Old Kindles will no longer be able to access the e-book store

Those who use older Kindles may start to have problems downloading books to their device. Amazon's idea is to adapt the e-book store so that they offer more resourceful book options for users. Want to know more about this news? So, read this article in its entirety.

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What will happen to outdated Kindle versions?

Amazon has a specific store for selling and renting e-books that can be downloaded on Kindles, cell phones and other devices. However, this access will be reduced from August, according to an email sent by the company itself. The prediction is that 5th generation and older Kindles will no longer be able to access the e-book store.

Can I still use the older generation Kindle?

Despite the sad news, users of old Kindles will still be able to read their books through the device. However, the only way to acquire new titles will be through downloads from other sites.

How to send a book to Kindle?

If you are worried about this news from Amazon, we separate a very simple way to continue using your device. Look:

• The first step is to find the book you want to get on your Kindle and download it in your preferred format;
• After that, just send this document through the email you registered on your Kindle;
• Finally, open the file on your Kindle and read!

If you're having trouble remembering which email address is on your Kindle account, try logging in from a browser. You will need to click on “I forgot my password”, and this will cause the website to send instructions to the email registered with the Kindle.

Which option should I choose to purchase an upgraded Kindle?

All e-readers produced from 2021 onwards will continue to have unlimited access to the official book store. To encourage users to purchase new versions, Amazon offers a 30% discount to anyone who chooses to change their Kindle.