If you’ve jailbroken your Amazon Fire TV Stick, you’ve unlocked its full potential, including the ability to sideload apps. Here’s how to do it:
- Enable Apps from Unknown Sources:
- Go to Settings on your Fire TV Stick.
- Select My Fire TV or Device & Software (depending on your device).
- Choose Developer Options.
- Turn on “Apps from Unknown Sources”.
- Install Downloader:
- Downloader is a free app available in the Amazon Appstore.
- Search for “Downloader” using the search function on your Fire TV Stick.
- Install it.
- Use Downloader to Sideload Apps:
- Open the Downloader app.
- In the app, enter the download link (URL) for the APK file of the app you want to sideload.
- Download the APK file.
- Install the app by following the prompts.
- Install APKs from Android Devices:
- If you prefer to sideload from your Android device, enable “ADB Debugging” in the Fire TV Stick settings.
- Connect your Android device to the same network as your Fire TV Stick.
- Use an app like Apps2Fire to send APK files from your Android device to the Fire TV Stick.
Remember that sideloading allows you to install third-party apps not available in the official Amazon Appstore. Remember to use a VPN for FireStick, like Surfshark, when using unofficial apps. Enjoy exploring new apps and customizing your Fire TV Stick!
