# Amazon blocking apps on Firestick
**URL:** https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783
**Category:** Streaming Devices / Hardware
**Tags:** streaming
**Created:** [April 6, 2023, 3:01am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783 "2023-04-06T03:01:45Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@pmillard12](https://troypointinsider.com/u/pmillard12)
#### Post date: [April 6, 2023, 3:01am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/1 "2023-04-06T03:01:45Z")
Since Amazon has blocked every program from loading, is there anything we can do? This is ridiculous. Evidently they’re more interested in the high cable bills.
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### Author:  [@AMD237](https://troypointinsider.com/u/AMD237)
#### Post date: [April 6, 2023, 9:30am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/2 "2023-04-06T09:30:34Z")
Can you be more specific? In my experience Amazon doesnt run well through a VPN, but they really havent blocked anything except Launchers. Please use a search before creating a whole new thread.
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### Author:  [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)
#### Post date: [April 6, 2023, 12:08pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/3 "2023-04-06T12:08:53Z")
I’ve not had any issues with FireTV devices. The tv’s can be a tad difficult to find how to turn on developer options, but it can be done. Just something new to learn really. No issues using any VPN that I’ve noticed so far.
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### Author:  [@anon36991227](https://troypointinsider.com/u/anon36991227)
#### Post date: [April 6, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/4 "2023-04-06T12:11:59Z")
Amazon has not blocked everything, dont spread misinformation. You can still side load, if you use a vpn you need to bypass all amazon services with your vpn, only use the vpn for unverified sources. They blocked customization of your remote and device.
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### Author:  [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2023, 12:48pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/5 "2023-04-07T12:48:07Z")
More than likely you were having problems with Downloader working yesterday. Their server was down so Downloader codes were not working. See the following article.
> **[Downloader App Error: Unknown server error. Try again in a few seconds](https://troypoint.com/downloader-app-error-unknown-server-error/)**
>
> If you come across the Downloader App Error: Unknown server error. Try again in a few seconds this usually means one of two things. The first problem could be that the Downloader app server is having problems and you can simply try back a bit later...
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### Author:  [@Danimal1969](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Danimal1969)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/6 "2023-04-07T13:31:24Z")
I have the Pioneer 50" 4K UHD HDR LED Smart TV (PN50951-22C) - Fire TV Edition - 2021. No problems getting into Developer options.
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### Author:  [@crackerb2](https://troypointinsider.com/u/crackerb2)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2023, 8:53pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/7 "2023-04-07T20:53:17Z")
I use my VPN and I don’t have any problem at all.
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### Author:  [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/8 "2023-04-07T20:59:16Z")
And you shouldn’t. I won’t connect to the net without an active VPN.
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### Author:  [@carlbs](https://troypointinsider.com/u/carlbs)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/9 "2023-04-07T21:38:03Z")
I’ve tried it both ways with Surfshark – vpn for unverified sources only (tunneling everything else), and vpn for everything except tunneling Netflix and Prime. And I can’t tell any difference. Might be different for Amazon since I’m using android tv.
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### Author:  [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/10 "2023-04-07T21:49:18Z")
They both work the same. I prefer safety regardless of an app being verified or not, as I personally don’t want my identity stolen. So VPN for everything and whether FireTV or Android my VPN has worked on everything, thank god.
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### Author:  [@miervamike](https://troypointinsider.com/u/miervamike)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/12 "2023-04-09T02:02:52Z")
Speaking of amazon im trying to setup my first fire stick in the begining it asks for your amazon account info it appears you cant continue without an account is that the way it is?
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### Author:  [@anon36991227](https://troypointinsider.com/u/anon36991227)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2023, 3:32am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/13 "2023-04-09T03:32:45Z")
Stay on topic, use our search on this matter or make a new topic.
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### Author:  [@Miki](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Miki)
#### Post date: [April 9, 2023, 12:06pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/14 "2023-04-09T12:06:51Z")
Same as GoogleTV, you need an account. FireTV is no different.
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### Author:  [@philliesfan4211](https://troypointinsider.com/u/philliesfan4211)
#### Post date: [December 25, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/15 "2025-12-25T18:45:34Z")
Hello to all. Is anyone out there getting the same message that I’m getting on their Cinema app? It states: “Your device has been identified as using or providing access to unlicensed content, including this app, and will be disabled. To remove this app now, select “Uninstall” now.” A couple of my firesticks have this message when I open up the app, but on one of my other firesticks, that message doesn’t show up. Any suggestions? Uninstall and reinstall possibly? Thanks for your time.
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### Author:  [@BigDave](https://troypointinsider.com/u/BigDave)
#### Post date: [December 25, 2025, 7:35pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/16 "2025-12-25T19:35:19Z")
Some of the older firestick are OK but most will not run Cinema. Reinstall no longer works. You can try the new App Cloner from Troypoint Toolbox. Best fix is at Walmart…ONN Plus or ONN Pro will fix your problems!
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### Author:  [@philliesfan4211](https://troypointinsider.com/u/philliesfan4211)
#### Post date: [December 25, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/17 "2025-12-25T19:50:39Z")
Thanks for the reply. All of my firesticks are 4K. I’ll try out the cloner from the toolbox.
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### Author:  [@Paddyboy57](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Paddyboy57)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2025, 8:27pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/18 "2025-12-27T20:27:49Z")
I received same thing notice that I turned off files permissions. And was able to use cinema and film Plus I always turn off file permissions to every app I use when I shut down my system but I’ve had enough with the fire stick I moved on to the onn Pro I should have done it a long time ago.
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### Author:  [@philliesfan4211](https://troypointinsider.com/u/philliesfan4211)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2025, 10:47pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/19 "2025-12-27T22:47:54Z")
Yup. I’m going to switch to Onn pretty soon as well. Thanks for the input.
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### Author:  [@Deedee23](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Deedee23)
#### Post date: [January 12, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/20 "2026-01-12T23:02:20Z")
were would i find the app cloner or troypoint toolbox ?
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### Author:  [@Deedee23](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Deedee23)
#### Post date: [January 12, 2026, 11:09pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-blocking-apps-on-firestick/88783/21 "2026-01-12T23:09:05Z")
were is the file permission found
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