Follow ZDNET:\u00a0<\/em>Add us as a preferred source<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0on Google.<\/em><\/p>\n Amazon is officially ending support for all Kindle devices<\/a> released before 2013 next month. Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets from 2012 or before will no longer have access to the Kindle Store to buy, borrow<\/a>, or download new books or content.\u00a0<\/p>\n Amazon shared a statement with ZDNET confirming that support for older devices will end on May 20, 2026, citing technological changes.\u00a0<\/p>\n “These models have been supported for at least 14 years — some as long as 18 years — but technology has come a long way in that time, and these devices will no longer be supported moving forward. We are notifying those still actively using them and offering promotions to help with the transition to newer devices.”<\/p>\n Also:\u00a0How to transform your old, obsolete Kindle into the ultimate open-source reader<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Compared to most tech, Kindle users enjoy a more generous period before their devices stop receiving support. While most tablets and smartphones receive 3-7 years of software updates, Kindles often see 8-15 years before major cutoffs. Kindles also have a loyal user base, with many people enjoying a single device for around a decade.<\/p>\n The key difference between a Kindle and other tablets is that the former is a single-purpose device. Its nature doesn’t require a fast processor or high-end display — a Kindle from a decade ago can still display books perfectly fine today. Compared to tablets, which have to adapt to more demanding apps and evolving camera, AI, and operating system features, Kindles don’t depend on cutting-edge hardware.\u00a0<\/p>\n Here are the Kindle devices that will no longer receive software support:<\/p>\n Amazon is also ending support for Kindle Fire Tablets released before 2013:<\/p>\n If you have one of these older Kindle devices, you’ll still have access to your account and Kindle Library on it, so you’ll still be able to read books already on the device. You can also manually add new content by sending it directly to your Kindle via this USB transfer method<\/a>. Access to your Library on the Kindle app on other devices and on Kindle for Web will also remain.<\/p>\nZDNET’s key takeaways<\/h3>\n
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Which models are losing support?<\/h2>\n
Kindle e-readers<\/h3>\n
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Kindle Fire tablets<\/h3>\n
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What to know if you own an older Kindle<\/h2>\n
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