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Amazon has started sending emails to customers to announce the end of support for all Kindle models released in 2012 and earlier, effective May 20, 2026.

TLDR: Starting May 20, 2026, Amazon is dropping support for all Kindle models released in 2012 and earlier. Affected devices will no longer be able to download new ebooks or access the Kindle Store. Books already on the device can still be read, and you can still add ebooks via USB using Calibre. If you own one of these old Kindles, it’s time to consider upgrading.

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Amazon Is Ending Support for All Kindles Released Before 2013

Amazon has started sending emails to customers to announce the end of support for all Kindle models released in 2012 and earlier, effective May 20, 2026.

This decision may frustrate quite a few people, since e-readers are remarkably durable devices, and it’s not uncommon to keep using one for more than 10 years after purchase.

Here is the full list of Kindle models affected by the announcement:

• Kindle 1st generation
• Kindle 2nd generation
• Kindle DX
• Kindle DX Graphite
• Kindle Keyboard (3rd generation)
• Kindle 4
• Kindle Touch
• Kindle 5
• Kindle Paperwhite 1st generation

If you want to keep shopping from the Kindle Store, you’ll unfortunately need to buy a new e-reader.

What Does This Actually Change?

In short, you’ll still be able to use these older Kindles to read books already downloaded on them. But starting May 20, 2026, it will no longer be possible to download new ebooks, and the built-in store will no longer be accessible.

You can still transfer ebooks to these older devices via USB, but that will be the only way to add new books going forward. The Send to Kindle feature will no longer be supported either.

To do this, you’ll need to use Calibre, a free ebook management app.

These older Kindles will also lose the ability to be linked to an Amazon account after the cutoff date.

This could cause some headaches in the used device market, where buyers may not realize these models can no longer be registered. So if you’re looking to buy a secondhand e-reader, keep that in mind and double-check the model before purchasing!

That said, this kind of longevity is pretty remarkable for a digital device: it means you could use your Kindle e-reader for up to 14 years!

Here’s how to turn any web page into an ebook for your e-reader. You probably come across interesting articles all the time while scrolling on your phone, but never quite have the time to read them in the moment. What if you could find them waiting for you on your e-reader in the evening, in the best possible reading conditions?

That’s exactly what Instapaper makes possible – a free “read later” service. In this article, I’ll walk you through how to use it with the three main e-reader brands: Kobo, Kindle, and PocketBook.

TLDR: Instapaper is a free “read later” service that lets you save web articles and send them directly to your e-reader. Kobo users get the easiest experience with native built-in integration. Kindle users can use the Send-to-Kindle email method or manually download a Kindle-formatted file. PocketBook and other e-readers can export articles as EPUB files and copy them over manually or via Calibre.

What Is Instapaper?

Instapaper is a service available on the web and on mobile that lets you save articles to read later. When you save an article, Instapaper automatically extracts the text and images, stripping out everything that gets in the way: ads, menus, sidebars, pop-ups…

The result is clean, readable content, available offline. But the feature that’s most relevant here is that Instapaper can also send those articles directly to your e-reader.

To get started, just create a free account at instapaper.com and start saving articles using the dedicated button or the browser extension.

Kobo: Native Integration

Great news for Kobo users – Instapaper is built right into the device. No complex setup or installations needed.

Here’s how it works:

1. On your Kobo e-reader, go to the Articles section.
2. A code will appear on the screen.
3. From your browser, go to kobo.com/instapaper and enter that code.
4. This links your Instapaper account to your Kobo account.

That’s it. Your saved Instapaper articles will then appear in a dedicated category on your e-reader, as long as it’s connected to Wi-Fi and synced.

Tip: Set up automatic sync on your Kobo to download your articles once or twice a day. They’ll be waiting for you every evening with no extra steps.

Kindle: Two Options

For Kindle e-readers, Instapaper doesn’t have native integration, but there are two solid workarounds.

Option 1: Send to Kindle via Email (the easiest)

Every Kindle has a dedicated email address, which you can find in your e-reader’s settings or from your Amazon account.

Once you have that address, you can configure Instapaper to automatically send your articles to it. Your articles will then show up in your Kindle library, as long as the device is connected to the internet.

One downside to keep in mind: unlike Kobo, Kindle doesn’t have a dedicated section for articles. Your Instapaper content will be mixed in with your books in the general library.

Option 2: Manual Download in Kindle Format

If you’d rather skip the email system, Instapaper lets you download your articles in a Kindle-compatible format:

1. Select the articles you want to export.
2. Click Download, then choose the Kindle format.
3. You’ll receive the file by email, ready to be copied to your e-reader.

PocketBook and Other E-Readers: EPUB Export

For PocketBook e-readers and any other brand without native Instapaper support, the solution is exporting as an EPUB file.

Here’s how:

1. In Instapaper, select the articles you want to export.
2. Click Download, then choose the EPUB format.
3. Instapaper will email you an “.epub” file.
4. Copy that file to your e-reader, either by connecting it directly to your computer or using software like Calibre.

The resulting file is a full ebook that your e-reader will open just like any other book.

Summary

Brand	Method	Ease
Kobo	Native integration via pairing code	⭐⭐⭐ Super easy
Kindle	Send-to-Kindle email or Kindle format download	⭐⭐ Easy
PocketBook & others	EPUB export + manual copy	⭐ A few steps

Instapaper is a great way to get more out of your e-reader beyond just books. If you have extra tips or questions, feel free to share them in the comments.