# Amazon has announced it will stop supporting Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026.

*genai · news · 2026-04-10 · Republic World*

## Key points

- Amazon will end support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier on May 20, 2026.
- After support ends, affected Kindles cannot connect to the Kindle Store for new purchases or downloads.
- Factory resetting an unsupported Kindle may render it unusable, as it cannot re-download content.
- Amazon is offering discounts on new Kindles and limited e-book credits to users upgrading from old devices.
- Experts warn this move could create millions of functional but obsolete devices, worsening global e-waste.

**Companies:** Amazon
**Countries:** India

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