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Root Can't enter recovery mode: it just shows a battery icon

mojuba

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Trying to root my device in order to upgrade to newer Android versions, however, I'm stuck on the very first step of rooting:

I can't enter the recovery mode! My tab just shows a big battery icon after restarting. The tab is charged 95-100%. Restarting again boots the OS and everything is normal again.

I tried two methods: (1) VolumeUP+Power and (2) the `adb reboot fastboot` command on my Mac, both had the same effect: after the restart the tab shows the battery and nothing happens.

Any idea why this is? Or is it normal? But then how do I get to the recovery options (in order to eventually root the device)? Thanks!
 
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