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April 13, 2026
Amazon will drop support for millions of Kindles in May 2026: Is yours on the list?
An e-reader is not like a mobile phone, which many people change every year for operating system improvements or simply for fashion. These ...
TL;DR
- Amazon will end support for Kindle and Kindle Fire devices from 2012 and older on May 20, 2026.
- Affected users will lose access to the Kindle store for purchasing, borrowing, or downloading new content.
- Purchased books will still be accessible via Kindle apps (iOS/Android), the web reader, or newer Kindle devices.
- An estimated two million e-readers could become obsolete, raising concerns about electronic waste.
- Amazon will notify users via email and offer a 20% discount on new models and a $20 e-book credit.