The popular eReader, The Amazon Kindle, is a handy device for your reading needs. It gives you the the ability to carry virtually tons of reading materials on a single portable device. Unfortunately, both kindles 1 and 2 has some firmware issues and resetting your kindle may be the only way to fix it. in this page I will show you Instructions on how to reset your Kindle 1, Kindle 2, Kindle 3, Kindle DX, Kindle Touch and the Kindle Fire Tablet.
How to Reset the Amazon Kindle 2
Resetting Kindle 2 is easy, all you need to do is follow 3 steps below:
- Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds and then release.
- Once your kindle is Off remove the batteries for 10 seconds and reinsert it back.
- Turn On the Kindle.
How to Reset the Amazon Kindle 1
Reseting kindle 1 is a little bit complicated than Kindle 2. Checkout the steps below:
- First, you need something pointed like a paper clip or the tip of your earing.
- Now, open the back cover of your kindle by pressing it firmly while sliding it to the right using your thumbs.
- You will then see the Kindle Reset Button as shown on the picture. Use the paper-clip or your earing’s pointed tip to press on the reset button.
- A few seconds after pressing the button, your kindle will then reboot and will be restored.
How to Reset Kindle 3 / Kindle DX Graphite / Kindle Touch and Kindle Fire
Basically the kindle 3 and Kindle Dx, Touch and the Kindle Fire Tablet is a smaller and lighter version of the Kindle 2. To reset it, you can just follow the Kinde 2 reset procedure.
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I have the original Kindle ordered the day I saw them on Oprah. Today was the first time I have had a problem and using the reset button fixed it!! Love your concise instructions.
Jo
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How do I get the back cover off the Kindle 2?
i still cany het mine to work as cant get the back off URGHHHH
My Kindle 1, freezes a minimum of once a week, usually at the most inopportune moments. Much happer with my iPad.
My Kindle 1, freezes a minimum of once a week, usually at the most inopportune moments. Much happer with my iPad.
Wow! I have a Kindle 2, have had it for about two years. I’ve been having intermittent problems with the screen freezing and having it reboot on me, which was starting to get very irritating. This weekend, it entirely grayed out and would not start. Called Kindle support this morning, and they’re shipping out a brand new replacement UPS next day. Probably the best customer service I’ve ever experienced.
actually for the kindle 3 you can just hold the power button for 15seconds while it is being charged and that is enough to reset it. There is no removal of batteries or sth. But you have two wait for about two minutes after that until it automatically restarts
where is the reset button on my kindle 3?
Hi Joyce,
There is no reset button for the kindle 3. If you need to reset it all you have to do is follow the steps above.
THank you!
Your reset procedure on my Kindle DX worked perfectly!
Regards,
Rachel
Thanks, it worked! Love my kindle, but hate when it’s not working. Much appreciated directions!
Thanks for your advice. Worked on my frozen Kindle first time!