The Kindle is a wonderful device for all those people that love reading. But, like any device, it can sometimes throw tantrums and not work like it's supposed to. The most common question people ask me about the Kindle is that “My Kindle is frozen . What should I do?”. In this post, I will tell you about some common reasons why a Kindle suddenly freezes and stops working. Also, I will share some basic steps to try and fix the issue. Why Does a Kindle Freeze? Below are some common reasons why even a Kindle in proper condition can become frozen all of a sudden. If Its Battery is Low The most common reason behind your Kindle freezing is low battery. A low battery can reduce the power supply to the processor and lead to your device freezing. If Processor is Overworked If you are using the Kindle’s browser to open several web pages at the same time, it can lead to its processor getting overworked. The Kindle’s processor is not very heavy-duty. Hence, it's easy to overload it.