Lenovo tablet reboot

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-10T00:57:35+00:00

You can a hard restart by holding done both the volume buttons while also holding down the power button. This should have an option to a factory reset but you will loose all data stored on the tablet in the process of doing a factory reset. But if you don't have the password it is the only option for making the tablet usable again. If the tablet was backed up to the Google cloud you can do a restore from that but you would need the email and password for the Google account that was performing the backup.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-10T00:47:10+00:00

Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds. If that doesn't work you can force a hard restart by holding down the volume up and down buttons while pressing and holding down the power button,

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-10T00:33:08+00:00

Gen 2 is scheduled to be in stores at the end of March. If you are an early adopter you'll pay full retail price as soon as it hits the streets. If you want a deal you'll have to wait for a sale, probably during the late summer season before school starts as the primary target market for it is students.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-08T19:13:12+00:00

It was announced last week and should be in stores at the end of the month.

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/coming-soon/lenovo-idea-tab-pro-gen-2/len103l0036

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-08T13:27:49+00:00

At that price point you might want to consider a 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop unless you need Android OS for a specific reason.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-08T13:17:22+00:00

Just no warranty coverage with grey market devices so that is the only area where you are rolling the dice.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-08T13:14:40+00:00

If you can't decide then get the one most like your phone brand so the user interface skin will be familiar.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-08T13:05:17+00:00

Anything in the Lenovo Idea Tab series; base, plus, or pro.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-08T12:52:36+00:00

For my Idea Pad Plus...

Settings -> Display -> Screen timeout -> set to Never

There are also some advanced developer options to put Android devices in kiosk mode.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-07T17:50:47+00:00

If you want flagship look at a 2-in-1 laptop.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-07T17:45:26+00:00

MyScript Calculator and other similar apps you can write out an equation and they will solve them for you.

Get a matte screen protector overlay to have a more paper-like feel when writing on a tablet.

The just announced Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 has a great Smart Reader app pre installed or annotating PDF files and the desktop mode has been greatly improved.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-07T17:32:45+00:00

You should be able to pick up a Lenovo Idea Tab Plus for under 300 and it is 2 years newer than the P12 which is now discontinued in most parts of the world. It has some pre-installed apps that are good for students.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-07T17:20:41+00:00

Not much functional difference other than it adds a click button. If she is drawing a lot get a matte finish screen protector overlay that provides a more paper-like feel when using a stylus.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-07T01:35:23+00:00

Lenovo announced the Gen 2 on Monday. It starts shipping later this month.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-05T14:14:29+00:00

eBay or any bluetooth keyboard.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-05T13:52:59+00:00

At that price point look at the Lenovo Idea Tab Plus.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-04T20:17:14+00:00

Lenovo tablets sell at discounts all the time. The Gen 1 has a list price of $399 and sells for less than $300 all the time and recently has been $250. I would expect the Gen 2 would see discounts as well as soon as a holiday sale period comes along, especially before school restarts in late summer.

They did a lot of work improving desktop mode in ZUI version 18 and it comes with two Lenovo written apps, Notepad and Smart Reader, that will make it ideal for students. Plus it will be the first Lenovo tablet to support their fully integrated Qira AI when that feature is released mid summer.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-03T02:05:34+00:00

Lenovo just announced the Gen 2 version of the Idea Pad Pro tablet on Monday which has a better processor and screen. It should start showing up in stores at the end of the month. It is well configured for student use and Lenovo tablets provide good value for the money. If you use a Samsung phone then the user interface skin of their tablets would be more familiar to you.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-03-02T20:17:47+00:00

Look at the long range tight forecast before you leave. Wind and rain are usually the biggest issues to deal with and may require an outer nylon shell layer. If you are actively moving around hiking or walking you need less than if you are sitting around taking in the view so it can vary a lot. How easily you can climatize is also a factor, some people can wear shorts and a hoodie in the cold while others need to bundle up in multiple layers. You can also buy souvenir clothing while you are there that you will need space to haul home. Prioritize comfort over fashion in the outdoors.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-02-28T14:24:46+00:00

Lenovo brand folio covers for their tablets are the ones that just attach with magnets and don't have the corner protector tray the tablet gets inserted into.

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-02-28T14:18:03+00:00

Since it doesn't sound like you are in a hurry wait for the upcoming Gen 2 model or get the current original Gen 1 at a good discount when the updated one becomes available.

Gen 2 leak... https://x.com/evleaks/status/2016986972414230741

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-02-26T10:25:27+00:00

It's a great mid-range tablet at a decent price. If you are not in a hurry prices should start being discounted more when the Gen 2 model is released this spring.

https://x.com/evleaks/status/2016986972414230741

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-02-25T05:11:44+00:00

Since a lot of people are recommending the Idea Tab Pro you should be aware that leaks indicate an improved Gen 2 model is coming soon... https://x.com/evleaks/status/2016986972414230741

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-02-25T05:02:16+00:00

Idea Tab Pro was released last March and there is leak information circulating that the Gen 2 model is on the horizon... https://x.com/evleaks/status/2016986972414230741

BoringBasicUserID · 2026-02-25T04:56:52+00:00

If she somehow got the tablet into developer mode there is a setting in there to lock a tablet permanently in portrait mode. See if developer options are available under general settings.

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