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Amazon has announced it will stop supporting Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier starting May 20, 2026.
Amazon will end support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier on May 20, 2026.
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- 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.
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