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AppWizard

August 24, 2025

Goodbye to the Amazon store—it is liquidating its Appstore for Android and will refund money spent on apps and subscriptions—this is how you get your refund

Amazon will close its Appstore for Android on August 20, 2025, and discontinue its Amazon Coins program. Users with remaining Amazon Coins will be reimbursed. The closure raises concerns about the functionality of downloaded apps, which may cease to work and pose security risks. Users are advised to transition to Google Play and uninstall Amazon apps. Active subscriptions on Fire devices will continue without interruption, but users can cancel them for a proportional refund. After the closure, users are responsible for any data loss related to Amazon apps.

AppWizard

August 19, 2025

Amazon app store to shut down on Androids Aug. 20. What it means for users

Amazon will cease operations of its app store for Android users effective August 20, along with the discontinuation of the Amazon Coins program on the same date. The app store will remain available on Fire TV, Fire tablets, and other platforms. Android users with unspent Amazon Coins will be eligible for a refund, and users can check their balance by logging into the app store. If users do not have enough Amazon Coins for purchases, they can use credit cards or their existing coins for smaller transactions. Any remaining Amazon Coins after August 20 will be refunded.

AppWizard

August 19, 2025

Amazon to remove its app on these devices come Wednesday, Aug. 20

Beginning August 20, Android users will lose access to the Amazon Appstore, as the company will stop accepting new application submissions. Additionally, the Amazon Coins program will be discontinued on August 20, 2025, and customers are advised to use any remaining coins before the deadline, with unspent balances being refunded. The decision to terminate the Appstore on Android is due to low customer engagement, prompting Amazon to focus on enhancing the Appstore experience on its own devices like Fire TV and Fire Tablets.

AppWizard

August 19, 2025

Amazon to discontinue Appstore for Android: Here’s what you should know

Amazon has announced the discontinuation of the Amazon Appstore for Android and Amazon Coins program, effective August 20. The ability to purchase Amazon Coins or make in-app purchases was halted on February 20. Users with unused Amazon Coins will receive refunds, with details to be provided later. Applications downloaded through the Amazon Appstore may become non-functional on Android devices after August 20. The Amazon Appstore will still operate on Fire TV, Fire Tablet, and devices with Fire TV built-in. Users can check their current balance by logging into the Amazon Appstore. For assistance, users can contact Amazon via their online support form.

AppWizard

August 18, 2025

Amazon Appstore Shutdown: Android Users Must Delete Apps Within 48 Hours

Effective August 20, 2025, the Amazon Appstore will cease to support Android devices, ending over fifteen years of service. Users are advised to uninstall all apps downloaded via the Amazon Appstore to mitigate security risks, as these apps will no longer receive updates or security patches. Users should transition to alternatives in the Google Play Store, which offers built-in security features. Additionally, Amazon Coins will also be discontinued on the same date, with unclear details on refunds for remaining balances. Cybersecurity experts emphasize the urgency of this transition to avoid potential threats from outdated applications.

AppWizard

August 18, 2025

MediaDailyNews: Amazon Shutters Its Android App Store

Amazon is closing its Appstore for Android and its Coins program this week, shifting focus to Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices. This marks the end of a 14-year operation for the Appstore, which competed with the Google Play Store. Advertisers targeting Android users will need to adjust their strategies, as the Google Play Store is expected to become the primary platform for app promotions. Users can still access their subscriptions on Fire TV and Fire Tablets and can cancel subscriptions for refunds if they extend beyond August 20, 2025. Amazon advises users to migrate to apps on the Google Play Store and delete remaining apps on their Android devices. The Coins program, launched in 2013, will also be discontinued, and any remaining Amazon Coins after August 20, 2025, will be refunded to users.

AppWizard

August 18, 2025

Why is Amazon Shutting down Android’s Appstore?

Amazon will close its Amazon Appstore on Android devices on August 20, 2025, while it has already ceased operations on Windows in 2024. The Appstore will still function on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices. The closure is part of Amazon's strategy to focus on its own devices, where most customers engage with the Appstore. Customers with remaining Amazon Coins will receive refunds, and there is no guarantee that apps from the Appstore will work on Android devices after the closure. Users are advised to back up important app data and explore alternative app sources like the Google Play Store.

AppWizard

August 18, 2025

Amazon App Store to shut down on Android within 48 hours

Amazon's App Store will no longer be accessible to Android users starting August 20, 2025, although it will still function on Fire TVs and Fire Tablets. Applications downloaded from the App Store will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices after this date, raising concerns about app stability and security. Amazon will also discontinue its Amazon Coins program on the same date, and users with unspent balances will be eligible for refunds if their payment information is current. Users are advised to log into their Amazon accounts to verify their balance and update their payment details. Forbes recommends that Android users use the Google Play Store for app needs due to its security measures. The shutdown reflects Amazon's strategic shift away from competing with Google Play on Android devices, focusing instead on its Fire ecosystem, which has sold over 40 million units globally in 2024. The Amazon App Store, launched in 2011, struggled to gain market share, with downloads dipping below 1% of the global app market by 2022.

AppWizard

August 18, 2025

Amazon to issue refunds as Appstore closes on Android: What to know

Amazon is closing its Appstore for Android and the Coins program, effective August 20, 2025. Apps from the Appstore will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices after this date. Users will receive refunds for any remaining Amazon Coins following the shutdown. The Appstore will continue to function on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices, and customers with active subscriptions can maintain their services or cancel for refunds. Amazon Coins became unavailable for purchase in February, and details regarding the refund process for remaining coins will be provided later.

AppWizard

August 18, 2025

The Amazon Appstore shuts down on Androids Aug. 20. Will you get a refund?

Amazon is expanding its fresh food same-day delivery service to over 1,000 cities and towns in the United States, aiming to reach 2,300 locations by the end of the year. Additionally, Amazon will close its Appstore on Android on August 20, marking the end of its competition with the Google Play store. The app store had already been discontinued on Windows in 2024. Customers with remaining Amazon Coins will be eligible for refunds, and apps purchased through the Amazon Appstore may not function after the shutdown date. Amazon Coins were a digital currency for purchases within certain apps on the Appstore.