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tions you think could be causing the problem, disable them.
Should this result in no change, open Settings > More > Applications where you will be able to nd the app in ques-
tion (using the Filter by drop down menu) and check how much Storage it is using, the size of the app’s Cache, and
any Defaults and Permissions.
To check for an immediate improvement in performance, use the Force Stop button. This usually has a good effect,
but if things are still problematic afterwards then think about using the Clear Data, Clear Cache and Clear defaults
buttons.
Failing success here, of course, you should Uninstall the app completely.
10.3 Dealing with Synchronization Issues
Probably the most frustrating problems that you will encounter on your Kindle Fire will be related to syncing books and
other data from the Amazon Cloud.
These can manifest in different ways. For instance, if you have multiple Kindle devices – or you use a Kindle app on
a smartphone – then problems returning to the correct page of a book can be attributed to this. On the other hand,
problems with missing pages are often down to the Kindle service the book’s author. In this situation, you can use the
Report option on the book’s Kindle Store product listing.
Issues downloading a book can be xed by restarting the Kindle Fire and disconnecting/reconnecting Wi-Fi. Mean-
while problems opening a book are often due to a fault while downloading. This should be dealt with by opening your
Books list, long-tapping the item in question and selecting Remove from Device. Once this has been done, switch
to Cloud view, nd the book and tap the cover illustration to download properly. Restarting the tablet can also help if
problems persist, and these solutions can also be used for problems syncing magazines or newspapers.
10.4 I’ve Lost My Password!
If you’ve taken steps to secure your device with a lock screen password, you will need to make sure that you don’t
forget the code – otherwise your Kindle Fire will force you to restore the device to its default factory settings.
In this event, your Kindle Fire will restart, delete all personal data and content and you will be unable to use it properly
until you register again. Once this is done, you can begin downloading your favourite books from the Amazon Cloud.
Should you still require a password to be set, try and use one that you won’t forget!