# Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier will lose the ability to download books after May 20.

*genai · news · 2026-04-08 · CNET*

## Key points

- Amazon will end support for Kindle devices from 2012 or earlier on May 20.
- After May 20, affected Kindles cannot buy, borrow, or download new books but can read existing ones.
- Deregistering or factory resetting these devices after support ends will make them unusable.
- Amazon is offering a 20% discount and ebook credit for new Kindle purchases to some users.
- Less than 3% of Kindle users still use devices from 2012 or earlier, according to Amazon.

**Companies:** Amazon
**Countries:** Australia, United States

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