Samsung Galaxy Tab A

I can't turn on my tablet - Samsung Galaxy Tab A

Cause 9 of 10: An incorrect PIN is entered

Your PIN is used to protect your SIM from unauthorised use. If an incorrect PIN is entered, you can't turn on your tablet.

Solution: Enter the correct PIN. If you enter a wrong PIN three times in a row, your SIM is blocked and you need to key in your PUK. To obtain the PUK, log on to My Vodafone.

Step 1 of 5

Turn on your tablet

Press On/Off until your tablet is turned on.

Step 2 of 5

Enter PIN

Key in your PIN and press OK.
If your tablet rejects the SIM:
Contact your distributor or service provider where you bought your tablet.

Step 3 of 5

Turn off your tablet

Press and hold On/Off.

Step 4 of 5

Turn off your tablet

Press Power off.

Step 5 of 5

Turn off your tablet

Press POWER OFF.

1 Turn on your tablet

Press On/Off until your tablet is turned on.

2 Enter PIN

Key in your PIN and press OK.
If your tablet rejects the SIM:
Contact your distributor or service provider where you bought your tablet.

3 Turn off your tablet

Press and hold On/Off.

Press Power off.

Press POWER OFF.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A

1 Turn on your tablet

2 Enter PIN

3 Turn off your tablet

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