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Revision to Nabi 2S Troubleshooting

Molly Scott

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-== Issues with Screen Functionality ==
+== Screen is Frozen ==
-"You are experiencing issues with screen visibility"
+''I am experiencing issues with screen functionality ''
-=== Frozen Screen ===
+=== Faulty Wireless Connection ===
-If there are problems with screen functionality, first check the wireless connection. If the wireless connection is not the problem with viewing images, then there might be a problem with a screen. Try holding volume button and power. If the tablet does not restart, then you will most likely need to replace the screen.
+If there are problems with screen functionality, first check the wireless connection. Go to apps>then to settings>and then to Wi-Fi and make sure it is connected to your router.
-=== Cracked or Bubbled Screen ===
+=== Faulty Battery ===
-If the screen is cracked or has bubbling underneath the surface that is too extreme for you to be able to read or use apps then you will most likely have to remove and replace the screen. Please refer to this screen removal guide (link)
+If the wireless connection is not the problem with viewing images, then there might be a problem with the battery. First, try holding volume button and power to restart the device, if this does not solve the problem, then make sure the battery is fully charged and there are no issues with your charger (see troubleshooting for charging issues). Lastly, if all else fails you may have to replace the battery.
-== Charging Issues ==
+=== Replace the Screen ===
-"You are having problems charging your tablet"
+If the wireless connection if fine and the battery is charged and functional then you will have to replace the screen. Please refer to the screen replacement guide.
-=== Tablet Will Not Charge ===
+== Screen is Cracked or Bubbled ==
-If you are having trouble charging your tablet there may be issues with the actual charger. First, make sure that the USB is properly connected to the power port and that the port is properly connected to the power outlet. If there are no connection issues then there may be a problem with your charger and you may have to replace it. You can refer to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxxpLYf16fc&app=desktop|this video] for help replacing the charger port. Lastly, if you have replaced the charger and charging issues persist you may have to take the battery out and put it back in again, or replace the battery all together. Please refer to the battery removal guide (link to that)
+''I am experiencing issues with my screen that impair visibility''
-=== Tablet Loses Charge Quickly ===
+=== Screen Has Been Damaged ===
-If your device charges without issue but seems to loose its charge too quickly, then there may be issues with your battery. Please refer to the battery removal guide (link) to take the battery out and put it back in, or replace it all together. You will most likely need a new battery in this case. Also refer to the [http://www.fixya.com/search.aspx?ref=ser&s=Nabi%202s&|Fixya page] for additional help.
+Screen bubbling can be remedied by pushing the bubbles out with a credit card or your finger.
-=== Charging Light Turns from Green to Red ===
+If the screen is cracked or has bubbling underneath the surface that is too extreme for you to be able to read or use apps then you will most likely have to remove and replace the screen. Please refer to this screen removal guide.
-If this is happening to your tablet there may be issues with the battery keeping the charge. In this case you will have to remove the battery and put it back in again or replace it all together, please refer to the battery removal guide for instruction (link)
+== Tablet Will Not Charge ==
-== Camera Issues ==
+''I am having problems charging my tablet''
-"You are experiencing issues with picture clarity"
+=== Faulty Charger ===
-=== Blurry Photographs ===
+If you are having trouble charging your tablet there may be issues with the actual charger. First, make sure that the USB is properly connected to the power port and that the port is properly connected to the power outlet. If there are no connection issues then there may be a problem with your charger and you may have to replace it. You can refer to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxxpLYf16fc&app=desktop|this video] for help replacing the charger port.
-First, make sure that the lense of the camera is clean and there are no smudges or fingerprints obstructing the camera's ability to take clear and efficient photos. If the camera lense has been properly cleaned and there is still a problem with the photos then make sure that the camera is not having issues focusing- i.e if there is a lot of movement in the photo you are trying to take, you are trying to take a photo of something too far away etc.
+=== Faulty Battery ===
-== Problems with Speakers ==
+Lastly, if you have replaced the charger and charging issues persist you may have to take the battery out and put it back in again, or replace the battery all together. Please refer to the battery removal guide.
-“You are having issues with the sound coming from the speakers”
+== Tablet Loses Charge Quickly ==
-=== No Sound Coming From the Device ===
+'' My tablet charges but loses that charge more quickly than normal''
+
+=== Faulty Battery ===
+
+If your device charges without issue but seems to lose its charge too quickly, then there may be issues with your battery. Please refer to the battery removal guide to take the battery out and put it back in, or replace it all together. You will most likely need a new battery in this case. Also refer to the [http://www.fixya.com/search.aspx?ref=ser&s=Nabi%202s&|Fixya page] for additional help.
+
+== Camera Takes Blurry Photographs ==
+
+''I am experiencing issues with picture clarity''
+
+=== Dirty Lens ===
+
+First, make sure that the lens of the camera is clean and there are no smudges or fingerprints obstructing the camera's ability to take clear and efficient photos.
+
+=== Setting Issues ===
+
+If the camera lens has been properly cleaned and there is still a problem with the photos then make sure that the camera is not having issues focusing- i.e if there is a lot of movement in the photo you are trying to take, you are trying to take a photo of something too far away etc.
+
+== No Sound Coming From the Device/ Headphones ==
+
+''I am having issues with the sound coming from the speakers or through headphones''
+
+=== Faulty Connection ===
If the headset is plugged into the device, the speaker automatically shuts off. Disconnect the headset to check if sound works. To test if your speakers are fully functioning, go to the Music player and while the music plays, move the volume completely up by pressing the Volume + Button.
-=== Distorted Sound Through Headphones ===
+=== Faulty Headphone Jack ===
-If you are having issues with connecting your headphones or the sound coming from the headphones is distorted there may be an issue with your headphone jack. First, try to insert the headphones into the jack rapidly to unstick the jack. If this does not work you may have to remove and replace the jack. Additionally, there are [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix|Apps] that help in-app sound
+If you are having issues with connecting your headphones or the sound coming from the headphones is distorted there may be an issue with your headphone jack. First, try to insert the headphones into the jack rapidly to unstick the jack. If this does not work you may have to remove and replace the jack. Additionally, there are [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix|Apps] that help in-app sound
-== Trouble with Update ==
+== Issue Updating Device ==
-Update kept freezing the tablet and after a reboot all the apps were gone”
+''Update kept freezing the tablet''
-=== Issue Updating Device ===
+=== Problems with the Operating System ===
If you are having issues updating the device and it freezes, remove the battery and put it back in and power it on. The device should be unfrozen after it reboots. If problems persist, it means that even if you do a hard reset it will not work due to the Operating System itself not working correctly. What you can do best is bring the tablet to the nearest service center so they can check the device.
-=== Data Erasure After Updates and Reboots ===
+== Data Erasure after Updates and Reboots ==
+
+''Update erased all of my apps!''
+
+=== To Recover Apps ===
If after the update, the data and apps were deleted there is a way to recover the information. It is possible to recover lost or deleted files from the internal storage of the Nabi 2S assuming the phone or tablet is operational and you can set it in to Debugging mode.

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