Amazon to end support for older Kindle models from May 20

Amazon is ending support for older Kindle and Kindle Fire devices from 2012 and earlier. Starting May 20, 2026, these devices will not be able to buy or download new books. Users can still read existing downloads. Resetting these devices will make them unusable. Amazon offers discounts for newer models. This move could create significant electronic waste.

Amazon to end support for older Kindle models from May 20
Amazon is ending support for older Kindle and Kindle Fire devices from 2012 and earlier. Starting May 20, 2026, these devices will not be able to buy or download new books. Users can still read existing downloads. Resetting these devices will make them unusable. Amazon offers discounts for newer models. This move could create significant electronic waste.