Amazon Ends Support for Pre-2013 Kindle Models: What Owners Need to Know
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Summary
Amazon is ending support for older Kindle e-readers and Fire tablets released before 2013, specifically affecting models like the Kindle 1st Generation (2007), Kindle DX (2009), Kindle Keyboard (2010), Kindle 4 (2011), Kindle Touch (2011), Kindle 5 (2012), and Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation (2012). After May 20, these devices will no longer be able to download new books from Amazon's store. The article provides guidance on how to check your device model and what options users have for their outdated devices.
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The Fire tablets that will no longer be supported are: Kindle Fire 1st Generation (2011), Kindle Fire 2nd Generation (2012), Kindle Fire HD 7 (2012), and Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (2012).
Amazon is ending support for Kindles released before 2013, which means your old e-reader won't be able to download new books.
To check which model you have, go to Settings > Device options > Device info
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