Amazon is BLOCKING users from installing select apps on Fire TV Stick

Whereas it is all the time attainable that Amazon has by chance damaged the compatibility with third-party launchers, this appears a bit of unlikely. The Seattle-based firm has launched a slew of recent software program updates for a spread of {hardware}, together with Fireplace TV OS 7.2.7.3 for the Fireplace TV Stick Lite, Fireplace TV Stick 4K Max, Fireplace TV Stick (third-generation), and Fireplace TV Dice (second-generation), Fireplace TV OS 6.2.8.7 for Fireplace TV Stick 4K, Fireplace TV (third-generation), and Fireplace TV Dice (first technology) and Fireplace TV OS 5.2.8.7 for Fireplace TV Stick (first- and second-generation) in addition to second-generation Fireplace TV.

Given that each one of those variations of the software program bust compatibility with third-party launchers – it appears unlikely that it is a mistake.

Amazon is not the primary firm to interrupt homescreen replacements on its {hardware}. Huawei, which beforehand relied on open-source Android to energy its personal streaming set-top bins, has locked down the power to interchange its software program with a third-party different. Google’s personal Chromecast with Google TV additionally limits how efficient these launchers could be. So, Amazon is not doing something out of the odd right here.