What should I do if I accidentally forgot my Kindle Fire parental control password?

What should I do if I accidentally forgot my Kindle Fire parental control password?
I recently encountered an issue with my Kindle Fire where I can’t remember the parental control password I set. I’ve tried all the possible combinations I can think of, but none of them seem to work. It’s becoming quite a hassle because I’m unable to access certain restricted features and settings on the device. I don’t want to reset the entire device if I can avoid it, as that would mean losing all my downloaded content and personalizations. Is there a way to recover or reset this password without having to wipe my Kindle Fire completely? Any help or guidance on this matter would be highly appreciated.
5 Answers

In a similar situation, what I did was to contact Amazon customer support directly:
- Go to the Amazon Help & Customer Service page.
- Choose ‘Contact Us’.
- Select ‘Kindle’ and then ‘Device Issues’ from the options.
- Request assistance to reset the parental control password.
Amazon’s support team is very helpful and can guide you through the reset process without risking your data loss.

Here’s what worked for me when I forgot my parental control password:
- Restart your Kindle Fire by holding the power button until it reboots.
- After it turns back on, navigate to ‘Settings’ followed by ‘Parental Controls’.
- Select the option to reset or disable parental controls and enter your Amazon credentials.
- Set a new parental control password after your account is verified.
This process is quick and ensures that your data remains untouched.

Here’s a more detailed, step-by-step guide to resetting your password:
- Turn on your Kindle Fire.
- Open the ‘Settings’ menu.
- Tap on ‘Parental Controls’.
- Click the ‘Forgot Your Password?’ link.
- Enter your Amazon account password when prompted to verify your identity.
- Create a new parental control password.
This method is secure and built into the Kindle Fire’s system, ensuring you regain control quickly.

Another method is to logically guess your password by considering how you created it:
- Think about common phrases, numbers, or patterns you use frequently.
- Attempt different combinations based on these elements.
- Reflect on any recent password changes you might have made.
Though not guaranteed, this approach could save you from more technical solutions.

If you’ve forgotten your Kindle Fire parental control password, follow these steps to reset it without losing data:
- On the lock screen for parental controls, click on “Reset Your Parental Controls Password”.
- Enter the Amazon account password linked to the device.
- Set up a new parental control password.
This method is convenient as it does not require a factory reset and helps you retain all your data intact.