Similar to Google Play Store on Android devices, the built-in “Amazon Appstore” on Amazon Fire devices supports the “In-App Purchases” feature; which allows developers to list apps and games with limited features for free download and later on prompt users to upgrade to the paid version of the app, buy additional game credits or pay to unlock additional features.
While this feature can be helpful in providing an uninterrupted gaming experience, it has also lead to instances of children being lured into making In-App purchases and spending thousands of dollars; without even realizing that they are spending real money.
Disable In-App Purchases on Amazon Fire Tablet
You can find below the steps to disable In-App Purchases on Amazon Appstore; which is the official built-in place for downloading apps on Amazon Fire Tablets.
If Google Play Store is installed on your Amazon Fire Device, you need to disable In-App Purchases for Google Play Store. In this regard, you can refer to steps provided for Android devices in this tutorial: How to Disable In-App Purchases on iPhone & Android.
1. Disable In-App Purchases on Amazon Fire Tablet
You can follow the steps below to disable In-App Purchases on Amazon Fire Tablet.
1. Open Amazon Appstore by tapping on Amazon Appstore icon located on the Home screen of your Fire device.
2. Once you are on Amazon Appstore, tap on 3-line icon located at top-left corner of the screen and select Settings in the drop-down menu.
3. On the “Appstore Settings” screen, scroll down and tap on In-App Purchases.
4. On the next screen, uncheck or remove Allow In-App Purchases option by tapping inside the check-box.
5. When prompted, enter your Amazon Password and tap on Confirm.
This will disable the “In-App Purchases” feature on Amazon Appstore and totally prevent the possibility anyone being able to make purchases while playing games or using free Apps on your Amazon Fire device.