Help Can't perform hard reset (no volume up/down button)

[tagsfy]

I have an Egiant T18 tablet which keeps looping on startup. When I access the factory reset options page, I cannot scroll through the options since the tablet does not have a volume up/down button. Tried attaching to PC so I could use the Android multi tool to perform the factory reset, but I could not find any drivers to download (nor could Windows find any) for Egiant anywhere and, consequently, my PC cannot identify the tablet...VERY frustrating indeed...any solutions???

 

[Mikestony]

Hello there!
Is there not a small "reset" hole on the back/bottom?

 

[tagsfy]

Yes, but all it does is reSTART tablet...doesn't reSET anything...and the looping continues....

 

[Mikestony]

Try holding the reset button down for 10 or more seconds?

 

[mikedt]

Sounds like the firmware needs to be re-flashed if it's boot-looped. I can't find anything about that one. Probably the only things it's got on it are "Made in China, FCC Approved". Unknown manufacturer I think. Well there's apparently a company of that name in Guangzhou. Contact details are in Chinese.
http://www.epjob88.com/company/cm1345632722194/

 

[Mikestony]

I can't find anything about that one. Probably the only things it's got on it are "Made in China, FCC Approved". Unknown manufacturer I think.

Would this help?
It's where I found the pic I posted:
http://sc2techstats.com/egiant-t18-10-1-inch-octa-core-android-tablet/

 

[tagsfy]

Try holding the reset button down for 10 or more seconds?

Have held it down for 30-60 seconds...then it goes into "Android is starting...Optimizing apps" phase...whereupon completion, goes into the same looping procedure...

 

[tagsfy]

Would this help?
It's where I found the pic I posted:
http://sc2techstats.com/egiant-t18-10-1-inch-octa-core-android-tablet/

Have posted my problem on their site...no reply

 

[mikedt]

Would this help?
It's where I found the pic I posted:
http://sc2techstats.com/egiant-t18-10-1-inch-octa-core-android-tablet/

Egiant seems to be associated with cheapo phones, tablets, hoverboards(the sort that combust and burn your house down) and garbage mountain bikes. So I guess it's some trading company in Guangzhou, and not a manufacturer.

 

[Mikestony]

Have held it down for 30-60 seconds...then it goes into "Android is starting...Optimizing apps" phase...whereupon completion, goes into the same looping procedure...

Hmm, no volume up or down buttons eh? Odd but not unheard of I suppose.
Well, I assume in your OP, you are in the recovery screen where you are supposed to, but cannot, navigate with the volume up/down buttons correct?
I wonder if a universal ADB driver may be of help.
Otherwise, I'm getting stumped.

 

[tagsfy]

Egiant seems to be associated with cheapo phones, tablets, hoverboards(the sort that combust and burn your house down) and garbage mountain bikes. So I guess it's some trading company in Guangzhou, and not a manufacturer.

Hmm, no volume up or down buttons eh? Odd but not unheard of I suppose.
Well, I assume in your OP, you are in the recovery screen where you are supposed to, but cannot, navigate with the volume up/down buttons correct?
I wonder if a universal ADB driver may be of help.
Otherwise, I'm getting stumped.

Thanks...universal ADB is my next move....