"This app has been blocked because it provides access to unlicensed content." ...

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 ...

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

Amazon's Fire TV devices are well-known for their affordability and seamless integration with various streaming services. However, they have also become a target for modifications that allow users to ...

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

Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices run a modified version of Android called Fire OS that allows you to stream music and video from Amazon, Netflix, and a wide ...

Amazon is now blocking the installation of certain sideloaded apps on Fire TV devices, displaying a full-screen warning that cites access to unlicensed content. This move aims to combat piracy and ...

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 ...

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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 escalated its anti-piracy measures by blocking the installation of certain sideloaded apps on Fire TV, citing protection for customers and content creators.