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stumped · 11-06-2018, 01:55 PM

Amazon can , at any time. Block Google store. And services. Just because it has not happened yet does not mean it will never happen...
They already blocked YouTube on fire TVs, and almost a year later the actual you tube app remains blocked, though there are workarounds.
So arguably it is better to buy an android tablet then add Amazon app store, Kindle app etc, rather than assume you will always be able to use Google store on fire tablets.

As for waiting for the ideal video or guide..? I looked at a you tube one for the 8th gen fire and under the video there were several comments saying tried this, didn't work.... So either some people are incapable of following instructions or there are more factors at play .same with web guides, you see postitive comments mixed in with didn't work, app incompatible... . An commentators insist that their devices are identical to the one the guide is written for... Go figure.

Amazon have promised/threatened to push an update soon for all pre 2018 models, to help with their Alexa features rollout. I doubt you can block or decline it

11-06-2018, 01:55 PM	#33
stumped Wizard Posts: 3,305 Karma: 10259306 Join Date: May 2016 Device: kobo forma, Kobo Libra, Huawei media Tab, fire HD10, PW3 HDX8.9,	Amazon can , at any time. Block Google store. And services. Just because it has not happened yet does not mean it will never happen... They already blocked YouTube on fire TVs, and almost a year later the actual you tube app remains blocked, though there are workarounds. So arguably it is better to buy an android tablet then add Amazon app store, Kindle app etc, rather than assume you will always be able to use Google store on fire tablets. As for waiting for the ideal video or guide..? I looked at a you tube one for the 8th gen fire and under the video there were several comments saying tried this, didn't work.... So either some people are incapable of following instructions or there are more factors at play .same with web guides, you see postitive comments mixed in with didn't work, app incompatible... . An commentators insist that their devices are identical to the one the guide is written for... Go figure. Amazon have promised/threatened to push an update soon for all pre 2018 models, to help with their Alexa features rollout. I doubt you can block or decline it Last edited by stumped; 11-06-2018 at 02:00 PM.