Amazon Kindle crashes - you can do that
You can easily read your ebooks on Amazon Kindle. However, if it keeps crashing, that is hardly possible. In this practical tip, you will learn what you can do if the Kindle crashes.
Amazon Kindle crashes - update Kindle
The error may be corrected by updating the system software. Install the update manually to prevent Kindle from crashing during this:
- Go to this page and download the latest system software.
- Then connect Kindle to your PC and turn it on.
- Drag and drop the downloaded files into the Kindle directory.
- Wait for all files to transfer, then disconnect Kindle from your PC.
- To install the software update, press the [Menu] button until you reach the "Settings".
- Press the [Menu] button here again to go to the "Software Update".
- The update is started with "OK". Wait until it is fully installed and then restart the device.
Kindle crashes - more reasons
- In some cases it can help if you reset the reader. However, please note that all your personal data and books will then be deleted from the Kindle.
- In some cases it may also happen that your e-reader has too little battery capacity and therefore switches itself off again and again. Therefore, first charge your Amazon Kindle or use it with a charger.