# Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the Kindle Store.

*genai · news · 2026-04-09 · New York Post*

## Key points

- Amazon will end Kindle Store support for devices released in 2012 or earlier on May 20, 2026.
- Users of affected Kindles will not be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content after that date.
- Deregistering or factory resetting these devices after support ends will render them completely unusable.
- Amazon is offering promotions to help users transition to newer Kindle devices.

**Companies:** Amazon
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/04/09/tech/kindle-to-cease-support-for-old-devices-causing-user-uproar/)

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