Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation)

End of life

5.6.1.1

Is Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) still supported?

No

Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) reached end of support on Jun 26, 2015 (11 years ago). It no longer gets software or security updates.

Released
Oct 1, 2012
End of support
Jun 26, 2015
11 years ago
Latest version
5.6.1.1
Jun 26, 2015

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Kindle Scribe (3rd Generation), currently at 5.19.6 and supported until Dec 31, 2030.

Quick answers

Is Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) still supported?
No. Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) reached end of support on Jun 26, 2015 (11 years ago). It no longer gets software or security updates.
When does Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) stop getting updates?
Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) stopped getting updates on Jun 26, 2015. It reached end of support and gets no more software or security updates.
What is the latest version of Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation)?
The latest Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) release is 5.6.1.1, released on Jun 26, 2015.
When was Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) released?
Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) was released on Oct 1, 2012.
What should I upgrade Kindle Paperwhite (5th Generation) to?
The recommended upgrade is Kindle Scribe (3rd Generation), currently at 5.19.6 and supported until Dec 31, 2030.

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