Amazon Kindle paperwhite-6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Kindle paperwhite-6 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Kindle release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Sept 2013 | 13y ago |
| Security Support ended | 1 Oct 2019 | 7y ago |
| Latest release | 5.12.2.2 | final |
Where to go from paperwhite-6
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 5.19.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Kindle paperwhite-6 still safe to use?
Amazon Kindle paperwhite-6 reached end of life on 1 Oct 2019, 2,561 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon Kindle paperwhite-6?
Yes — the final release (5.12.2.2) 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-6 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Kindle kindle-scribe-3, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Dec 2030).