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ALBA 8 INCH C86 16GB HD TABLET

Product details

  • Brand: Alba
  • Catalogue number: 576/9298
  • Manufacturer's number: ALBA8

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FAQs

Press the ON/OFF button for at least 10 seconds or use the hardware reset. To use the Hardware reset, press the ‚“pinhole reset‚” button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.

Charge your device then switch on normally. If this does not work, press the ON/OFF button for at least 10 seconds or use the hardware reset. To use the Hardware reset, press the pinhole reset button by using a sharp object such as a toothpick.

Decrease the screen brightness and turn off the wireless connections if not in use.
Close all apps which are not currently being used.
Make sure you are not far from the WiFi hotspot. Update the firmware of the device. Reset and redefine your connection parameters. Contact your WiFi connection provider.

If your device is turned on: 

  1. Go to ‚‘Settings‚’, under ‚‘Personal‚’, go to ‚‘Backup & reset‚’ 
  2. Choose ‚‘Factory data reset‚’, then ‚‘Reset tablet‚’: this will erase all your files, settings and applications, so make sure you have backed-up your data in your Google account (see page 17) or a hard drive. 
  3. When you restart your tablet it will open the Startup wizard again, follow the onscreen instructions (see page 7). The wizard will not download the free apps that were downloaded the first time you did this but most of these are available for free from Google Play Store. 
  4. Access your Google account to retrieve your backed-up data in Google.

Questions & answers

How-to videos

  • Android Bluetooth Troubleshooting

  • Alba Tablet Pin Hole Reset

  • What to do if your Alba Tablet freezes

  • How to Fix Charging Issues on a Phone or Tablet

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