This article explains how to install Google Play on a Kindle Fire. If your tablet has Fire OS 5.3.1.1 or later, you can install Google Play without rooting your Fire tablet. You just need to download and install some APK files. Information is also provided on how to root an older Kindle to install Google Play. Show How to Install Google Play on a Kindle FireTo see which version of Fire OS you're running, go to Settings > Device Options > System Updates. Then: Installing apps outside the Amazon store can expose your device to viruses and malware. Consider downloading a security app such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware before you begin.
Launching Google PlayWhen you launch Google Play for the first time, you are prompted to sign in with your Google account. You may have to wait a few minutes for updates to install before the app functions properly, and some apps might require further updates. Eventually, you should be able to search and download apps just as you would on a regular Android device. How to Install Google Play on an Older Kindle FireIf you own an older Amazon tablet or if the steps above don't work for you, then you must root your device before you can install Google Play. You need a Windows PC and a USB cable like the one included with your tablet to do this. Since Fire OS is a modified version of the Android OS, the steps for rooting a Fire tablet are basically the same as rooting an Android device. Rooting your Fire tablet voids the warranty. Carefully consider the pros and cons of rooting your mobile device.
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