Amazon won’t release Fire Sticks that support sideloading anymore
Summary
Amazon will stop allowing users to add apps from outside its official app store on new Fire TV Sticks. New Fire Sticks use a new operating system called Vega OS, which only supports apps available in the Amazon Appstore and blocks sideloading for most users.Key Facts
- Starting with the Fire TV Stick 4K Select released in October 2023, all new Fire Sticks use Vega OS.
- Vega OS does not allow users to install apps from unknown sources unless they register as developers.
- Only apps that are published in the Amazon Appstore can run on Vega-powered Fire TV Sticks.
- Users see notices on product pages stating the device prevents sideloading to increase security.
- Older Fire TV devices use Fire OS, an Android-based system that allowed sideloading apps from outside Amazon’s store.
- Amazon made this change to improve security and limit apps that may enable piracy or cost Amazon money.
- The move comes amid concerns that sideloaded apps on Fire Sticks have facilitated piracy and caused legal pressure on Amazon.
- Some users who relied on sideloading may switch to other streaming devices or seek workarounds.
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