A80: Change/Enable Automatic Reboot

Edit or Disable Auto Reboot

Last Updated: May 29, 2024

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  1. From the Android homescreen select the Settings app
    You can also swipe down from the top of the screen to tap the settings gear
  2. Enter Password
    PAX: Password/Credentials
    Public | Jul 11, 2025

    The default password for PAX Devices is todays date in one of the following formats:

    • MMDDYYYY
    • MMDDYY
    • MMDD

    Or

    • 1
    • 123456
    • 916860
    • ME: 0000
    • APS: 1234

    If you enter the wrong password too many times the terminal will lock. Power-cycle the terminal and then check the date and time on the terminal

    If the password is not working the date may be incorrectly setup and you may need to change the date on the terminal.

    Please note: If the passwords above do not work and you can not see the date, attempt the following:

    • Tomorrows date 
    • Yesterdays date 

    If trying to access the Android settings on a PAX Device you will need the
      PAX Android: Password     Public  |  May 29, 2024  |  Link-only  


  3. Select Security(May need to scroll down on screen)

  4. Tap on Scheduled Reboot Time

  5. Set to a time that will no impact the business processing or batching 
    • Note: If you turn Scheduled Reboot OFF the terminal will still reboot, just at a default time
    • You must have the terminal reboot daily for PCI compliance

  6. Once you have made your change, you can simply press the red X button to get back to the home screen or tap on the on-screen O button
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