How to Remove Amazon Kids from Fire Tablet: Complete 2026 Guide
If your Amazon Fire tablet is stuck in Amazon Kids mode and you want it back to a regular adult tablet, you’re in the right place. Whether you enrolled in Amazon Kids for a young child who has outgrown it, received a hand-me-down Fire Kids tablet with the Kid-Proof case, or accidentally activated a kids profile, removing Amazon Kids is straightforward once you know which path to take for your specific setup.
This guide covers every current Fire tablet: Fire 7, Fire HD 8, Fire HD 10, Fire Max 11, and all Kids editions. We’ve tested the procedures on Fire OS 7 and Fire OS 8, which cover every Fire tablet currently in use.
Quick summary — which method applies to you:
- You’re the parent/owner and want to switch the tablet back to adult mode → Method 1
- You forgot the Amazon Kids parental password → Method 2
- You bought a used Fire Kids tablet and want to remove Amazon Kids entirely → Method 3
- You want to cancel your Amazon Kids+ subscription (not the same thing!) → Method 4
Skip to whichever applies. All methods are step-by-step.
What “Amazon Kids” Actually Is
Before the fixes, a quick clarification because the naming is confusing.
Amazon Kids (previously “FreeTime”) is the parental controls mode built into every Fire tablet. It’s free and comes pre-installed. When active, it creates a child profile with age-appropriate filters, time limits, and restricted content.
Amazon Kids+ (previously “FreeTime Unlimited”) is a paid subscription (~$5-8/month or $79/year) that adds thousands of curated apps, books, videos, and games to the Kids mode. Canceling Kids+ does not remove Kids mode — they’re separate.
Fire HD Kids Edition tablets are the same hardware as regular Fire tablets, but shipped with a bumper case, a 2-year “worry-free” warranty, and 1 year of Amazon Kids+ included. The tablet itself is identical to the non-Kids version and can be converted to a regular Fire tablet any time.
Understanding this distinction matters because depending on what you want to do, the steps are different. Now let’s get into it.
Method 1: Switch Out of Amazon Kids Mode (Parent Password Known)
This is the fastest method. It works if you have the Amazon Kids parental password and you just want to exit Kids mode to return to the normal adult home screen.
Step-by-step
- Unlock the tablet and go to the child’s home screen (the one with the rainbow background and kid-friendly icons).
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification shade.
- Tap the user/profile icon (top-right). You’ll see a list of profiles: the adult owner’s profile plus one or more child profiles.
- Tap the adult profile.
- Enter the parental password (the 4-digit PIN you set when first configuring Amazon Kids).
- The tablet will switch back to the adult Fire home screen within a few seconds.
That’s it for a simple switch. You can always return to Kids mode later by following the same steps in reverse.
If you want to permanently remove the child profile
After switching to the adult profile:
- Open Settings from the home screen
- Tap Profiles & Family Library
- Under “Child Profiles,” tap the profile you want to delete
- Tap Remove Profile (scroll down if necessary)
- Confirm the deletion
Removing the profile deletes all its settings, progress, and downloaded content. Make sure the child doesn’t need any of it first.
Method 2: Forgot the Parental Password
The parental password is a 4-digit PIN you set when you first configured Amazon Kids. If you’ve forgotten it, there are three reset paths.
Path 2a: Reset via Amazon account (easiest)
This works if you still have access to the Amazon account that owns the tablet.
- On a different device (your phone or computer), go to amazon.com/parents
- Sign in with the Amazon account associated with the Fire tablet
- Click Settings in the left sidebar
- Click Change Parental Controls Password
- Follow the prompts to set a new PIN
- The new PIN will sync to your Fire tablet within a few minutes (the tablet must be connected to Wi-Fi)
Once the new PIN is active, you can use Method 1 above.
Path 2b: Reset via tablet itself
If the above doesn’t work, the Fire tablet has a built-in recovery option.
- On the Amazon Kids home screen, tap the small settings icon (usually top-right or in the menu area)
- Tap Parental Controls
- When prompted for the password, tap Forgot Password?
- The tablet will ask a security question you set during initial setup, or send a reset link to your registered email address
- Follow the prompts to set a new PIN
Path 2c: Factory reset (last resort)
If you genuinely cannot recover the password through the above paths and you’re the legitimate owner of the tablet, a factory reset will wipe the password along with everything else. This is destructive — all apps, files, photos, and downloaded content will be lost.
