In this tutorial, I’m going to show you the complete process of Jailbreak Firestick. I’m attaching the all necessary images and screenshots of steps. So, you don’t face any issues while performing the steps.
This Firestick Jailbreaking process works for all the Amazon Fire TV devices. It doesn’t matter if you have 1st generation, 2nd generation or the 3rd generation Fire TV, Fire TV Stick (4K), or Fire TV Cube.
Why need to spend money on Jailbroken Firestick if you can do it yourself within a few minutes? I’ve gone through various Forums, Q&A Sites, and Facebook groups where are many cord-cutters asking for- How to jailbreak a Firestick?
Even many of them decided to buy a jailbroken Firestick or even bought for double the money brand-new Firestick costs. Just sideloading some apps on Fire TV Stick that provides free movies and tv shows are termed as Firestick Jailbreaking.
Governments and ISPs across the world monitor their users’ online activities. If found streaming copyrighted content on your Fire TV Stick, you could get into serious trouble. Currently, your IP 227.63.73.21 is visible to everyone. I strongly recommend you to get a good FireStick VPN and hide your identity so that your movie viewing experience doesn’t take a bad turn.
I use ExpressVPN which is the fastest and most secure VPN in the industry. It is very easy to install on any device including Amazon Fire TV Stick. Also, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don’t like their service, you can always ask for a refund. ExpressVPN also has a special deal where you can get 3 months free and save 49% on annual plan.
What is Firestick Jailbreaking?
The concept of Firestick Jailbreaking started in July 2015. Amazon has taken strong action against low cost or free to use apps. In June 2015, Amazon has removed the world’s popular media player application, Kodi from Amazon App Store.
With this step of Amazon, Firestick users lost a source to watch free movies and shows. Now, the trend of Firestick hacking aka Jailbreaking started.
Fire OS is an Android-based operating system so we have an option to side-load third-party apps on Firestick. So, users started side-loading Kodi APK on FireStick via various methods. This process is known as Firestick Jailbreaking…
How To Jailbreak Firestick in 2020
Here are the steps to jailbreak a firestick device in 2020-
- Go to Firestick Home.
- Go to Settings.
- Select My Preferences.
- Open Privacy Setting.
- Select Device Data Usage.
- Now Turn OFF.
- Select Collect Apps Usage Data.
- Choose Turn OFF.
- Go back and Turn OFF Data Monitoring.
- Now go back and select Developer Options.
- Choose Apps from Unknown Sources.
- Select Enable.
- Press the Home button on Firestick remote.
- Go to the Search menu.
- Type Downloader.
- Press the Download button.
- Open Downloader.
- Go to Settings> then Enable JavaScript.
- Now type the following URL- https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/kapk.
- Wait, a file is downloading on your Firestick.
- Now select Install.
- Wait… Kodi is installing on your Firestick.
- Now select Open.
There are more various methods to jailbreak a brand new firestick. Here in this guide, I’m going to show you the step-by-step process to jailbreak a firestick for free movies and shows streaming.
Before starting, you must have to prepare your Firestick to jailbreak. These are some common and easy steps that you must have to perform before starting any methods.
How To Prepare Firestick for Jailbreak?
Follow the steps below to prepare your Firestick for Jailbreaking-
- Go to “Settings“.
- Select “My Preferences“.
- Open “Privacy Settings“.
- Select “Device Usage Data“.
- Choose “Turn OFF“.
- Now select “Collect Apps Usage Data“.
- Select “Turn OFF“.
- Press the “Back” button on the remote.
- Select “Data Monitoring“.
- “Turn OFF” Data Monitoring.
- Press the “Back” button two times.
- Scroll “Right” and select “My Fire TV“.
- Go to “Developer Options“.
- Select “Apps from Unknown Sources“.
- “Enable” Apps from Unknown Sources.
How to Jailbreak Amazon Fire TV?
In order to jailbreak your Fire TV device, follow these steps-
1. Go To Settings
Using your Firestick remote, go to the Settings option showing at the most right position.
2. Select Settings
Now, press the OK button on your Fire TV Stick remote to select the Settings option. After that, press the bottom arrow button on the remote.
3. Go To Preferences
Again use your firestick remote and press the right arrow button and select the Preferences option there.
4. Open Privacy Settings
Using your Firestick remote, open the Privacy Settings of your device.
5. Turn OFF Device Usage Data
Amazon Fire TV developers collecting anonymous data for rectifying bugs and error. I recommend you to Disable this option before jailbreaking a FireStick.
6. Select Turn OFF
This is a warning message, ignore it and select Turn OFF.
