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How to Jailbreak Amazon FireStick

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In this guide, you will learn how to jailbreak FireStick and install popular streaming apps for free movies, TV shows, Live TV, