Kindle hangs up - you can do that

If your Amazon Kindle hangs, there is no need to worry. With a simple trick you have quickly solved the problem.

Amazon Kindle hangs - with this trick it works again

If your Kindle suddenly freezes, you can usually get it up and running again with a simple trick:

1. Disconnect your Amazon Kindle from the computer.
2. Press the on / off button until the indicator lamp lights up green for about two seconds.
3. Then press and hold this button for about five seconds. Wait for the screen to appear and then release the switch.
4. Now press the power button again to turn Kindle on.

Amazon Kindle hangs - another tip

If your reader still does not respond, you can try to reset the device:

• To do this, press and hold the on / off button for approx. 20 seconds.
• Tip: If that doesn't help either, make sure the Kindle is sufficiently charged before restarting it.

Amazon Kindle hangs up - perform software update

A software update can also fix the error. So that the device does not hang during the installation, you should import the update manually:

1. Download the latest company goods onto your PC.
2. Connect Kindle to your PC and turn it on.
3. Then drag and drop the downloaded firmware into the Kindle directory.
4. When the transfer is complete, disconnect the Kindle from the PC.
5. Then press the [Menu] button on your Kindle and open the "Settings" from there.
6. Here you must then press the [Menu] key again to select the "Software update" item.
7. Click "OK" to carry out the update.

If you are tired of annoying cable clutter, you can charge your Kindle wirelessly. In the next practical tip, read exactly how this works. If you would also like to read your Amazon eBook on a PC, download "Kindle for PC" here.