If you are looking for a way to get the apps that are not available on the Amazon App Store on your Firestick, then you are in the right place. Usually, the Amazon App Store does not have most of the apps that are available on the Play Store. However, by jailbreaking Firestick, you can get the desired apps on your Firestick. To jailbreak Firestick, you can use any sideloading tools like the Downloader or ES File Explorer. Here, we have shared the steps to jailbreak Firestick effectively by modifying certain settings. Firestick users can use this guide and can install any app that is not available in the Amazon App Store.
Is it Legal and Safe to Jailbreak Firestick?
If you are wondering whether jailbreaking Firestick is legal, it is completely legal. Moreover, jailbreaking Firestick doesn’t significantly change or harm your Firestick device. By jailbreaking, you can download any app on Firestick that you wish without any hesitation. However, some apps might track or steal the users’ data to display ads. Whatever app you sideload on Firestick, ensure it does not log any users’ data, and use the apps at your own risk.
Another thing you need to consider while streaming content on the sideloaded apps is copyright infringement. Most free streaming apps are illegal and provide copyrighted content without proper licenses. If you intend to watch content on those illegal apps, ensure to use premium VPNs like ExpressVPN on Firestick to hide your IP address and avoid legal issues.
Things to Do Before Jailbreaking Firestick
You need to change certain settings on Firestick before moving into the jailbreaking process. Refer to the steps below and make the required changes.
1. Turn on your Firestick device and go to the Settings.
2. Click Preferences under the Settings.
3. Next, select Privacy Settings and disable the following options:
- Collect App Usage Data
- Device Usage Data
- Internet-based ads
4. Go to Preferences again and turn off Data Monitoring.
5. Navigate to the Preferences section and disable the following in the Featured Content section.
- Allow Audio Autoplay
- Allow Video Autoplay
If you use older Fire TV OS models, refer to the steps below and enable the Apps from Unknown Sources option.
1. Go to the Settings section and select My Fire TV tile.
2. Click Developer Options and turn On the Apps from Unknown Sources option.
That’s it. You are all set to sideload the apps on your Firestick.
How to Jailbreak Firestick Using Downloader App
Downloader is the app that I often use to install the unavailable apps on Firestick.
1. Turn On your Firestick / Fire TV and go to the home page.
2. On the home page, click the Find icon and type in Downloader.
3. Once you find the app, hit the Get or Download button to install the Downloader app on your Firestick.
4. Once the app is installed, go to Settings and click My Fire TV.
5. Click Developer Options and then turn On the ADB debugging option.
6. Tap Install Unknown Apps and enable the Downloader app.
7. Now, navigate to the Apps section and launch the Downloader app.
8. Click on the Home tab on the Downloader app.
9. Enter the APK URL of the app you want to sideload in the URL search bar and click the Go button.
10. Now, the APK file will be downloaded on your Firestick device. Click the APK file and select Install to get the app on your device.
How to Jailbreak Fire TV Stick using ES File Explorer
Apart from the Downloader app, you can also use the ES File Explorer to jailbreak your Firestick.
1. Go to the home page on your Firestick and tap the Find icon.
2. Search for ES File Explorer in the Amazon App Store.
3. Hit the Get or Download button to install the app.
4. Go to Settings → Navigate to My Fire TV → Click Developer options → Tap Install Unknown Apps → Enable ES File Explorer.
5. Launch ES File Explorer and select the Downloader option.
6. Click the +New icon at the bottom.
7. Now, you can enter the APK link of the app you want to download in the Path field.
8. Next, enter the app’s name in the Name field and click the Download Now button.
9. After the APK gets downloaded, click Open File.
10. Finally, click the Install button to download the app on your Fire TV Stick.
How to Get a New App Store on Jailbroken Firestick
If you feel that the default app store on your Fire TV stick is boring and doesn’t have the requirements you are looking for, you can get an alternative app store like Aptoide TV. You can find almost all the apps in this app store that are not available on the default Amazon app store.
1. Download the Downloader app on your Fire TV stick.
2. Launch the app and type in the following URL in the URL bar (https://urlsrt.io/aptoideapk)
3. After typing in the URL, click the Go button.
4. The Aptoide APK file will be downloaded to your Firestick device. Click the APK file and select Install to get the Aptoide TV app on your Fire TV Stick.
5. Launch the Aptoide TV app on your Firestick.
6. Click the OK button on the page that says New Update.
7. Click the Allow button to access the local files on your device.
8. After doing so, you will see the home page of the Aptoide TV with the apps in it.
You can now search for the app you want and install the app on your Fire TV Stick device.
Advantages of Jailbreaking Firestick
Jailbreaking Firestick has the following advantages.
- You can sideload apps such as Cinema HD, Spectrum TV, etc., that are not available in the Amazon App Store.
- Download app stores like Aptoide TV.
- With jailbroken Firestick, you can play the paid games free of cost.
- Watch premium movies for free.
- It allows you to use advanced customization features.
Disadvantages of Jailbreaking Firestick
These are the disadvantages of jailbreaking Firestick.
- Jailbreaking is legal, but watching copyrighted content is illegal.
- Slows down your Internet speed.
- You may sideload corrupted apps that may be harmful to your Firestick device.
- The performance of the Firestick will be decreased.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I jailbreak the Fire TV Cube?
Yes, you can jailbreak the Fire TV Cube using the Downloader app.
What are the best movie apps that you can install on a jailbroken Firestick?
Upon jailbreaking your device, you can install some of the movie apps like Kodi, BeeTV, and Ocean Streamz.
