Amazon is discontinuing support for several older Kindle models, prompting users to consider upgrading to newer devices. As of May 20, 2026, devices such as the Kindle 5 and Kindle Paperwhite (1st Generation) will no longer be able to download new titles from the Kindle Store, though existing downloaded books will remain accessible.
Affected users are being notified via email about the upcoming changes and are being offered a 20% discount on select new Kindle models, along with a £15 eBook credit to ease the transition. While accounts and Kindle Libraries will still be accessible through the Kindle app and Kindle for Web, the affected models, including Kindle 1st Generation (2007), Kindle DX and DX Graphite (2009, 2010), Kindle Keyboard (2010), Kindle 4 (2011), Kindle Touch (2011), Kindle 5 (2012), and Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation (2012), will no longer support new content purchases, borrowing, or downloads after the specified date.
If users choose to deregister or factory reset these devices, they will not be able to re-register or use them further. Considering these changes, upgrading to newer Kindle models, such as the recently launched Kindle Scribe devices in the UK, may be a viable option. The new Kindle Scribe models, released on April 8, are thinner, faster, and for the first time, feature a color display. Prices for the latest Kindle Scribe models start at £449.99, with the color-display Kindle Scribe Colorsoft priced from £569.99.