This is the closest thing to a BIOS on Coby tablets. It forces the device to boot from an external SD card before loading Android.
Here’s a feature-style article covering the —what it is, why it matters, and how to use it effectively.
Try these keys immediately after pressing the power button:
When it comes to reviving an old Coby Electronics device—whether it’s a tablet from the early 2010s or one of their rare netbooks—one of the most common technical hurdles is figuring out how to access the or the boot menu .
If you have tried F2, Delete, Esc, and the Novo button hole without success, you are likely dealing with one of two issues: Fast Boot mode or a faulty keyboard.
Once inside the Coby recovery menu:
Attempting to plug in a USB keyboard and hitting F2 often fails on these tablets because the USB drivers haven't initialized fast enough during the boot sequence, or the firmware is strictly UEFI-based.
: Ensure your netbook is fully turned off, not just in sleep mode. Power On : Press the power button.
If your Coby device is running Windows 10 or 11 and the keyboard keys are not responding during boot, you can enter the BIOS (UEFI) through the operating system: