Key Highlights
- Amazon Appstore shuts down on Android by August 20, 2025
- Amazon Coins discontinued, unused Coins will be refunded
- Cancel subscriptions and back up app data before shutdown
Amazon has announced that it will discontinue its Appstore for Android smartphones on August 20, 2025. The app store, which was launched in 2011, will no longer be available for download on Android devices. However, it will continue to work on Amazon’s own Fire tablets, Fire TV, and other Fire OS-powered devices. Alongside this, Amazon is also shutting down its digital currency programme, Amazon Coins.
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Amazon Appstore Shutdown: Details
- The Amazon Appstore will stop working on Android smartphones on August 20, 2025
- Users won’t be able to download the Amazon Appstore on Android devices after this date
- Apps downloaded via the Amazon Appstore may stop working on Android phones after the shutdown
- The Appstore will still function on Amazon’s Fire tablets and Fire TV devices
- The digital currency will also be discontinued on August 20, 2025
- Unused Amazon Coins will be refunded after the shutdown.
What Users Need To Do Before The Shutdown
If you are an Amazon Appstore user on an Android device, here are the steps you should follow before August 20, 2025:
Step 1: Check Your Installed Apps
- Go to the Amazon Appstore on your Android smartphone
- List down the apps you have downloaded from the store
- Find alternative ways to download those apps, such as the Google Play Store
Step 2: Cancel Auto-Renewing Subscriptions
- Visit Amazon’s website
- Navigate to Digital Content and Devices > Your Apps > Manage > Your Subscriptions
- Disable any auto-renewal subscriptions linked to the Amazon Appstore
Step 3: Use Up Your Amazon Coins
- Amazon Coins can be used for purchasing apps and making in-app purchases
- Spend them before August 20, 2025, as they will no longer be usable after the shutdown
- If you have any leftover Coins, Amazon has stated that they will refund the remaining balance
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Step 4: Backup Important App Data
- Some apps may stop working after the shutdown
- Save any important data or settings before the store becomes unavailable.
Users should take necessary steps to ensure they don’t lose access to their favorite apps and digital purchases before the deadline.
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