Amazon's Fire TV Switches to Vega OS, Ditching Android
Amazon has announced a significant shift in its Fire TV hardware with the introduction of Vega OS, a new Linux-based platform replacing the Android-based Fire OS. The first device to feature Vega OS is the Fire TV Stick 4K Select, unveiled on September 30, 2025, at Amazon's Devices & Services Event in New York.
Vega OS is designed to be lighter and faster than its predecessor, offering improved app launch times despite modest device specifications. The new platform does not support sideloading, restricting installations to apps from the Amazon Appstore only. To mitigate this, Amazon has introduced the Cloud App Program, allowing users to stream Android apps not yet ported to Vega OS.
Amazon will cover the cost of cloud streaming for many publishers for nine months, ensuring a smooth transition. Despite the change, Amazon confirms that existing devices will remain supported, and the company plans to continue releasing new Fire TV products on Fire OS during the transition period.
The Fire TV Stick 4K Select, the first device with Vega OS, offers 4K picture quality with HDR10+ support. Amazon's shift to Vega OS aims to enhance performance and user experience, while the Cloud App Program provides a temporary solution for app compatibility. The long-term impact of this transition remains to be seen, but Amazon's commitment to supporting existing devices and continuing Fire OS releases suggests a gradual shift towards Vega OS.
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