Reset a Kindle in three different ways

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Factory Data Reset
Tips Tricks & Warnings
Questions and Answers
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If you have any issues or problems on your Kindle device, you could try to troubleshoot the problem by resetting your device. There are three different ways to reset a Kindle, and the steps for each reset can be found below.

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Factory Data Reset

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    On your Kindle home screen, open "Device Settings"
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    Scroll down and tap "Reset to Factory Defaults"
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    Then tap "Erase Everything"
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    Your device will automatically reset and reboot.
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Standard Reset

  1. 1
    On your Kindle device, press and hold the power button for 20 seconds to turn off your device and reboot.
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    If you're Kindle device is freeze during the reboot, charge your Kindle device for 20 minutes, or enough time to just fully charged your Kindle device.
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    Then, when your device is fully charged, hold press the power button again for 20 seconds, and wait until your Kindle device reboots.
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Hard Reset

  1. 1
    Turn off your Kindle device.
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  2. 2
    Open the back cover
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    You will need to use a wedge to take it off.
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    You will see a hole beneath the battery, press the hole using small pin or paperclip.
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    Press the hole for five to 10 seconds for a full reset of your Kindle device.
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    Hold and press the power button for 15 to 30 seconds
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    Then the screen will light up.
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    Then you're done, your Kindle device has been successfully reset.
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Tips Tricks & Warnings

  • Before you reset your Kindle device, make sure that you do a backup first, so you don't lose important files and data.
  • Fully charge your Kindle before you attempt to reset it.
  • If none of the above processes solve your problem, contact Amazon Kindle Support at 1-866-321-8851 so they can assist you.
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Questions and Answers

How do you unlock an Android Trio Kindle?

I tried the volume and the power button and they did not work. What should I do?

Your Android Trio Tablet is easy to reset. Just follow the steps below

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    Turn off your tablet
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    Wait about 10 seconds to make sure it is fully powered down.
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    Turn the tablet back on
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    Hold the Volume button up during this process.
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    When your tablet boots up, you will see a list of options.
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    Use the 'Volume' button to scroll through the options.
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    Select the 'Factory Reset' option.
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    Quickly Press the 'Power' button to make your selection.
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    Your device should restore itself, and then reboot.
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    Be patient, as this can take several minutes.
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    For newer Trio Tablets, use the small 'Reset' hole on the device
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    Press and hold the reset button for about 60 seconds, and the tablet should reset.
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There is no hole under my Kindle battery to restart my Kindle 4th generation?

My Kindle 4th generation froze up. It won't start in any of the the conventional ways,that is why I tried the hole under the battery way. There is no hole under the battery. What to do now. The article recommends to start the Kindle by sticking a pin in a small hole under the battery but there is no hole under the battery

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Where is the tiny hole beneath the battery and where is the battery in my second or first generation kindle. The screen is frozen with just lines showing?

The screen is frozen with just lines. I have charged it and held the start button and nothing happens.

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I have a Kindle K3 (bought approx in 2010) frose when I was applying an update and I have tried everything I possible can to reset it.I found a posting that explained how to remove the back and reset by pressing a paperclip into a reset hole situated beneath the battery, but there is no hole there?

What else can I do in order to reset to factory default. the kindle dos not fire up and has a menu page permanently showing on screen.. I cannot get into the setup.. . Kind Regards. Peter Puntis.

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How do I factory reset an old Kindle? I keep getting a message that this question is too short?

I've taken the back off the kindle but cannot see a hole to perform the reset. Do I need to remove the battery?. My kindle looks exactly the same as the one in the picture on your website suggesting this method.. Model no. is S11GTSF01A. I cannot find the hole under the battery to factory reset the kindle. Do I need to take the battery out? I have tried: I've removed the back from the device, and looked for a hole to put a pin in to reset it, but I can't find a hole. Is it necessary to remove the battery? I think it was caused by: I cannot find the hole to factory reset my old Kindle. I need to know where it is. Do I need to remove the battery, if so, how do I do that? I no longer need this Kindle, haven't used it for years but I want to do a factory reset before I give it away or dispose of it in some other way.

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What hole should I find, shouldn't it be two copper plates to be interconnected?

I cannot find what that hole exactly is. :(. A photo would help. Thanks.. . It is pretty obvious what I am asking, but typing more hence the engine tells me I wrote too few characters. It is still asking for more details... Let's try. It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly.It is not described clearly. I have tried: Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole".Opened the case. Trying to find the "hole". I think it was caused by: Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.Missing information.

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Can't get 3rd generation kindle keyboard to start?

Battery dead. it's been sitting for a while.. plugged it in to charger. came back 12 hours to find Kindle word description on screen. yellow light on at switch. unplug charger and light goes out.. tried holding switch on for 20-30 seconds. nothing happens.. took back off couldn't find the magic reset hole. what does it look like or where is it located?. could all of this just mean my battery is shot?. . dean

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