The fastest way to remove ads from your Fire Tablet
Fire Tablets come with ads on the lock screen and home screen by default. Amazon calls these "special offers," and you can turn them off by paying a one-time fee or by removing your Amazon account from the device. The lock screen ads disappear when ready after payment; home screen ads require a restart. If you do not want to pay, you can also disable ads through your device settings without removing your account, though the options are more limited.
The cost to remove lock screen ads is typically $15 to $20, depending on your tablet model and whether Amazon is running a promotion. You pay once and the ads stay off. Some Fire Tablets also let you swap out ads for a custom photo or slideshow at no cost, which hides the ads without removing them entirely.
Key Takeaways
- You can remove lock screen ads by paying a one-time fee through Amazon's settings, usually $15 to $20 depending on your tablet model.
- Home screen ads can be reduced by disabling personalized ads in Settings > Apps & Notifications > Amazon Appstore, though some ads will remain.
- Setting a custom lock screen photo or slideshow hides ads without paying, but does not remove them from the system.
- Removing your Amazon account from the tablet removes all ads but also removes access to your Kindle library, Prime Video, and other Amazon services.
Paying to remove lock screen ads
The most direct way to stop lock screen ads is to pay Amazon to remove them. Open Settings, then go to Display and look for an option labeled Lock Screen or Special Offers. You should see a button that says Remove Ads or Remove Special Offers with the price displayed next to it. Tap it, confirm the purchase, and the ads disappear within seconds.
The price varies by tablet model and region. A basic Fire 7 might cost $15 to remove ads, while a Fire HD 10 or Fire Max 11 might cost $20. Amazon occasionally runs promotions that lower this price, so if you see a higher cost than expected, check back in a few weeks. Once you pay, the ads are gone permanently on that device — you do not need to renew or pay again.
Hiding ads with a custom lock screen
If you do not want to pay, you can replace the lock screen ads with a custom photo or slideshow. This does not remove the ads from the system, but it hides them behind your own image. Go to Settings > Display > Lock Screen, then select Slideshow or Photo. Choose images from your tablet's photo library or upload new ones. The ads are still there, but you will not see them.
This option works on most Fire Tablets, though the exact menu path can vary slightly between models. The slideshow will cycle through your photos each time you unlock the tablet. If you want a single image instead, choose Photo and pick one image to display every time.
Disabling personalized ads in settings
Home screen ads are harder to remove completely, but you can reduce them by turning off personalized ads. Go to Settings > Apps & Notifications > Amazon Appstore, then toggle off Personalized Ads or Show Personalized Ads. This stops Amazon from targeting ads based on your browsing and purchase history, so the ads that do appear will be generic rather than tailored to you.
Some home screen ads will remain even after you disable personalization — Amazon still shows ads for its own services and promotions. This setting only affects how targeted those ads are, not whether they appear at all. If you want to remove home screen ads entirely, you will need to pay to remove lock screen ads or remove your Amazon account.
Removing your Amazon account from the tablet
If you remove your Amazon account from the tablet, all ads disappear. Go to Settings > Apps & Notifications > Amazon Appstore, then select Your Account and choose Deregister or Remove Account. The tablet will restart, and when it comes back up, there will be no ads on the lock screen or home screen.
The trade-off is significant: you will lose access to your Kindle library, Prime Video, Prime Music, and any other Amazon services tied to your account. You can still use the tablet to browse the web, use apps from other sources, and access content you have downloaded, but you cannot buy or stream anything from Amazon. This option makes sense only if you do not use Amazon services on the tablet.
Blocking ads through your Wi-Fi router
Some readers block ads at the network level by configuring their Wi-Fi router to filter ad servers. This requires access to your router's admin settings and some technical knowledge. You would add ad server domains to a blocklist so that any device on your network cannot reach them. This approach blocks ads across all your devices, not just the Fire Tablet.
The downside is that blocking ad servers can break some apps and websites that rely on ad networks to function. You may also need to update your blocklist regularly as ad servers change. For most people, paying to remove ads or using a custom lock screen is simpler and more reliable than configuring a router.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove ads without paying or removing my Amazon account?
You can hide lock screen ads by setting a custom photo or slideshow, and you can reduce personalized home screen ads by disabling that setting in the Appstore. Neither option removes ads entirely, but both are free. To remove ads completely without paying, you would need to remove your Amazon account, which also removes access to Amazon services.
If I pay to remove ads, will they come back after an update?
No. Once you pay to remove lock screen ads, they stay off even after software updates. The removal is tied to your Amazon account, so as long as you are signed in, the ads remain gone. If you reset the tablet or remove your account, the ads will return.
Do all Fire Tablets have the same price to remove ads?
The price varies by model. Smaller tablets like the Fire 7 are usually cheaper to remove ads from than larger ones like the Fire Max 11. Prices also change based on promotions. Check your device's Settings > Display > Lock Screen to see the exact price for your model.
Will removing ads affect my tablet's performance or battery life?
No. Ads do not consume significant processing power or battery on Fire Tablets. Removing them will not make your tablet faster or last longer on a charge. The benefit is purely visual — you straightforward will not see the ads on your lock screen.