Summary
Amazon announced that starting in May 2026, it will no longer support some older Kindle devices, affecting users' abilities to buy or download new books on those devices. Existing books on the Kindles can still be read, but once a device is deregistered or reset, it cannot be used again, which has upset many customers.
Key Facts
- Amazon will stop supporting certain Kindle devices made in 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026.
- Affected models include Kindle 1st and 2nd Generation, Kindle DX, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4 and 5, Kindle Touch, and Kindle Paperwhite (1st Gen).
- Users will be able to read books already downloaded but cannot buy, borrow, or download new books directly on these devices after May 2026.
- Devices cannot be re-registered or used if they are deregistered or reset after the cutoff date.
- Many users are upset with Amazon, saying this decision makes functional devices obsolete and raises concerns about e-waste.
- Some users pointed out that Kindles can still be used to read existing content and can receive transfers via email or other methods.
- The situation has sparked discussions about technology's lifespan, environmental concerns, and consumer rights.
