Tech Desk 
Aug 19, 2025
Amazon has officially confirmed that the Amazon Appstore will be discontinued on Android devices from August 20, 2025.
The move, which takes effect within hours, marks the company’s shift toward focusing more on its own hardware ecosystem rather than competing directly with Google’s Play Store.
According to a notice reported by Android Police, applications downloaded through the Amazon Appstore "will not be guaranteed to operate on Android devices" once the store is shut down.
Amazon warned that such apps could become “highly unstable” and pose potential security risks, since they will no longer receive updates or security patches.
To minimise risks, the ecommerce giant advised users to uninstall any apps previously downloaded from its store and instead reinstall them through the Google Play Store where possible.
In addition to shutting down the store, Amazon will also discontinue its Amazon Coins program on August 20.
Amazon customers who still hold unused Coins will be eligible for refunds, though the company has not yet provided specific details about the refund process or timeline.
For Android users, the Google Play Store remains the safest and most reliable option moving forward. It integrates fully with the Android operating system and comes with Google Play Protect, a built-in security feature that scans apps for harmful behaviour.
It is worth noting that Google is implementing a more comprehensive crackdown on third-party stores with its new Advanced Protection Mode, even though Amazon would have undoubtedly been regarded as an official retailer for all phones had it persisted for a longer period of time.
