If you’re here, it means two things. First, you have purchased an Amazon Fire TV Stick, and second, you wish to jailbreak FireStick. But you’re worried whether Jailbroken FireStick is illegal and might land you in some kind of legal trouble? Well, you need not worry anymore as you’re at the right place. We will tell you everything you need to know regarding the legal issues of jailbroken Amazon FireStick.
Note: We don’t encourage any software/hardware/service for accessing illegal content. Please be a good judge of your actions.
Is It Illegal to Jailbreak a FireStick?
Jailbreaking FireStick isn’t rocket science and any kid with some technological know-how can easily jailbreak/hack/unlock FireStick. But is jailbroken FireStick illegal? The answer is NO. Jailbreaking, hacking, or unlocking your Amazon Fire TV Stick is definitely not illegal. It is purely legal simply because it is your personal property. You can enjoy it as you wish until and unless you’re not interfering with anyone else’s enjoyment of their property or infringing on any national statute.
So you can undoubtedly jailbreak FireStick without getting into legal trouble. You can also install Kodi on FireStick without any trouble. However, there’s a small catch. Once you have installed Kodi and its add-ons on your jailbroken FireStick, it opens an ocean of free multimedia content on your hacked Amazon Fire TV Stick. You can access thousands of channels and videos that might be unavailable for free or even blocked in your region.
This is the catch. Jailbroken FireStick isn’t strictly illegal, but what you do next is very important. For instance, if you watch copyrighted content on Kodi, you might get in trouble. You can get in trouble either with your Government, depending upon the Copyright laws of your country, or with your ISP. Your ISP might issue a strike against your account for accessing pirated/ illegal content. It might even block or suspend your internet account.
However, you can very easily circumvent this. All you’ve to do is to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Now, once again, let us tell you that while using VPNs is not completely illegal it’s also strictly not legal. You will be very much responsible for the content you access using that VPN and might be liable if anything is traced back to you. So, tread very cautiously at your own risk. You can use a VPN to access content blocked in your geographical region or secure anonymity. I strongly suggest getting only the best VPN for FireStick instead of free options.
How to Use a VPN on FireStick for Safe Streaming
I personally use and recommend ExpressVPN, the fastest and most secure VPN. It is Kodi friendly and very easy-to-install on Fire TV / Stick.
So, before you start using your jailbroken FireStick, let’s see how to use ExpressVPN to keep your streaming activities hidden from prying eyes.
Step 1: Get ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. This means you can use it freely for the first 30 days, and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.
Step 2: Go to the ‘Search’ option on your Fire TV / Stick, which is on the extreme left. Now search “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and open ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results.
Step 3: Click “Download” using the ‘Select’ button on FireStick remote. This will download and install the ExpressVPN app on your Fire TV / Stick.
Step 4: Open ExpressVPN app and log in with your email and password, which you used while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click “Sign in”
Step 5: Use the Power icon (see image below) to connect to a VPN server. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.
You can also read more detailed info on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.
Conclusion
So, summing things up. Hacking or Jailbreaking Amazon FireStick is not illegal. No one is going to sue you for jailbreaking your FireStick. Installing Kodi or any other such FireStick apps are also not illegal. However, if you access to copyright content using Kodi builds or add-ons, then you can very much land in trouble with your government or your ISP. It is very much like torrenting. While torrents are itself not illegal, pirated and copyrighted content is.
We hope that we have made things clear to you. Now, you can decide for yourself whether to jailbreak FireStick. If you have any further queries, feel free to comment below.
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Can I buy a FireStick jalibroken with getting into trouble with the law enforcement? The reason I asked is because this for my personal use only.
Hi James, buying a jailbroken FireStick isn’t illegal by itself, but using it to access or stream copyrighted content without authorization can land you in trouble, even if it’s for personal use. Make sure it only has legitimate apps and services installed to stay on the safe side. Using a VPN can help protect your privacy, but remember it doesn’t make illegal activities legal. Use at your own risk, and always prioritize lawful usage to avoid potential issues!
If I change ISPs, does this affect my firestick ?
Hi Lois, I don’t see any reason why it should as long as your ISP provides a stable connection and suitable speed.
if you dont jailbreak it and use as is, do you need a vpn?
Hi, whether or not you are jailbreaking your FireStick, if you are using third-party apps or addons, it is highly recommended you use a VPN. Here is our article on why you need a VPN that should help: https://www.firesticktricks.com/why-use-vpn.html
How to reactivate a refunded firestick which is not allowing to register
Hi Vinayak, where did you buy the FireStick from? You may need to contact the seller.
I attempted to access content through a jail broken firestick and my net work was shut down with the message it is connected with problems even though the connection is strong. I switched to a tiki and the same thing message shut down my connection.
What can I do to correct or modify my problem?
Hi, this looks like the ISP issue and nothing to do with FireStick. Please contact your ISP.
well see how easy this is
If my goal is just to watch live network tv do I need a VPN? O already subscribe to Netflix and Hulu.
Hi Karen, please read our guide on 10 Reasons Why You Must Use a VPN. If you still have more questions, feel free to get back to us.
Im trying to download area 51 on my firestick, is it certain way i should put it in downloader?
Hi Doug, have you already purchased the Area 51 subscription? If yes, they must have sent an email to you with the link to the APK file. Use that link in the downloader. Please do not mention that link if you reply to this comment. We do not reply to any comments with third-party links.
I had Kodi around a year and a half ago and it was horrendous! Im abit of a technophobe so plz bare with! Was that down to the connection speed at the house/tv or the Kodi app? Just debating whether this is worth doing again or I will have the same annoying speeds!
Hi Sam, Kodi works great for millions. So, it is likely the problem was connection-specific. Go on and try again. It might work fine this time
you could also download some options to access similar content that are direct apps and don’t use Kodi. For example Morpheus. Also, if you are using a VPN check where your VPN is saying you are and change it to a closer city area that may help. Boston didn’t work for me but NYC works great!