# How to reset your Amazon Fire tablet in 4 easy steps

*Resetting your Amazon Fire tablet is easy to do. Here’s how.*

Whether you're getting ready to buy a new Amazon Fire tablet and give your old one away, or it's just having the occasional hiccup or even slowing down a bit, resetting your device can be a helpful way to clear your data and get it running smoothly again.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to reset your Fire tablet:

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**1.** First, you’ll want to understand what a factory reset will do to your device and check that there’s nothing you won’t want to lose. A factory reset of your device removes all downloaded content, including in-app purchases and returns the device to its original factory settings. It will also de-register the device from your Amazon account (you can always re-register later). So, before you move forward, make sure you’re comfortable deleting everything stored on the device. If not, print or back up what you can.

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- [Amazon explains web-browsing controls on Fire Kids tablets](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/devices/amazon-explains-web-browsing-controls-on-fire-kids-tablets)

**2.** Once you’re ready to proceed, there are two ways to reset your Fire tablet. One way is to **press and hold the Power button and Volume Down simultaneously for five seconds** or until the screen turns off. When you see the logo screen again, **release the Power button** and **press the Volume Down button.** When the **Recovery Mode** options are displayed, use the **Volume Up** and **Volume Down** buttons to navigate the screen. **Use the power button** to **select Wipe data/factory reset.**

When resetting your Fire Tablet using the recovery mode method, there will be some slight differences depending on your device.

- For the Fire HD 7, use the power and volume down buttons
- For the plus Fire HD 8 Plus, use the power and volume up buttons
- For the Fire HD 11, use the power and volume up buttons
- For the Fire HD 10, use the power and volume up buttons

**3.** The second way to reset your Fire tablet is through the Settings app. To do this, simply swipe down twice from the top of the screen to show **Quick Settings.** Tap the **Settings icon,** thentap **Device Options,** and then tap **Reset to Factory Defaults.**

**4.** Once the reset is complete, your Fire Tablet will restart and present you with the setup screens. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device again.

Resetting your Fire tablet is a simple process and can help fix performance issues you may been having.

If you're getting ready to give away your device or pass it down to a family member, you'll want to reset it to make sure all your personal information is wiped clean. This also applies if you're selling or [trading in your device](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/sustainability/customers-can-use-amazon-trade-in-to-recycle-their-old-electronic-devices)—a factory reset will help ensure that all of the data on the device is erased and unrecoverable.

Not quite ready to reset? You can always check out the [Fire Tablet support page](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?ref_=hp_bc_nav&nodeId=GJDXXK9NZ6FMB8PJ) for assistance first.

Next, find out [how to make your Fire tablet kid-friendly](https://www.aboutamazon.co.uk/news/devices/amazon-explains-web-browsing-controls-on-fire-kids-tablets).