How To Jailbreak Firestick | Install Third-Party Application On Your FireTV
Have you ever felt that your Forestick does not provide you with enough options to download the application of your choice? Happens to me all the time. So, what do you think is the solution? Have you ever thought of Firestick Jailbreak? Here is a guide on “How to jailbreak Firestick”.
The Firestick Jailbreak will give you permission to download any application to your Amazon Firestick TV. However, you won’t find the application on the in-built app store. But, it will let you tamper with the developer mode, and the restriction to install the third-party application will be lifted from the Firestick.
The major question which arises here is how to Jailbreak the Firestick. Before moving to the solution, let us first look at Jailbreak and whether it is legal to Jailbreak Firestick.
What is Jailbreak Firestick?
Jailbreak Firestick refers to removing the restrictions imposed by the Firestick manufacturers. Jailbreaking the Firestick gives the user access to the root of the device and he can download any application that is not even available on the App Store of the device.
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You must be confused why this is known as Jailbreaking. Well, let us tell you that it is assumed that the manufacturer has put the restrictions which seems like a jail. So, removing the restriction can be seen as breaking the jail.
Can You Jailbreak Firestick
Yes, it is possible to jailbreak the Firestick. There are various applications and methods available that allow the user to remove the restrictions imposed by the manufacturer. What are these applications and methods? We will discuss further in the article
Is It Legal To Jailbreak Firestick
We know the term Jailbreak sounds illegal. But, you don’t need to worry if you are planning to Jailbreak the Firestick because it is hundred percent legal.
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It is your device and you have got full right to access it in any way you want to. So, jailbreaking Amazon Firestick is not illegal.
How To Jailbreak Firestick
Now you know that it is possible to Jailbreak Firestick and it is also legal to do so. Let us now have a look at the methods and applications that will help us install the third-party application on Firestick.
Step 1: On the remote of the FireTV click the setting options.
Step 2: The menu on the screen will appear. Select “Device & Software”. On the older versions of Fire TV, its option is available as “Device” or “My Fire TV”.
Step 3: On the next screen choose the “Developer Option”
Step 4: On the next screen click on the “Apps From Unknown Sources”
Step 5: Next click on “OK” on the dialogue box.
Step 6: Go to the search bar and type “Downloader”. You can also search it using voice search.
Step 7: After that, the downloader will appear in front of you. Click on it.
Step 8: Click “Get It”
Step 9: The “Downloader” will download and install automatically.
Step 10: Open the “Downloader”, give it the storage permissions.
Step 11: After that go to the URL section and enter the downloading link
Step 12: Hit on Go
Step 13: The APK file will start downloading.
Step 14: After that, a pop-up will appear asking for installation. Click on Install.
Step 15: The Third-Party application will be installed on your device.
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Wrapping Up
We hope that now you are clear with the Technique to Jailbreak Firestick. All you have to do is download the downloader application on your firestick, give it permission access and make changes in the settings as described above. Now, use the application to download the third-party applications on your device.
Yeah!! It was that simple. If you have any doubts or queries in your head, feel free to ask us in the comments section below. Also if you find this article interesting and informative, do share it with your friends.
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