5 common issues with tablets solved
Bigger than a smartphone but much more lightweight than a laptop, we can all agree tablets are nifty pieces of technology. But like all pieces of technology they do experience the occasional hiccup. Those problems often leave us feeling frustrated and wanting to throw our tablets to the wall! Instead of doing that, we’ve rounded up the 5 most common problems and some easy fixes that should get your tablet up and running again in no time.
My screen is frozen!
When a tablet isn’t responding to your touch, it may be frozen. Restarting your devices lets it rejuvenate so simply turn your device on and off.
If that doesn’t work, you can reset your tablet. For iPads, hold the Sleep button and the Home button at the same time for around eight seconds or until the Apple logo appears. Once the logo appears, you will know your iPad has been reset. For Windows and Android devices, hold down the power button and the volume-up key until the tablet vibrates and resets.
My tablet is plugged in but it’s not charging!
Check that your cord is securely plugged in both ends. If you are charging your tablet through your computer or laptop, switch to a power point. Sometimes computers do not supply enough power to charge tablets.
If your tablet is still not charging, check the charging points are clean. Grime can build up which prevents the charger connecting properly. Clean it out with a folded paper or a sharp object.
My tablet is running slower than it usually does!
A common reason for a slow tablet is there are too many apps on the tablet. This slows down your device as it eats up on the space. Delete any apps you don’t use and this should free up the memory for your tablet to work smoothly.
For iPads, there may be too many apps open in the background. To clear these, double-tap the Home screen and all the apps running in the background will show. Simply swipe up to get rid of the ones you are not using.
If the problem still continues, reset your tablet.
I can’t access my Wi-Fi!
There could be many reasons for this. Firstly, check whether your tablet picks up your network when it’s next to the Wi-Fi router. If it is working, then your settings are fine but your router needs to be in a better location so your device can pick it up.
If it’s still not working, restart your router. Sometimes the connection falls out and it simply needs to be reset. Another option is to disconnect and reconnect to your Wi-Fi as the connection could be faulty. Simply select “Forget this Network” and re-enter your details and password to access the Wi-Fi.
My apps are constantly crashing!
If your apps are crashing – they can’t open or automatically close down by themselves – first restart your tablet. If that doesn’t solve the problem it may be because your app is out-of-date. Check if there is a recent update in the App Store (Go to App Store and then Update tab) and if so, update your app. Sometimes apps become corrupted over time so delete the app completely and reinstall on your iPad.