Step 1: Download and install the Amazon Appstore
Go to the Amazon Appstore download
page in your BlackBerry browser (http://www.amazon.com/getappstore). Tap the
"Download the Amazon Appstore" button. The Downloads window should
pop up asking you where you want to save it and what the filename should be; just
tap Save in the top-right, then tap the file when it's done downloading. If the
download window isn't there, tap the overflow menu button in the bottom-right
(three little dots), and tap Downloads.
The
Appstore should start installing after a short "Processing"
indicator. Tap the Install button in the top right, and tap Accept on the
pop-up window which informs you of the device permissions that are required for
the app to run.
Step 2: Run and log in to the Amazon Appstore
Find the Amazon Appstore icon on one of your home screens and
tap it, or simply tap the magnifying glass icon from the home screen at the
bottom in the middle and type "Appstore" in the search box at the
top. Tap the Appstore icon in the search results.
Enter your Amazon e-mail and password, and tap the "Sign in
with my Amazon account" button. If you don't have an Amazon account, tap
the "Create account" button and follow the steps.
Step 3: Download and install Android apps
From the Appstore home screen, you can swipe up and down to view
featured and recommended apps, tap the magnifying glass in the top-right to
search for something specific, or tap the menu button in the top left (three
dots) to browse categories.
When you tap on an app you want, tap the button in the top right
of the entry listing the price of the app. If it's a paid app, you'll need to
tap the button again to confirm the purchase before the download begins.
That's it!
Enjoy everything the Amazon Appstore has to offer, but keep in
mind that BlackBerry isn't officially support. Many apps will work fine, but
some others won't. Proceed with caution and let us know about your experience
with the Amazon Appstore on BlackBerry in the comments!
