How to install the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet

Main points

• Improve your Amazon Fire tablet experience by installing the Google Play Store to access more Android apps.
• Make sure to prepare your tablet, download the necessary APK files, and install them in the correct order.
• If something goes wrong, troubleshoot by granting permission to the Play Store app or using Fire Toolbox for help.

The Amazon Fire tablet is a great value, giving you the convenience of a tablet at an affordable price. However, the Amazon App Store isn’t the best in the world and may not contain some of your favorite Android apps.

The good news is that you can install the Google Play Store app on your Fire tablet so that you can download and install Android apps on your Fire tablet. However, you cannot find the Play Store app in the Amazon Appstore. Instead, you need to download some APK files and install them directly onto your Fire tablet.

The process is a little complicated, but don’t worry; we’re here to help. Once done, you should be able to use the Play Store just like you would on a standard Android tablet. Here’s how to install the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet.

Prepare your Fire tablet for the Play Store

There are a few preparatory steps you need to take before starting the installation process. It is very important to perform these steps before you start trying to install the Google Play Store, as failure to do so may cause problems.

Remove the microSD card

You need to make sure to remove any microSD cards inserted into your Amazon Fire tablet. If you install the Google Play Store while the card is still in the tablet, apps may be installed onto the microSD card, which may cause problems and possibly even data loss. Remove the card and put it back after installing the Google Play Store.

Update your Amazon Fire tablet

You should make sure your Fire tablet is up to date. This is especially important if you’re trying to install the Google Play Store on a tablet starting in 2022. The Google Play Store used to not work on some older firmware versions of 2022 tablets, but the issue seems to have gone away with a later update. Your Amazon Fire tablet will update automatically, but it doesn’t always happen immediately. You can force the tablet to search for any available updates, which should speed up the process.

1. Open set up app.
2. Scroll down and click Device options.
3. tap System Upgrade.
4. Click Check now button to search for any new updates. If an update is found, your Fire tablet should install it.
5. Make a note of the version of Fire OS your tablet is running; you’ll need this information later.

Determine your Fire tablet model

In order to download the correct files to install the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet, you need to know which model of Fire tablet you have. You probably already know this, but if you’re not sure, you can find the information in your tablet’s settings.

1. Open set up app.
2. choose Device options.
3. under About Fire Tablets You’ll see the model and generation of your Fire tablet.
4. If you’re not sure you remember, make a note of this.

Enable installation from unknown sources on Amazon Fire

Your Amazon Fire tablet has security settings that prevent you from installing apps that are not from the Amazon App Store. You need to change your settings to allow your Fire tablet to install files downloaded using Silk Browser.

1. Open set up app.
2. choose Security and privacy.
3. under privacy section, click Applications from unknown sources.
4. choose silk browser.
5. switch Allow from this source exist.
6. You can now install the APK downloaded via Silk Browser.

Download Play Store files on Fire tablet

Get the files you need to get up and running

After completing all the preparation steps, you can start downloading the relevant files. These APK files allow you to install the Google Play Store as well as some necessary services. The specific files you need depend on the model of Fire tablet you have. You will need four different files: Google Account Manager, Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, and the Google Play Store itself.

Here are the files you need, depending on your Fire tablet model and firmware. The files are hosted on APK Mirror, which has a good reputation for hosting genuine files.Open the link on Silk Browser on your Amazon Fire tablet and make sure to click Download APK button, the size of the file is listed below it, as some ads on the site can be deceptive.You should also see Verified safe to install above the download button.

When you click the download button, you may see a message warning you that the file you are trying to download may be harmful.This is the standard warning for files from unknown sources; tap download anyway If you wish to proceed.

Google Account Manager

Google Services Framework

google play services

You should see a list of files available for download.By clicking on the latest file that does not contain the word “beta” in the file name download The file arrow.

Google Play Store

You should see a list of files available for download.By clicking on the latest file that does not contain the word “beta” in the file name download The file arrow.

Install the Play Store on your Fire tablet

Make sure to follow the correct order

Once all the files are downloaded, you can start installing them. You need to install them one at a time in the order described below. Your filenames will be much longer than those listed below; just make sure every file you install begins with the text listed in the steps.

1. Open document Apps on Fire tablets.
2. Click menu icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
3. choose download from the left menu.
4. Click on a file starting with this text com.google.android.gsf.login.
5. Read the warning and click if you wish to proceed continue.
6. tap Install Install this file.
7. After installing the app, click complete.
8. Repeat this process for files starting with text com.google.android.gsf (but not including .Log in directly after).
9. Again follow the steps at the beginning of the file com.google.android.gms.
10. Finally, repeat the process for the launched file com.android.vending.
11. Once all four files are installed, press and hold the power button on your Fire tablet and tap restart.

Log in to Google Play Store

Connect your account to start installing the app

After your Fire tablet restarts, you should see app Store Apps on the home screen.

Launch the application and log in with your Google account. You should now be able to download and install the app directly from the Google Play Store.

Troubleshooting tips and tricks

If you’ve followed the steps above but the Google Play Store app won’t open on your Fire tablet, here are a few things you can try.

Grant Play Store app permissions

Some people find that in order for the Play Store to work properly, they first need to grant certain permissions to the app. Doing so may allow the Play Store to load on your Fire tablet.

1. Click and hold app Store Application icon.
2. choose Application information.
3. tap Permissions.
4. choose Telephone.
5. tap allow.
6. Repeat this process for other options, such as SMS, contacts, files and media, ETC.
7. Try opening the application again.

Try using Fire Toolbox

If you can’t get the above method to work no matter what you try, there is another option. However, this requires a USB cable to connect the Fire tablet to the Windows computer. A Linux version is also available, but there is no Mac version.

Download and install the Fire Toolbox app, then follow the instructions to connect your Fire tablet. Run the recommended installation tool when the app starts and follow the instructions to install the Google Play Store app.