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Amazon is intensifying its efforts to combat piracy on Fire TV devices.

In late 2025, Amazon started cracking down on sideloaded piracy apps by blocking the use of apps. On opening the app, a ...

Amazon already blocks piracy apps from running on Android-based Fire TV apps, but it's now stepping up with more radical action.

Amazon has started blocking piracy apps from installing on Android-based Fire TV devices, escalating its crackdown far beyond Google’s approach to sideloading.

In a significant shift in its strategy against piracy, Amazon has revamped its approach to blocking unauthorized apps on Fire TV devices. Initially, users encountered warning messages when attempting ...

Now it seems things could be ramping up further, with some users now seeing a worrying alert when trying to install certain apps. As spotted by the team at AFTVnews, a new message is now popping up on ...

Now, by preventing installation outright, Amazon is taking proactive steps to protect intellectual property rights. This shift underscores the growing concern over the impact of piracy on content ...

Select Echo Show models can now be jailbroken, allowing you to ditch Fire OS for Android and install any app under the sun.