I’ve installed Google services on previous Fire Tablets, such as the 2017 HD 8, with no problem. Tap the OK button, choose Install, and then Done at the end and then proceed to the next app.
Open the Silk web browser and download and install the APK files listed below in the order in which they’re listed. Step 2 – Download and install the following APK files
But read on to find out how to load Google Play so you can access Google’s app store and access any apps or games you may already have paid for in Google’s digital marketplace. Note: If you just want to be able to download apps from third-party sources like APKMirror, you’re good to go. So without further ado, here’s a guide for installing Google Play on Amazon’s latest tablets. This can give you a more stock Android-like experience. You can, however disable most Amazon apps if you’re not using them.
The latest method for rooting Amazon Fire devices does not work on the Fire HD 8 2020 series tablets. You’ll just have access to Google apps and services. It will still be running Fire OS rather than stock Android software. Something else to keep in mind - following the steps below will not root your tablet. And there’s no guarantee that installing Google services won’t cause problems with your tablet, but you can always uninstall Google’s services if you’re not happy with things. Keep in mind that it’s possible not every app in the Play Store will work properly. In addition to allowing you to access Google apps on an Amazon tablet, loading Google Play will let you install any apps, games, music, movies, and eBooks you may have already paid for in Google’s digital marketplace without paying again in Amazon’s storefront. But you may still want to check out the steps below if you just want to install the Google Play Store and other Google services.įor more details on how to use Fire Toolbox, you can also check out Liliputing’s article on installing Google Play on the Fire HD 10 (9th-gen). Update: If you’re looking for a easier method, you may want to check out the latest version of the Fire Toolbox, which simplifies the process and offers more Fire tablet hacking possibilities. But while the tablets run an Android-based operating system called Fire OS, they don’t come with the Google Play Store or popular Google apps like Gmail, YouTube, or Google Maps.īut it’s pretty easy to install Google services on an Amazon Fire tablet - and that’s true of Amazon’s latest 8 inch tablets, the 10th-gen Amazon Fire HD 8 and Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus.