How To Register A Stolen Kindle
It is easy to register a kindle device.
How to register a stolen kindle. Make sure your device is connected to a wi fi network. You can also call 00 1 206 266 2992. Pick deregister for that device. If you want to give a kindle you own to someone else for them to own and use do the following. Click deregister and then click deregister again to complete the process.
At the kindle home screen tap settings button at the menu bar tap your account and register your kindle with your existing amazon account or create a new account to register. They will mark your kindle as lost or stolen which means it can t be registered with another account. Deregister from your account. From the home screen select all settings settings device info. Check that your device has the latest software version.
Try calling amazon but if a stolen kindle was easy to re register then it would be a very pointless security measure. And they might even be able to help track down thieves and or people frequently fencing the stolen kindles on ebay craig s list. I feel bad and i ve thought about returning it to the person who bought it if i could find them but then i would be out 180 and have no kindle. Make sure you re using your current amazon account sign in information and password. Explain the situation and provide the customer care representative with the serial number you took down earlier.
I bought a kindle fire for my fiance for xmas off of craigslist. When he tried to register it amazon told him it had been reported stolen. If you want to insure that a stolen kindle cannot be sold on the blackmarket ebay craigslist or the local pawn shop you may elect to blacklist it. Go to manage your content and devices and select the devices tab. Select the lost or stolen device click edit next to the device name and copy its serial number to provide to customer service.
Or click on the option update your kindle if available. The best thing to do is phone amazon and ask. Is there any way he could still have it registered in his name. Was this information helpful.