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Forgot Parental Controls Password?
If parental controls are enabled and you’ve forgotten the password, you cannot jailbreak until they are disabled. WinterBreak requires access to the Kindle Store, which parental controls block.
Use the official Amazon reset methods below, then follow the jailbreak precautions.
Resetting Parental Controls — 6th Gen and Newer
Forgot your parental controls password? Reset it using the following steps:
- On your Kindle, go to Settings → Parental Controls.
- Tap the passcode field.
- Enter:
111222777 and tap OK.
This will perform a factory reset, which erases all data including the parental controls password, lock screen passcode, and downloaded content.
Source: Amazon Help — Reset Parental Controls (6th Gen and newer)
Resetting Parental Controls — 5th Gen
If you’re using a Kindle 5th Gen model, follow these steps:
- On your Kindle, go to Settings → Parental Controls.
- In the passcode field, type:
resetmykindle
- Press the Enter key (below the Del key).
This will also perform a factory reset, removing all personal information, parental controls, and downloaded content.
Source: Amazon Help — Reset Parental Controls (5th Gen)
After the Reset
Once the factory reset is complete:
- Your Kindle will be wiped clean.
- You’ll need to sign back in with your Amazon account later.
- Re-enter Wi-Fi credentials and re-download your books once it’s safe to connect.
Important: Prevent Automatic Updates
After a reset, as soon as the Kindle connects to Wi-Fi, Amazon will attempt to install the latest firmware update. If that update is applied, it will permanently block the jailbreak.
- Unless you have a very old Kindle that Amazon no longer updates, this step is absolutely crucial.
- Before signing in or connecting to Wi-Fi, completely fill the Kindle’s storage to 100%.
- Use dummy files or a storage filler tool to ensure no free space remains.
- Only after the Kindle is fully filled should you connect to the Internet and sign in to your Amazon account.