This guide will teach you how to jailbreak FireStick and install popular streaming apps for free movies, TV shows, Live TV, Sports, and much more. This 2022 jailbreak method demonstrated here also works on FireStick 4K, Fire TV, FireStick Lite, new FireStick Max, and Fire TV Cube.
For an amazing streaming experience, make sure you follow everything step-by-step as shown in this guide.
Amazon FireStick is a trendy streaming device. This simple yet feature-rich device is a low-cost solution to convert any regular TV with HDMI compatibility into a smart TV.
FireStick lets you stream content from various online media and entertainment services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and several TV Networks.
That’s all wonderful. But, there is a significant drawback. You must pay a subscription fee to watch content through these entertainment services. And their subscriptions aren’t cheap. So they can burn a big hole in your pocket.
This is why we jailbreak FireStick. Jailbreaking allows you to get third-party streaming apps that give you free access to all your favorite movies, shows, live TV channels, sports, and more.
Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.
Amazon FireStick is a trendy streaming device. This simple yet feature-rich device is a low-cost solution to convert any regular TV with HDMI compatibility into a smart TV.
FireStick lets you stream content from various online media and entertainment services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and several TV Networks.
That’s all wonderful. But, there is a significant drawback. You must pay a subscription fee to watch content through these entertainment services. And their subscriptions aren’t cheap. So they can burn a big hole in your pocket.
This is why we jailbreak FireStick. Jailbreaking allows you to get third-party streaming apps that give you free access to all your favorite movies, shows, live TV channels, sports, and more.
Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed.
What is a FireStick Jailbreak?
Jailbreak is a simple process of unlocking your FireStick and allowing yourself access to the bottomless pool of content on the internet.
When you jailbreak your FireStick, you get past the restrictions placed on your device when you first purchased it.
The FireStick jailbreak involves installing third-party applications and services not included in the Amazon App Store.
You can think of the jailbreaking process as bringing down the wall that stands between you and unlimited entertainment. It is a way to hack Firestick without causing the device any harm at all.
FireStick jailbreak is meant for users who want to enjoy unrestricted streaming without boundaries.
And thankfully, it is such an easy process that anyone without technical knowledge can do it.
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.
Is It Safe & Legal to Jailbreak a FireStick?
Let me set your mind at ease: Yes!
Jailbreaking FireStick is both SAFE and LEGAL as long as you are not streaming any copyrighted content.
It is safe because it does not involve making any changes to the system files of your Fire TV operating system. So it is not like hacking an Android mobile or jailbreaking iOS.
You do not need root access to your FireStick operating system for jailbreaking. In addition, you are not manipulating any core-level files. All these things require a certain level of technical expertise. However, as I said, jailbreaking FireStick requires no technical knowledge. I am a layperson, and I could do the jailbreaking within minutes.
When you do the FireStick jailbreak, all you do is get certain third-party apps, which we have talked about later in this guide. These apps are not available on the official app store of Amazon. You do not have to program FireStick in any other way.
As for the legality, jailbreaking is 100% legal. You own the device and are free to do whatever you like with it. You are simply downloading some apps which are already used by millions.
It does not even void the warranty of your device. In fact, Amazon itself allows you to sideload such apps.
However, there is a word of caution for you. Jailbreaking in itself is legal. But, you are installing third-party apps that give you access to unrestricted content. These are not your regular apps from the Amazon App Store.
Do not overstep the legal boundaries by streaming copyrighted content. At FireStickTricks.com, we encourage you to be a good judge of your actions and stream the content available in the public domain.
Also, to safeguard your privacy, always use a VPN (more about it later).
How to Jailbreak FireStick
Although the Amazon Fire Stick jailbreak process isn’t exactly a cakewalk, it’s not some rocket science. So I have broken down the process into easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions.
Just ensure you follow them exactly as provided, and you will have a jailbroken FireStick within minutes.
You might have seen some fully loaded Firesticks for sale on the internet. Such streaming devices are usually sold at $40-50 above the retail price.
