1. Confirm that your device displays the correct time at 
the top of the screen."
2. Check that your device has the latest software version: 
From the Home screen, select All Settings > Device 
Options > System Updates. If available, click on the 
option to UPDATE."
3. Make sure your device is connected to a Wi-Fi 
network."
4. Make sure you’re registering your device to the correct 
Amazon account."
Tip: If you have multiple accounts, validate your login 
credentials on a different device. Navigate to the Amazon 
website on a web browser and sign into your account."
Resolve Startup Issues on Your Fire 
Tablet 
Restart your device to fix a frozen or looping screen during 
startup."
Before restarting, charge your device for at least 30 minutes 
with an Amazon-branded power adapter."
1. Hold the power button down for 40 seconds or until 
your device shuts off. If a pop-up appears with the 
option to restart, keep holding down the power button 
until it shuts off."
2. After your device is powered off, press the power 
button for two seconds to turn it back on."