Kindle owners urged to make one change to keep using devices as Amazon pulls support

Amazon has announced that it will soon stop supporting Kindle models released in 2012 or earlier.

In emails from the online retailer, affected customers were told specific devices will no longer receive updates from May 20, 2026.

That means owners of affected devices, such as the Kindle 1st Generation (2007) and Kindle DX (2009), will not be able to purchase, borrow, or download additional books from next month.

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However, you will be able to keep reading books you have already downloaded.

It's worth noting, if you have registered or factory reset your device to sell, the Kindle will no longer be functional.

The news comes 18 years after the first ever Kindle launched and an Amazon spokesperson confirmed the reason behind the decision is because 'technology has come a long way in that time'.

So, which models will be affected, and how can you prevent losing access to your library? Find out everything we know below.

Amazon has announced it not support certain Kindle models after May 2026 (Getty Images/Alexi Rosenfeld)

Which Kindle models are being discontinued?

If you're worried about losing access to your Kindle before your upcoming holiday, make sure to check out the following list.

Amazon will no longer support the below Kindle and Kindle Fire models after May 20, 2026:

• Kindle 1st Generation (2007)
• Kindle DX (2009)
• Kindle DX Graphite (2010)
• Kindle Keyboard (2010)
• Kindle 4 (2011)
• Kindle Touch (2011)
• Kindle 5 (2012)
• Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation (2012)
• Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011)
• Kindle Fire 2nd Gen (2012)
• Kindle Fire HD 7 (2012)
• Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (2012)

How can you keep using your Kindle library?

Amazon has urged affected customers to upgrade their model to a newer version to be able to purchase, borrow and download future content.

Impacted shoppers can use the following promotional code for 20 percent off select Kindle devices: UVM3LHBFD.

You will also receive a £15 eBook credit that will be automatically added to your account (valid until 11.59pm on June 20, 2026). Terms and conditions apply.

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