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Amazon to Discontinue Kindle Support for Older Models: Say Goodbye to Pre-2012 Devices

Amazon is ending support for older Kindle devices, including the first and second generation Kindles, DX and DX Graphite, Keyboard, fourth and fifth generation Kindles, Touch, and the first Paperwhite. This means these devices will lose access to the Kindle Store after May 20, 2026. Customers can only read pre-loaded books, and resetting or deregistering the devices will prevent re-registration. The move has sparked criticism, with users questioning the need for upgrades and the environmental impact of discarding functional devices. Amazon argues that the devices have had a good run, but technology has evolved, and they are promoting newer models. Users of older Kindles will need to upgrade or consider alternatives like Boox or Vivlio.

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