Is Jailbreaking Firestick Safe?
Jailbreaking your Firestick device is not illegal, and it is safe to do. Jailbreaking allows you to install any apps on your Firestick or Fire TV. Everything you do with your Firestick is legal until you watch copyrighted content. If you intend to stream copyrighted content, ensure to use a VPN while streaming the video.
How to Jailbreak Firestick using Downloader
To explain the installation process, we have chosen the Kodi app. Refer to the steps below to sideload any app on Firestick. #1. Power On your Firestick-connected TV and hit the Search icon on the home screen. #2. On the search box, type Downloader using the on-screen keyboard. #3. Locate and select the Downloader app from the search suggestions. #4. Tap the Get button or Download icon to install the app on your Firestick. #5. After installing Downloader, go to the Home screen and click the Settings icon. #6. Scroll down to the bottom and select My Fire TV. #7. Tap Developer Options and enable the option ADB debugging. #8. Then, select Install unknown apps and enable the Downloader app. #9. Move to the Apps section on your Firestick and launch the Downloader app. #10. Tap the Home tab and enter the APK link of the Kodi app on the URL box. #11. Select Go and wait for the Kodi APK file to download. #12. Then, hit the Install button on the Kodi installation screen. #13. Now, the Kodi application will be installed on your Firestick-connected TV.
How to Sideload Apps on Firestick using ES File Explorer
#1. Install the ES File Explorer on Firestick using the steps given above. #2. Navigate to Settings and click My Fire TV. #3. Tap Developer Options and select Install unknown apps. #4. Locate and enable the ES File Explorer. #5. Launch the ES File Explorer app and tap the option Downloader. #6. Select the +New option and enter the APK link of the app you want to download in the Path field. Then, type the name of the app in the Name field. #7. Select the Download Now button and tap Open File. #8. Hit the option Install on the pop-up menu. #9. Again, tap Install on the app installation screen to download the app on Firestick.
Why Do You Need to Use a VPN?
After sideloading your desired app, you must set up a VPN on Firestick before accessing its content. Watching copyrighted content for free is illegal. If the app you have sideloaded has copyrighted content, there is a possibility that you might face legal issues. To safeguard yourself from ISP Providers and government agencies, you must mask your IP address. This can be done with the help of a VPN. VPN completely hides your online identity and allows you to surf or stream anonymously. There are plenty of VPNs available for Firestick. Make sure to get a premium VPN service to get better results. Some of the best VPNs for Firestick are listed below.
ExpressVPN. NordVPN. Bitdefender VPN.
