What to Know

  • E-reader: Menu/Quick Action Menu > Settings/All Settings > Device Options/Menu > Reset/Reset Device.This deletes the entire Kindle and all your information.

How to Delete All Data from a Kindle

It’s wise to erase any sensitive data from an outdoing device before selling it or handing it off to someone else.

  • On your Kindle’s main screen, access the Menu in the top-left part of the screen. Some models will require that you swipe down to open the Quick Actions menu. Select either Settings or All Settings.
  • Once you’ve opened your device’s settings menu, select Device Options or Menu, depending on the device.
  • Once you’ve made it to the next screen, you will want to tap on the Reset option. Older devices will require that you select Reset Device a second time to confirm your selection.
  • After confirming you would like to conduct a factory reset of your device, your Kindle will display yet another prompt warning that your data and downloaded content will be removed. Tap on Yes to begin the factory reset process.

Does Resetting My Kindle Delete Everything?

Before you begin your Kindle’s factory reset process, it’s important to know you will lose everything on the device. Like most consumer electronics, conducting a factory reset means you intend to revert your device back to the original state it was in when it came off the assembly line. As a result, all downloaded content and personal data will be wiped from your Kindle’s memory.

Important

On your Kindle’s main screen, access the Menu in the top-left part of the screen. Some models will require that you swipe down to open the Quick Actions menu. Select either Settings or All Settings.

Once you’ve opened your device’s settings menu, select Device Options or Menu, depending on the device.

Once you’ve made it to the next screen, you will want to tap on the Reset option. Older devices will require that you select Reset Device a second time to confirm your selection.

After confirming you would like to conduct a factory reset of your device, your Kindle will display yet another prompt warning that your data and downloaded content will be removed. Tap on Yes to begin the factory reset process.

How Do You Transfer a Kindle to a New Owner?

  • How do I erase a Kindle that won’t charge?
  • The device needs to be on for you to erase it, so if your Kindle won’t charge, you need to fix it first. Try using a different charging cable or port/outlet. It may also be frozen and not dead, so try a force restart by holding the power button for 40 seconds. If nothing else works, you may need to replace the battery.
  • How long does it take for a Kindle to erase?
  • It won’t take all day to erase your Kindle, but it will take a few minutes. If it hasn’t restarted within about 10 minutes, try holding the power button to force it to boot up.

The device needs to be on for you to erase it, so if your Kindle won’t charge, you need to fix it first. Try using a different charging cable or port/outlet. It may also be frozen and not dead, so try a force restart by holding the power button for 40 seconds. If nothing else works, you may need to replace the battery.

It won’t take all day to erase your Kindle, but it will take a few minutes. If it hasn’t restarted within about 10 minutes, try holding the power button to force it to boot up.

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