How To Troubleshoot The Kindle Application Error?

 Are you getting the Kindle application error and want to know how to fix it? Don’t Worry! This post can help you. The application error on Kindle is quite common and there are numerous reasons behind the issue. Some people experience the problem when they open the Kindle app for the first time. Or, they get the error while browsing the books from the Kindle store. When this problem occurs, a pop-up message appears on the screen saying that “ Application error, the application could not be started, please try again”. Other possible reasons behind the issue are temporary freeze, memory cache, or slow device performance. 

 

Let’s move next and find the simple steps to fix the Kindle application error on your device: 

Hard Reset Kindle device

The hard reset Kindle can help you to fix the problem. Here are the step-by-step instructions to do the task: 

• Press and hold the power button on your Kindle until you see the power dialogue box appearing on your screen and goes blank.
  
•  Once the dialogue box goes blank, press the "power button" for about 40 seconds. 
  

After completing the steps, you will see the "Charge Indicator light" turn on and the device reboot. The hard reset will remove all the Kindle settings and once you have completed the reset process, your application error will be removed.

Check for the Kindle update Failed

 If the hard reset is not helping you to troubleshoot the problem, manually update your Kindle device software. There are chances that your Kindle software is not up to date, so manual updates can help you to fix the issue. Here are the step by step instructions to follow:

• Download the latest version of your Kindle device using the computer. You can visit the Kindle official website to find the latest updates.
  
•  Turn on your Kindle and connect it to your PC.
  
•  Move the update file to the Kindle drive when the device is connected.
  
•  Once the file is transferred, detach the Kindle safely from your computer.
  
•  Now, on your Kindle, Tap on the "menu" icon and go to the settings.
  
•  From here, click on "update Kindle".
  
•  Hit the ok button.
  

 After the update, your Kindle device will automatically restart. Make sure that your Kindle has enough battery to install the updates, and check if the application error is resolved or not. In case not proceed with the next troubleshooting step to fix your issue.

Factory reset Kindle

A factory reset can help you to fix the Kindle application error. However, remember that the factory reset will remove all the previous settings and downloaded content from your Kindle device. So, it is recommended to create a backup for the content that you may need later. If you have downloaded something from the Amazon cloud, you can retrieve it again after the reset.

Here are the step by step instructions to factory reset the Kindle device:

• From the Kindle home screen, click the " menu" button.
  
•  Go to the settings.
  
•  Tab on the menu icon and click the reset button.
  

Your device will reset now and your problem will be sorted.

These are some simple steps that can help you to fix the Kindle application error on your device. Hopefully, by following the simple instructions, your problem will be resolved. But, if not, we suggest you contact the Kindle customer service team for instant remote assistance.