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You have to either hard reset the Kindle Fire and then sign in with the correct Amazon account it sounds like either the Kindle is set up with someone else's account or you not login to Amazon
How to Install the Kindle App for iPad/iPhone The Kindle app can be used on any iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch with iOS 3.2 or greater installed. Installing the Kindle App Visit the App Store and download the Kindle app to start reading from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. To install the Kindle app: 1. Tap the App Store icon on the home screen of your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. You can also get the app through the iTunes Store. 2. Search for "Kindle" or find it in the alphabetical list of apps. 3. Follow the on-screen installation instructions. When installation is complete, tap the Kindle icon on your device to open the reading app. Registering the Kindle App To register your Kindle app, use your existing Amazon account e-mail address and password. If you live outside the United States and use the Kindle application, please see the Using the Kindle App if You Live Outside the United States Help page. Logging into your Amazon.com account through the Kindle app registers your device to your Amazon.com account. Once you sign in during registration, you won't need to do it again -- just open the app to access your Kindle Library. To register: 1. Tap the Kindle icon on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch to open the reading app. 2. Enter your Amazon.com account e-mail address and password. 3. Tap the "Register" button. You can also tap the Settings icon (the cog) on the Kindle Home screen to view or change your account registration. Signing Out and Deregistering If you sign out of the Kindle app, your reading app is deregistered from your Amazon.com account. When you deregister, you can't download content to the Kindle app or send purchases to the app unless you register again. To deregister using the Kindle app: 1. Tap the Kindle icon on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. 2. Tap the Settings icon in the lower right-hand corner of the screen. 3. Tap "Update" under the Registration field and then tap the Deregister button. To deregister online: 1. Visit Manage Your Kindle on Amazon.com. 2. Open the Manage Your Devices section and locate your registered Kindle app. 3. Click the "Deregister" link. http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_ipst_inst?nodeId=200438220&# installing
Chances are you will need to do a factory reset on the unit. This mean reinstalling all your apps again. I have also seen issues with having the auto update turned on. I would suggest turning this off and updating apps manually. Here is a list of factory resets for all different kindle models. Good Luck.
First remove the app from your Amazon.com account, using your computer web browser to your apps page Select delete this app from the "Actions..." drop down menu to the right of the app. Then remove the app from the kindle Apps Library Device tab by pressing and hold the app you'd like to remove and tap remove from device After you have removed the app, please reset the kindle by pressing and holding the power button down for a full 30 seconds... Then wait a few seconds to turn the Kindle back on and allow to restart. Once the Kindle is on the home page make sure have a good wireless connection and may then go back into the app store , type in 'WORDS' and then select the Words with Friends app to reinstall on your Kindle Fire
If you can't remember your lock screen password or PIN, you will need to reset your Kindle Fire.
Important: Resetting your Kindle Fire will remove your personal information (including your lock screen password or PIN), Amazon account information, and downloaded content and apps. Any content you purchased from Amazon is automatically saved to the Cloud. You can download that content when you register your Kindle Fire to your account again.
From the lock screen, slide the Unlock Bar from right to left.
Enter characters into the prompt ten times. You will receive several warning messages. Dismiss the warning messages, and continue entering characters into the prompt.
After you've entered the incorrect password or PIN ten times, your Kindle Fire will reset.
Kindle Fire: If you can't remember your lock screen password or PIN, you will need to reset your Kindle Fire.
Important: Resetting your Kindle Fire will remove your personal information (including your lock screen password or PIN), Amazon account information, and downloaded content and apps. Any content you purchased from Amazon is automatically saved to the Cloud. You can download that content when you register your Kindle Fire to your account again.
From the lock screen, slide the Unlock Bar from right to left.
Enter characters into the prompt ten times. You will receive several warning messages. Dismiss the warning messages, and continue entering characters into the prompt.
After you've entered the incorrect password or PIN ten times, your Kindle Fire will reset.
Kindle Paperwhite:
If you can't remember the passcode for your Kindle you'll need to reset your device.
You can't reset your Kindle Paperwhite if Parental Controls are set. If you forget your password, reset your Kindle by entering "111222777" as the Parental Controls password.
Important: Resetting your Kindle will remove all content downloaded to it. Any content that is already saved to Your Kindle Library in the Cloud will remain in the Cloud. You can download that content again if you register your Kindle to your account again.
From Home, tap the Menu icon, and then tap Settings.
Tap the Menu icon again, and then tap Reset Device. Your device will power off and power back on.
To use your Kindle again, you'll need to connect wirelessly and register your Kindle.
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