But there are ways — simple, as well as technical — that can help you get over some of the core Fire OS limitations and make the tablet feel more like a stock Android slate.

Amazon Fire HD tablets are inexpensive, simple, and robust. But they've got some hidden tricks you may not have known about. Try these on for size.

Turn your Kindle Fire into an Android 4.2 tablet New service N2Aos gives you the tools to easily root your Kindle Fire, and can even do it remotely if you're not a tech-savvy user.

After sticking with Android 9 for far too long, Amazon is finally upgrading to Android 11 for its latest Fire tablets.