How to Add the Google Play Store to an Amazon Fire Tablet

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A simple and straightforward guide to getting the Play Store on your Fire tablet The biggest downside to Amazon Fire tablets is that they don't have the Google Play Store installed. Luckily, Fire OS runs on a modified version of Android,...

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The biggest downside to Amazon Fire tablets is that they don't have the Google Play Store installed. Luckily, Fire OS runs on a modified version of Android, so it's possible to download and install the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire via APK files. This wikiHow article will walk you through the process.

Things You Should Know

To install the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet, you'll need to install some APK files.
Download APK files for Google Account Manager, Google Services Framework, Google Play Services, and Google Play Store.
Install the APKs in this order: Google Account Manager > Google Services Framework > Google Play Services > Google Play Store.

Part 1

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Before You Begin

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Understand the limitations of the Google Play Store on Amazon Fire tablets.
- Some apps in the Play Store may be hidden because Fire tablets are not SafetyNet certified. If you can't find an app you want to use, you can install it from an APK file.
- Some apps won't work with an Amazon Kids+ Plan.
- You cannot use Family Link to manage a child's Amazon Fire tablet.

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If you use an SD card as expanded storage, remove it now to prevent the Google apps from installing on the card. You can reinsert it when you're finished installing the Play Store.

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The files you'll need to download will vary depending on which version of Fire OS is on your tablet. To check the version:^{[1] X Research source}

Open the Settings menu.

Tap Device Options.

Tap Device Model or About Fire Tablet.

Note the device model and Fire OS version.

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This process allows you to download the files you'll need to install the Play Store:

Open the Settings menu and tap Security & Privacy (or just Security).

Tap Apps from Unknown Sources.

Enable apps from unknown sources.

On some models, you may see a toggle switch next to "Apps from Unknown Sources," if so, make sure the toggle switch is on.

If you see a list of apps, tap the web browser you use (i.e., Silk Browser) and tap the toggle switch next to "Allow from this source."

Part 2

Part 2 of 3:

Downloading Play Store Files

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The files you'll need to install aren't available from the Amazon Appstore, so you'll need to get them from an APK hosting site like APK Mirror. Tap the link for your Fire tablet below, then tap the red DOWNLOAD APK button. Do not install the file yet. Leave it in your notifications tray.

8th Generation or newer

7th Generation or older

Step 2 Download Google Services Framework.

Tap the link for your tablet below, then scroll down and tap the download icon next to the latest version of the app that doesn't say "Beta." Do not install the file yet. Leave it in your notifications tray.

Fire 7 and HD8 (12th Generation)
Fire 7 (9th Generation), Fire HD8 (8th - 10th Generation), Fire HD10 (8th - 11th Generation)
Fire 7 (9th Generation), Fire HD8 (8th Generation) on Fire OS 6
7th Generation and older