7. Select Collect App Usage Data
Another option by which Amazon developers tracking your apps usage activity. Turn OFF this option as well.
8. Select Turn OFF
Again, you should ignore the warning pop-up and select Turn OFF.
9. Select Data Monitoring
Press the back button on your remote, you’ll find these options on your TV screen. Now again press the select button to open the Data Monitoring option.
10. Turn OFF Data Monitoring
Press the OK button on firestick remote to Turn OFF Data Monitoring.
11. Select My Fire TV
Once you Turned OFF Data Monitoring, press the back button to jump to the main menu. Select My Fire TV from the list.
12. Go To Developer Options
13. Turn ON Apps from Unknown Sources
By default, this option kept disabled by developers. It must be enabled to install any third-party apps on the FireStick device. To enable this, press the OK button on your Fire TV Remote.
14. Turn ON the Apps from Unknown Sources
Boom! Now, your device is ready for jailbreaking… Choose any one method from below and apply it to your device. You can hack firestick to watch free movies and shows.
Kodi is the most popular and flexible media center application which provides an option to watch free movies, shows, documentary, videos, podcast, music, weathers and live TV and Radio channels.
So, I’m installing Kodi on Firestick to jailbreak it… However, if you want a different app for Firestick jailbreaking then you can always opt for your choice. Here is a fresh and working list of apps.
How To Jailbreak A FireStick?
Downloader is the most popular Firestick application to download APK files. Even, it supports direct installation of APK to FireStick. Follow these steps to Jailbreak Firestick using Downloader-
- Go to the “Search” option.
- Type “Downloader” in the search bar.
- Select “Downloader“.
- Choose the “Download” button.
- Select “Open“.
- Go to “Settings“.
- Enable JavaScript- Select the “Blank Box“.
- Confirm JavaScript enabling- Select “Yes“.
- Back to Downloader “Home“.
- Type download URL- https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/kapk
- Select “Go“.
- Wait… Kodi APK file is being downloaded.
- Select the “Install” button.
- Wait for 20 seconds… Kodi installation has been started.
- Select “Open” and enjoy free movies and shows on Firestick.
Steps to Jailbreak a Firestick
Here are detailed steps to jailbreak a firestick-
1. Go to the Search menu
2. Type Downloader
3. Select Download
4. Open Downloader
5. Go to Settings
6. Enable JavaScript
7. Select Yes
8. Enter Download URL
The latest version of Kodi is Leia 18.6. Enter this URL to download Kodi Latest Version APK file- https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/kapk
9. Wait for a couple of seconds…
10. Select Install
11. Wait for another 30 seconds
12. Select Open
Awesome…! Kodi has been successfully installed yours have successfully jailbreak your Firestick without PC. Now, you can install any Kodi addons and watch free movies or tv shows for free of cost.
How To Jailbreak Firestick Using ES File Explorer
Perform these steps to jailbreak firestick via ES File Explorer-
- Go to the “Search” option.
- Search for “ES File Explorer“.
- Hit the “Download” button.
- Wait for a couple of seconds… ES File Explorer is being installed.
- Now, hit the “Open” button.
- Go to Tools>Download Manager.
- Add a New download task.
- Enter Download URL- https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/kapk
- Enter the Filename.
- Select the “Download Now” button.
- Wait for few seconds then select Open File.
- Select Install.
- Again, choose Install.
- Wait… Kodi is installing.
- Select Open.
1. Go to the Search option
2. Type “ES File Explorer”
3. Select “ES File Explorer”
4. Select “Download”
5. Select “Open”
6. Go to “Tools”
7. Choose “Download Manager”
8. Select “+New”
9. Enter “Download URL” and “File Name”
10. Enter Download Address
Here is the download link of Kodi APK- https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/kapk
11. Enter “Kodi” as filename
12. Select “Download Now”
13. Wait…
14. Select “Open File”
15. Select “Install”
16. Again select “Install”
17. Wait… Kodi is installing
18. Select “Open”
Kodi has been installed on your FireStick device. Now, you can install any Kodi addon to watch your favorite Movies and Shows on FireStick for free of cost. There are thousands of Kodi Add-ons available from the various repositories.
How To Jailbreak Firestick 4K with Cinema HD
Cinema HD APK is one of the most popular streaming application that provides tons of free movies and tv shows at no subscription.
It’s one of the most trending apps to Jailbreak Firestick with Cinema APK and watches plenty of free movies and shows.
Follow these steps to jailbreak Amazon Fire TV Stick with Cinema HD-
1- Enable Unknown Sources
Read the above steps to learn- how to enable unknown sources on Firestick and disable Data Monitoring.