You don’t need to spend those extra bucks when you can do it all by yourself and, like I said, “within minutes.” Moreover, I have seen people facing legal battles for selling jailbroken FireSticks.
Just follow the steps mentioned below, and you’ll easily be able to jailbreak Amazon Fire Stick.
I have successfully run these steps multiple times on 2nd Generation Firestick with Alexa Voice Remote, FireStick 3rd Gen, FireStick 4K, 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, and Firestick Lite. I will also show you how to use Jailbroken FireStick in the later section of this guide. Stay tuned.
Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick
Step 1: Install APK Downloader on FireStick
Jailbreaking is all about installing third-party APKs on FireStick devices for free streaming. Unfortunately, the Amazon App Store does not have these apps.
To install third-party streaming apps, you need a facilitating application. That’s because Amazon Fire TV Stick does not support direct downloads through the browser (like you do on your Android mobile).
The app from which we will install all our jailbreak apps is Downloader.
So, here is what we will do in this section – Install the Downloader app from Amazon App Store.
Let’s get on with it now.
1. Go to the home screen of your Amazon Fire TV Stick.
Note: Depending on your Fire TV OS version, your home screen may appear slightly different.
Step 2: Setting Up FireStick for Jailbreaking
First, you need to tweak a Fire TV Stick / Cube setting to allow the jailbreak process to work.
This native setting is all you need to tweak to get started.
You are NOT changing system settings or manipulating operating system core files.
This jailbreak hack is more straightforward than most people think. You don’t even need a computer. All you need is your FireStick, its remote, and an internet connection.
Step 3: Jailbreak Firestick
The first jailbreak app we are going to install is called Kodi. If you are unaware, Kodi is a media application that gives you access to the vast world of free entertainment.
It lets you watch your favorite movies, TV shows, TV channels, sports, kids’ content, and much more. Yes, you can stream anything you want. All you need is the right Kodi Addons and Builds.
We will jailbreak Fire Stick with Kodi using the Downloader app you just downloaded from the Amazon App Store.
Here are the steps:
Wondering what to do next? Kodi is a clean slate for now, with nothing to play. To learn how to use a jailbroken FireStick, keep reading.
How to Use Jailbroken FireStick
Now that you have jailbroken your Fire TV Stick, it is time you knew how to make the maximum out of your device.
Even though you have installed Kodi, the FireStick jailbreak process is not yet complete. So installing the Kodi media player is just the start. We now need to learn how to use Kodi to stream free movies, shows, live TV, and more.
What you need to do now is install Kodi add-ons or builds.
Kodi Addons
Kodi does not have any media of its own. Instead, the media needs to be sourced from the internet. And, to do that, you need the Addons.
There are hundreds of Kodi addons on the web from various independent developers. However, only a few of these addons offer quality streaming.
We have hand-picked a few dozen addons and put them in a separate guide on the best addons for Kodi. Once you have Kodi, you will want to start installing Kodi add-ons.
Here is a quick look at some of the top add-ons from this list for free movies, shows, and more:
1. The Crew (Movies & Shows, Multipurpose)
If you are looking for an all-in-one addon for movies, shows, live TV, documentaries, sports, and various extras, try The Crew. It is a lightweight addon that works great on FireStick
Install The Crew addon Kodi
2. Asgard Addon (Movies and TV Shows)
Asgard is one of the best Kodi addons for on-demand content these days. Not only does it have a huge content library, it is also fetching tons of quality streaming links.
Install Asgard on Kodi
3. Seren (Movies and TV Shows)
Seren is an on-demand addon for tons of movies and shows. It is a Real-debrid-based addon with tons of high-quality streaming options.
Install Seren Addon on Kodi
4. Shadow (Movies & Shows)
Shadow is a very popular Kodi addon presently. This add-on offers a vast content catalog and pulls lots of working streams.
Install Shadow on Kodi
5. Nemesis (Multipurpose)
Nemesis is yet another all-in-one addon that deserves some attention. This addon is doing a phenomenal job of pulling top-quality links. It is an all-in-one add-on offering movies, shows, TV, and more.
