This guide covers not only the process to factory reset a Kindle but also covers other measures you might want to implement before you take the plunge. Use the table of contents below and jump to the desired section.
- Will I Lose All My Kindle Books and Content on Reset?
- Method 1: Try to Soft Reset (or Restart) Your Kindle
- Method 2: How to Hard Reset a Frozen Kindle
- Method 3: How to Factory Reset Your Kindle
- BONUS: How to Deregister Your Kindle
- My Kindle Still Isn’t Fixed After the Reset. What Now?
Will I Lose All My Kindle Books and Content on Reset?
You might be looking to factory reset your Kindle because it has gotten slower over time. A Kindle choking up from time to time is perfectly normal. However, that doesn’t mean you have to wipe your device clean. In some cases, a quick restart removes lags and reverts the Kindle e-reader back to its fast state. So, try this before you proceed with the reset. Follow the steps below to soft reset your Kindle:
While a Kindle completely freezing up is not as common, it can happen unexpectedly. A frozen or unresponsive Kindle will not respond to any touch gestures or navigation. You will need to perform a Hard Reset to get it working again. This will not remove any data nor damage your device. So follow the steps below to perform a hard reset:
- Hold down the Kindle’s power button. The power button is the same button you use to unlock your device.
Method 3: How to Factory Reset Your Kindle
If restarting your Kindle did not work and you still want to proceed to factory reset your Kindle, here we are. The process to do this is pretty straightforward. However, as we mentioned before, you will lose all your Kindle e-books and settings temporarily. So if you feel too lazy to set it up all over again, perhaps hold off for now. But if you are determined to fix your e-reader, follow the steps below to factory reset your Kindle:
- On the settings screen, tap the ellipsis icon (three dots) on the top right once again. It will lead to another dropdown menu. Here, tap “Reset” from the available options.
