Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWhile Amazon is offering discounts on recent models, many loyalists are reluctant to upgrade (Getty/iStock)Amazon announced it will end support for Kindle e-readers released in 2012 and earlier after May 20, preventing users from downloading new books or receiving software updates.Long-time Kindle users, some of whom have owned their devices for over a decade, expressed feelings of betrayal and frustration over the decision, citing their attachment to the older models.Many users are exploring workarounds such as sideloading books, 'jailbreaking' their devices, or utilizing open-source software like Calibre to maintain functionality and avoid forced upgrades.Some users prefer older Kindle models for their durability and physical page-turn buttons and find newer, backlit touchscreen devices less appealing and less practical in certain conditions.While Amazon states the devices have been supported for 14 years and technology has advanced, offering discounts on newer models, many customers believe the move is intended to compel them to purchase new devices.In fullKindle users feel torn as Amazon to stop supporting older e-readersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Kindle users blast ‘complete betrayal’ as some devices are phased out
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWhile Amazon is offering discounts on recent models, many loyalists are reluctant to upgrade (Getty/iStock)Amazon announced it will end support for Kindle e-readers released in 2012 and earlier after May 20, preventing users from downloading new books or receiving software updates.Long-time Kindle users, some of whom have owned their devices for over a decade, expressed feelings of betrayal and frustration over the decision, citing their attachment to the older models.Many users are exploring workarounds such as sideloading books, 'jailbreaking' their devices, or utilizing open-source software like Calibre to maintain functionality and avoid forced upgrades.Some users prefer older Kindle models for their durability and physical page-turn buttons and find newer, backlit touchscreen devices less appealing and less practical in certain conditions.While Amazon states the devices have been supported for 14 years and technology has advanced, offering discounts on newer models, many customers believe the move is intended to compel them to purchase new devices.In fullKindle users feel torn as Amazon to stop supporting older e-readersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
