Yes I will jailbreak it to get KUAL and KOreader. Thanks kovid and open source.

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    This could be interesting indeed, though in my case as I only really download epubs that are autoconverted to azw3 with my custom parameters and are loaded via the same usb I use to charge it anyway, I’m not sure I’d have much to gain here.

    What do you mean stop supporting? Do they just stop providing updates? Do updates really matter on an ereader?

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      Support is kind of topical at the moment if you’re deep into the Kindle Store. Honestly, it’s bullshit to get you to buy a new device.

      Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets from 2012 or before will no longer have access to the Kindle Store to buy, borrow, or download new books or content.

      Which models are losing support?

      • Kindle Paperwhite 1st Generation (2012)
      • Kindle 5 (2012)
      • Kindle Touch (2011)
      • Kindle 4 (2011)
      • Kindle Keyboard (2010)
      • Kindle DX and DX Graphite (2009 and 2010)
      • Kindle 1st Generation (2007)
      • Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (2012)
      • Kindle Fire HD 7 (2012)
      • Kindle Fire 2nd Gen (2012)
      • Kindle Fire 1st Gen (2011)

      ETA Kindle Fire tablet info

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        Ahhh it’s the store, yeah if I used it I agree I think I’d be mad.

        Makes sense for them though, it’s extra work to support old formats and old quirks each device might have. There’s got to be an alternative, but I’m not sure what it would be.