Amazon Is Pulling Support for Kindles from 2012 or Earlier
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- #Right to Repair advocacy
- #Amazon Kindle discontinuation
- #E-reader obsolescence
- Amazon will end support for Kindle models from 2012 or earlier on May 20, affecting network connectivity for buying, borrowing, or downloading new books.
- Existing downloaded books remain accessible, but deregistering or factory resetting the device will render it unusable and unregisterable.
- Affected devices include e-readers like Kindle 1st Gen (2007) and Kindle Paperwhite 1st Gen (2012), and tablets like Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011).
- Amazon cites technological advancements and fewer than 3% of users still using these old devices, offering promotions to transition to newer models.
- Users can still access their Kindle library via Android, iOS, or desktop apps, and alternatives like Calibre or other e-readers are available.