If you have any unused Amazon Coins in your account, Amazon has stated that they will be automatically refunded to your original payment method after the August 20 cutoff date.
Amazon Coins are the primary focus for refunds.
Here’s the latest on the Amazon Appstore for Android shutdown and how refunds will work:
Key Dates & What’s Happening
Shutdown Date: The Amazon Appstore for Android devices will be discontinued on August 20, 2025. After this date, support, updates, and new downloads for Android are no longer available.
The Appstore will continue to operate on Amazon’s own devices such as Fire Tablets and Fire TVs.
Amazon Coins, the digital currency used for in-app purchases, will also be phased out on the same date—August 20, 2025. As of February 20, 2025, users can no longer purchase Coins.
Refund & User Actions: What You Need to Do
1. Amazon Coins
If you have any unused Amazon Coins, you will be automatically refunded after August 20, 2025, to your original payment method.
Before the shutdown, ensure you:
Check your account balance in the Amazon Appstore or Amazon website.
Update your payment details, especially if your credit/debit card has expired or your linked account is inactive—refunds may fail otherwise.
Consider spending your Coins before the deadline to potentially avoid the refund process entirely.
2. Subscriptions
Active subscriptions through the Amazon Appstore may continue working on Amazon devices (Fire Tablet, Fire TV), but it’s strongly advised to cancel any that auto-renew past August 20, 2025, to prevent unintended charges.
3. Apps You Purchased
Apps previously downloaded from the Appstore may no longer function correctly on non-Amazon Android devices after the shutdown—especially without updates.
If you wish to keep using these apps, consider backing them up via APK extraction while the Appstore is still functional.
Note: there is no mention of refunds for app purchases or subscriptions (outside of Coins). Refunds apply only to unused Amazon Coins.
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Summary Checklist
| Task | What You Should Do |
|---|---|
| Check Amazon Coins balance | Log into your account via the Appstore app or Amazon website. |
| Update payment method | Make sure it’s current to avoid refund failures. |
| Use or retain Coins | Spend them before Aug 20 or await automatic refund. |
| Review subscriptions | Cancel any auto-renewing ones that extend beyond shutdown. |
| Backup important apps | Extract APKs if needed; may stop working later. |
Final Thoughts
Any unused Amazon Coins will be refunded automatically—just keep your payment details accurate and active.
No direct refunds for apps or subscriptions are mentioned—only subscriptions can be canceled to avoid future charges.
Act fast—the shutdown is imminent on August 20, 2025.
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