"Deleting" your Kindle typically refers to deregistering it from your Amazon account. This process removes the device's association with your account, clearing personal information and allowing it to be registered to a different account or prepared for sale or transfer.
Here are the exact steps to deregister your Kindle device, based on the provided information:
Steps to Deregister Your Kindle
To remove your Kindle from your Amazon account, follow these simple steps directly on your device:
- From the home screen, you'll need to access the device's menu or quick actions.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Actions panel, OR
- Select Menu (this option may vary depending on your Kindle model).
- Once the options appear, select Settings or All Settings. This will take you to the device configuration options.
- Navigate within the Settings menu to find the account information. Go to Your/My Account.
- Within the Account section, you will find the option to remove the device. Select Deregister or Deregister Device.
- Your Kindle may ask for confirmation before proceeding. If prompted, select Deregister again to confirm that you wish to remove the device from your Amazon account.
Following these steps will successfully disconnect your Kindle from your account, effectively performing the action often meant by "deleting" it.
