Thus, you have to make a difficult decision: opt for an affordable Amazon Fire tablet or choice the classic Android tablet and enjoy today’s most popular applications.
But… what if we told you that there is the possibility of combining the advantages of both options? Yes! You can get the Google Play Store app on your Fire tablet. What is better: next, we will teach you how to do it.
Some information to keep in mind before starting the installation:
- Remove the MicroSD card from your Amazon Fire tablet if you have previously inserted one. Don’t worry! This step is merely temporary. The objective is to prevent the Play Store app (and the rest of the applications that are part of its installation) from being automatically installed on your microSD card (which would undoubtedly cause problems).
- If you’re wondering, it’s not possible to manage an Amazon Fire tablet through Google’s parental control app, Family Link. Keep this information in mind because even after installing the Play Store app, you will not be able to use this tool.
- Since Amazon Fire tablets are not Google SafetyNet certified, you won’t be able to access all apps available in the Play Store. Generally, these apps will remain hidden when you try to find them.
How to install Google Play Store on Amazon Fire tablet
Step 1: Enable installation from unknown sources
The first step in this lengthy process is to enable installation from unknown sources. In case you are wondering, (yes!) the Fire OS interprets APK files from the Google Play Store as files from unknown sources.
- On the home screen of your Amazon Fire tablet, open the Settings app.
- Once inside, tap on the Security and privacy tab (it can also appear simply as Security).
- Finally, look for the Apps from Unknown Sources option and toggle its switch on.
- Please note that even though you have enabled installation of apps from unknown sources, your Amazon Fire tablet may ask you again if you are ready to start installing APK files from unknown sources.
Step 2: Find out the model of your Amazon Fire tablet and the version of Fire OS it’s running
Strictly speaking, not all Amazon Fire tablets run the same operating system. Therefore, you will need to find out the model of your Fire tablet and the version of Fire OS it’s running.
- To find out the model of your Fire tablet, open the Settings app. Then tap on the Device Options & Systems tab, and finally, look at the information listed under Device Model.
- To find out the version of Fire OS your tablet is running, open the Settings app. Then tap on the Device System and Options tab, and look at the information offered by the System Updates menu.
Step 3: Download the APK files necessary for run the Play Store app
Download the corresponding APK files (Google Account Manager, Google Services Framework, Google Play Services, and Google Play Store) to your Amazon Fire tablet model and Fire OS version of this. Next, we leave you an informative box from where you can download them.
GOOGLE ACCOUNT MANAGER | |
Amazon Fire Tablet Model | APK download link (from APKmirror) |
Fire HD 10 (9.ª and 11.ª Gen) | Google Account Manager v7.1.2 |
Fire 7 (8.ª and 9.ª Gen) | |
Fire HD 8 (8.ª and 10.ª Gen) | |
Fire HD 10 (7.ª Gen and older) | Google Account Manager v5.1 |
Fire HD 8 (7.ª Gen and older) | |
Fire 7 (7.ª Gen and older) | |
Fire HD 6 | |
Fire HDX 8.9 | |
GOOGLE SERVICES FRAMEWORK | |
Amazon Fire Tablet Model | APK download link (from APKmirror) |
Fire HD 10 (9.ª and 11.ª Gen) | Google Services Framework v9-4832352 |
Fire HD 8 (9.ª and 10.ª Gen) | |
Fire 7 (9.ª Gen) on Fire OS 7 | Google Services Framework v9-4832352 |
Fire HD 8 (8.ª Gen) on Fire OS 7 | |
Fire 7 (9.ª Gen) on Fire OS 6 | Google Services Framework v7.1.2 |
Fire HD 8 (8.ª Gen) on Fire OS 6 | |
Fire HD 10 (7.ª Gen and older) | Google Services Framework v5.1 |
Fire HD 8 (7.ª Gen and older) | |
Fire 7 (7.ª Gen and older) | |
Fire HD 6 | |
Fire HDX 8.9 | |
GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES | |
Amazon Fire Tablet Model | APK download link (from APKmirror) |
Fire HD 10 (9.ª and 11.ª Gen) | Google Play Services (64-bit ARM, nodpi, Android 9.0+) |
Fire HD 8 (10.ª Gen) | |
Fire 7 (9.ª Gen, 2019) | Google Play Services (32-bit ARM, nodpi, Android 6.0+) |
Fire HD 8 (8.ª Gen, 2018) | Google Play Services (64-bit ARM, nodpi, Android 6.0+) |
Fire HD 10 (7.ª Gen and older) | Google Play Services (32-bit ARM, nodpi, Android 5.0+) |
Fire HD 8 (7.ª Gen and older) | |
Fire 7 (7.ª Gen and older) | |
Fire HD 6 | |
Fire HDX 8.9 | |
GOOGLE PLAY STORE | |
Amazon Fire Tablet Model | APK download link (APKmirror) |
All Models | Google Play Store (universal, nodpi)
Google Play Store APK (PlayStore.one) |
Step 4: Install the previously downloaded APK files (in the correct order)
Once you have downloaded the applications, you must proceed with their installation. To do this, find the Files (or Documents) app on your Amazon Fire tablet and open it. Next, look for the Downloads folder and locate the previously downloaded APK files. Finally, install the APK files in the following order:
- google.gsf.login
- google.android.gsf
- google.android.gms
- android.vending
Remember: do not open any of the APKs after you have installed them for any reason. Otherwise, the Play Store app might not work. Before that, you will need to perform the next and last step of the tutorial.
Step 5: Reboot your Amazon Fire tablet and set your Play Store account
To finish installing the Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet, please restart your device (or turn it off and on again). Finally, open the Play Store app from your Amazon Fire tablet’s home screen and set up your Google account so you can access the Play Store library of games and apps.