Amazon ending support for old Kindle devices in coming weeks

The change means certain models of the company’s Kindles will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content from the store.

The affected devices were introduced between the years of 2007 and 2012, with the move coming due to technology advancing since then.

Amazon has said it is offering affected customers money off select new Kindle devices as well as store credit after purchasing a newer model.

Amazon ending support for old Kindle devices in coming weeks

There are 13 affected Kindle devices in total that support is ending for, all of which were introduced between 2007 and 2012, and have been supported since.

Affected customers received an email from Amazon if they are affected, with a promotional code to switch to newer models and next steps.

The full list of models affected is:

• Kindle 1st Generation (2007)
• Kindle 2nd Generation (2009)
• Kindle DX and DX Graphite (2009 and 2010)
• Kindle Keyboard (2010)
• Kindle 4 (2011)
• Kindle Touch (2011)
• Kindle 5 (2012)
• Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation (2012)
• Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011)
• Kindle Fire 2nd Gen (2012)
• Kindle Fire HD 7 (2012)
• Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (2012)

Kindles remain popular with customers who enjoy reading e-books (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

For Kindle Fire tablets, only Kindle purchasing and downloading is affected, with other Amazon services on Fire tablets remaining fully functional.

Customers’ accounts and Kindle Library remain fully accessible, and they can continue reading previously downloaded books on these devices and can access their entire Kindle library on Kindle for Web, the free Kindle app for Android, iOS, Mac, and PC, or on newer devices.

An Amazon spokesperson told Newsquest: “Starting May, 20, 2026, customers using Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the Kindle Store.

“These models have been supported for at least 14 years—some as long as 18 years—but technology has come a long way in that time, and these devices will no longer be supported moving forward.

“We are notifying those still actively using them and offering promotions to help with the transition to newer devices.

“Their accounts and Kindle Library also remain fully accessible through the free Kindle app and Kindle for Web.”

What to do if you have an old Kindle as support for devices ends

Customers can use Amazon’s recycling program if they no longer want to hold onto an affected device.

Amazon recommends that to dispose of electrical or electronic equipment, you donate the unwanted item to a charitable organisation, if it still works, or recycle it.

More information can be found online on how to do this.

Amazon is also offering a promotional code for 20% off select new Kindle devices as well as a £15 eBook credit that will be automatically added to your account after purchasing a new device.

This is valid through to June 20, 2026 (terms and conditions apply).

Amazon said its newer Kindle devices bring improvements in screen quality, performance and accessibility, and customers will have access to their complete Kindle library and the Kindle Store.

You can also continue to read all your books on our free Kindle apps (Android, iOS, Mac, and PC) and Kindle for Web.

For any questions or assistance, visit the help page.

Amazon discontinues Fire TV Blaster

The news comes just months after Amazon decided to discontinue its Fire TV Blaster.

Launched just over six years ago, it was designed to give hands-free voice control over Fire TV-compatible streaming devices, such as Fire Sticks and Echo smart speakers.

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It was to aid customers who may have older TVs and soundbars by allowing them to control them with their voice.

However, due to newer HDMI-CEC technology and the further evolution of Amazon’s Fire TV product lineup, the need for the product has dwindled.

Do you still use any of the old Kindle models that are affected by the change? Let us know in the comments.