If you also have a firestick device then there are high chances that you are already familiar with the term ‘Jailbreaking’, right? there are so many myths regarding jailbreaking a firestick device. Firestick users are really confused when it comes to jailbreaking their firestick devices. But let me tell you jailbreaking a firestick is not like jailbreaking an iPhone.
When we talk about jailbreaking a firestick it means installing third-party applications on a firestick. Many firestick resellers on the internet are using jailbreak term to attract more customers. Whereas it is nothing except installing third-party apps on firestick.
I hope you are now familiar with jailbreak firestick and now if anyone sells you a firestick device in the name of Jailbroken then think twice because you can jailbreak your firestick by yourself and it is very easy.
Once your firestick is completely jailbroken you can install ‘n’ numbers of applications on your device. You can even install apps like Kodi and VPN. So, now let’s get started with the guide and see what is the correct way to jailbreak a firestick device.
Easiest Way to jailbreak Firestick device
Step 1) Enable apps from unknown sources
Now, when we talk about jailbreaking a firestick device, it means we will install third-party apps on firestick and if you don’t know what third-party apps means then let me tell you, these are those apps that are not available on the Amazon app store and you are downloading it from the website that is available on the internet.
By default Amazon doesn’t allow their users to do that but don’t worry it is quite safe, all you have to do is enable the Apps from unknown sources from the firestick’s settings. Below are the steps to do that.
- Open up your firestick device.
- Now go to the Settings.
- Click on My fire TV.
- Now click on the Developers options.
- Now enable Apps from unknown sources and ADB debugging.
- Done!
Now we are done with the first step, now the next step is to get the Downloader app installed on your firestick device.
Step 2) Install the Downloader app on firestick
Now, there is one famous app known as a downloader that helps in downloading and installing third-party apps on our firestick device. The best thing is that this app is available on the official App store of firestick.
Once this app is installed on your firestick device, you can download and install the APK of any app that you like. Now below are the steps that can help you in installing the Downloader app on firestick.
- The first thing you need to do is go to the home screen of your firestick.
- Now click on the Find option.
- Then click on the Search option.
- Now the on-screen keyboard will appear on your screen and with the help of that, you need to type ‘Downloader’.
- Click on the ‘Get’ button to start downloading the app.
- Once the app is downloaded, it will start installing automatically on firestick.
Step 3) Download any third-party app you want
Now when you are done with both the above steps all you need to do is open the Downloader app that we downloaded and installed on our firestick. It is very easy to use the Downloader app, below are the simple steps that will help you in using the app.
- Open the downloader app on your firestick device.
- Now get the URL of the app that you wish to download on your firestick.
- Enter the same URL in the downloader’s box.
- Click on the Go button.
- The downloader app will start downloading the APK.
- Once the APK is downloaded click on the Install button.
- Now install the App on your firestick by following the on-screen instructions.
- Done!
So, above were the simple 3 steps that you need to follow if you want to jailbreak your firestick device. I hope this guide made your all doubts cleared about qjailbreaking a firestick device. If you found this guide helpful then do let us know by dropping a positive comment.