To update Apps on Kindle Fire, you can either set your device to automatically download and install Updates or manually check for updates and install them (if available)
In general, App updates on Kindle work only if the updated version of software is downloaded in a single session. Hence, you need to make sure that your Kindle Fire device has enough storage space and it is connected to a stable internet connection.
With this understanding, let us go ahead and take a look at the steps to Update Apps on Kindle Fire Tablet, both manually and automatically.
Update Apps on Kindle Fire Tablet
You can find below the steps to Update Apps on Kindle Fire Tablet and make sure that you are using the latest version of Apps on your Kindle Fire device.
1. Auto Update Apps On Kindle Fire
If the Apps on your Kindle Fire device are updating, you can follow the steps below to make sure that Auto-update option is enabled on your device.
1. From the Home screen, tap on the Settings icon.
2. From the Settings screen, go to Apps & Games > Amazon Application Settings.
3. Next, tap on Appstore > Automatic Updates.
4. On the next screen, toggle on Enable Automatic Updates option.
After this setting, you can expect Apps downloaded from Amazon’s Appstore to be automatically updated on your device.
2. Manually Update Apps on Kindle Fire
At any time, you can manually update the Apps on your Kindle Fire device by following the steps below.
1. Open the App Store on your Kindle Fire device.
2. On the App Store, tap on the 3-line Menu icon > APP Updates.
On the next screen, you will be able to see available updates (If any)
3. Update Apps Installed Via APK
Apps installed from other sources (using APK files) may not be automatically updated on your device. For such Apps, you can follow the steps below to check the version of the third party App.
1. Go to Settings > Apps & Games > Manage All Applications.
2. On the Manage All App Applications screen, tap on the Downloaded tab.
On the “Downloaded” screen, find the third-party app that you want to update and note down its version number (as displayed under the App title).
Once you find the version number, visit the APKMirror website to check if a newer version of the App is available.