Get Help With Elo V2/V3

Last updated: Mar 25, 2026, 1:47 PM

Learn how to troubleshoot Elo V2/V3.

Not sure what type of device you have? Check out this Support Center article, Identify Your Toast Hardware for more information about different devices.
 

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Browser Not Responding Elo V2

 There is an issue with the first couple of ELO V2s and the browser being unresponsive or not behaving correctly. The most common issues you will see with these browsers are:

  • Not allowing downloads
  • Websites or pages are not loading fully 
  • Not being able to use the back button on the browser 


To resolve this issue, you will be required to perform a Firmware Update on the ELO V2.

 

  1. Exit the Toast app by selecting the circle button at the bottom of your screen. 
  2. Navigate to Android settings and select System, and then About tablet.
  3. On the About tablet screen, the Build Number is at the bottom of the list. This is the firmware version of the device.
  4. If your firmware version is not 4.50.54+a or higher, please follow Manually Update Firmware on Elo V2.

 

If your device is either 4.50.54+a or higher and your browser is still unresponsive, please contact Toast Customer Care for further assistance and reference code #540.

 

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Locating IP Address for an Elo V2

To locate the IP Address on the ELO V2/V3, you will need to get this info from the Settings Panel of the ELO V2/V3. 

  1. Select the Circle button
  2. Select the Up Arrow
    • The Up Arrow is located in the middle of the screen, towards the bottom 
    • It may also be easier to have the customer swipe up from the bottom bar on the screen to access this panel
  3. Select Settings
  4. Select Network


On the next screen, you will see the IP Address that is assigned to the ELO V2/V3.

 

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ELO V2 Dim Screen

ELO has told us that there were some ELO V2s sent out with malfunctioning LCD screens. Below are troubleshooting steps to resolve these dim screen issues.

  • Power Cycle the device
    • On the bottom right-hand side of the terminal, locate the Power Button
    • Hold the Power Button down (Approx 10-15 seconds)
    • Select Power Off
    • Select Ok  
    • If the device does not function after a Power Cycle, please proceed to the next step
  • Unplug the power to the tablet for 5-10 minutes
    • Doing this will hard reset the tablet and allow for a fresh restart of the tablet 
    • This will not lose any data on the device and is safe to perform at any time
      • If the device does not function after unplugging the power, please proceed to the next step.
  • Check to ensure Display Settings are set correctly
    1. Select the Circle button at the bottom of the screen.
    2. Select the Up Arrow located in the lower-middle of the screen or swipe up from the bottom bar on the screen.
    3. Select Settings
    4. Select Display
  • The settings should be set as follows
    • Automatic Idle Mode (Set to On)
    • Brightness Level (Set to Users Liking)
    • Adaptive Brightness (Set to Off)
    • Wallpaper (Left Blank)
    • Backlight Off (Set to Never) 
    • Screen Saver (Left Blank)
    • Ambient Display (Set to On)
    • Font Size (Set to Default)
    • Display Size (Set to Default)
    • When Device is Rotated (Set to Rotate the Contents of the Screen)
    • HMDI Screen Orientation (Set to Default)
    • Screen Orientation (Set to Default)
    • Cast (No Selection) 

 

If all the Display Settings are set correctly and the steps above do not resolve the issue, please contact Toast Customer Care for further assistance and reference code #541.

 

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Black Screen on an Elo V2

A black screen and unresponsiveness on your Elo V2 are typically due to a power surge or power outage. If your Elo V2/V3 has a black screen, let's go through a few questions to figure out the cause.

 

  1. Does this happen during a specific time? 
    1. Examples of this: 
      1. Does it happen when you flip the device over for a signature? 
      2. Does it happen when you move the terminal?
      3. Does it happen when you tap the cords or the device?
    2. If you see this happening with any of the above situations, it is most likely the Power Cord causing the issue. Please check the Power Cord for any loose or damaged connections. Then check the outlet and the power port on the Elo to make sure the connections are firmly in place.
      1. If your power cord shows any signs of damage (such as fraying, cuts, exposed wires, or bent prongs), please stop using the device immediately to prevent potential safety hazards. You will need a replacement power cord. Contact us right away for assistance with obtaining one.
        1. If the Power Cord does not show any damaged sections, please proceed to the next step
      2. If the connection is loose, please reseat the end of the Power Cord so that you are firmly together, and attempt to power on the device
        1. Hold the Power Button down for approximately five to eight seconds. Doing this will turn the device back on
          1. If reseating the Power Cord does not resolve the problem, please proceed to the next step 
      3. If the screen is still black, first power down the device and then move the device to another outlet
        1. Doing this will help rule out that it is not the outlet that the device is plugged into causing problems
          1. If moving the terminal to another outlet does not resolve the problem, please proceed to the next step 
      4. Try another Power Cord on the device
        1. Doing this will determine whether the Power Cord is or is not at fault. 
          1. If you find that the Power Cord is in working order, please contact us to arrange a return or discuss other solutions on the Elo V1
          2. If you find that the Power Cord is not working, please contact us to arrange a return or discuss other solutions for the Power Cord
  2. What color is the light next to the power button?
    1. An orange-colored light means the device is powered off
      1. Hold the power button down for approximately five to eight seconds. Doing this will turn the device back on
      2. If the device will not power on, there may be something wrong with the power cord, outlet, or device. Please check the power cord for any loose or damaged connections:
        1. If your power cord shows any signs of damage (such as fraying, cuts, exposed wires, or bent prongs), please stop using the device immediately to prevent potential safety hazards. You will need a replacement power cord. Contact us right away for assistance with obtaining one.
        2. If the Power Cord does not show any damaged sections, please proceed to the next step
    2. If the connection is loose, please reseat the end of the Power Cord so that they are firmly together, and attempt to power on the device
      1. Hold the Power Button down for approximately five to eight seconds. Doing this will turn the device back on
        1. If reseating the Power Cord does not resolve the problem, please proceed to the next step
    3. Move the device to another outlet
      1. Doing this will help rule out that it is not the outlet that the device is plugged into causing problems
        1. If moving the terminal to another outlet does not resolve the problem, please proceed to the next step
    4. Try another Power Cord on the device
      1. Doing this will determine whether the Power Cord is or is not at fault.
        1. If you find that the Power Cord is in working order, please contact us to arrange a return or discuss other solutions on the ELO V2/V3
        2. If you find that the Power Cord is not working, please contact us to arrange a return or discuss other solutions for the Power Cord
    5. White light means the device is turned on.
      1. Please proceed to question three
  3. What is the light doing?
    1. Solid light means the device is turned on and should be functioning correctly.
      1. If the device has a solid white light next to the Power Button, attempt the troubleshooting steps below:
        1. Power Cycle the device
          1. On the bottom right-hand side of the terminal, locate the Power Button
          2. Hold the Power Button down (Approx 10-15 seconds)
          3. Select Power Off
          4. Select Ok
          5.  If the device does not function after a Power Cycle, please proceed to the next step
        2. Unplug the power to the tablet for 5-10 minutes
          1. Doing this will hard reset the tablet and allow for a fresh restart of the tablet
          2. This will not lose any data on the device and is safe to perform at any time
        3. If the above steps do not result in the device working correctly, please contact us to arrange a return or discuss other solutions.
      2. Blinking white light means that the device is in Standby Mode
        1. Tap the power button
          1. Doing this will take the tablet out of Standby Mode
            1. If the device does not come out of Standby Mode, please proceed to the next step
        2. Power Cycle the device
          1. On the bottom right-hand side of the terminal, locate the Power Button
          2. Hold the Power Button down (Approx 10-15 seconds)
          3. Select Power Off
          4. Select Ok
          5. If the device does not function after a Power Cycle, please proceed to the next step
        3. Unplug the power to the tablet for 5-10 minutes
          1. Doing this will hard reset the tablet and allow for a fresh restart of the tablet
          2. This will not lose any data on the device and is safe to perform at any time

If the above steps do not result in the device working correctly, please contact us, and we'll assist you in upgrading the firmware of your device.

 

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Elo V2 Touchscreen Response Issues

If your Elo V2/V3 touchscreen isn't responding to touch, or if it's navigating to the wrong sections (which can happen if touch calibration is off), please follow the troubleshooting steps below to resolve this.

