Amazon will discontinue its Android app store within the upcoming week
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After announcing the shutdown back in February, Amazon has started informing developers and consumers that its Android app store will cease operations on August 20, 2025. Here's what you need to know about the impact of this decision.
Functionality of Downloaded Apps
Apps downloaded through the Amazon App Store on Android devices may not work properly or reliably after the shutdown. Amazon has warned that these apps may stop functioning, and no further app updates will be available, which means installed apps may become outdated and potentially unusable over time.
App Updates
As of next week, no further app updates will be available on the Amazon App Store. This means that the apps you currently have on your Android device may not receive any new features or bug fixes after the shutdown.
Subscriptions
If you have subscriptions through the Amazon App Store, you are advised to manage them—update, cancel, or disable auto-renewal—before the shutdown, as these services will no longer be supported on Android devices after August 20.
Amazon Coins
Amazon Coins, the digital currency used for purchases within the Appstore, will be discontinued. Any unused balance will be refunded automatically after the shutdown, provided the users have their payment information up to date.
Availability of Appstore
The Amazon App Store will continue to operate on Amazon's own devices such as Fire TVs and Fire Tablets, where support and app availability remain unaffected. However, the app store will be discontinued on non-Amazon Android devices.
Impact on Android Users
Android users relying on apps from the Amazon App Store should consider switching to Google Play Store or other alternatives to maintain app functionality after the shutdown. An overwhelming majority of Amazon's customers engage with the app store on Fire Tablet, Fire TV, and similar devices.
Background
The Amazon Android app store was considered a decent alternative for apps not available on the Google Play Store. It was available in 200 countries, providing an alternative for games and apps. The shutdown is part of Amazon's shift in focus to its own devices like Fire Tablets and Fire TV. Amazon is shifting its focus to improving its app store experience for its own devices.
[1] Amazon announces shutdown of Android app store, The Verge
[2] Amazon Android Appstore to close in August, TechRadar
[3] Amazon Appstore to shut down in August, Engadget
[4] Amazon Android Appstore Shutdown: What You Need to Know, Tom's Guide
[5] Amazon Coins to be discontinued with the closure of the Amazon Appstore, Android Central
Data-and-cloud-computing technology played a significant role in the operations of the Amazon Android app store, as it facilitated the storage and management of apps, subscriptions, and digital currency like Amazon Coins.
The shutdown of the Amazon Android app store marks the end of an era in the realm of technology, where data-and-cloud-computing solutions were utilized to provide an alternative platform for apps not available on the Google Play Store.