2- Open Downloader
If you have installed Downloader already, go to My Apps & Game and launch Downloader. Else, read the above steps to install Downloader on Firestick.
3- Type Cinema APK Download Address
Cinema APK v2 is the latest and most stable version and working flawlessly on Firestick & Android TV. Type this URL to get the APK file- https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/cinema
4- Wait…
Cinema HD APK file is downloading on your Fire TV. Wait for a few seconds to get downloaded.
5- Click Install
Here the Cinema HD is ready to install. Click on the install button and follow on-screen instructions.
6- Wait…
Cinema HD is installing on your device. You have to wait for a couple of seconds to get it installed.
7- Open Cinema APK
That’s it. Cinema HD has been installed on Firestick. First of all, connect to a VPN server to ensure your privacy because of Cinema APK pulling-out Copyright streaming links.
A good VPN ensures 100% anonymity and hides your activities and locations.
That’s it. Now you can watch thousands of fresh movies and shows on Firestick. This process is often known for Firestick Jailbreaking.
Is Firestick Jailbreaking Legal?
There are various methods to Jailbreak a Firestick. Now it totally depends upon the method used to jailbreak a Firestick. So, we can’t say Jailbreaking a Firestick is legal or illegal.
People mostly install Kodi on Firestick to watch free movies and tv shows. Kodi is totally legal to use but only if you use official Kodi add-ons for watching movies and shows. But, here are some Best Jailbroken Firestick Apps.
Any third-party Kodi add-ons are not safe because they pull-out streaming links from various illegal sources like Torrents.
How to be safe with jailbroken Firestick?
The government and ISP monitor their users’ streaming activities. Using Jailbroken Firestick Apps could lead you into legal trouble. You can hide your identity and activity with Express VPN.
Express VPN provides 100% anonymity and No-Logging at the server end. It’s the fastest and best VPN for streaming and unblocking geo-restrictions. Also, it provides a 30-day money-back guarantee. Currently, they’re offering a 49% discount on a 12-month plan.
To be 100% safe, you must enable the auto-connect and kill-switch feature of Express VPN. Here is the Express VPN setup guide for Firestick.
Can we jailbreak a Firestick?
Amazon Fire TV devices are running on Android-based Fire OS. It’s a custom coded version of the Android platform. That’s why Amazon Firestick supports all Android apps.
The second (2nd) generation Fire TV devices are running on Fire OS 5 and it is equivalent to Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) while third (3rd) generation Fire TV devices are running on Fire OS 6 and this version is equivalent to Android 7.1.2 (Nougat).
If you heard about Android Rooting OR Android Jailbreaking then it’s clear that we can also jailbreak a firestick device. Android jailbreaking requires custom patched boot image and lots of command knowledge to perform the steps.
But…
Here you don’t have to play with codes, commands, and scripts. We simply change some default settings and side-load a couple of apps. These apps will provide a bunch of free movies and shows to stream.
With these methods, we can jailbreak a firestick without a PC or computer. But, if you want to jailbreak a firestick with PC, I’ll show you these methods too.
There are many other apps that can bring more content for free. Check it here-
89 thoughts on “How To Jailbreak Amazon FireTVstick- Easy & Working”
You can not use the fire stick jailbreaker alone?.u have to have a mother divoceing, right. One other question does it have to be a smart TV. Thanks Marie
I have seen that many companies claiming that, they are selling jailbroken firestick. I had purchased it for review purposes and found that they are just sideloaded Kodi, Terrarium TV, Mobdro and other free movies application.
So, I decided to publish this article.
You can jailbreak your firestick by own and save $$$.
And, you don’t need to have a Smart TV for jailbreaking. Any normal TV with HDMI port works fine.
Did you find a way to jail beaknit
And do you need to do this every month? I am asking because there are person that charges you a fee every month to have firestick working
Hi, I have a firestick version 2 that I bought off of a website like ebay and it’s tied to a service called tata sky in india. I’m unable to use any of the apps in it as it’s asking me for a subscription which I dont have and It’s not a one time thing too. When I tried following your method, it lets me to the screen where I find downloader and then when i open it it takes me straight to the subscription page. Could you help me in any way. TIA
My fires stick doesnt show device it now shows my fire tv also no developer options and can’t even download the down loader app so any suggestions on how to jailbreak my firestorm would really be helpful
Hi Bill,
Thanks for memorizing me this point.
YES! you are absolutely correct.
In the recent update of Fire OS, the “Device” option has renamed as “My Fire TV”.
So, I’m updating this article today with new screenshots.
