Kindle Fire is a great device. Moreover, you can turn it into a great device for communication To do that, you should just install WhatsApp or other messengers. The process, unfortunately, isn’t as straightforward as to could be, as the Fire has certain limitations in third-party software downloads and installations.
Fortunately, there’s a method that would help you to overcome this installation lock. The information below will provide you with detailed instructions about the installation and set-up process.
What you should know before you start the process
To start the process, you should switch on “Unknown Sources” in order to allow for the download and installation. This is available for all Kindle devices. So to enable this feature, you should follow the steps which are mentioned below:
- First of all, you should click on the Menu icon and then, you should open Fire’s Settings. In case if you have newer Fire OS iterations (4.0 or later), you should enter the Security menu. If you have an older software version, you should tap on the Applications menu.
- Then, you should find Unknown Sources and click on the option to access it. To do that, you should scroll down the menu. After you have switched on Once Unknown Sources, you’ll be able to install third-party apps that don’t appear on the Amazon Store.
You should keep in mind that on most devices, the feature of installation of Unknown Sources is blocked. This allows the manufacturers to protect the native software from malware.
How to install WhatsApp on the Kindle Fire
The WhatsApp Apk file is required to be able to install the app. It’s better to download the file from the official app website rather than third-party sources.
- First of all, you should head to the WhatsApp website downloads section and download the newest version of the app for Android. Then, you should click on the “Download Now” button and wait for a while to let the action be completed.
- After that, you will see a pop up window where you should click on “Download” again in order to complete the confirmation. Then, you’ll be asked to open the downloaded file. There, “Open in the corresponding window” should be selected.
- After the file has been opened, the WhatsApp installation window will be displayed. There, you should click on “Install” and wait for the Fire to work. After the installation has been completed, you should click on “Open” and proceed to set up the app.
You should keep in mind that, WhatsApp works with Android 2.3.3 and later, which makes it consistent with almost all Fire OS iterations. Android 2.3 and later versions are used as the base for Fire OS. This means that WhatsApp can be easily launched on Amazon Fire HD, Kindle Fire, as well as Fire HDX without any problems.
How to set up WhatsApp on Kindle Fire
To set up WhatsApp on Kindle Fire, you should follow the prompts below:
- First of all, you should install WhatsApp, then, you should tap on “Agree and Continue,”. After that, you should click on “Continue” in the pop-up window to confirm the process.
- Then, you will see two more pop-up windows that would be displayed in order to let you to grant access to your Kindle Fire. You should click on “Allow“, in order to give a permission to WhatsApp to use your media, photos, files, and contacts. In case if you have restricted the access, you can allow it after the fact.
- To finish the process, you should fil in the phone number and tap on “OK” to confirm your choice. You should wait for a SMS to receive a verification code which should be filled into the designated field and then you should tap on “Next“.
How to add contacts to WhatsApp
After you have given WhatsApp access to your contacts, you are able to send messages to anyone who has WhatsApp installed on his/her device. If some of the contacts don’t have WhatsApp, you can send an invitation link to that person. To do that, you should follow the prompts below:
- First of all, you should tap on the green circle at the bottom right of the WhatsApp Chats window.
- Then, you should scroll down the menu, and then, tap on “Invite Friends.” Then, you should select the contact to which you would like to send the invitation link.
All in all, the process doesn’t require any special efforts.
