Amazon Kindle paperwhite-7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Kindle paperwhite-7 reached end of life on 1 Jun 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Kindle release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Jun 2015 | — |
| End of life | 1 Jun 2024 | 2.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 5.16.2.1.1 · 1 Jun 2023 | final |
Where to go from paperwhite-7
Recommended target: Amazon Kindle kindle-scribe-3 (supported until 31 Dec 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon Kindle kindle-scribe-3 (latest release 5.19.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Kindle paperwhite-7 still safe to use?
Amazon Kindle paperwhite-7 reached end of life on 1 Jun 2024, 799 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon Kindle paperwhite-7?
Yes — the final release (5.16.2.1.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon Kindle paperwhite-7 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Kindle kindle-scribe-3, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Dec 2030).