Amazon says Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier won't be able to access the Kindle Store from May 20; downloaded books can still be read
Starting May 20th, Kindle and Kindle Fire devices released in 2012 and earlier won't have access to the Kindle Store.
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Discussion
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@katienotopoulos
Katie Notopoulos
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A few things: - yes, it's not technically bricked, just effectively - i am aware there's a world of DRM perverts out there who are doing unspeakable things to ereaders. I don't care to join them - i like a kindle bc its low effort and i don't want to work more to get a libby
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@katienotopoulos
Katie Notopoulos
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This is A NIGHTMARE. Amazon is bricking old Kindles, including my beloved Kindle 5 (with the side buttons). I hate the touch screen versions, I've tried them and I'm always accidentally flipping pages. [image]
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@dylanmcd8
Dylan
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WHY. Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world, they certainly have the ability to continue supporting these older devices. A Kindle purchased in 2012 still works just as good for reading as it did then!
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@hugocguerra
@hugocguerra
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A Kindle is probably one of the most low-tech devices ever made, so why is @AmazonUK discontinuing support for Kindle 1st and 2nd Generation? Why are they forcing new stuff without reason? A KINDLE IS A TEXT DEVICE! There is no need for updates. Text is text! #amazon #kindle [ima…
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Kindle removing support for OG devices
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Got a Kindle From Before 2013? Amazon Is Pulling Support