Install Nemesis on Kodi
Kodi Builds
You need Kodi addons to stream free movies and shows. Kodi builds, on the other hand, are optional. However, they can genuinely enhance your Kodi experience on Fire Stick.
Kodi builds organize your Kodi interface in a more streaming-friendly way. The default Kodi skin is not just dull; it is also not very usable. The builds lend your Kodi a new interface and an exciting way to use Kodi. In other words, they make Kodi more happening.
So, when you jailbreak FireStick with Kodi, I recommend that you also get a Kodi build.
Another great benefit of Kodi builds is that they come with preinstalled addons. So you don’t have to install them separately.
Just like for the addons, we have also prepared a list of the Best Kodi Builds. Here are the top picks from the list:
1. Misfit Mods Lite
Misfit Mods Lite is one of the popular builds for Kodi. This build offers a slick, clutter-free, and easy-to-use interface. In addition, it packs tons of preinstalled video add-ons for movies, shows, live tv, and more. Try it!
Install Misfit Mods Lite Build
2. Fallout Build
This is another build you would want to take a shot at if you are looking to upgrade your Kodi interface. The neat design and loads of top-rated addons make this build a must-have.
Install Fallout Kodi Build
3. Doomzday Builds
Doomzday offers many great builds that work great on all Kodi-supported devices. It also features many popular addons for all your streaming needs.
Install Doomzday Builds on Kodi
Also, check out our Ultimate Beginner’s Guide for Kodi, which will help you learn how to use Kodi.
How to Jailbreak Fire Stick (ES File Explorer method)
You DO NOT NEED to follow this if you have already jailbroken your Firestick with the above-given method. However, if the Downloader app is unavailable in your region, you can use ES File Explorer to jailbreak FireStick.
Please note that sideloading is no longer available for free with ES File Explorer. Instead, you need a paid subscription that costs $9.99 every month. The app also offers a free 7-day trial.
Follow the steps below to jailbreak your Firestick:
- Go to Settings > My Fire TV.
- Open Developer Options.
- Turn on Apps from Unknown Sources.
- Go back to the Settings page.
- Open Preferences > Privacy Settings.
- Disable Device Usage Data.
- Disable Collect App Usage Data.
- Go to the home screen of your Fire Stick.
- Select the Search tool in the top-left corner.
- Type ES File Explorer using the Remote of your FireStick/ Fire TV/ Fire TV Cube.
- Click ES File Explorer when it shows up in the search results.
- Click Download.
- Wait while ES File Explorer is downloaded and installed.
- Click Open to run the ES File Explorer app.
- On the right part of the ES File Explorer, select and click the icon Downloader.
- Click +New at the bottom.
- Enter the URL https://www.firesticktricks.com/kapk in the Path field. Then, enter a name in the Name field.
- Click Download Now.
- When the Kodi APK file has been downloaded, click Open file.
- Click Install on the following prompt.
- Scroll down to the bottom right of the next window and click Install again.
- You will see the App installed notification soon. Great! You have a jailbroken Firestick now.
Best Jailbreak Apps for FireStick
Kodi is one great way to jailbreak FireStick. But it is not the only way. There are some fantastic APKs you can install and start watching your favorite content in no time.
Disclaimer: I can’t vouch for the legal status of these apps. Users must NOT use any mentioned apps for accessing copyrighted streams. I recommend watching only free content available in the Public domain.
In this section of the guide, we will install the various apps on Amazon Fire TV. With these apps, you will gain access to unlimited movies, shows, live TV, and sports for free streaming. These apps have been carefully chosen for FireStick users like you and me.
These apps do not require any registration, sign-up, or email address.
Here are the apps we have hand-picked for you:
Movies & TV Shows
- Cinema APK
- Cyberflix APK
Live TV + Sports
- App1
- App2
- App3
Recommended Service for Smooth Streaming
We are talking about how to jailbreak FireStick. However, the discussion would hardly be complete until this particular service is mentioned.
Real Debrid!
Real Debrid is a premium link generator. And it is the most popular premium link generator as I write this guide. It works with many Fire TV and FireStick apps, including Kodi.
With Real Debrid signed in, you can enhance your streaming experience dramatically on Amazon FireStick.
