It is still possible to unlock an Amazon Fire tablet whether you have a password or not. To unlock the tablet, you will need to follow some important steps.
If you have the password or screen pin, unlocking your Amazon Fire Tablet is easy. You simply power on the tablet and input your password. You can then access the tablet.
How can you unlock an Amazon Fire tablet without a password?
- Power on the tablet as if you have the password.
- When you get to the lock screen, enter a wrong password 5 times.
- Amazon Fire will prompt you to reset your password.
- Input your new password
- Enter your Amazon account password to accept the changes.
- When you click Finish, your pin will be changed.
Steps to Lock the Screen on an Amazon Fire Tablet
In case you want to do the reverse action, below is a quick guide on how to lock an Amazon Fire Tablet. If you already set your password, click and hold the power button as if you are turning off the tablet. The screen will prompt you to input the pin. Once you do that, the screen is locked until you enter the PIN again.
In case you have not yet set a PIN, you can go to Settings > Security > Privacy, then Lock Screen Passcode, to create a new PIN that you can use. Try to make it simple to remember but unique enough not to be replicated.
The settings icon is found on the top right side of your screen, represented by a cog. Holding down the power button without first setting the PIN will simply shut down your tablet. Anyone can then power it on without having to put in passwords.
Changing a preset password follows the same steps, but after privacy, you will choose Change Password. As a security layer, the tablet will prompt you to input your original password before you input a new one.
Most users prefer setting the power button as the tablet’s single tap lock key. Anytime you click once on it, the tablet screen sleeps. A second tap turns it back on with a password prompt indicated.
If you want to add Amazon Fire parental controls on the tablet, the process is slightly different. Follow this post for the full how-to guide.
How can you factory reset an Amazon Fire tablet?
If you totally cannot remember the original password, new Fire tablets like the Fire HD 8 (2024), offer the factory reset option. This will reset your tablet to factory settings before you add a password. Luckily this will not delete personal files, only the tablet settings.
To clear everything and delete even personal files, go to Settings > More > Device > Reset Factory Defaults, then erase everything.
How to Unlock an Amazon Fire Tablet: Conclusion
Locking and unlocking an Amazon Fire Tablet is simple whether you have a password or not. Simply power on the tablet on and input your password or PIN.
If the password is lost, guess a wrong password and in put five times triggers a reset process where you can set a new password by confirming with your Amazon account credentials.
To lock the screen, press and hold the power button to prompt a password request. Alternatively, create a new PIN in Settings > Security > Privacy > Lock Screen Passcode. For quick locking, many users set the power button as a one-tap lock key.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you reset the Amazon Fire password if you forget it?
Yes, you can reset the PIN by entering the wrong one five times. However, you must remember your Amazon account password to confirm the changes.
Will I lose my files if I reset a Fire Tablet to factory defaults?
No, if you only choose restore to factory defaults and do not go on to erase everything, only settings will be changed. Choose Settings > More > Device > Reset Factory Defaults.
