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

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.

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.