Your Kindle's not obsolete, it just needs a jailbreak - and I'll show you how it's done

This article was first published in early 2025 in response to news that Amazon was restricting the ability to download Kindle files to your computer. Now, we're learning about an even more challenging restriction: 

As of May 20, 2026, users of all Kindle devices released before 2013 will be completely cut off from the Kindle ecosystem. You will not be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content via the Kindle Store.

In response to this unprecedented and draconian restriction, we're updating this article. Because while you may not be able to access the Kindle ecosystem, you can use your pre-2013 Kindle devices with e-books going into the future. This article will show you how.

Also: Amazon is ending support for 8 Kindle models next month: Is yours on the list?

When my wife's beloved Kindle DX was bricked by obsolescence ...