This article explains how to reset the password parental password for Kindle Fire and Kindle Paperwhite (although you have to reset the whole Paperwhite as there’s no way to only reset the parental password).

What To Know

What Do I Do If I Forgot My Kindle Fire Parental Password?

You can also restore your Kindle Fire to factory settings, but this will delete everything on the device. Only do so if you can afford to lose what’s on there.

Open Settings > Parental Controls, and you’ll be prompted to enter your password.

Enter a new password and the Kindle Fire’s password will reset. Enter the new one in the Parental Controls menu to ensure it works.

Tip

Your old password will work right up until you change it. If you suddenly remember it, you can opt out of the setting entirely.

How Do I Reset My Kindle’s Parental Control Password?

If you can’t remember your Kindle ereader’s passcode, you’ll be able to access your device, but it’ll be at the cost of any data you’ve got saved on the device itself. 

Will My Kindle Keep My Notes and Bookmarks When I Reset It?

Turn on your Kindle ereader and enter “111222777” when prompted for a passcode. This will restore the device to factory settings, which means any downloads, account information, and Wi-Fi passwords will be wiped from the device.

 To make sure you keep your place in your current book, open it in the Kindle Cloud Reader or on the Kindle app on your phone, and put a bookmark on the page you’re currently on.

This also applies to books you’ve borrowed from the library through the Overdrive and Libby apps, although to see your notes, you may need to borrow the book again.

  • How do I reset a Kindle Paperwhite?
  • To do a soft restart on a Kindle e-reader, hold the Power button until a menu appears, and then select Restart. If the menu doesn’t show up, keep holding the Power button until the device restarts on its own. To factory reset a Kindle e-reader, go the More (three lines) menu and select Settings, and then tap the More menu again and choose Reset Device. A factory reset will delete all of the Paperwhite’s contents.
  • How do I reset a Kindle Fire?
  • For a hard reboot, hold the Power button for about 20 seconds, until the Fire restarts. To factory reset a Fire tablet, go to Settings > Device Options > Reset to Factory Defaults > Reset. For older models, you may need to go to Settings > More > Device > Reset to Factory Defaults > Erase everything.

To do a soft restart on a Kindle e-reader, hold the Power button until a menu appears, and then select Restart. If the menu doesn’t show up, keep holding the Power button until the device restarts on its own. To factory reset a Kindle e-reader, go the More (three lines) menu and select Settings, and then tap the More menu again and choose Reset Device. A factory reset will delete all of the Paperwhite’s contents.

For a hard reboot, hold the Power button for about 20 seconds, until the Fire restarts. To factory reset a Fire tablet, go to Settings > Device Options > Reset to Factory Defaults > Reset. For older models, you may need to go to Settings > More > Device > Reset to Factory Defaults > Erase everything.

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