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Gadgets & Lifestyle for Everyone
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If you own an older Amazon e-reader, you need the old Kindle models list to check if your device is still supported. Amazon recently announced that devices from 2012 and earlier will lose the ability to download new books after May 20, 2026.
Here is the complete old Kindle models list by generation.
| Model | Release Year | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kindle 1st generation | 2007 | Support ending |
| Kindle DX | 2009 | Support ending |
| Kindle DX Graphite | 2010 | Support ending |
| Kindle Keyboard | 2010 | Support ending |
| Kindle 4 | 2011 | Support ending |
| Kindle Touch | 2011 | Support ending |
| Kindle 5 | 2012 | Support ending |
| Kindle Paperwhite 1st gen | 2012 | Support ending |
The old Kindle models list does not include devices from 2013 onward. These are still supported:
Knowing the old Kindle models list helps you decide whether to upgrade, recycle, or keep your device as a static library.
Check your device settings for the model number. If it appears on the old Kindle models list above, take action before May 20, 2026.