Amazon is ending support for pre-2013 Kindles. What to do if you’re affected (and what to avoid)

Recommended Tech Laptops & tablets Amazon is ending support for pre-2013 Kindles. What to do if you’re affected (and what to avoid) From 20 May, you will no longer be able to download new titles on some older Kindle models. Our e-reader expert is here to help Save Comment speech bubble icon Gift this article free Gift article Give full access to this article, free time. You have 15 articles left to gift, this month. Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Share article Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Alan Martin Alan is a freelance writer for Telegraph Recommended, specialising in consumer technology. From phones to drones, over the last decade Alan has tested hundreds of products.  See more Published 10 April 2026 6:00am BST Related Topics Laptops, Tablet computers, Amazon, Kindle Save Comment speech bubble icon Gift this article free Gift article Give full access to this article, free time. You have 15 articles left to gift, this month. Log in or Subscribe Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Add us as preferred source Copy link X Icon twitter Facebook Icon facebook WhatsApp Icon whatsapp email Alan Martin Alan is a freelance writer for Telegraph Recommended, specialising in consumer technology. From phones to drones, over the last decade Alan has tested hundreds of products.  See more Published 10 April 2026 6:00am BST disclaimer The products or services listed have been independently tested by our journalists. We earn a commission from the affiliate links in this article. Read more >