Yes, you can download and install Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet . However, it’s not a simple process as Amazon typically doesn’t want you doing this but it can be done in a few simple steps. I understand that you want to get the most out of your Amazon Fire Book, so I will be helping you with that.
However, there is hope if you don’t mind tinkering a bit. Amazon allows the installation of apps from outside sources on all of its Fire tablets, which means you can install the Google Play Store.
That means, that you can install the Play Store and 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.
Does the Play Store work on the Amazon Fire HD 8?
If you do encounter trouble, you should be able to get it working with the ADB method in Option Two further down that uses a Windows PC to install the Play Store. We originally tested this first method on a Fire HD 8 running Fire OS 5.3.1.1, but readers have reported it working on version 5.3.2 too, as well as on the 7″ Fire Tablet .
However, Fire OS runs on a modified version of Android, so it’s possible to download files for the Google Play Store and install the Play Store on your device. All you will need is an Amazon Fire tablet, a Google account, and the four required APK files .
If you want to get the Google Play Store on Amazon devices you need to sideload four Kindle Fire apps first. Download and install these: Google Account Manager (7th-gen and older devices require this one).
Why is there no Google Maps on Amazon Fire tablet?
It (like Amazon’s other Fire tablets) lacks any of the standard Google apps, like Google Maps, Google Photos, or Google Drive. What’s worse is that the built-in Amazon Appstore is a stand-in for Google’s Play Store, and most of the apps you know and love aren’t available.
Why can’t I install APKs on my Fire tablet?
If you have trouble installing these APKs or the Play Store just isn’t working afterwards, be sure your Fire tablet isn’t set to install apps to an SD card. You can check this from Settings > Storage > SD Card. Once that’s done, the Google Play Store app will appear on the home screen of your Fire tablet.