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Upcoming changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and other programs

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In our ongoing effort to streamline and improve our services and programs, we are making some changes to Amazon Appstore for Android devices and Amazon Coins program.

We will be discontinuing support of Amazon Appstore for Android devices on August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, developers will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices. However, developers will have the option to submit updates to their existing live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025. With these changes, starting today, customers in JP marketplace will no longer be able to make any in-app purchases (IAPs).

The aforementioned change specifically impacts Android mobile devices only.

We will also discontinue support for Amazon Coins program on August 20, 2025 in all marketplaces. As of February 20, 2025, customers will no longer be able to buy Amazon Coins. However, customers will be able to use their previously purchased Amazon Coins until August 20, 2025.

Amazon Appstore will continue to be available and supported on Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and Fire TV built-in products. We are committed to assisting developers during this transition. Please submit a Contact Us form to our support team for any questions.

FAQs

  1. Will my apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices be affected in any way?

    All existing apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices will continue to be available to customers until August 20, 2025. Developers can continue to submit app updates until August 20, 2025.
     

  2. Do I need to take any action?

    No, no action is required of developers at this time. Please note that, as of February 20, 2025, you will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices. However, you will have the option to submit updates to your live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025..
     

  3. What happens to my apps after discontinuation of Amazon Appstore for Android devices?

    Starting August 20, 2025, any apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices. Note that this change specifically impacts Android mobile devices only. Amazon Appstore, however, will continue to be available on Fire TVs and Fire Tablets.
     

  4. Can I submit any new apps to the Amazon Appstore for Android devices during this period?

    No, as of February 20, 2025, you will no longer have the option to submit new apps targeting Android devices.
     

  5. Can I make any app updates to my existing apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices during this period?

    Yes, you can submit app updates to your existing live apps on Amazon Appstore for Android devices until August 20, 2025.
     

  6. Do I need to make any changes or remove my apps from Amazon Appstore for Android devices?

    No, you do not need to make any changes or take any action.
     

  7. Will Amazon Appstore inform customers of the upcoming change?

    We have informed all existing customers of Amazon Appstore for Android of the upcoming changes via email. Customers can also visit the FAQs page for additional information.
     

  8. Can new customers discover and install my app during this period?

    Yes, customers can continue to discover and install apps during this period. However, after August 20, 2025 the apps installed from Amazon Appstore for Android are not guaranteed to operate.
     

  9. When will Amazon Coins program be discontinued? Until when can customers use Coins for making in-app purchases?

    Amazon Coins Program will be discontinued on August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, customers will no longer be able to buy Amazon Coins. However, customers will be able to use their previously purchased Amazon Coins until August 20, 2025.
     

  10. Can JP marketplace customers make IAP or earn and redeem Amazon Points?

    From February 20, 2025, customers in JP marketplace will no longer be able to make any in-app purchases (IAPs) or earn and redeem Amazon Points on the Amazon Appstore for Android devices. However, customers will be able to earn and redeem Amazon Points through the JP Amazon Appstore on Fire Tablets or at Amazon.co.jp
     

  11. What happens to subscriptions that are still active? Will they be accessible to customers on other devices?

    Yes, customers will be able to access their subscriptions on Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and Fire TV built-in products. They can also choose to cancel their subscriptions and receive a refund for subscriptions that extended past August 20, 2025.
     

  12. We understand IAPs are not available in JP marketplace in the Amazon Appstore for Android devices. Will the IAP be available in the Amazon Appstore for Android devices in other marketplaces?

    There will be no change to IAP in other marketplaces until August 20, 2025. After that date, customers will see a message that informs them about the discontinuation of the Amazon Appstore for Android devices.

 

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