My polaroid 7'' tablet stopped loading how can I get pass that screen

Hi Ruth, Just take your battery out....CHEERS..

reset it somewhere to push a few buttons together by reboot or start this will maybe the tablet goes booting in a bios factory mode with Chinese symbols like a Polaroid smartphone.

Most of them you have to do a factory reset. You will loose personal items

If your tablet freezes, or in any other way does not react, you can force it to turn off by pushing and holding the power button for 15 seconds. If this doesn't work, use the 'pinhole reset button'. Get a paperclip and use it to gently push the reset button on the backside of the unit.

I solved the problem by returning it.

Chances are, you'll need a firmware update for your Polaroid Tablet. I found a Support Site that should help you.

http://www.southerntelecom.com/polaroidsupport/updates.html

A firmware update will reset your Tablet back to its original state from when you first powered it on. So if there's anything on your device, Its going to get erased. This is why you should always back up any and all info to your PC or external drive.

If you have any trouble updating your device, call the company Customer Service Number. I found their number online: 877-768-8481.

None of these answers are relevant to the question being asked, I too have this problem the device is a POLAROID S8 tablet, not Samsung and not virus related, the device just sits at the polaroid splash screen and will not boot into the os

You'll need to do a factory reset:
1. With the device off, press and hold Volume Up and Power.
2. Release the Power button when you see the logo, but continue to hold Volume Up until the recovery screen appears.
3. Use the Volume buttons to navigate the menu and select wipe data / factory reset. Press Home to choose the selection.
4. Press Volume Up continue.
This will reset you device to factory settings, however anything on your SD card will still remain.
At this point you will need to start fresh as if you just bought the device -- register with your email address, etc.

I think it would help others get a better understanding if you posted what brand tablet you're using. Motorola Zoom, Apple iPad 2, Asus Transformer Prime, etc. It could be a known issue with the particular brand.