While the FireStick jailbreak apps we recommend work great, they offer a much more unique experience when paired with the Real Debrid service.
I have been using this service since I don’t remember. Therefore, I strongly recommend it to my readers.
You can get this service from its official website. Later in this guide, I will show you how to set up and use Real Debrid with various Fire TV Stick apps for a better experience while watching movies and TV shows.
Cinema APK (Movies & Shows)
Cinema APK is arguably the most popular third-party jailbreak app for the free streaming of on-demand movies and TV shows. This app has been around for quite a while and is trusted by hundreds of thousands of Fire TV/ Fire TV Cube/ FireStick users worldwide.
Even though the app hasn’t been updated in several months, it continues to be the first choice of many streamers.
It is a simple and user-friendly app with loads of movies and shows for a never-ending entertainment experience on Fire Stick.
Make sure Apps from Unknown Sources is ON for the Downloader app (go to FireStick Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options)
CyberFlix TV APK (Movies & Shows)
CyberFlix TV is one of the best jailbreak apps for on-demand content. This app has also been around for a while.
This app offers a huge line-up of movies and shows. It also pulls the best streaming links from the most reliable sources on the web.
Cyberflix TV is an easy-to-use FireStick jailbreak app with a straightforward interface. I believe the Fire Stick jailbreak would not be proper without this app.
Here is how you install Cyberflix TV on FireStick:
Cyberflix TV setup is now complete and ready to stream your favorite content.
Jailbreak App 1 for Live TV
It is a top-rated live TV FireStick app that removes all boundaries and brings cable TV channels to your jailbroken Amazon Fire TV/FireStick.
This app features many channels from the USA, Canada, Europe, and other parts of the world. The app’s simple yet highly functional interface makes it easy to find any channel you are looking for.
Familiar categories make it easy to pick the type of content you want to watch, including news, shows, movies, sports, music, and more. In addition, the search option lets you quickly find the TV channels you want to watch on your FireStick device.
Here are the steps to jailbreak FireStick/Fire TV/Fire TV Cube with this fantastic Live TV app:
Jailbreak App 2 for Sports & Live TV
While this app has a compelling list of live TV channels, it is best known for its collection of sports channels. The app features tons of sports channels from the USA and other parts of the world.
In addition to the sports channels, you can also browse your favorite channels in various other categories, including entertainment, music, movies, and kids. Moreover, the app has a simple and user-friendly interface to get you started quickly. As a result, I have chosen it as one of the best apps to jailbreak Amazon Fire TV devices.
Let’s follow these steps to jailbreak FireStick for a vast collection of live sports channels:
This is how to use this sports app after jailbreaking Amazon Fire Stick/ Fire TV Cube.
Jailbreak App 3 for Live TV & Sports
It is another excellent app you can use to jailbreak FireStick. The app brings you an extensive collection of satellite channels from around the world and many of them from the USA.
You will find channels in almost all categories, including Sports, News, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Education, and more.
It is one of the most trending live TV apps these days.
Follow these steps to install this Live TV app and jailbreak your FireStick/Fire TV/ TV Cube:
This is how to jailbreak FireStick with this popular Live TV app.
How to get a new App Store for FireStick
Now that you have jailbroken your FireStick, you are all set to start streaming. But do you know you can still do a lot more with it?
Your FireStick has the official Amazon App Store for hundreds of apps. However, Amazon Store omits a lot of cool apps that can make your FireStick experience so much more impressive.
You can install a third-party app store called Aptoide TV on your Fire Stick device. Aptoide TV features a host of incredible apps you will not find on the Amazon App Store.
Aptoide TV is a well-thought-out and professionally designed app store that lets you quickly find and install various third-party apps, including streaming apps and maintenance & utility apps.
I provide quick steps to install Aptoide on your FireStick/Fire Stick 4K. For detailed instructions, please read our guide to installing & using Aptoide TV on FireStick.
Bonus Tip – Get an IPTV for FireStick
While your jailbroken FireStick/Fire Stick 4K gives you access to many free options to stream Live TV, there are some cost-effective, premium IPTV services you can use for a better streaming experience.
