How to Jailbreak a Firestick or Fire TV

Jailbreaking iPhones, iPods, and even iPads from Apple to install apps was popular long before Amazon Fire Stick. Once Android gained in popularity, people began to hack these for root access.

The trend lately is learning how to jailbreak Firestick devices with Kodi. This streaming stick from Amazon lets you access free TV shows, movies, and even live sports after the Firestick jailbreak steps.

A simple hack to the Amazon Firestick settings lets you install third-party APK not available at Amazon App Store including Kodi. Using a jailbroken Firestick is perfectly safe when done so privately with an encrypted VPN.

Streaming Fire Stick Apps not in Amazon App Store

Jailbreaking a Firestick means changing settings on your Amazon Fire TV Stick device. This allows download and installation of third-party streaming apps such as Kodi APK with free Firestick jailbreak apps like Downloader.

Many streaming apps not in the Amazon App Store let you get and watch free movies, TV shows, live sports, and even IPTV channels on your TV device. There are many great new Firestick apps to download and install to get free streaming.

Is a Kodi Jailbroken Firestick Illegal?

Jailbreaking a new Firestick is not illegal. Amazon put the settings adjustment warning in place to make you aware of dangers involved. They consider installing apps not checked out by them unsafe.

However, many people using jailbroken Firestick apps and Kodi addons access pirated streaming video content. Accessing media that hasn’t been properly licensed for distribution isn’t legal in many areas. Sharing copyrighted media or channels without proper licensing isn’t legal in many more.

Avoid being mistaken for a pirate, having your identity stolen or your Fire Stick device hacked. Download and install a VPN app to jailbreak Firestick safely in privacy. A VPN will help hide your identity, location, and online activities.

Jailbreaking Firestick with Kodi APK Install

The Kodi app started life as XBMC. This was a media center for the original Xbox game system. No Firestick existed. The app name was changed to Kodi and now works on most Internet video stream devices.

By far the most popular Firestick jailbreak app to install for free movies, TV shows, and even live sports is Kodi APK. The app install is usually jailbroken using Downloader app, a free Firestick app found in the Amazon app store.

A jailbroken Kodi Firestick is best using addons that search the internet for streaming media sources. Downloader will download Kodi and jailbreak your Firestick device with an install.

A Kodi Fire Stick makes new movies and shows available to download or stream. Kodi provides access to nearly any video or audio content. This is the app most people are using when jailbreaking a Firestick device.

Streaming Fire Stick Privacy and Online Protection

Pirating content with your Kodi Firestick device, even accidentally, can still get you in trouble. When using Kodi on your jailbroken Fire Stick, it’s highly recommended to download and install an encrypted VPN app to access streams in private.

The same goes for using ShowBox HD, FreeFlix HQ, Mobdro, or any of the many Firestick jailbreak apps you can download and install with Downloader app. Most have the ability to find free streaming video content to watch online.

Note many modern Firestick apps and Kodi addons use BitTorrent protocol to stream and download free movies and TV shows. Having your Firestick on the torrent network broadcasts your IP address and activities online. Get a Firestick VPN.