You left your Android tablet charging and came back a few hours later, thinking it was fully charged.

But you realize its barely charged, and you panic because you think something is wrong.

Its surprising what a simple reboot will fix.

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unit Care on Samsung Galaxy Tablet

you could do this by going toSettings, followed byBattery and unit care.

At the top, you’re able to see whether the batterys health is good.

Inspect it carefully and ensure there is no damage to the connectors.

Device Care Samsung Tablet

Also, exposed wires are never a good sign.

After that, leave your tablet alone for at least half an hour.

You may not see the charging percentage because you let the battery completely drain.

Software update for Samsung tablet

If thats the case, your tablet will need some time to charge to at least get one percent.

But if youre constantly trying to turn it on, youre wasting any charge it could get.

Ensure that the output is 10W and not five since your tablet will need 10.

This is something to keep in mind if you bought a new cable and its still not charging.

See if anything is getting in the way, such as lint.

You could use a toothpick or compressed air to get anything out.

But be careful with the toothpick since you dont want to damage anything.

Only see it if you could easily get it out.

Gently get out anything that is getting in the way and preventing you from charging your tablet.

Why not plug your tablet into the wall for a more direct power source?

If it doesnt feel secure, then maybe something broke inside, preventing it from making a good connection.

Try different outlets throughout the house to see if your tablet starts charging.

upgrade your Tablet

Its possible that the tablet received some bug that keeps it from properly charging.

In that case, check to see if there is a pending update.

it’s possible for you to check by going to tweaks and swiping down to Software update.

Tap on Download and install, and your Android tablet will look for any pending updates.

If there is none, youll see a message that the software is up to date.

The tablet can charge slowly and stop altogether if its too hot or cold.

This is something that happens to iOS devices as well.

Try charging it once the temperature is at the normal operating range.

Do You See a Waterdrop Icon?

At least for Samsung tablets, if the tablet detects moisture, youll see a waterdrop icon.

The tablet wont charge as a precaution to keep your machine safe.

If this is your case, let your equipment dry before you use it.

The only problem with this is that it will erase all your information.

But hopefully, youve backed up your information just in case anything like this happens.

Or you dont mind losing whatever you have on the tablet.

To reset your Android tablet, youll need to follow these instructions.

Open theSettingsapp and go toGeneral Management.

Swipe down until you come across theResetoption and select it, followed by theFactory Resetoption.

If you want to erase everything, tap on the reset button at the bottom.

Could a Third-Party App Be the Culprit?

You could try using your tablet in safe mode to use it in a basic interface.

If your tablet normally charges after this, then you know the problem.

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