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Fire tablets support Android apps, HTML5 web apps, and React Native apps. Choose an approach that aligns with your expertise and your app's requirements:
Android app development for Fire tablets
Android app development for Fire tablets uses the same tools, IDEs, and APIs that you already use for Android development.
Create a new app for Fire tablet
If you are building an app from scratch, see these topics:
You can see options for building Fire tablet apps in the following sections.
Port an existing app to Fire tablet
To port an existing Android app, see Port Existing Android App to Fire OS . Some helpful SDKs include the following:
Appstore SDK : The Appstore SDK provides functionality for handling In-App Purchasing (IAP), and Digital Rights Management (DRM) within your Android apps.A3L SDKs : These are Appstore independent abstraction libraries for authentication, location, and cloud messaging services.
Also, review this list of special considerations for Fire tablet devices:
You also need to consider the APIs, services, and features that your app currently uses. You might need to make changes for your app to meet the requirements of the Amazon Appstore. You can find details in Determine if APIs, services, and features are unsupported .
Options for building Fire tablet apps
How you go about building your app depends on the language you plan to develop in. To build an app for Amazon Fire tablet, choose your preferred language from the following options:
HTML5 web app development for Fire tablet
See the appropriate documentation, depending on the type of Web app that you are building:
To ensure that your Web app meets the Amazon Appstore requirements, review the documentation for Prepare Your App for Submission .
React Native development for Fire tablet
For React Native developers, Amazon Fire tablet supports the open-sourced JavaScript framework. Although it was initially designed for mobile platforms, you can use React Native to develop for other platforms, like tablet. To get started, see the following topic:
Amazon APIs for your Fire tablet app
When you build your Fire tablet app, you can also implement other Amazon APIs to provide a more robust experience:
In-App Purchasing API : When customers buy Fire tablets and register with their Amazon accounts, they are already set up with their Amazon payment profiles and are ready to purchase apps or in-app items with no additional effort. Amazon tablets support the Amazon In-App Purchasing API for Android and Web development:
To see additional APIs, browse the list of all APIs and SDKs available from Amazon .
Device specifications
If you're looking for information about device specifications Amazon Fire tablets support, see Fire Tablets Device Specifications . Detailed developer specifications are available for each device.
Fire tablet forums
If you need help, have a question, or want to share other feedback, use the Fire tablet category on the Amazon Developer Forum.
Last updated: Apr 15, 2026
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