Amazon allows the installation of apps from outside sources on all of its Fire tablets, which means you can install the Google Play Store. Once you enable this feature, you’ll be able to sideload Android packages (APKs) — in other words, manually force apps onto your device that otherwise wouldn’t be supported.
But thanks to the development community, there is always a way around it, and now you can install the Google Play Store app on your Kindle Fire HD 7″ and install apps from the Google Play app store, thanks to a hack by XDA Forum Member stopxwatch. This also enables you to install and use Google apps like Gmail, Maps, Google+, etc.
UPDATE: As of 3/16/2018, Google had blocked uncertified devices from accessing the Play Store. See this post for an effective workaround to allow Google Play to run on your Fire.
Can I install Google Play on my Amazon Fire tablet?
However, there is hope if you don’t mind tinkering a bit. Amazon allows the installation of apps from outside sources on all of its Fire tablets, which means you can install the Google Play Store.
How do I connect my Fire tablet to Google Play Store?
You can check this from Settings > Storage > SD Card. Once that’s done, the Google Play Store app will appear on the home screen of your Fire tablet. If you tap on it, you’ll be able to sign in with your Google account.
Do Amazon Fire tablets have Google Apps?
Amazon Fire Tablets restrict you to the Amazon Appstore, but runs on Fire OS, a custom version of Android. That means, that you can install the Play Store and gain access to millions of Android apps and games, including Google apps like Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, and more.
This begs the query “Can I download Android apps on Amazon Fire OS?”
However, Fire OS runs on a modified version of Android, so it’s possible to download files for the Google Play Store and install the Play Store on your device. All you will need is an Amazon Fire tablet, a Google account, and the four required APK files.
Be sure to download Google apps like Gmail, You. Tube, Maps, etc from the Play Store which you can now use without problems! There you go, you should now be able to use the Google Play Store to download and install apps on your Kindle Fire HD 7, including other Google apps like Gmail or Maps.
Why can’t I install APKs on my Fire tablet?
If you have trouble installing these APKs or the Play Store just isn’t working afterwards, be sure your Fire tablet isn’t set to install apps to an SD card. You can check this from Settings > Storage > SD Card. Once that’s done, the Google Play Store app will appear on the home screen of your Fire tablet.