Trending Now - Amazon Discontinues Support for Older Kindle Devices Starting May

WHO:

Fast Company - Amazon is the company discontinuing support for older Kindle devices.

Techmeme - Andrew Liszewski is the author reporting on the discontinuation.

Wired - Amazon is the organization ending service for older Kindle devices.

WHAT:

Fast Company - A total of 13 Kindle devices will be discontinued from support, including the Kindle 1st Generation (2007), Kindle DX and DX Graphite (2009 and 2010), Kindle Keyboard (2010), Kindle 4 (2011), Kindle Touch (2011), Kindle 5 (2012), Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation (2012), Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011), Kindle Fire 2nd Gen (2012), Kindle Fire HD 7 (2012), and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (2012).

Fast Company - Users who deregister or factory-reset their devices will lose access to their previously downloaded content.

Fast Company - Customers will still be able to access their purchases and buy more books through their Kindle account via the Kindle app or Kindle for the web.

Fast Company - Amazon will cut off support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier starting on May 20, 2026.

Techmeme - Devices affected will lose access to the Kindle Store but can still read downloaded books.

Lifehacker - Nine Kindle models released in 2012 or earlier will no longer be supported.

Mashable - A total of 13 Kindle devices will be discontinued from support.

WHERE:

Fast Company - The discontinuation affects Kindle users globally, as Amazon operates internationally.

WHEN:

Fast Company - Support for the affected Kindle devices will end on May 20, 2026.

Fast Company - The Kindle was initially launched in November 2007.

WHY:

Fast Company - An Amazon spokesperson stated that technology has advanced significantly, necessitating the discontinuation of support for older devices after 14 to 18 years.

HOW:

Fast Company - Users who wish to purchase a new device will receive a 20% discount on select new Kindle devices.

Fast Company - Amazon will notify active users of the affected devices via email regarding the support cutoff.

Fast Company - Users who wish to purchase a new device will receive a 20% discount on select new Kindle devices.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 23:10 UTC)

Amazon has announced that it will discontinue support for a total of 13 Kindle devices, including the original Kindle from 2007 and various models of the Kindle Fire released between 2011 and 2012. To assist users transitioning to newer technology, Amazon is offering a 20% discount on select new Kindle devices for those looking to make a purchase. This move marks a significant change for long-time Kindle users as they will need to upgrade to continue enjoying the latest features.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 21:11 UTC)

Amazon has announced that users who deregister or factory-reset their devices will lose access to previously downloaded content. However, customers can still access their purchases and buy more books through their Kindle account via the Kindle app or Kindle for the web. Active users of the affected devices will receive an email notification from Amazon about the support cutoff.

(UPDATED April 8, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Amazon has announced that it will discontinue support for older Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier, effective May 20th. This decision, reported by Andrew Liszewski, affects a total of thirteen Kindle models and will result in users losing access to the Kindle Store, although they will still be able to read any downloaded books. The discontinuation impacts Kindle users worldwide, as Amazon operates on a global scale. An Amazon spokesperson explained that advancements in technology over the past 14 to 18 years have made it necessary to phase out support for these older devices. To assist affected users, Amazon will send email notifications and offer a 20% discount on select new Kindle devices for those looking to upgrade.