Amazon Fire 8 Kids Edition 8 Inch 32GB Tablet - Pink

Accidental damage is not covered by the 12 month manufacturing warranty with Argos. However, this tablet does come with a ‘2 Year Worry-Free Guarantee’ with Amazon. We would advise contacting them for further support on the tablet.

You can find more information about the Amazon Kid’s Worry Free Guarantee here.

Follow the below instructions to perform a factory reset:

1. Swipe down from the top of the screen and tap Settings.
2. Tap Device Options.
3. Tap Reset to Factory Defaults.
4. Tap Reset to confirm the factory reset.

NOTE: This will delete all data, apps and settings on the device.

If the tablet isn't turning on or charging, try the following:

• Try a soft reset. This is done by holding down the Volume Up and Power button together for 20 seconds. We recommend trying this with the tablet plugged in to charge at the same time.
• Try an alternative charging cable.
• Try an alternative plug socket.
• Check the charging port for any debris or fluff that could be blocking the contacts.

If the issue remains, please get in touch with the support team using the contact details on this page.

The most common causes for frequent buffering include: - 

• A slow or unstable internet connection.
• A poor-quality Wi-Fi signal.
• Network congestion or high bandwidth usage.
• Outdated apps or an old device.
• Streaming in higher video quality than your internet connection can handle.

Try the following steps: - 

• Pause the video/game for a few seconds to let it build up enough data to resume.
• Lower the streaming quality from 1080p to 720p.
• Close other apps or devices to reduce bandwidth usage.
• Use a wired ethernet connection.
• Move close to your router if you are using a Wi-Fi connection.
• Restart your router.
• Check if there is an update for the streaming app or your devices firmware.

Below is a general guide: 

• Standard Definition: 3-4 Mbps.
• High Definition: 5-8 Mbps.
• 4K/Ultra HD: 15-25 Mbps.

Possible reasons for your streaming still buffering are: - 

• Inconsistent internet speed.
• Wi-Fi signal keeps dropping.
• The ISP (Internet service provider) or streaming service is overloaded.
• Device performance issues (E.g., overheating, low memory).

Try the following: - 

• Run an internet speed test using for example Speedtest.net.
• Try streaming on a different device.
• Use a different streaming platform (E.g., YouTube).