How to Restart a Kindle Paperwhite
If your Kindle Paperwhite is functioning normally, then there are two ways to restart it. You can either restart it through the menu options, or you can force a restart by holding down the power button. Both of these methods have the exact same effect, so you can choose whichever one you like. Here’s how to restart a Kindle Paperwhite using the menu options:
How Do I Force Restart My Kindle?
If your Kindle Paperwhite isn’t responsive, you can force restart it. This method also works if the screen is responsive, but it’s the only way to force restart an unresponsive Kindle. Here’s how to force restart a Kindle Paperwhite:
What Do You Do if Your Kindle Paperwhite Won’t Restart?
If your Kindle Paperwhite is frozen and won’t restart, you may be able to get it to restart by connecting it to power. If you connect the device to a charger, allow it to charge for several hours, and then try to force a restart with the Kindle still plugged into power, it might unfreeze the device. Ideally use the power adapter and USB cable included with your Kindle, but you can try a compatible adapter and USB cable. Here’s how to unfreeze a Kindle Paperwhite that won’t restart:
What’s the Difference Between Restarting and Resetting a Kindle Paperwhite?
Restarting and resetting are different procedures and have different results. Restarting a Kindle is the same as turning it off and back on again. Anything currently loaded into memory is cleared out, and the Kindle starts up fresh. If your Kindle is malfunctioning, then restarting it will usually take care of the problem.
