Your Old Kindle Just Lost Amazon Support. Here's How to Keep Reading Anyway
Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models on May 20, 2026, but users can still read books on these devices. There are various workarounds available, including sideloading content and using DRM-free sources. For those looking to extend their Kindle's functionality, jailbreaking is an option, though it carries certain risks.
- ▪Older Kindle models will lose Amazon support on May 20, 2026.
- ▪Users can continue reading on these devices by sideloading content.
- ▪There are legal options for obtaining DRM-free ebooks from various online stores.
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Amazon is ending support for older Kindle models on May 20, 2026, but you don't have to grieve your favorite Kindle just yet. With a few simple workarounds (and a couple more advanced ones if you're feeling ambitious), you can keep your Kindle going for years. And if you are ready to move on, there are some solid alternatives worth considering.Is Your Kindle on the Chopping Block? Check the ListNote that you will still be able to read books on discontinued Kindle and Kindle Fire models.
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