# Amazon explains why Fire TV ditched Android for VegaOS, but only one part makes sense

> Amazon’s Fire TV platform is in the process of ditching Android for an in-house VegaOS, a change that’s been controversial among users.

- **Source:** [9to5Google](https://9to5google.com/2026/06/29/amazon-fire-tv-vegaos-android-interview/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bba37254f0da55deb558c)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #nintendo-switch #android
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