Amazon will no longer release Fire Sticks that support sideloading
The two newest Fire Sticks block apps from outside of Amazon's store.
TL;DR
- Newer Fire TV Sticks will exclusively use Vega OS, Amazon's proprietary operating system.
- Vega OS prevents the sideloading of Android apps or software from outside the Amazon Appstore for general consumers.
- This change is implemented for enhanced security and to combat the piracy of content.
- Developers can still sideload apps if they register their devices.
- Previous Fire OS devices will not be updated to Vega OS.
- Sideloading has been a way for users to access apps like the Google Play Store or limit Amazon advertising.