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Amazon Ends Support for Older Kindles, Offers Discounts

4/10/2026

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Amazon will discontinue support for older Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets from 2012 or earlier, effective May 20, 2026.
Affected models include Kindle 1st Generation, Kindle DX, and Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation.
Users can still read previously downloaded books, as they cannot purchase or download new content.
Upgrade incentives include a 20% discount on new devices and a $20 ebook credit by June 20, 2026.

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Story summary

Amazon will discontinue support for older Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets from 2012 or earlier, effective May 20, 2026.
Affected models include Kindle 1st Generation, Kindle DX, and Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation.
Users can still read previously downloaded books, as they cannot purchase or download new content.
Upgrade incentives include a 20% discount on new devices and a $20 ebook credit by June 20, 2026.