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Got an Old Kindle? It Might Not Work Anymore. Here’s What to Do.
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Brenda Stolyar is a writer covering consumer technology. Her beats include smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
You can’t use it to scroll through social media, receive notifications, or multitask. The e-reader’s sole purpose is to display text and provide a distraction-free experience.
Because Kindles are durable devices that can’t do much, they tend to last a long time. Many people have used the same model for years — and some Wirecutter staffers have used their Kindles for more than a decade. But some Kindle owners may end up having to upgrade to a newer version — or ditch their Kindles altogether.
Amazon Discontinues Support for Kindle Models Before 2012
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Amazon is discontinuing support for older Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier. Users of these devices will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download any additional books. Amazon says it’s offering promotions to help users transition to newer models.April 10, 2026
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Did Amazon brick your Kindle? The pros and cons of switching to Kobo e-readers.
BookTokers, Bookstagramers, and the most passionate Kindle users across the internet are fuming this week. On April 7, Amazon notified affected users that the company would be discontinuing support on 13 devices, including nine Kindle e-readers.
Amazon already faces plenty of backlash in the book world. Last year, Amazon launched a massive book sale, which coincided with Independent Bookstore Day. This most recent news has left some Kindle users with a bad taste in their mouth, and now some readers are asking, "Should I switch to a Kobo?"
While Kindle is the biggest name in e-readers, Kobos are climbing the ranks.
We've tried and loved both the Kobo Clara and Kobo Libra, and the devices are just as great as any Kindle. Kobo e-readers have features that Amazon abandoned in its Kindles, like page-turning buttons, plus seamless Libby integration. But if the decision to switch to a Kobo is driven out of worries that your current Kindle will eventually get bricked too, then a Kobo won't solve this problem.
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