

How long does this usually take? Odin has been on now for 3 hours and is asking not to turn off target. Is this correct? It doesn’t look at all like your pictures above.

Yonatan Yevdayev May 13, 2017

something has been solved?
i have the same issue right now…

Virginia Gibson Oliver Mar 2, 2017

What is this? I followed the first instructions I saw before I read your info. and now this is what I have.

Jamie Goree Mar 10, 2017

Hi i cant seem to get my husbands tablet to stop rebooting. Every few times it goes the the android optomizer but will only go ten apps then reboot again. And again. None of your options worked. Its 100% charged as well.

Johnny Zenith Mar 11, 2017

None of this resolves the issue.

Jim1937 Mar 19, 2017

I tried each of those options and when I pressed the power switch it turned off without booting. Now it will not even light up the screen and show the safe mode menu. Since it went to the safe mode menu several times, I assume the problem is not the battery.

Frances Rouse May 23, 2017

Thank you for getting me and tablet to another state of mind. However, after booting google crashed what do I do now?

Pierre Valentine Nov 24, 2017

go to settings> apps> running> find the google play services> google playstore> and android firmwares>

– clear cache, disable, and enable

hope this will help

UkausB Jul 28, 2017

These advices do not help at all. Best one: conect it, switch it off, charge it and then turn it on and the loop has stopped.
Do tell! Of course it has, it happens when the battery falls, in most cases beloe 70% or similar.

davis Aug 14, 2017

when i turn on my tab3 it gets stuck in bootloop and non of those above helped me, someone have a idea of how i can fix it?

Hastia Permata Sari Aug 22, 2017

Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy tab2 10.1. It always appears green android robot on black screen without any recovery mode (reboot) or else. Anyone can help me how to solve it? https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/549cabd303cf12147e82dbaeec76462d2dcc3b931f6b0662cc22e515eababeeb.jpg

Debbi Driscoll Sep 1, 2017

help samsung will not turn off, & will not go to home screen

Pekachu22 Feb 13, 2018

Holding down power and volume button might be able to do the trick

Sayed Marzouk Oct 15, 2017

All colors turned to Negative in My Samsung tab 4, What to do??

K. Arrows Author Oct 30, 2017

You can fix it from Settings – Accessibility – Negative Colors

Sayed Marzouk Oct 15, 2017

All colors turned to Negative in My Samsung tab 4, What to do????

K. Arrows Author Oct 30, 2017

Settings – Accessibility – Negative Colors

Randell Pepler Nov 8, 2017

My 2 year old Galaxy Tab A ( the cheap entry level one) goes into reboot not all the time but mostly when the battery is less than 40%. It doesn’t go into the loop most talk about it just reboots. I tried to get into the Android Recovery System with power and up volume buttons but it just restarts so I can’t find ARS in setting So don’t know how to get to that screen to empty cache. I have only had this situation since the android upgrade with in the last month

Pekachu22 Feb 13, 2018

Ugh yes have that problem too, I’m thinking of abandoning the tablet for at least a month to let it rest, but i doubt that will make things better, or just erase all my cache :/

Bear U May 6, 2018

I had the same problem with accessing the ARS screen and found, after powering the Tab A down, I had to hold the Power, Volume Up and Menu buttons at the same time until the Samsung screen comes up. This puts the Tab A into update mode and attempts to install a system update, but when it finds no update, it will show a No Command screen for a bit and then enter the ARS menu.

So far, just clearing the cache partition by itself has not worked, but I am trying the power down full charge at this point and then will try the cache clearing to see if that helps.

Hope this helps.

Randell Pepler May 14, 2018

Hi Bear U thanks for your reply. So far I haven’t been able to get it fixed although used many of the suggestions It has slid from doing it sometime to doing it everytime I use it. Although using the volume and power button interrupt the cycle and it reboots back into use I am lucky to get a couple hours of use of of it before giving up and charging back up. It seems to work not to bad for a while right after booting it up on a full charge I still haven’t managed to get to the ARS menu although I must admit I am not trying that hard anymore it too frustrating but I haven’t given up. I still want to download my menorty to a stick as I have many pictures and a library of books I wouldn’t like to lose be for
I try clearing all data and setting back to factory.

