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‎09-04-2021 12:50 PM

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Product: HP Slate 21 All In One
Operating System: Android 8.0 Oreo and older

***Need Help accessing and performing a factory reset***

Background:

I recently purchased 3 HP Slate 21 All In One devices from a local state organization. After taking possession of the devices, I found that although the devices had their data removed, they did not remove the user lockscreen/password. I was able to log onto each device and find the Google email for the main account. I sent an email asking for password help, but have not got a response.

Actions:

After reading a number of support documents, I tried the following:

 Attempt #1 Turning on the device, entering the guest account, went to apps, then settings. However I assume that since it is the guest account, the option for a factory reset is unavailable.

 Attempt #2 With the device off, I held the power button and down volume button simultaneously.....(however nothing happened (no matter how long the buttons were held)

Attempt #3 With the device off, I held the power button until the HP logo appeared, I then pressed the Down Volume and held it for a few seconds hoping it would put me into safe mode. (unsuccessful - the device simply booted to the lock screen as it normally would when powered on)

 

What other options do I have to reset these devices to factory?

Is there a method of booting from a SD card or USB device?

 

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide - Joel

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‎09-15-2021 06:57 PM

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Wow, 163 people viewed and not one suggestion?!?!?!?!!?

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‎09-16-2021 08:31 AM

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@Jlipper

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

 

I recommend you to contact the HP Support Team regarding this.

 

Link: www.hp.com/contacthp/

 

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‎09-16-2021 09:58 AM

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I would suggest you try to return the devices for a refund...

 

The Slate 21 was abandoned by HP quite a while ago, with little in the way of support left.   😞

 

WyreNut

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