The premium IPTV services are more reliable than their free counterparts. However, compared to the regular cable-TV subscription, they only cost a fraction.
You can explore our complete list of premium IPTV services here, along with step-by-step installation guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jailbreaking is an entirely FREE process. While jailbreaking a Firestick, you sideload certain apps that give you access to unlimited movies, shows, live TV, etc., at no cost.
Jailbreaking FireStick simply means installing certain third-party streaming apps onto your device as if it’s just another day. Jailbreaking does not require any system-level changes. It also does not require any special technical knowledge. Just a basic understanding of how to sideload apps on FireStick is enough.
Jailbroken FireStick gives you unrestricted access to free content. However, you need to tread carefully. You may unknowingly end up streaming copyrighted content and get into legal trouble.
At FireStickTricks.com, we always advise our users to stream the content in the public domain and be a good judge of their actions. However, at the same time, we also advocate your right to privacy. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you always use a VPN with your jailbroken device.
You can watch almost anything you want if you have the right apps for jailbroken FireStick. Once you jailbreak FireStick, you remove all the restrictions and get access to movies, shows, live TV, sports, documentaries, and a whole lot more.
The jailbroken FireStick gives you access to the endless pool of media (including movies, shows, live Tv, and a lot more) available on the internet. By jailbreaking your streaming device, you end the limitations imposed by the manufacturer. After jailbreaking, you can install third-party apps like Kodi, Cinema HD, etc. In addition, Jailbroken FireStick helps you save money.
Technically speaking, what I demonstrated in this guide is not truly a jailbreak. The jailbreaking process requires tweaking an operating system and gaining access to the root files. What you did here is simply installed a few apps onto your FireStick. This means our jailbreak process is 100% risk-free.
You do not lose or void the FireStick warranty, as all you are doing is installing an app and not making any changes to the device software or hardware.
Any channel you want! After jailbreaking FireStick, you will have access to tons of third-party apps and channels. However, you can also continue using the official channels available via the Amazon Store. In addition, you may want to explore our list of best FireStick channels.
Ideally, it does not. Kodi is a lightweight application, and it does not have any significant or noticeable impact on the performance of FireStick. However, Fire TV Stick storage is limited, and if a lot of space has already been taken up, you may experience performance issues. Therefore, it would be a good idea to clear FireStick storage of all the clutter and unnecessary files. For instance, if you have installed any third-party apps on FireStick, delete the APK files to clear up space.
The Fire TV line of devices – including FireStick Lite, FireStick Max, Fire Stick 4K, and Fire TV Cube – are essentially the same. Therefore, the jailbreaking method we have provided in this post works just as well for FireStick 4K as it does for any other Fire TV device. You don’t need to do anything differently. I successfully followed the same jailbreaking steps on all Fire TV devices. Therefore, you can do the same. However, if you do get stuck with a unique problem, reach out to us via the comments section below. We will try to provide the best possible help.
You need an Amazon account to set up your FireStick the first time you use it. Therefore, you can jailbreak FireStick only once you have set it up.
Unfortunately, there is no way to set up the device without an Amazon account. Hence, there is no way to jailbreak the device without the Amazon Account.
I am highly against buying a pre-jailbroken device. It is best to buy the original FireStick and use it straight out of the box. Those who sell you the jailbroken FireStick / Fire TV / Cube may have tampered with your software or hardware in other ways too. Moreover, there are many known instances where sellers of jailbroken Firesticks are facing legal charges.
Conclusion
So, now you know how to jailbreak a FireStick and how FireSticks work after they are jailbroken. The jailbreak process involves the installation of FireStick jailbreak apps. Once you have done that, you may want to elevate your entertainment experience to the next level. That you can do with the best FireStick apps, Kodi Builds, and Kodi Addons.
I jailbreak Amazon FireStick every time I buy a new one. I have been using this jailbreak for years without any hiccups or hassles. So, I am confident it will work great for you too. But should you run into any trouble, feel free to drop us a comment below. I will do my best to take care of your issues.
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