Factory reset procedure for Fire tablets in Amazon Kids mode:
- Power the tablet off completely
- Hold Power + Volume Down simultaneously for about 10 seconds until you see the Amazon logo
- Release both buttons. The tablet will boot into Recovery Mode (text-only white-on-black screen)
- Use the Volume buttons to navigate to “Wipe data/factory reset”
- Press the Power button to select
- Confirm “Yes – delete all user data” with the power button
- Wait 3-5 minutes for the wipe to complete
- Select “Reboot system now”
The tablet will restart and go through the initial setup wizard. During setup, do not enroll in Amazon Kids when offered, and you’ll have a clean regular Fire tablet.
Method 3: Used Fire Kids Tablet — Remove Amazon Kids Completely
If you bought or received a used Fire Kids tablet (the one with the colorful bumper case), Amazon Kids may be deeply integrated. Here’s how to convert it to a standard Fire tablet.
Step 1: Verify the tablet is registered to you
This is the single most important step and the one most people skip.
- On the adult profile (you may need to use Method 2 to get there), open Settings → My Account
- Check who the tablet is registered to
- If it shows the previous owner’s name/email, you must deregister and re-register to your own Amazon account before proceeding
To deregister:
- Settings → My Account → Deregister
- Confirm
- The tablet will restart and ask you to sign in with an Amazon account
- Sign in with your Amazon account (or create a new one)
Step 2: Remove the child profile
Follow the “remove child profile” steps from Method 1 above.
Step 3: Cancel any active Amazon Kids+ subscription tied to the tablet
If the previous owner had Amazon Kids+ active, canceling is important because the subscription may renew automatically using the previous owner’s payment method — which they’ll appreciate you preventing.
- On a computer, go to amazon.com/kids+
- Sign in
- Click Manage Subscription
- Click Cancel Subscription
Note: if the subscription is on the previous owner’s account (not yours), you can’t cancel it from your side — contact the previous owner to have them cancel. This is another reason to verify ownership before any other steps.
Step 4: Factory reset for a truly clean slate
Even after the above, the tablet may have cached kids content, app history, and other residue. For a genuinely fresh start, perform the factory reset from Method 2, Path 2c.
After the reset and initial setup, decline Amazon Kids enrollment when prompted. You’ll have a standard Fire tablet indistinguishable (other than the bumper case, if you still have it) from a regular non-Kids Fire.
Method 4: Cancel Amazon Kids+ Subscription
Remember — canceling Kids+ (the paid content) is separate from disabling Kids mode. Cancel Kids+ when:
- You’re no longer using the curated content
- You want to stop the monthly/annual charge
- Your child has outgrown the age-appropriate content
How to cancel
- On any device, go to amazon.com/mycd (Manage Your Content and Devices)
- Click the Subscriptions tab
- Find Amazon Kids+ in the list
- Click Actions → Cancel Subscription
- Confirm
You’ll retain access to Amazon Kids+ content until the end of your current billing period. Kids mode itself will continue to work; only the paid content library disappears.
Partial refund (if applicable)
If you paid annually and cancel mid-year, Amazon usually offers a pro-rated refund for the unused months. Contact Amazon Customer Service via amazon.com/contact if the refund isn’t offered automatically.
Model-Specific Notes
All current Fire tablet models follow the procedures above with minor variations. Here are the model-specific points to know:
Fire 7 (12th generation, 2022)
- Runs Fire OS 8
- Recovery mode: Power + Volume Down (same as others)
- Factory reset wipes take ~5 minutes (slower processor)
Fire HD 8 (12th generation, 2022 release with 2024 RAM refresh)
- Runs Fire OS 8
- Recovery mode: Power + Volume Down
- The 2024 refresh has more RAM (3 GB or 4 GB) but the software procedures are identical
Fire HD 10 (13th generation, 2023)
This is the current Fire HD 10. Model number KFTUWI.
