Getting Started with the Amazon Appstore for Android
Install the Amazon Appstore
Kindle Fire users: Amazon Appstore is already installed on your Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD tablets. Go to Apps → Store to see Amazon's selection of apps for Kindle Tablets.
All other Android device users: follow these instructions to install the Amazon Appstore on your Android phone or tablet.
Note: The steps below should take less than 30 seconds per device.
1 Confirm Your Device Allows Installation of the Amazon Appstore
Open Settings and navigate to Unknown sources option (under Applications or Security depending on your device).
If Unknown sources is already checked, you can skip this step.
If unchecked, tap the checkbox and then tap OK on the confirmation popup.
You can also have a link sent to your e-mail address by entering it below:
3 Install the Amazon Appstore
When the download is complete, open your notifications and tap AmazonApps-release.apk.
Tap Install.
Tap Open.
That’s it! Sign in with your Amazon.com account and start enjoying thousands of apps for Android.
About the Amazon Appstore for Android
Why Amazon Appstore for Android?
The Amazon Appstore for Android is a place where you can get a great paid app for free every day, see app recommendations based on your past Amazon purchases, and shop using Amazon's secure 1-Click payment technology. You can also test apps on a simulated Android phone using a feature called “Test Drive.” You can shop from your computer or directly from your phone or tablet.
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Buying Apps
To purchase apps from the Amazon Appstore and install them to your Android, you will need to have the Amazon Appstore app installed on your device. To get this, follow the instructions on this page. To purchase paid apps, you will need to have an Amazon account set up with either your credit card or bank information (or both). All paid app purchases will be automatically charged to the card associated with your account, and you will receive a receipt for each app purchase.
Visit the Amazon Appstore Help pages to contact Customer Service directly or to find detailed information about compatibility, setting up 1-Click payment, and more.
The Amazon Appstore for Android is a place where you can get a great paid app for free every day, see app recommendations based on your past Amazon purchases, and shop using Amazon's secure 1-Click payment technology. You can also test apps on a simulated Android phone using a feature called “Test Drive.” You can shop from your computer or directly from your phone or tablet.
To purchase apps from the Amazon Appstore and install them to your Android, you will need to have the Amazon Appstore app installed on your device. To get this, follow the instructions on this page. To purchase paid apps, you will need to have an Amazon account set up with either your credit card or bank information (or both). All paid app purchases will be automatically charged to the card associated with your account, and you will receive a receipt for each app purchase.
