How to Soft and Hard Reset Kindle Fire

When an electronic device collapses due to conditions like malfunctioning, slow charging, or screen freeze, you are recommended to reset your device to solve such abnormal functions. Like any other device, Kindle Fire issues can also be restored by resetting them. You can either opt for a soft reset or a hard reset, or a factory reset.

Een zachte reset is in principe vergelijkbaar met het opnieuw opstarten van het systeem. Hiermee worden alle actieve applicaties gesloten en wordt het apparaat vernieuwd.

Factory reset is usually done to remove the entire data associated with the device. Hence, the device would need re-installation of all of the software afterward. It makes the device function fresh like that of a new one. It is usually carried out when a device’s software gets updated.

A hard reset is usually carried out when device settings need to be altered due to improper functionality. It deletes all the memory stored in the hardware and updates it with the latest version.

Opmerking: After any reset, all the data associated with the device gets deleted. Therefore, it is recommended to back up all the files before you undergo a reset.

How to Soft and Hard Reset Kindle Fire

How to Soft Reset Kindle Fire?

. Kindle Fire freezes, the best way to sort this issue is to soft reset it. Follow the instructions given below to do so:

1. The first step is to turn Kindle Fire to UIT state by simultaneously holding the Power en Volume verminderen knoppen.

2. Once Kindle Fire is turned OFF, take your hand away from the buttons and wachten al enige tijd.

3. Houd ten slotte de knop ingedrukt uitknop for a while to restart it.

Now, Kindle Fire is turned ON, and the soft reset of Kindle Fire is complete.

This is similar to restarting the device to fix minor glitches.

How to Soft Reset Kindle Fire HD and HDX (First to Fourth Generation)

1. Draai UIT Kindle Fire HD and HDX by pressing the Power knop voor ongeveer 20 seconden. Note: Ignore the prompts popping up on the screen while doing so.

2. Once Kindle Fire is turned OFF, los the button and wait for some time.

3. Finally, turn Kindle Fire ON door de Aanknop.

It is advised to opt for a hard reset only when the soft reset does not resolve it. Continue reading to learn how to hard reset Kindle fire.

How to Hard Reset Kindle Fire?

Before beginning the process for hard reset, it is highly recommended to:

a. make sure that all the data and media files are backed up. This will prevent the loss of data.

b. ensure that the device has at least 30% of battery charge left.

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How to Hard Reset Kindle Fire (1^st en 2^nd Generation Models)

voor 1^st en 2^nd Generation Models, a hard reset can be done in 5 simple clicks. Follow the steps mentioned below:

1. The first step is to click the versnelling icon and enter it into Instellingen.

2. Click the option called Meer…

3. Klik vervolgens op Apparaat.

4. Here, click on the option titled Reset to Factory Defaults.

5. By clicking this, the following screen will display an option to Wis alles. Klik erop.

Kindle Fire will enter the hard reset mode. Wait until the reset is complete. Check if Kindle Fire works fine now.

How to Hard Reset Kindle Fire (3^rd naar 7^th Generation Models)

Method 1: Hard Reset using Settings & Password

1. The first step is to enter the Settings menu. It is made visible when you swipe down the screen from the top. Click on Instellingen zoals hieronder aangegeven.

2. Under the Settings tab, click to see Apparaat opties.

3. Klik hier op Reset to Factory Defaults. This will remove all personal data and downloaded content from your file.

4. When you click on it, a prompt will appear on the screen. It will ask you for confirmation to proceed with “Reset to Factory Defaults.” Confirm the prompt by clicking on the Reset knop, zoals hieronder weergegeven.

5. Wanneer u op klikt Reset, the screen will turn OFF, and Kindle Fire will enter reset mode.

Wait for the process to finish and check if Kindle Fire works properly.

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Method 2: Hard Reset Without Password

If you have lost or forgotten the lock screen password, you will not be able to access Kindle Fire and hard reset it through the settings option. However, you can hard reset Kindle Fire without a password by using the following steps:

1. The first step is to turn UIT Kindle Fire. This can be done by holding the Power button until you see a power UIT prompt on the screen. Confirm the prompt by clicking OK.

2. Houd de Power + Volume verminderen buttons simultaneously after the device is turned OFF. After 10 to 15 seconds, the Amazon-logo verschijnt op het scherm.

Indien de Aan/uit + Volume omlaag button does not work, try Aan/uit + Volume omhoog buttons. The Amazon logo will be displayed now.

3. After some time, the logo disappears, and the Amazon System Recovery Screen zal worden vertoond.

4. On this screen, you will see an option titled wipe data and factory reset. Navigate to this option by using the Volume down button.

5. Klik op het wipe data and factory reset option by using the Power button.

6. On the next page, you will see an option marked Yes — delete all user data. Navigate to this option by using the Volume down button.

7. Klik op het Power button to start a hard reset of Kindle Fire.

The screen will turn OFF after some time as Kindle Fire enters into reset mode. Wait for the process to get completed and check if Kindle Fire issues are solved. This method will be extremely helpful if you can’t remember your password.

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