Wiping your Kindle involves erasing all of the content you have ever placed on the device and returning all the settings to their factory default levels. The process is beneficial if you are selling your device–or just giving it away–so the recipient doesn’t also get all your content. Additionally, wiping the Kindle can often clear up random software issues that may develop over time. The process for wiping your Kindle will vary slightly depending on whether you have a standard Kindle or the Kindle Fire. Tips Writer Bio
