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What if I can power up the phone, but it doesn't work?

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WARNING: WILL DELETE ALL USER DATA Try a factory reset. Hold the power and volume buttons down until the boot loader appears. Use the volume down button to scroll to "factory reset" and press volume up. Select "yes" when it asks if you are sure.

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Will apps be deleted if I reboot my Android?

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Reboot, no. Restore factory settings, yes.

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What do I do if I keep getting messages that the camera on my Android phone has failed and the hardware is busy?

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It is possible that one of the applications you are using is using the camera of your phone. Android phones can only have one app use the camera at one time, so uninstall or force close any app that might be using it.

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How do I reboot a Plum cell phone?

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Hold the power button for as long as it takes until it shuts down. Then just power the phone back up.

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I can't take off the back, as it's sealed, and I can't unlock the phone. What can I do?

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There is almost always a way to remove the back to access things like the battery and SIM chips, although it can sometimes be difficult to find (check the phone's manual on the manufacturer's site online). If you can't remove it, take it to a tech place, most places will give you a factory reset free of charge. The only downside is that it deletes everything saved on your phone.

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What do I do if my tablet is frozen and I can't reboot it?

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You can force reboot, or you can call the support line for your specific tablet to see if they have more detailed suggestions for you.

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How do I reboot my Huawai Android phone?

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Hold the power button until it asks to restart or power off. Choose restart. To force restart your device, hold the power button for about 30 seconds, or until it reboots.

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