How to Easily Install Google Play Store on Your Amazon Fire Tablet

Amazon's Fire tablets are a popular choice for those seeking affordable and reliable Android tablets. However, there is one major drawback – Amazon does not allow the installation of the Google Play Store on their Fire tablets. This means that users are limited to downloading apps from the Amazon Appstore, which has a more limited selection. Thankfully, there is now a simple and straightforward method to install the Google Play Store on your Fire tablet, thanks to an anonymous developer named Datastream33.

Before We Begin

Before you can install the Google Play Store on your Fire tablet, there are a few prerequisites that you need to meet:

  1. Your Fire tablet must be one of the following models:

    • Amazon Fire 10/10+ (2021)
    • Amazon Fire 8/8+ (2020)
    • Amazon Fire 10 (2019)
    • Amazon Fire 7 (2019)
    • Amazon Fire 8 (2018)
    • Amazon Fire 10 (2017)
    • Amazon Fire 8 (2017)
    • Amazon Fire 7 (2017)
    • Amazon Fire HD8 (2016)
    • Amazon Fire HD10 (2015)
    • Amazon Fire HD8 (2015)
    • Amazon Fire HD7 (2015)
    • Amazon Fire HD7 (2014)
    • Amazon Fire HD6 (2014)
  2. You will need a Windows computer with a working internet connection.

  3. A USB cable to connect your tablet to the computer.

Now let's get into the steps to install the Play Store on your Fire tablet.

1. Enabling USB Debugging

  1. Open the Settings app on your Fire tablet from the home page of the launcher.
  2. In the Settings menu, find Device Options and tap on it to open the menu.
  3. In Device Options, tap on About Fire Tablet.
  4. Tap on Serial Number a few times until you see the message “You are now a developer.”
  5. Go back to Device Options and tap on Developer Options.
  6. Tap on the radio button next to Off to enable Developer Options.
  7. Tap OK on the pop-up menu to confirm.
  8. In the Developer Options menu, tap on the radio button next to USB debugging to enable the option.
  9. Tap OK on the pop-up menu to confirm.

2. Setting up Fire Toolbox Software

  1. Boot your Windows PC and open your preferred browser.
  2. Go to the official XDA page of Fire Toolbox by Datastream33.
  3. Scroll down to the Downloads section and click on the Download button below the Installer(.exe) listing.
  4. Wait for the download to complete and click on it to start the installation process.
  5. On the dialogue box that appears, click on Install for me/all users depending on your choice.
  6. On the next dialogue box, click on next to Continue.
  7. Click on Install on the next menu to install the toolbox on your Windows system.
  8. Leave the Launch Fire Toolbox option checked and click on Finish to launch the Toolbox.
  9. Click OK on the dialogue box that appears and proceed to click on Set Theme.
  10. Connect your Fire tablet to your PC using the USB cable when prompted.
  11. Authorize your Fire tablet by tapping OK on the prompt that appears on the tablet.
  12. On your PC, click on Yes, I've used it before on the dialogue box that appears.
  13. Click on Google Services next.
  14. In the next dialogue box, click on the Execute Tool option.
  15. The Toolbox will detect your Fire tablet and proceed to download and install the necessary files. After the process is complete, click OK. You can now disconnect the tablet from your PC.
  16. Open the Play Store app on your Fire tablet and log in using your Google account.

That's it! You have successfully installed the Google Play Store on your Fire tablet. Now you can enjoy a wider selection of apps and additional functionality on your device.

Playing With Fire

While there are various methods to install the Google Play Store on a Fire tablet, Fire Toolbox offers the easiest and quickest solution. If you also happen to have an Amazon Kindle, check out our tips and tricks article to make the most out of it.