  • Power Cycle the device
    • On the bottom right-hand side of the terminal, locate the Power Button
    • Hold the Power Button down (Approx 10-15 seconds)
    • Select Power Off 
    • Select Ok 
    • If the device does not function after a Power Cycle, please proceed to the next step
  • Unplug the power to the tablet for 5-10 minutes
    • Doing this will hard reset the tablet and allow for a fresh restart of the tablet 
    • This will not lose any data on the device and is safe to perform at any time
  • Turn your device back on and next, we’ll check to make sure that your Elo V2 device is on the latest firmware version. 
  • Exit the Toast app by selecting the circle button at the bottom of your screen. 
  • Navigate to Android Settings and select System, and then About tablet. 
  • On the About tablet screen, the Build Number is at the bottom of the list. This is the firmware version of the device. Make sure that it’s 3.46.302 or higher. 

 

Next, we’ll attempt to reboot the device from recovery mode. To do so, follow these steps:
 

  1. Unplug the power to the device either at the wall outlet or on the device itself. 
  2. While the device is unplugged, press and hold the home button.
  3. While holding the home button, plug the power cord back into the device. 
  4. Don't let go of home button. Continue to hold it until the screen below appears on the device.

    Android recovery screen
     
  5. Tap the home button to go through the options on the screen. 
  6. Select Reboot system now.
  7. Select the power button to confirm the selection. The system should now reboot. 

 

If your device is currently on 3.46.302 or higher and you continue to have issues with an unresponsive touchscreen, please contact Toast Customer Care and reference code #544.

 

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Freezing ELO

  ELO terminals are just like any electronic device, and they can sometimes start to freeze or lag, making the user experience difficult. Below are steps to resolve this problem, but before attempting a fix, it is important to ask the following question: 
 

  • Is the freezing happening only when using the Toast App, or is it with every application on the device?
    • If it happens only when using the Toast App, Log in into your device with your email and password. 
      • Open the Settings app and select Apps on your device. 
      • Find and select the Toast POS app. 
      • Select Force Stop and select OK when prompted. 
      • On the same page, select Storage. 
      • Select Clear Data and select OK when prompted
      • Note: On some terminals, Clear Data may be listed on the same page as Force Stop. 
      • Note: If you happened to take any credit card payments on a device before it crashed, double-check your sales on Toast Web to ensure that those payments are there.
    • If it is every app on the device or the device itself, please follow the steps below:
      • Power Cycle the device 
        • On the bottom right-hand side of the terminal, locate the Power Button
        • Hold the Power Button down (Approx 10-15 seconds)
        • Select Power Off 
        • Select Ok 
        •  If the device does not function after a Power Cycle, please proceed to the next step
      • Unplug the power to the tablet for 5-10 minutes
        • Doing this will hard reset the tablet and allow for a fresh restart of the tablet
        • This will not lose any data on the device and is safe to perform at any time Power Cycle the device

 

If the above steps do not result in the device working correctly, please contact us, and we'll assist you in upgrading the firmware of your device.

 

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Fast Boot Mode for Elo Terminals

Occasionally, ELO terminals will enter the Fast Boot Mode, which is an alternative recovery mode. However, this type of recovery mode will not allow the user to exit using the Home and Power buttons. Instead, you will need to power cycle the device by fully unplugging the terminal and plugging it back in.

 

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Safe Boot Mode for Elo

Occasionally, Elo terminals will enter Safe Boot Mode, which is a diagnostic mode of a computer operating system. To exit this mode, power cycle your device.

 

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Power Button Unresponsive for Elo V2/V3

The ELO V2/V3 has two buttons on the bottom right-hand side of the terminal. One is the Home button and one is the Power button. Sometimes these buttons can become unresponsive. To resolve these unresponsive buttons: 

  1. Unplug the power for the tablet for 5-10 minutes
  2. Doing this will hard reset the tablet and allow for a fresh restart of the tablet
  3. This will not lose any data on the device and is safe to perform at any time

 

If the above steps do not result in the device working correctly, please contact us to arrange a return or discuss other solutions. 

 

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