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What Does “Jailbreaking” a Fire TV Stick Mean?
In Settings, open “My Fire TV. ” Choose “Developer Options” and enable the “Apps From Unknown Sources” option. From the Appstore, install the Downloader app and use it to download any APK file.
So if you want to install an app that’s not available on the Appstore, you’ll sideload it on your Fire TV Stick after “jailbreaking” the device. The process is both legal and easy.
To jailbreak your Fire TV Stick, you’ll first enable the unknown apps option and then download the Downloader app to install unofficial apps. Here’s the procedure divided into two parts.
Step 1: Enable Unknown Sources on Your Fire TV Stick
In Settings, choose “My Fire TV.”
On the “My Fire TV” page, select “Developer Options.”
In the “Developer Options” menu, select “Apps From Unknown Sources.”
In the prompt that opens, choose “Turn On” to activate the option.
And that’s it. You can now load your favorite app’s APK file and install the app that way on your Fire TV Stick.
Step 2: Get the Downloader App on Your Fire TV Stick
Now that APK installation is enabled, go ahead and download an app like Downloader that will allow you to download your favorite apps’ APK files and install those on your Stick.
To get the app, first, access the Appstore option from your Fire TV Stick’s home screen.
Access the “Search” option, then search for and select “Downloader.”
On Downloader’s app page, choose “Download” to download and install the app on your Stick.
When Downloader is installed, select “Open” to launch it.
On Downloader’s first screen, you’ll be asked to allow the app to access your files. Select “Allow” in the prompt.
On Downloader’s main screen, put your cursor in the “Enter a URL or Search Term” field and type the web address (URL) of the site or APK you want to download. Then choose “Go.”
When your APK is downloaded, run it and your Fire TV Stick will prompt you to install it. Your app will then install, and you’ll find the newly obtained unofficial app in your main app drawer.
Another way to sideload apps on your Fire TV Stick is by using the free Apps2Fire app on your phones. This is also an easy way to get new apps on your Stick.
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