A captivating book cover often enhances the pleasure of reading, setting the mood and offering visual appeal before even turning the first digital page. But when reading on a Kindle it’s often hard view book covers once you have started reading the book. Thankfully, viewing book covers on Kindle is straightforward, provided your device or app is correctly configured. Below is your step-by-step guide to viewing book covers on Kindle devices and the Kindle mobile app.
View the Book Cover on a Kindle Device
To reliably view a book cover on your Kindle device, you have two main options: seeing the cover in your library or enabling the “Show Cover” feature on the lock screen. Note that not all Kindle models or configurations support this, so it’s important to verify compatibility.
Ensure Compatibility
Supported Kindle models for “Show Cover” include:
- Kindle (8th, 10th, 11th Generation)
- Kindle Paperwhite (7th, 10th, 11th Generation)
- Kindle Oasis (8th, 9th, 10th Generation)
- Kindle Voyage (7th Generation)
Devices must run the latest Kindle software. For ad-supported devices, you cannot use the book cover on the lock screen unless ads (“Special Offers”) are removed through your Amazon account for a small fee.
If the instructions below do not work for you, you can review this forum thread for help.
Show Book Cover on Lock Screen
- Tap the top of your Kindle screen.
- Select All Settings.
- Go to Device Options or Screen and Brightness (wording may vary by model).
- Look for and enable Show Cover or Show book cover on lock screen.
If this option isn’t visible, ensure your Kindle software is updated and that ads are removed. Once activated, your Kindle will showcase the current book cover when it sleeps, enhancing your device’s appearance.
View the Book Cover in the Kindle Mobile App
To view your book cover while reading on Kindle app on Android or iOS follow these instructions:
- Tap a book to open it.
- To visit the cover while reading, tap the center of your screen to open the menu.
- Select the Go to or Table of Contents icon and tap Cover if available.
Note: Unlike some Kindle devices, the Kindle mobile app doesn’t support setting the book cover as a lock screen.
How to View Your Book Cover in Your Kindle Library
From your Kindle Home screen, open your library, where each book will conveniently display its cover as a thumbnail image. This offers a visual way to navigate your book collection effortlessly.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Sync or restart your Kindle device or app if covers are missing.
- Regularly update your Kindle device or app for the best viewing experience.
We hope these simple instructions helped you!
