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Kindle Fire HD – How to lock screen

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“How do you password protect the Kindle Fire HD?”

Restrict access to your Kindle Fire HD by setting up a ‘lock screen password’. Once it’s set up you’ll need to enter your password whenever the device is turned off or in sleep-mode.

How to password protect the Kindle Fire HD:

1. From the top of the screen, swipe downwards.

2. Select ‘More’.

3. Tap ‘Security’.

4. Find ‘Lock Screen Password’ and tap ‘On’.

5. Now enter a password, it must be a least 4 characters long. Letters and numbers can be used.

6. Select ‘Next’ and tap ‘Done’ to confirm your password.

Removing password:

To remove the password simply follow the above directions and set the ‘Lock Screen Password’ to ‘Off’. Enter your existing password.

Comments

  2. Diane B says

    I tried to turn off the lock screen and it as if I’m sure and I click comfrim and it switches back to on. Will not let me turn it off

  3. Nicole says

    Thank you! Since the update on my kindle fire’s (3 gen); had a software update. I didn’t know how to remove the password on the lock screens. I had to do one more extra step. I had to hide my children’s profiles; then I follow your instructions. I’m glad I found your website.