How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet
Amazon Fire Tablets restrict you to the Amazon Appstore, but they run Fire OS, a custom version of Android. That means you can install Google’s Play Store to gain access to millions of Android apps and games, including Google apps like Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, and more.
The best part of installing the Play Store on your Fire Tablet is that it doesn’t require any in-depth “hacking” like rooting or running scripts from a PC. It’s just a matter of downloading and installing a few APK files from the tablet itself, and you’ll be up and running with the Play Store just like your regular Android phone or tablet! Let’s get started.
Update, 8/5/22: We’ve tested this process once again and can confirm it works as of August 2022. We tested it with Fire OS 8 on the latest Fire 7 2022 (12th Gen) tablet, too.
Warning: Remove the microSD card if you have one inserted in the tablet. If you don’t do this, it’s possible you could lose data during the Play Store install process. You can put it back once we’re done.
Before You Start
There are a few limitations you should know about.
- Some apps can't be installed: Yes, you'll have the Play Store installed, but unfortunately that doesn't mean every app will be available or work properly. For example, anything that relies on GPS data is out of luck, and you won't find some apps because Fire tablets are not SafetyNet-certified by Google.
- Some Play Store apps don't work with Amazon Kids+: I have not installed the Google Play Store on a Fire Tablet Kids Edition yet, but reports from around the web suggest that some apps might not work with Amazon's Kids+ subscription service.
- Google Family Link doesn't work: Despite the presence of the Google Play Store, you will not be able to manage your Fire tablet through Google Family Link, which enables some parental controls. This, combined with the above issue, leads me to suggest you don't install the Google Play Store on a device intended for your child.
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