To download Among Us on an Amazon Fire tablet, you must sideload the app because it is not available in the Amazon Appstore. This guide explains exactly how to download Among Us on an Amazon Fire tablet by manually installing the APK file, a process that requires enabling unknown sources and downloading the game from a trusted website.
Before You Begin: Why You Need to Sideload Among Us on Your Fire Tablet
Among Us is not listed in the Amazon Appstore, meaning you cannot install it directly like other apps. To get it onto your device, you must sideload it, a process that involves manually installing an APK file from outside the official store. This method works on any Fire tablet with an internet connection and a free Amazon account, but it comes with important caveats: sideloaded apps will not receive automatic updates, and you must take responsibility for the security of the files you install.
Step 1: Allow App Installs from Unknown Sources on Your Fire Tablet
Before you can install the Among Us APK, you need to grant permission for your Fire tablet to accept apps from outside the Amazon Appstore. Follow these steps:
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to access Quick Settings.
- Tap on "Settings."
- Scroll down to the "Personal" section and tap "Security & Privacy" (or "Security" on older models).
- Under "Advanced," locate and tap "Apps from Unknown Sources."
- If you see a toggle switch next to "Apps from Unknown Sources," ensure it is turned "On." If you see a list of apps, tap the web browser you use (e.g., "Silk Browser") and tap the toggle switch next to "Allow from this source" to enable it.
- A warning will appear about being responsible for any damage caused by unknown source apps; tap "OK" to proceed.
This setting is essential for sideloading, but it also lowers your device's security. It is recommended to turn "Allow from this source" off immediately after installation for security.
Step 2: Download the Among Us APK File
With unknown sources enabled, you can now download the game file. Open the "Silk Browser" on your Fire tablet and search for "Among Us APK download" in the browser. From the search results, click on a trusted website to download the APK file. Before opening the file, verify the publisher, file name, version, and Android requirements to ensure you are getting a legitimate copy. Once you are confident in the source, download the APK file to your Fire tablet. This approach is one of the most effective ways to download games on Amazon Fire tablet when the game is missing from the official store, and you can use a similar method to download YouTube videos on Amazon Fire tablet for offline viewing or to download Snapchat on Amazon Fire tablet when it is unavailable in the Appstore.
Step 3: Install and Launch Among Us
Once the download is complete, tap "Open" from the browser's downloads list or the message at the bottom of the screen. Then tap "Install" to begin the installation process. During installation, review the app's requested permissions and deny anything unrelated to its purpose. After the app is installed, you can tap "Open" to launch it and start playing. As a final security step, return to Settings > Security & Privacy > Apps from Unknown Sources and disable the toggle for Silk Browser. This prevents future accidental installations from untrusted sources.
Important Notes on Sideloaded Apps and Updates
Sideloaded apps like Among Us will not receive automatic updates; you will need to manually re-install new versions to stay up to date. Keep the original APK only if you trust its source and need it for recovery; otherwise, delete it to free up storage and reduce clutter. Some apps may not work on Fire tablets if sideloaded, especially paid apps or those requiring in-app purchases, and most Google apps. However, Among Us is a free-to-play game that functions well when sideloaded. To use the Fire tablet for gaming beyond this one title, remember that you can repeat this process for other missing apps, but always verify the file's legitimacy before installing.
