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FILE-The Amazon app is seen in this illustration photo in 2024. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Amazon’s app store will no longer be available for Android users starting Aug. 20. Amazon also said that it will discontinue the Amazon Coins program on the same day the app leaves.Â
Amazon said that the app store is still accessible on Fire TV and Fire tablet devices and other platforms.Â
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The tech titan’s app store allowed Android users to download apps, buy games, and make in-app purchases, typically using Amazon Coins, a digital currency that provides consumers discounts for purchases.Â
Can I get a refund from Amazon since its app store is ending on Android?
Why you should care:
Amazon explains on its FAQ page that Android users with Amazon Coins left in their accounts will receive a refund and more details “will be shared at a later date.”
Android users can also check their Amazon Coins balance by logging into the Amazon app store on your device and reviewing it on the home page.Â
What happens if I do not have enough unused Amazon Coins to make an app store purchase?
Dig deeper:
According to Amazon, consumers who don’t have enough Amazon Coins to make an app store purchase can use another payment method like a credit card to complete the transaction. You can also use your existing Amazon Coins for smaller app store purchases within your balance. Any Amazon Coins users bought that remain in their account after Aug. 20 will be refunded.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by Amazon’s website, which shares details on the app store leaving Android and has a frequently asked questions page for consumers. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.