Thanks! Your feedback is appreciable.
Morning oh, do you have to have a smart TV to do this? Can it be just a regular flat screen TV that has two USB port?
Hello everyone, I really like to play computer games, but I am tired of playing normal modes. Does anyone recommend where I can find cheat codes for different games?
Which game cheat codes do you want? In the recent updates, around 30,000 accounts are banned due to cheat codes. Source- https://www.hindustantimes.com/tech/pubg-mobile-more-than-30-000-player-accounts-banned-for-cheating/story-wExrnqt4ZZB0DQflT8516O.html
I recommend you to play a fair game.
Please help me easily jailbreak my brand new fire TV stick with Alexa voice remote I’m a bit confused so please help ne
Hi Kash,
I’ve already written the process.
Just follow it step by step!
Let me know if you are facing any trouble.
Thanks!
All I can get is that there was a problem parsing the pakage
May I know the version of Fire OS you are using?
You probably need the 32bit package. First tell me your Fire OS version then I’ll provide you a download link.
5.2.6.7
When I get to the downloader it asks me for a code and my amazing code do not work for this
If I put my fire stick on a VPN, will the VPN still be working if I move the Firestick to another tv in a different location. (Travel)
Yes, it works…
Mine does and says the same th in ings
I get to the step of downloading KOdi and it is downloaded but when I try to open it it’s just a blank white screen. Any suggestions?
what you said is not jailbreaking or rooting. They are completely separate methods.
I have tried 3 of these to fix my firestick. None worked for me. I still get NO STREAM AVAILABLE. What am I doing wrong?
Which Kodi addon are you using?
You probably using an outdated addon/repository… I recommend you to try these add-ons on your Kodi- Best Kodi Addons 2019 (Updated List)
Hello Kyle,
I am looking to purchase a fire stick. Can you give me a few suggestions?
Thanks,
Vangela
Sure! Ask me anything…
do u have to buy downloader
Downloader is a Free application for Fire TV users. You don’t need to buy it.
Hi, I’ve tried to jailbreak my fire stick. When I get to the downloader it won’t let me do it without providing billing address??????
Share the error screenshot for better solution.
Do I plug fire stick in lab top to down load apps or can I do it while plug in tv,, it will connect to Internet but to listing for settings is on screen.. only my connection , join other networks,, must be not doing it right
Do I still have to do a amazon account?
I have a Toshiba Smart TV (Model 43LF421U19) that I bought last Friday. Currently, the Fire OS is at Fire OS 6.2.5.8 (I think it did a system update check when first powered on). Furthermore, the Fire TV Home Version is 6.1.2.0-261. This is the only specs I got. I tried to find the developer options as pointed out by your directions and the pictures you have taken, but I did encounter the same problem as another individual noted earlier.
Under Settings, mines show up as “Device & Software.” Second, when I went to “About,” it showed Your TV, Storage, Network, and Check System Update. I did not see the developer options.
I just got this television last week 🙁
Older Fire OS has that option. Go to Device> Developer Options> Apps from Unknown Sources> Enable it…
I did the first download of kodi it doesn’t say download just open. When I press open it says no app found to handle
Please share a screenshot using- https://prnt.sc/
http://prnt.sc/moqep9
I’m using method 1. I download kodi and my options are open delete or done. Not install. When I choose open it says no app found to handle this file. Should I try a different method?
Can you share a screenshot of your error?
http://prnt.sc/moqep9
I have the same issue
Hi Randy,
I’m sorry for the inconvenience occurred to you.
I’ve updated the tutorial with a fresh “Working download link”.
Please try the new steps…
Also, share your thoughts after installing Kodi on your Fire TV Stick.
Thanks!
I have a new Toshiba mentioned above. No device, no developer option. HELP
Can you share a screenshot?
link not working for some reaseon
error: Not found. Check your URL
Thanks
Which version of Downloader are you using?
I’m having the same trouble with the link.
“Error: Not found. Check your URL”
Link does not work in either Downloader or ES File Manager. Something is wrong with the URL.
May I know, which version of Downloader are you using?
To know that, go to Settings>Applications>Manage Installed Application> Select Downloader and see the version right side of the column.
1.1.7
Also getting the url not found message
Ian having same issue
My version is 1.1.7
At the various locations (example India), Downloader v1.1.7 causing issues. I recommend you to install Downloader v1.1.4 on your device. Follow this guide- https://www.firetvtricks.com/downloader-firestick/
Figured out what to do. For version 1.1.7 of Downloader: use this link to get Kodi 18.1 Leia
https://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/
I have just bought a fire TV stick 4K in UK and I brought to my country MAURITIUS. I have done the jailbreak as per your advice step by step. when I put the downloader by Voice alexa remote , it just ask me to contact my account with amazon. Please kindly help me.
