Amazon has announced it will end support for Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets released in 2012 or earlier, effective May 20, 2026. After this date, these devices will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the Kindle Store. However, users will still be able to read content already downloaded on their devices [1][2].
The affected models include the original Kindle (1st and 2nd generation), Kindle DX and DX Graphite, Kindle Keyboard, Kindle 4 and 5, Kindle Touch, the first-generation Kindle Paperwhite, and early Kindle Fire tablets, including the 1st and 2nd generation, Fire HD 7, and Fire HD 8.9 [1][3].
Amazon is notifying affected users via email and offering promotional incentives to encourage upgrading. These incentives include a 20% discount on select new Kindle devices and an eBook credit. The value of the eBook credit is reported as either a £15 book credit or a $20 credit, depending on the source [3][4].
What Is Known
Amazon will discontinue support for older Kindle devices, impacting their ability to access new content from the Kindle Store. Users will still be able to access previously downloaded content. Amazon is providing incentives to affected users, including discounts and eBook credits [1][2][3].
What Remains Unclear
The exact value of the eBook credit varies across sources, with reports indicating either a £15 or $20 credit [3][4].
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