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…news does not mean these Kindle devices are being deactivated; however, they're no longer receiving software updates, nor will you have access to web services. And, yes, for Libby users, this means you'll no longer be able to borrow books on your device since you need WiFi… won't have the Send to Kindle feature, which requires an internet connection. It also means you won't be able to borrow or download books from the Kindle Store, including Libby e-books, since they go through the Kindle Store
While the copyright on "1984" will not expire until 2044 in the United States, it has already expired in other countries, including Canada, Australia and Russia. Web sites in those countries offer digital copies of the book free to all comers.
The devices still work. The batteries still hold a charge. The screens still turn on. They just won't be able to download a new book ever again, because Amazon decided to stop supporting them… First, Amazon should just keep these devices connected to the Kindle Store… Second, if Amazon won't maintain the software, they should open it up so owners can install something else and keep reading on the device they already paid for… Third, we need lifetime transparency about our tech.
The company sent out an email on April 7 to users stating it will no longer be supporting certain Kindle models as of May 20, 2026. "We are discontinuing support for Kindle devices released in 2012 or earlier"… Can You Still Use Your Kindle from 2012 or Earlier? Yes, they won't just stop working. Any of the books a user has already downloaded to Kindle can still be accessed. However, several crucial functions and services will no longer be available.
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While the copyright on "1984" will not expire until 2044 in the United States, it has already expired in other countries, including Canada, Australia and Russia. Web sites in those countries offer digital copies of the book free to all comers.
…news does not mean these Kindle devices are being deactivated; however, they're no longer receiving software updates, nor will you have access to web services. And, yes, for Libby users, this means you'll no longer be able to borrow books on your device since you need WiFi… won't have the Send to Kindle feature, which requires an internet connection. It also means you won't be able to borrow or download books from the Kindle Store, including Libby e-books, since they go through the Kindle Store
The devices still work. The batteries still hold a charge. The screens still turn on. They just won't be able to download a new book ever again, because Amazon decided to stop supporting them… First, Amazon should just keep these devices connected to the Kindle Store… Second, if Amazon won't maintain the software, they should open it up so owners can install something else and keep reading on the device they already paid for… Third, we need lifetime transparency about our tech.