Trending Now - Amazon Discontinues Support for Older Kindle Models

WHO:

TechRadar - Amazon is the organization ending support for older Kindle models.

The Verge - Jackie Burke is the Amazon spokesperson providing information about the support changes.

WHAT:

TechRadar - Amazon will discontinue support for Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier.

The Verge - Starting on May 20th, 2026, affected devices will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the Kindle Store.

The Verge - Users will still be able to read books already downloaded to their devices and access their accounts through the Kindle mobile app, Kindle for Web, and newer devices.

The Verge - If older devices are deregistered or factory reset, users will not be able to re-register them after the May deadline.

The Verge - Amazon will notify affected users via email ahead of May 20th with details about their devices' capabilities.

WHERE:

The Verge - The changes affect Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices globally, as they are part of Amazon's product offerings.

WHEN:

The Verge - Support for older Kindle models will end on May 20th, 2026.

The Verge - A 20 percent discount on new Kindle devices and a $20 ebook credit will be available until June 20th, 2026, at 11:59 PM PT.

WHY:

The Verge - Amazon is phasing out support for older devices as technology advances and to encourage users to upgrade to newer models.

HOW:

The Verge - Amazon will notify users via email and provide a list of affected devices, which includes models from 2007 to 2012.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 09:20 UTC)

Amazon has announced that it will discontinue support for Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier, with this change taking effect May 20th. Jackie Burke, an Amazon spokesperson, confirmed that while users will still be able to read books already downloaded, they will lose the ability to purchase or download new content, and deregistered or factory reset devices cannot be re-registered after the deadline. To assist users in transitioning, Amazon will send out emails detailing the affected devices and is offering a 20 percent discount on new Kindle devices along with a $20 ebook credit until June 20th.