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Jailbreaking a Kindle lets you modify its software to bypass some of Amazon's restrictions.

This is most useful for users with older Kindle devices that are no longer supported by Amazon.

As of May 20, eight Kindle models will no longer receive support.

Amazon plans to end technical support for older Kindle devices starting on May 20, but that doesn't mean users must get rid of them. Kindles and Fire tablets released before 2013 will no longer receive software support from Amazon, leaving many users looking for alternative ways to continue using them as e-readers.

One of the most popular ways to extend your Kindle's lifespan is to jailbreak it.…