Noel Hayward Nov 20, 2017

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab SM-T900 with the Reboot Loop Problem, your solutions 1 & 2 did not work, but the solution 3 (Wipe Data/Factory Reset) did the trick.. So what if I had to reinstall all my Apps at least it is now working great again. Thank you so much for your help.

Semson Jan 7, 2018

My Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 suddenly got endless restarts once booting into home screen. Solution 1 fixed it for me. Thanks a lot for the hints.

Mariah Apr 28, 2018

I have a Galaxy tablet but it is stuck in reboot mode and it is not responding to any of the steps is there something else I can do?

Broken Galaxy May 12, 2018

Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy tab2 10.1. I tried to do a hard reset when to logo screen was stuck. It will not give me to the menu option on the left side of the screen. In stead I keep getting a Warning about changing to a custom OS. If I press the volume up button the warning goes away. If I press the volume down button the android comes up and starts to download something or nothing???? until the tablet screen goes black. How can I fix this or is my tablet done?

robo May 31, 2018

I tried all of the above fixes three times and it didn’t help. I read on another site that if all else fails, open the back and disconnect the battery then re-connect it. They show how to open the back on that site. Now there is nothing, no starting or restarting. It’s dead except when I press the power button the box and arrow symbols on the bottom of the screen light up for a few seconds. I just went out and bought a new tablet but not Samsung as I found hundreds of comments on various sites about all sorts of Samsung tablets having this restarting loop problem. It’s a Samsung tablet problem and looks like Samsung doesn’t care to solve it.

Qadryansyah Dwiramadhan Jun 23, 2018

thanks thats work

Faizah Jun 28, 2018

Hey I did the first one, didn’t work. Trying the second one but Android bot came for some time and then left. What to do?

p3trarch Nov 26, 2018

Thank you!!!!

kip Nov 28, 2018

i just wanted to know if i do the ARS would everything on my tablet be erased? because my tablet only does a reboot loop when its connected to my bluetooth headphones sometimes it does it when thay are not but i have alot of stuff on my tablet

Rebecca Jan 27, 2019

These options would be useful if I could turn it off. But it just loops the Samsung galaxy tab A logo for 3-5 seconds, goes to black screen for 1-2 seconds then starts over. I can press the power button till the cows come home. Just super annoying.

Bitch May 23, 2020

I have the same problem

Shane Warren Author May 27, 2020

Most likely a hardware issue but try flashing the stock firmware using ODIN before taking it in for service.

hussein muhammad Jan 31, 2019

Hi I have the same problem of multi-restarting, but it only comes up when only open the network (mobile data) other wise its normal and fully working. please suggest me a solution I’ve a lot of works inside that phone. When performing hard rest, it shows this dialouge: did not match sized ‘/system/csc/common/system/media/audio/ringtones/Samsung_Song.ogg’ (No data available)

Shane Warren Author Sep 20, 2019

First of all, try a network reset. After that replace the sim card and check if it fixes the issue.

hardz Apr 19, 2019

after 15 hours nonstop of solving my tablet’s bootloop i rested and accidendtly stumbled into this site. solution 1 works for my issue. nice site thank you. galaxy tab s2 t819y. will never trust this OTA updates again. always the case goin to bootloop due to this update thing. newer bugs

AMANDA GARNETT Jun 10, 2019

wont connect to a net after factory reset

Shane Warren Author Jun 10, 2019

Reset it again and check to see if it works. If it doesn’t it might be hardware issue

AMANDA GARNETT Jun 10, 2019

galaxy luna pro wont connect to wifi after i factory reset

Shane Warren Author Sep 10, 2019

Have you tried to reset it again maybe an issue occurred during the reset process?
Also, make sure that you try to use the WPS button for connecting to the Wifi in question.

no name Jul 14, 2019

I tied your method of turning off my Samsung Tab E 9.6 inch wifi tablet many times and it does not work. It is stuck in an endless reboot loop and will not respond to anything but being put into download mode.

