This article explains the different lock screen options of an Amazon Fire tablet and how to set them. It will also go over how to unlock your device if you forget your code.
With a password on your lock screen, turn on the device and enter the password to gain access. With a PIN, turn on the device and enter the PIN to gain access.
If you've forgotten the password or PIN for your Fire tablet, can still gain access to your device by completing the following steps.
While at the lock screen, input the wrong password or PIN five times.
SelectReset Your Pin or Reset Your Password.
Enter your Amazon account password and tapContinue.
Select a new PIN or Password and selectFinish.
You need your password or PIN to unlock a Fire tablet if those options are set. To turn them off so you don't need to use them in the future, go toSettings>Security & Privacyand turn off the toggle next toLock Screen and Passcode. You will need to enter your existing password or PIN to disable the feature.
You can reset newer Amazon Fire tablets by going toSettings > Device Options > Reset to Factory Defaults > Reset. If you don't have these options, go toSettingsgear > More > Device > Reset to Factory Defaults > Erase everything.