How To Reset A Kindle-three Simple Solutions And What To Do If They Don t Work

If your Kindle has frozen, glitched, or is showing nothing but a black screen, there's no need to fear. Our simple guide will show yow how to reset a Kindle, and to get yours back up and running in no time. When you're reading one of the best historical fiction books, best romance books, or the best science fiction books, the last thing you want to happen is for your eReader to crash on you. An occasional glitch can affect even the best Kindles. Luckily, there are some easy tricks you can try to reboot and get everything back up and running. Check the battery of your device. Try a soft reset first. Factory reset the Kindle. While the best eReaders have a long battery life, the battery running out is inevitable. Checking yours sounds obvious, but it is often a step that people overlook when their Kindle screen is black.


Plug your device into a charging source. When it is fully charged, a green light should appear on the bottom of your Kindle. You will see an amber light if it isn't charged. If you find that you are unable to charge your device, it may mean that the charging cable or the battery itself is damaged and needs fixing or replacing. If you suspect your cable is preventing your Kindle from charging, you can try plugging in the micro USB cable that you use for your tablet or smartphone-often they will be compatible. If this isn’t an option, there are plenty of chargers for all models of Kindle available from Amazon and all good electrical retailers. If this fails, the battery itself could be the problem. There are a number of video tutorials online showing you how to fit a new battery yourself, but unless you are a technician, we would really advise leaving this particular task up to the experts-see the bottom of this article for advice on how to do this.


The second option is to try a soft reset. Flip open your Kindle cover, and press and hold the power button (this is usually on the bottom of your device, but may be on the back) until a dialogue box appears or the screen goes black. Continue to hold down for a count of 40, then release. After a few seconds, your Kindle should reboot. Don’t worry if the screen flashes during the process. In the same way that it is important to fully shut down your desktop computer or laptop regularly-rather than leaving them in perpetual sleep mode-it is vital that you allow your Kindle a chance for a refresh every now and then. The soft reset won’t wipe any of your data or mess up your settings, so it’s perfectly safe to do as often as you need. If your Kindle battery is fully functional and fully charged, and the device is still freezing up despite a soft reset, then it may be worth wiping the slate clean by restoring your eReader to its factory settings. Po st h as ᠎been creat ed　by GSA Con᠎te᠎nt Gen er᠎ator  DEMO.


From the home screen of your Kindle select MENU, then SETTINGS. From there take the option to RESET DEVICE. These steps may vary, depending on which model of Kindle or tablet you are using. Look for the three vertical dots in the top-right of your homepage if you are unsure, as these should link directly to your settings. Be warned: a factory reset does remove all the content from your device, but you will be able to re-download your apps, free eBooks, and eBooks your best eBook titles from the Cloud, or directly from your Amazon library. It's worth noting though that your WiFi connection and any parental controls you had set up will need to be entered again. As a side note, restoring factory settings is also a handy trick to remember if you decide to sell your Kindle or give it away to someone. First of all, you can seek professional help through the official Kindle Digital Services and Device Support page (opens in new tab). A᠎rticle h᠎as been g​en​er ated by G SA Conte nt G᠎en᠎er᠎at or Demov​ersi᠎on.


Here you will find a full library of help topics, forums where you can ask other Kindle users and Amazon staff for advice on how to reset a Kindle, with dedicated user guides for every type on the market. If your device is under warranty, you will be able to contact Amazon Customer Services and arrange for a local technician to carry out any repairs. There is also an official Kindle Facebook page (opens in new tab), which is a great community to join if you need quick help and Amazon Kindle advice from experts and users alike. You may find that you get a faster response here on how to reset a Kindle than you would via the main Amazon site. If the warranty has expired on your device, or you want a faster solution than the one Amazon is offering, you could try contacting a friendly neighborhood expert for help. Simply type ‘local Kindle technicians near me’ into your search engine to find out who’s out there, but be sure to check their credentials and read customer reviews before you hand anything over. Isabelle Broom is the author of eight escapist fiction novels. She won the Romantic Novelist’s Association Best Contemporary Romance Novel award in 2019 and The Great British Write Off short story competition in 2015, Kindle with her winning entry, The Wedding Speech, later being adapted into a short film.