Shane Warren Author Jul 31, 2019

Might be a hardware issue, have you tried to install a Fresh Android through Odin? if not try that. You can find the method by searching for “How to install Android Using Odin”

Rouffian Nov 27, 2019

My tab won’t stay alive long enough to reinstall. 🙁

Shane Warren Author Nov 28, 2019

If the issue is still persistent in the download mode then I’m afraid it is due to a hardware fault with the tab.

Matheus Pereira Jul 26, 2019

You are pressing power+down, it’s power+up to enter ars

Nancy Black Aug 15, 2019

I took the case off mine, as someone here suggested, and it solved the problem!

Shane Warren Author Sep 21, 2019

If you erase the Cache it won’t delete anything.

Shane Warren Author Sep 27, 2019

Try to flash the stock firmware again through ODIN and see if it helps.

Shane Warren Author Sep 28, 2019

Flash Stock firmware for your device using Odin and check if it helps.

Shane Warren Author Sep 29, 2019

Download and install the stock firmware for your device using ODIN and check if it helps

Omkar Gorantla Dec 5, 2019

Guys…be careful before trying the “FACTORY RESET” (3rd) option. It will erase/delete all your valuable personal data from the tab. So, it is better to take backup of your data first. Then, go for FACTORY RESET.

Ryen B Jan 9, 2020

So my Samsung Galaxy Tab A model SM-T350 will loop the charge menu at 100%, even though the last time I used my tablet, it was at 65%. When Trying to turn it on my tablet, it will try to boot up normally but then it goes to a black screen. It also only boots when on the charger. I replaced the battery 2 months ago and this is the first time I’m having these issues. I got into my tablet again and the battery looked normal and nothing was wrong about it. Is there anything I can do without having to take it to some tech fixing company and get it fixed?

Shane Warren Author Jan 18, 2020

If it only boots on the charger it seems like a battery issue. Maybe the battery broke because the charger you were using wasn’t supplying the correct voltage?

ERIC May 4, 2020

Yes u right!! I replaced my battery after that no more issues!!

electron1979 Apr 1, 2020

Factory reset worked for me (after trying step-by-step) 😉

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Δημήτρης Φιλοκώστας May 24, 2020

hello, I had the same issue. I bought a new battery to no avail. finally I downgraded to an earlier update (2016) and it solved the problem!I hope this helps, just google samsung downgrade odin etc

MMS Jun 14, 2020

My reboot loop would not quit after clearing the cache so I broke down and did a total reset. Now it still reboot loops which will not allow the optimization of apps. It gets to app 20 of 190 then it restarts. I had to . put it in recovery mode just to power it down. This is an old galaxy I use when I feel too lazy to open up my laptop. I don’t use it for anything other than internet and there was nothing on it of any importance.

Shane Warren Author Jun 15, 2020

If you have the time, flash it with ODIN and install stock firmware. That should get it to startup properly.

Carlene Stevenson Jun 23, 2020

I’m unboxing my tab 6 turned it on and it won’t gob past logo. I haven’t even had a chance to use it

Shane Warren Author Jun 23, 2020

Did you buy a new one? have you tried any of these listed solution? if its new, you can just send it back for warranty.

Jahnavi Aug 12, 2020

I bought Samsung Galaxy tab S2 from Singapore. I forgot the lockscreen password .tried factory reset but it’s rebooting on loop and I honestly don’t have an idea what to do. Even the option of all the wipe captcha / factory reset menu won’t appear now.

Shane Warren Author Aug 13, 2020

I guess you can try to flash the stock firmware from the computer using ODIN. Detailed method should be available with ODIN so make sure to put your phone in download mode and flash stock firmware after downloading.

hensleyrichk@aol.com Oct 25, 2020

My tablet is stuck in recovery rebooting and holding power button down doesn’t shut down unit.

Muhammad Zubyan Author Oct 26, 2020

(WARNING: Doing this will delete all of your data that’s stored in that tablet do it at your own risk)Wait for your Tablet to run out of battery once it’s empty. Once the tablet is shut down start charging it and turn it on with the following instructions, press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously until the Samsung logo appears. In Recovery Mode, use the Volume keys to highlight the ‘wipe data/ factory reset’ option and the Power button to select it. On the next screen, highlight and confirm the ‘Yes – erase all user data’ option. Wait for the device to be reset to factory settings.

