Step 4: On the next screen you’ll see a list of applications that have access to files downloaded to your tablet as well as an indication letting you know whether or not you can install apps ...

When prompted, allow Fire Toolbox to restart your Fire tablet. Once all of that is taken care of, you should be safe to disconnect your tablet, load the Play Store, and log in to your Google account.

To get the Google Play Store on your Amazon Fire tablet, we’re going to be using what are known as Android Packages or APKs, which are files you download from your internet browser to install apps.

That means, if an app you install has a newer version, you'll have to uninstall it and reinstall it via a new apk file. That's it. The IndyStar Android app should now be running on your Fire tablet.

A Kindle Fire Tablet: For method #1, you can use any Kindle tablet. We tested this method on an old 2nd generation 7" Kindle and it worked. For method #2, you’ll need a 4th generation Kindle ...