Amazon is ending support for older Kindles and Kindle Fire devices on May 20th, 2026. The devices were released in 2012 and earlier, and users will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the Kindle Store. The affected devices will include the original Kindle, launched in 2007, and pre-2012 devices. Amazon will notify affected users over email with an explanation of what their older devices can and cannot do. For longtime users to upgrade to newer hardware, Amazon will offer a 20 percent discount on new Kindle devices and a $20 ebook credit.