To exit Amazon Kid Mode on your Fire Tablet instantly, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap "Exit Profile," then select your adult profile and enter your lock screen PIN. This is the fastest way to exit Amazon Kid Mode and regain full access to your device.
How to exit Amazon kid mode instantly
There are two verified methods to exit Kid Mode immediately without navigating through settings menus.
Method 1: Using the quick settings shade
- While in a child's profile, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the quick access bar.
- Tap the "Exit Profile" button.
- Tap your own adult profile when it appears.
- Enter your device lock screen PIN or password.
Method 2: From the lock screen
- From the child profile lock screen, tap the profile picture icon.
- The adult profile picture will drop down; tap on it.
- Enter the device lock screen PIN or password.
Both methods accomplish the same goal: you are immediately returned to the standard Fire Tablet interface with all adult apps and settings accessible. If you have ever wondered how to unlock your Amazon tablet when stuck in Kid Mode, either of these two approaches will restore full functionality.
Exiting via the parental controls settings
If the "Exit Profile" option is missing from your quick settings or you prefer a longer route, you can exit Kid Mode through the Parental Controls menu.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel.
- Tap the Settings icon (a gear icon).
- Scroll down and select "Parental Controls."
- If prompted, enter your Amazon account password.
- Locate and tap the option to turn off Amazon Kids (formerly called FreeTime).
- Enter the parental controls password when prompted.
This method works for users who have customized their quick settings and removed the "Exit Profile" shortcut. Note that the parental controls password is different from your lock screen password, so ensure you have the correct one saved.
Troubleshooting: password and PIN problems
Many parents confuse the lock screen PIN with the parental controls password. The lock screen PIN is the code you enter to unlock the tablet from sleep mode. The parental controls password is a separate password set within the Parental Controls menu. If you are prompted for a password while trying to exit Kid Mode, try your Amazon account password first, then try any custom parental controls password you may have set.
If the "Exit Profile" option is missing from the quick settings shade, this typically happens when the quick settings have been customized or when the tablet is in a restricted state. In this case, use the lock screen method (Method 2) or navigate through Settings > Parental Controls as described above. The lock screen method always works because it does not rely on the quick settings being intact.
