On your Kindle’s main screen, access theMenuin the top-left part of the screen.

Some models will require that you swipe down to open theQuick Actionsmenu.

Once you’ve opened your equipment’s tweaks menu, selectDevice OptionsorMenu, depending on the equipment.

Settings in the Kindle Paperwhite More menu

Once you’ve made it to the next screen, you will want to tap on theResetoption.

Older devices will require that you selectReset Devicea second time to confirm your selection.

Tap onYesto begin the factory reset process.

The More menu in Kindle Paperwhite settings

Does Resetting My Kindle Delete Everything?

As a result, all downloaded content and personal data will be wiped from your Kindle’s memory.

How Do You Transfer a Kindle to a New Owner?

The “Reset Device” command in Paperwhite settings

Transferring your old Kindle to a new owner is easy once you’ve completed the factory reset process.

Try using a different charging cable or port/outlet.

If nothing else works, you may need to replace the battery.

The Reset Device message on a Kindle Paperwhite

It won’t take all day to erase your Kindle, but it will take a few minutes.