What happened Silk browser?
The app, which was formerly named “Silk Browser for Fire TV,” has been renamed to “Amazon Silk – Web Browser.” The browser has also received a new bright teal icon that emphasizes the word “internet” above the name of the app.
How do I update Silk browser?
You can check the software version and update your Fire tablet:
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings menu,
- Tap the Settings (gear) icon.
- Tap Device Options.
- Tap System Updates to see the current software version.
How do I reset my Silk browser?
If you want to get rid of all the settings you’ve made to Silk, with Silk open, on the Options bar, tap the Menu button, and then tap Settings. Scroll down to Advanced Settings and then tap Reset All Settings to Default.
Why is my Amazon Silk not loading?
If your downloaded app is not working as expected, clear the app cache and data, or restart your Fire TV device. Uninstall and reinstall the app. Restart your Fire TV device. Press and hold the Select and Play/Pause buttons at the same time, for 10 seconds.
Why does my Silk browser keep crashing?
If Silk browser is crashing or not starting, the nit may be due to enable Parental Control settings (this may blocks access). Check this by going to Settings > Parental Controls. Several users report of flickering Kindle Fire screens. Some people have encountered this issue while playing games.
How do you reset Amazon Silk?
Clear browsing history, cookies, and other data from the Silk browser.
- Select Apps & Games from the Settings menu.
- Select Amazon Application Settings > Silk Browser > Privacy > Clear browsing data.
- Check the boxes next to data you want to clear then select Clear Data.
Why is my Kindle Fire not updating?
(Not a subfolder, just the top-level Kindle drive.) Eject your Kindle and disconnect the USB cord. On your Kindle, go to Menu > Update your Kindle. Your Kindle will let you know when the update is complete.
How do I clear my Silk browser cache?
Tap Silk Browser to open the web browser. Go to Menu > Settings > Privacy. Tap Clear browsing data. Make sure Browsing history, Cache, and Cookies, Site data are selected.
How can I speed up my silk browser?
Open the Amazon Silk browser. Tap the Menu button at the bottom of the screen. Tap the Settings button….Change the following settings:
- “Enable plug-ins” — Turn this off.
- “Accelerate page loading” — Make sure this is not checked.
- “Desktop or mobile view” — Set this to “Mobile: Optimize for mobile view.”
Why does my Kindle keep going off?
If your Kindle Fire keeps turning off by itself: Check the battery level. Give the device time to cool down if overheated. Hold the Power button for 40 seconds to restart.
Why is my Kindle not updating?
If your Kindle refuses to update to the latest version over Wi-Fi, you can manually install the software update. To do so, you’ll need to download the latest Kindle firmware version from Amazon and transfer it to your Kindle using your computer.