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How to Soft Reset — HP TouchPad

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How to Soft Reset — HP TouchPad

⏱ ~5 min📋 4 steps

The HP TouchPad is a 2011 HP webOS 3.0 device powered by the Qualcomm APQ8060 Snapdragon S3 with 1GB and 16GB | 32GB internal storage. It features a 9.7", LED-backlit LCD,, 768.0x1024.0 display and is available in Black.

The TouchPad is equipped with a Non-removable Li-Ion 6300 mAh battery, a 3 MP, No main camera. The device uses a No configuration. It weighs 740 g.

Soft Reset on the HP TouchPad works differently than it does on Android, since this platform uses its own menus and terminology. Follow the steps below, written specifically for this device rather than adapted from Android instructions.

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Does not erase any data. Always try this first.

1

Press and hold the End/Power key on HP TouchPad for a few seconds until it restarts

2

If it's unresponsive, remove and reinsert the battery if the back cover is removable

3

For sealed-battery models, hold the Power key for 15–20 seconds to force a restart

4

This does not erase any data

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