Even with it jailbroken do you still have to pay a monthly fee for amc or other apps?
The website address in downloader does not work. It says there’s an error. Any suggestions?
Can you also watch live sports and pay per view fights If you do this jailbreak to your firestick?
I get to the downloaded part where it says to type in the file name to download and it tells me error not found? Tried all the different ones on this page need help!
I could not find your contact email, so reaching out via comment. I am interested in buying your blog. Let me know if you are interested. Thank you.
Hi do i need a vpn or a dns from another country
Do you have to have an amazon account?
i have tried everything you have said to no avail contact me please
This is my first time using an fire stick and Im just trying make sure understand correctly. I have 5 A boxes and have them all on 18.1 but I want to make sure that I get the stick on them same as well. WE plug into the TV? or can we start the process in the lab top for the the download first? then transtion over to the TV? do we
i used the path given: https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/kapk however when I hit go to download I receive the following message “ERRORL NOT FOUND. CHECK YOUR URL” . i have tripled check and tried and nothing. any advise would be appreciated.
None of these methods work
Me too, did you find a fix?
Hey, after I enter the URL in step 13, my TV says ERROR:NOT FOUND. CHECK YOUR URL… do you know what is blocking me or how to stop it?
This article should be called “How to install third party apps on a firestick by side loading.” None of these methods result in a “jailbroken” firestick. A true jailbreak would give root access, which none of these methods provide. Jailbreaking is pretty much unnecessary with the Fire TV platform nowadays, and side loading provides the desired results, but let’s call it Jailbreak….
Now that I have Kodi installed where do I find the (apps?) to load for the various channels to watch…
half of these links do not exist.
I have successfully downloaded and Kodi comes up. My question is how do I get the movies, etc. There are no files or anything in the sections that say TV shows, etc.
You need to install Addons to watch movies or tv shows. Here are some addons you can try- https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/best-kodi-addons-2019/
Why turn off data logging? I have a limited monthly data allowance and want to make sure my fire TV stick doesn’t run through it all. Is it absolutely necessary?
Earlier, Kodi was available to download on App Store. Later, it’s removed just because it was offering free streaming links. And due to this, users don’t buy Netflix, Prime Video, and other subscription.
So, it’s a safety major to restrict sending your device activity to the developer. Though, you can keep it enabled, if you don’t want.
Hey,
I have been using your step by step instructions and it will not download the files. What do you suggest?
None of your methods seem to wotk for me. First, though Downloader shows on the list of apps under D, when you click on it it brings up ES File Explorer File Manager. At that point, following your instructions, when I put in the url in New under Download Manager, it goes through all the steos but the download fails befote even trying. I habe tried multiple times and nothing works. Now what?
I got all the way through till it gave me a error message…the URL doesn’t work…care to give me another one?
Hi, I was tricked into buying a Tata Sky Binge Amazon Fire Stick by the technician who came to install my TV. Later on I came to know that it needs a Tata Sky connection with Binge subscription. I am not a Tata Sky customer and I do not want to go for new connection. The problem is that whichever app I open on this fire stick it gives a message that your account is not active and stops. Is there any way I can root this device and remove the lock.
Can you share a screenshot? We’ll try to help in the best possible way.
Hello Kyle,
How do I share the screen shot? I don’t see any option to attach the same.
Please use https://prnt.sc/ to share
Hello Kyle,
Here are the screenshots.
First one is the message that I am getting when I open any app on my firestick. Second one is Firestick details.
1) https://prnt.sc/pkdjgn
2) https://prnt.sc/pkdjzc
Have you tried Factory reset?
Hello Kyle,
Your question ‘Have you tried Factory reset?’
Yes I did tried that. But no use.
My fire tv stick comes pre installed with third party softwares installed by my DTH service provider. So I have to pay a monthly fee for using fire stick. How can i reset its ROM to the standard fire stick which i can freely use without any subscription fee? Please help Kyle.
Hello Kyle, is there a way to put my dead Firestick that i got off of an online store to some use. It comes locked to a provider called Tata Sky in INDIA and it does not allow us to download the apps mentioned for the process. A lot of us got conned one way or the other into buying this off of a website or from someone and they dont tell you it doesnt work if you dont have a subscription with TATA and its not a one time thing. Your help would be greatly appreciated especially during this time of lockdown as i originally intended to bring new entertainment for the house hold using this device but it turned out otherwise. TIA
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