Harry James Jan 16, 2021

Can’t get it to turn off. Holding the power button has no effect.

Muhammad Zubyan Author Jan 17, 2021

Once your tablet runs out of battery and the tablet is powered off completely, Start charging it and turn it on after that you can follow the method.

kalahasi Mar 12, 2021

In my case (Galaxy Tab 3 GT-P5210) nothing of the above helped. I was still able to go to Odin mode but not to recovery mode.

The final solution was to install CWR (TWRP did not work) using Odin and to use CWR to flush the Dalvik Cache. After this the tab booted again without problem. No idea why the Dalvik Cache got corrupted.

Rafael Mar 26, 2021

My Galaxy Tab S2 (SM-T819Y) began to enter a reboot loop out of nowhere last year. In the beginning, I found that while it was charging, it would work fine, until it reached near 100%. After a while, not even this worked, I was never again able to complete a boot process.
After leaving it alone for several months, I tried flashing a ROM through the Odin software, didn’t solve the problem, and then peformed a factory reset, didn’t solve it either.
Now, if I leave it plugged in, it will go up to the welcome screen, but as I tap the button to begin, it reboots.
If it’s not charging, it won’t go past the first Samsung screen and will reboot.
It seems to be hardware related, right?

I guess I’ll have to take it to a Samsung support center and hope it is fixable and not too expensive …

Muhammad Zubyan Author Mar 26, 2021

Yes, it seems like hardware related issue to me. However, I suggest you to try this:-

Note: This will erase all your personal data.

1. Turn off the phone.
2. Press and hold both the “Volume Up” and “Power On” keys until you see the Android logo.
3. Use the “Volume Up” and “Volume Down” keys to navigate through the menu, and use “Power On” for OK.
4.Choose “wipe data/factory reset”, then “yes erase all data”.
5. Wait for a while till the process is completed. Now restart your phone.

Check to see if the problem persists if it does then it’s for sure Hardware related issue.

Rafael Mar 26, 2021

Yes, that’s the last thing I did.
Now when plugged in the charger, it goes up to the welcome screen. When I tap “begin”, it reboots.
If unplugged, it won’t get past the first screen that says “Samsung Galaxy Tab S2” and will keep rebooting.
Thanks for your help. I will take it to a support center and will update here on what happens.

Rafael Jul 3, 2021

So, the solution for me was to change the battery. Bought a new one on AliExpress.
So far so good (it was changed yesterday)

Md Nazmul Ahsan Jan 12, 2022

Reboots after factory reset, battery 84%! Only stops rebooting when plugged into a power source!

Muhammad Zubyan Author Jan 15, 2022

Have you tried the methods suggested above? they should help you in the situation you are facing as well.

Nichole Penny Tripp Mar 5, 2022

My Samsung Galaxy Tab A is stuck on reboot!! I have changed the battery it brand new and I have tried holding the power and volume up and it brings up a robot it gets to 28% and goes back to the loop!! its driving me crazy and its my 13yr old grandsons.. I dont know what else to do can someone please help me!!??

Muhammad Zubyan Author Mar 8, 2022

Unfortunately, you will have to visit your local technician to get this issue resolved though keep in mind that the data will be reset in some cases.

jeff May 20, 2022

1 problem, my tab a wont turn off

Muhammad Zubyan Author May 22, 2022

Then you have to let the battery drain by constantly waking it up or keeping it turned on.

William Albright (Electric Bil Sep 4, 2023

Anyone else having the re-boot loop happening on Samsung Galaxy Tab S-6 Lite w/S-pen? After it did an automatic update it did this. I could not get into recovery mode. Buttons had no affect. Now since the battery ran dead, it doesn’t even respond to having charger plugged in. So now it’s “bricked” and tablet is useless! Don’t know what to do.

1. Charge the Device to 100% While it is Powered Off

2. Erase the Device’s Cache Entirely

3. Reset the Device to Factory Settings

4. Downgrade Your Android Device

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