Why is my kindle frozen and reset not working?
I’ve been experiencing a frustrating issue with my Kindle. It has completely frozen and despite multiple attempts to reset it, nothing seems to be working. I tried holding down the power button for a long period of time, but the screen just stays frozen. I even plugged it into the charger thinking it might be a battery issue, but still, there’s no response. It’s become really annoying because I rely on my Kindle for my daily reading and now I can’t access any of my books. This problem has interrupted my routine and I’m at a loss on what to do next since the reset isn’t helping at all.
6 Answers
Dealing with a frozen Kindle is a test of patience. Here’s what typically works for me:
– First, I hold down the power button for 40 seconds. If nothing happens, I keep holding it longer, sometimes up to 60 seconds.
– Plugging the Kindle into a power outlet using the original charger can sometimes revive it. Leave it for an hour, then try resetting again.
When my Kindle froze and the reset didn’t work, I used this strategy:
1. Hold the power button for a minute.
2. Plug it into a hardwired USB port on my computer (not a hub).
3. I ran a diagnostic tool from the Kindle Support section on Amazon’s website.
Sometimes these steps need to be repeated. My Kindle eventually rebooted after following this process.
A frozen Kindle can be frustrating, and this strategy might help:
– Try holding the power button for different intervals. Start with 30 seconds, then try 40 or even 60 seconds if needed.
– If it doesn’t work, let the battery drain completely. Charge it fully afterward and attempt to reset again.
For some reason, my Kindle responded after being connected to my laptop rather than a wall charger. It started working after I synced it through the Kindle app on my computer.
I’ve found that my Kindle sometimes needs a full combination approach:
1. Holding down the power button for 20-40 seconds.
2. If this doesn’t work, I press and hold the power button AND the ‘home’ button (if your model has one) for 30 seconds.
3. Lastly, I let my Kindle die completely, then charged it for 24 hours on a wall outlet.
This combination of steps can sometimes reset the device when individual methods fail.
My Kindle had a similar issue a few weeks back. Here’s my method to fix it:
First, try the soft reset. Hold down the power button for at least 40 seconds. Release and then press it again to start. If it’s still frozen, connect it to a power source for an hour or so. Try the reset again afterward.
If the above steps don’t work, perform a hard reset:
1. Plug your Kindle into your computer using a USB cable.
2. Hold the power button for 20 seconds and release it.
3. Immediately press the power button again.
This did the trick for me when all else failed.
Sometimes when your Kindle is frozen and the reset isn’t working, it’s a matter of trying different methods. Here’s how I resolved it for my Kindle:
1. Hold the power button for 40 seconds. If that doesn’t work, try connecting it to your computer instead of a wall charger and see if it unfreezes.
2. If still unresponsive, press and hold the power button, and while holding it, tap the screen repeatedly. It worked for me once somehow.
3. For those with Kindle Paperwhite, slide and hold the power button for 30 seconds, then release. The device might not reboot immediately but give it some time.
Patience is key; sometimes it just takes a few tries.