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

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

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 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 ...

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

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 ...

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.

I like using the Amazon Fire TV Stick because it has a fast and responsive UI, turning my old dumb TV into a modern smart TV. However, the FireTV Stick does not have the Play Store. It features Amazon ...