E-Readers 9 April 2026 - 13 April 2026

Amazon Kindle Support Cutoff Spurs Jailbreak Guides for Old Devices

A new Lifehacker guide details how to jailbreak pre-2013 Amazon Kindles to install KOReader, as Amazon will block new purchases and downloads on these devices starting May 20. Amazon is offering affected users a 20% discount on new Kindles and a $20 ebook credit if they upgrade by June 20. Repair advocates warn the move could obsolete 2 million devices and generate over 624 tons of e-waste. Jailbreaking may void warranties and has technical limits.

April 15, 2026

Amazon·E-Readers·News·Technology

Amazon Ends Support for Older Kindles on May 20, and a Reset Could Leave Them Unusable

Amazon will end Kindle Store support for Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier on May 20, blocking new purchases and downloads. Users who log out or reset after that date cannot sign in again. Previously downloaded books remain accessible if users stay logged in. Amazon shares fell 0.4% in early U.S. trading Monday.

April 13, 2026

Amazon News·E-Readers·News·Technology

Amazon Is Ending Support for Older Kindle Devices on May 20. What Owners Lose

Amazon will cut off Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 or earlier from the Kindle Store on May 20, blocking new book purchases and downloads. Devices already registered will keep existing titles, but cannot be re-registered if reset after the cutoff. The move affects about 3% of users. Amazon is offering discounts and credits to those upgrading by June 20.

April 9, 2026