Tablet User Manual
Getting Started 16
To enter the Android System Recovery mode, follow these 
steps:
1. Turn the device off.
2. Press the 
Volume Down Key
and then 
press the 
Power/Lock
Key 
 at the same time 
until the device switches on.
Tip: 
Volume Down is the end closest to the Power/Lock Key.
3. Once the SAMSUNG logo appears, release the Power/
Lock key while continuing to press the Volume Up key.
4. Continue to press the Volume Up key until the Android 
system recovery screen displays.
5. Release the Volume Up key.
The following options are available:
• reboot system now
: Turns on your device.
• apply update from external storage
: Allows you to apply 
updates to your device.
• wipe data/factory reset
: Deletes all data from the device 
except captured pictures and videos. For more information, 
refer to 
“Factory Data Reset” 
 on page 192.
• wipe cache partition
: Deletes all cache data, such as log files.
• apply update from cache
: Allows you to apply updates form 
the device cache.
6. Press the Volume Up/Down key to scroll up or down, 
then press the Power/Lock key to make a selection.










