# Amazon is ending support for any Kindle released in 2012 or earlier.

*genai · news · 2026-04-10 · Polygon*

## Key points

- Amazon will end support for all Kindles released in 2012 or earlier on May 20.
- Affected Kindles will lose access to Amazon's store and third-party platforms like Libby and OverDrive.
- Factory resetting an unsupported Kindle will render it completely unusable.
- Amazon is offering a 20% discount and $20 e-book credit for upgrading, valid until June 20, 2026.

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

[Read the full story on Polygon](https://www.polygon.com/amazon-old-kindle-obsolescence-may/)

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