- Runs Fire OS 8, Android 11 base
- Recovery mode: Power + Volume Down
- Supports stylus and detachable keyboard — these do not affect the Kids removal process
- On sale, typically drops to $70-$90 (regularly $139.99). If you’re considering an upgrade after removing Kids mode, here’s the current model:
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Fire Max 11 (13th generation, 2023)
- Runs Fire OS 8
- Recovery mode: Power + Volume Down
- Has a fingerprint sensor — during recovery, the sensor is disabled, so don’t worry about it interfering
Older Fire tablets (pre-2020)
Older tablets (Fire HD 10 7th gen and earlier) run Fire OS 5 or 6. The Menu labels are slightly different (“Kids” may be called “FreeTime” or “Profiles” in various places), but the logic is the same:
- Find Profiles
- Switch to adult profile
- Remove child profile if desired
If you can’t find the Kids settings through the Settings menu on a very old Fire tablet, search Amazon’s support site for your specific generation — procedures have shifted slightly over time.
Troubleshooting
“The parental password isn’t accepted even though I’m typing it correctly”
Check for these common issues:
- Caps Lock or Shift accidentally active (the Fire on-screen keyboard can sometimes send shifted characters)
- Wrong account: if you have multiple Amazon accounts, the Fire tablet is associated with one specific account. The parental password is tied to that account
- Recently changed on another device: if you changed the password on amazon.com/parents, the tablet needs to sync. Wait 10 minutes connected to Wi-Fi and try again
“Remove Profile is greyed out / disabled”
This usually means the profile is still active. Make sure:
- You are currently logged into the adult profile (not the child profile)
- The child profile you want to remove is not currently “in use”
- If neither helps, restart the tablet, then retry
“After removing Kids, some apps are still showing children’s content”
Amazon’s content filters persist in app settings until you reset them. Specifically:
- Open Silk browser → Settings → Parental Controls → Off
- Open Prime Video → Settings → Parental Controls → adjust to adult
- Open Kindle Books → Settings → reset content preferences
“The tablet restarts into Amazon Kids mode every time”
This happens if the default profile is set to a child profile. To change:
- Settings → Profiles & Family Library
- Tap Default Profile
- Select your adult profile
The tablet will now start on the adult home screen by default.
“Factory reset finishes but the tablet goes right back into Kids setup”
This is unusual but can happen if the tablet is registered to a Prime Family account with strict parental controls. Solution:
- Factory reset (Method 2, Path 2c)
- During initial setup, choose “Use as a different Amazon account” or “Create new account”
- Skip any Kids enrollment screen
- After setup, re-register to your primary account if desired
Frequently Asked Questions
Does removing Amazon Kids cancel my Amazon Kids+ subscription? No. These are separate. You can remove Kids mode and still be billed for Kids+. Cancel both separately (see Method 4 above).
Will removing Kids delete my child’s progress in Amazon Kids+ apps? Yes, if you also remove the child profile. If you just switch to the adult profile without removing the child profile, the child’s data is preserved and you can switch back any time.
Can I remove Amazon Kids without a factory reset? Yes, in most cases. The factory reset is only necessary if you’ve forgotten the parental password and can’t recover it through the Amazon account (Method 2, Path 2a and 2b), or if you want a truly clean slate on a used Fire Kids tablet.
Does this work on Fire TV Kids? This guide is specific to Fire tablets. Fire TV has a similar but separate Amazon Kids setup. The principles are the same (switch profiles, remove child profile) but the menu paths differ.
I removed Amazon Kids but the tablet is still slow / has issues. What next? Kids mode isn’t typically the cause of Fire tablet performance issues. The more common causes are: full storage, too many cached app data, or bloatware. See our separate guide on [how to speed up your Fire tablet] for dedicated troubleshooting.
Can I re-enable Amazon Kids later if I change my mind? Yes. Amazon Kids is always available in Settings → Profiles & Family Library → Add a Child Profile. You don’t need to reinstall anything.
Is there a way to completely uninstall Amazon Kids? No. Amazon Kids is a built-in system feature of Fire OS, not a removable app. You can disable it, remove child profiles, and configure the tablet to never prompt for Kids enrollment — which is functionally equivalent to uninstalling.
See also: Budget Tablet Factory Reset: Complete 2026 Guide — the hub that covers every budget tablet brand (Fire, Onn, Lenovo, BLU, RCA) with brand-specific reset procedures.
Last updated: April 2026. This guide is regularly reviewed against current Fire OS versions. If a step doesn’t work on your specific device, please email us with your model and Fire OS version and we’ll investigate.
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