In this post, you will learn how to jailbreak FireStick and install popular streaming apps for free movies, TV shows, Live TV, Sports, and a lot more.

Why do you jailbreak a FireStick?

The answer to this question is rather simple. You jailbreak your FireStick to enjoy unlimited/free streaming without having to burn a hole in your pocket.

Jailbreaking brings all the online streaming content within your easy reach. It unlocks the true potential of your FireStick device.

Whether you like to watch Movies, TV Shows, Live TV, Sports, or just about anything, jailbreaking makes it possible for you. With a jailbroken FireStick, you have instant access to whatever you want to watch.

You want to jailbreak your Amazon Fire Stick because that makes you a cord-cutter in the true sense.

How to Jailbreak Firestick Devices

Unlike jailbreaking some other devices, you won’t need to make any complicated OS changes or root access to the device to jailbreak a Firestick. Everything can be done right from the default menus and app stores of Fire TV devices. 

Let’s take a look at how to set up your Fire TV Stick for jailbreaking, then we’ll show you how to download an app library and install an app from a third-party download. 

  • Search for the “Downloader” App on the Amazon App Store – Go to the “find” tab at the top of your Firestick’s home screen and select the tile that says “search.” Then, type “downloader” in the search bar and press the option that says “downloader” when it appears in the list.
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  • Download and Install “Downloader” – Find the Downloader app in the search results and select it. Then, press the “get” button to begin the download and installation process. The first time you launch the app, it will ask if you want to allow it to access files on your device. Select “allow” to let the app save downloaded files to the device.
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  • Open the “My Fire TV” Page in Settings – Once the downloader app has been installed, go back to the home screen of your Fire TV Stick and navigate to the settings on the far right. Then, select the “my Fire TV” tab in the settings.
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  • Turn On ADB Debugging and Apps From Unknown Sources – Once you select “my Fire TV” go to the developer options page and turn both “ADB debugging” and “apps from unknown sources” on. This will allow your Fire TV stick to install apps from APKs that aren’t in the Amazon app store.
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  • Turn off Data Collection – Now, return to the home screen again and head to the settings. This time, though, go to the “preferences” tab in settings and open the “privacy settings” page. Turn off “device usage data,” “collect app usage data” and “interest-based ads.” This is something you’ll want to do for privacy reasons, even if you’re not using a jailbroken Firestick.
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With all this done, your Firestick won’t report back to Amazon on how you’re using your device and what kind of apps you have installed. Now you’re free to install any apps you please from the downloader app or any other app store. 

How to Install Apps Outside of the Amazon App Store

While the downloader app is great for installing individual apps that you have a link to, there are libraries that give you the ability to browse and access tons of different apps in one place. One of these libraries is Unlinked. 

  • Navigate to Unlinked.link in the Downloader App – Enter the URL “unlinked.link” into the address bar of the Downloader app and hit the “play/pause” button, or press “go” to be taken to the Unlinked APK website.
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  • Download Unlinked -Scroll down by holding the down arrow on your remote until you see the blue button that says “download Android app.” The red circle on the screen works as your mouse, and you can move it by using the arrows on your remote. Move the red circle over the “download” button and press “select” to begin the download.
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  • Install Unlinked – Once downloaded, a pop-up will appear asking if you want to install the Unlinked app. Select “install,” then, when the downloader app appears again, it will ask a similar question. This time, however, you can hit “delete” instead of “install” since the app has already been installed by the Firestick and you no longer need the installation files from the download app.
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  • Enter a Library Code – In order to view app libraries on Unlinked you need to enter a library code. One of the most common libraries people use is called the IPTV Super Store. To get the IPTV Super Store, select “add a new library” and enter the code “12341234.”
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  • Search for and Download “ExpressVPN” – In the search bar for IPTV, type in “ExpressVPN” as one word. The search function on Unlinked is pretty particular about spelling, so it has to be one word; nothing shows up if you enter “Express VPN” as two words. Then, select ExpressVPN once it shows up and select “download.”
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  • Launch and Install ExpressVPN – Once downloaded, you’ll need to select ExpressVPN again and this time press “launch.” This will open up another confirmation window asking if you want to install ExpressVPN. Select “install,” and ExpressVPN will be ready for you to log in after you see the notification that the app is installed.
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How to Add Google Play Store to Your Firestick

As we mentioned earlier, all Fire TV devices run on a version of Android that has been altered in various ways by Amazon. This means that Firesticks are compatible with almost anything that can run on other Android devices — such as phones — which includes the apps on the Google Play Store. 

That said, while there is still an APK available online for putting the Google Play Store on Firestick and other devices that don’t come pre-loaded with it, this APK can no longer work properly on Firesticks. Sadly, with recent updates to the Firestick OS it is no longer possible to get the Google Play Store working on Firestick devices until someone discovers a new work around. 

Best Apps for Jailbroken Firestick Devices

Although the Google Play Store is no longer available, it’s still possible to download tons of the most popular apps using the downloader app and the Unlinked APK app store as we showed you. We’re going to briefly look at two of the best apps for jailbroken Firesticks that you can’t normally get on Firesticks. 

Kodi

Kodi is an incredibly robust media player that is completely free and open source. It uses a “ten-foot user interface,” meaning it’s purpose-built to be used on a TV with a remote control from a reasonable distance away. This makes it great for managing your digital library in your media center. 

Kodi is able to play almost any form of media, including podcasts, music and videos from both local and network storage media as well as streaming content from the internet. 

Using third-party Kodi add-ons will allow you to access free streaming content online, some of which might be illegal. That’s why Amazon does not want Kodi listed on the Fire TV Stick app store despite its widespread popularity.

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Kodi is a great way to keep all your media organized and offers a sleek user-friendly interface. 

Most of the apps that are banned or not listed on the Amazon app store are left off because they handle third-party content. While this in itself isn’t illegal, some of the streaming add-ons are used to illegally share copyrighted content. As long as you’re not using Kodi for this reason, it makes a fantastic and legal media player for any television.  

Real-Debrid

The other app that is very popular with jailbroken Firestick users is called Real-Debrid. This app is used to optimize your streaming to ensure that you are connecting to the best available server. This app pairs especially well with Kodi, which is presumably the main reason it can’t be found on the standard Firestick app store.

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Real-Debrid gives you access to faster file downloads, however, it does charge a monthly fee for the service.

If you’re having issues with videos scrubbing while you stream or downloads taking excessively long, Real-Debrid can be a huge help. It ensures you are connected to the best server possible and also gives you access to additional unrestricted servers. 

This means that you can download files with the full speed of your internet rather than being limited by the speed of the server you’re downloading from.

However, because it does give you access to more servers, there is a subscription fee for using the full features of Real-Debrid. It only comes out to about $5 a month, but for those who have frequent problems with Kodi buffering or downloading slowly this can be a tremendous help. 

Final Thoughts: Jailbreak Firestick Devices

Now that you know how to jailbreak Firestick devices, you can start enjoying all the apps that Android has to offer right on your TV. Plus, with a jailbroken device, Amazon won’t be able to see what it is you watch and do with your Firestick. 

Was it harder or easier than you expected to jailbreak a Firestick? Have you jailbroken another device before? What apps do you plan to use now that your device is jailbroken? We look forward to your answers in the comments below and, as always, thanks for reading.

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