Kindle users in uproar over update rendering oldest devices virtually unusable
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April 13, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (6 comments)
chinabot
Keep Calm, (Install KoReader) and Carry On.
hiccuphippo
Anyone still using Kindle after Amazon removed 1984, of all books, remotely from their devices only has themselves to blame.
mentalfist
Great incentive to get around to finally jailbreak them, it's actually really easy.
amarant
Oh so that's why my MIL's kindle suddenly stopped working for no reason! Sigh, I'm gonna end up having to explain jailbreaking to a 79yo, aren't I? I would really prefer not to.
0o_MrPatrick_o0
If you need evidence of Amazon’s ability to wield AI-driven development towards creative and productive ends… Look elsewhere.
ChrisArchitect
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47678320