Bricked Tab S9+

[Cozbob]

Got an operating system update last night, and began installation this morning only to find my S9 non- functional a few minutes later. Screen is blank, will not respond to holding power but on down, doesn't change state when the cover is closed. Any suggestions?

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! I moved this from the Volunteer Hub (not sure why it was there) to the Tab S9 forum.

Try charging the tablet on a wall outlet for at least 6 hours undisturbed, then press and hold Power for 30 seconds -- and time it, since 30 seconds feels like forever.

 

[mustang7757]

Can you get in download mode?

 

[Cozbob]

Welcome to Android Central! I moved this from the Volunteer Hub (not sure why it was there) to the Tab S9 forum.

Try charging the tablet on a wall outlet for at least 6 hours undisturbed, then press and hold Power for 30 seconds -- and time it, since 30 seconds feels like forever.

Thanks B. Daddy,
But alas, after charging all day, and holding all combinations of buttons multiple times for the 30 sec+, no joy. Dead.
Luckily, (maybe?) a call to Samsung service is next, with about 15 days left on warranty, there may be a happy ending.

 

[Cozbob]

Can you get in download mode?

Nope. Dead. Black screen.

 

[mustang7757]

Nope. Dead. Black screen.

U will need a repair shop