Submit Android app on amazon app store and android market?

Question

I have an Android app in the Android market and would want it to run on Amazon's Kindle Fire as well.

As per the faqs from Amazon's website, I would have to remove the functionalities which use things like camera,bluetooth,GPS before I submit it to store.

However if a user downloads my application from the Amazon store to his Android phone, he would not be able to use many features which he could have used if he downloaded from Android market.

• Does the Amazon store cater to this(as in redirecting to android market if app is in market also)?

• What is the best way to achieve this?

Is it a good idea to submit multiple apks to the appstore(if that is possible)

Answer 1

As far as my understanding goes, the Kindle Fire is an Amazon-locked-in machine, sold by Amazon at a loss in order to bring customers to their e-book business.

As such, it would not make sense for them to "redirect to Android Market if app is in market also".

Therefore, the answer is no. Either your users get the Amazon dumbed-down version, either your app doesn't get on a non-tampered-with Kindle Fire, which will be mostly everyone with a Fire.

Answer 2

I would suggest releasing 2 apps. One called App Name (Kindle Fire) and another App Name (Phone).

Amazon Kindle Fire does not have access to the Android Market, also any direct link to the Android Market will get your app rejected by Amazon.

Answer 3

You could definitely upload two APKs. There really would be no harm in that. But if you release an app to Amazon and it links to or directs the user to any app store other than Amazon's, they can deny your app submission.

You can also ask Amazon questions directly at https://developer.amazon.com/help/contact-us.html (just make sure you give them your email) or you can check their FAQ page: https://developer.amazon.com/help/faq.html