How to exit the Kindle application
Step 1: Close the Kindle Application
The first step to exit the Kindle application is to close it. This may seem obvious, but many people do not know how to do it correctly.
Step 1.1: Tap the Home Button
To close the Kindle application, you need to first return to the main screen of your device. To do this, tap the Home button at the bottom of your screen.
Example:Imagine that you are on a page of the book you are reading and want to exit the application. Tap the Home button at the bottom of the screen and you will be taken to the main screen of your device.
Step 1.2: Find the Kindle Application Icon
After tapping the Home button, look for the Kindle application icon on your main screen. You may need to scroll left or right to find it.
Example:Say you have many applications installed on your Kindle device and the location of the Kindle icon is different every time you open up your device. In this case, you will need to search for the Kindle icon by scrolling through various pages of your main screen.
Step 1.3: Close the Kindle Application
After finding the Kindle application icon, press and hold your finger on it until a menu appears. Select "Close" or "X" to close the application.
Example:Imagine that you have found the Kindle icon on your main screen and have selected it. Press and hold your finger on the icon until a menu appears. Select "Close" or "X" to exit the application.
- Tap the Home button at the bottom of the screen
- Look for the Kindle application icon on your main screen
- Press and hold your finger on the Kindle icon until a menu appears
- Select "Close" or "X" to close the application
By following these steps, you will be able to properly close the Kindle application and exit your device. Always remember to close all applications that you are not using in order to save battery life and improve device performance.
Step 2: End Process on Android
After closing the Kindle application, you may need to completely end its process to ensure that it is not still running in the background. Here's how:
- Step 1: Press the square button on the bottom navigation bar of your Android device. This will open up the recent apps screen.
- Step 2: Swipe left or right until you find the Kindle app in the list of recent apps.
- Step 3: Swipe up or right (depending on your device model) to completely close the Kindle app.
You have now completely closed the Kindle application and ended its process on Android. This should help avoid any future issues with the application.
Step 3: Force Close the App on iOS
If your device is an iPhone or iPad, here's how to force close the Kindle app:
- Press the Home button on your device twice. You'll see a list of recently used apps.
- Find the Kindle app icon and swipe up to remove it from the list of running apps.
- Open the Kindle app again and check if the issue has been resolved.
Alternatively, you can try restarting your iOS device:
- Hold down the side (or top) button until the power off screen appears.
- Swipe right to turn off the device.
- After a few seconds, turn on the device by holding down the side (or top) button again.
- Open the Kindle app again and check if the issue has been resolved.
These steps should help you exit out of the Kindle app on iOS devices and resolve any freezing or crashing issues with the app. If the problem persists, contact Amazon technical support for further assistance.
Step 4: Restart Your Device
After forcing close the Kindle app, you may need to restart your device to fully resolve the issue. Restarting your device clears any system issues that may be preventing the Kindle app from functioning properly.
To restart your Kindle device, follow these simple steps:
- Press and hold the power button until the screen goes black.
- Release the power button and wait a few seconds.
- Press the power button again to turn on the device.
After restarting your device, try opening the Kindle app to see if the issue has been resolved. If the app still isn't working properly, you can repeat the previous steps or contact Amazon customer support for further assistance.
Remember that restarting your device may take a few minutes and could cause temporary loss of unsaved data. Always make sure to save any work in progress before restarting your device.
Conclusion
In summary, exiting out of the Kindle app is a simple and quick process. With just a few clicks or taps on your screen, you can close the application and return to your device's home screen.
However, it's important to remember to save your reading progress before exiting out of the app to avoid losing your data. Additionally, if you encounter issues while exiting out of the app, you can always reach out to Amazon technical support for assistance.
- Always remember to save your reading progress before exiting out of the app.
We hope this guide has been helpful and has allowed you to overcome any difficulties in exiting the Kindle application. Happy reading!
Michael Anderson - Software Engineer
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