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The Amazon Appstore Shuts Down on Androids Aug. 20. Will You Get a Refund?

Amazon ends its 14-year effort to compete with Google Play on Android by shutting down its Appstore and virtual currency program, with refunds available for unused Amazon Coins.

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Amazon is set to shutter its Appstore on Android Wednesday, Aug. 20. Here's how you can get a refund from unused Amazon Coins.

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The Amazon Appstore shuts down on Androids Aug. 20. Will you get a refund?

Amazon is set to shutter its Appstore on Android Wednesday, Aug. 20. Here's how you can get a refund from unused Amazon Coins.

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The Amazon Appstore for Android will close permanently this Wednesday, August 20th. The Amazon Appstore for Android is coming to an end. The closure, which had already been announced earlier this year, will take place this Wednesday, August 20th, ending 14 years of existence. However, the decision only applies to the Android smartphone version, as the store will remain accessible on Amazon's own Fire TV devices and Fire tablets, as expected. Lau…

The Amazon Appstore for Android is coming to an end. We've known this since the beginning of the year, and now it's finally finally over. After 14 years, the retail giant is shutting down its digital marketplace for Android devices on August 20, 2025. The decision affects... Read the article: Amazon Appstore for Android: The End is Near You can support us with every purchase you make through Amazon. Your price remains the same, and we receive a …

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The Wenatchee World broke the news in on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
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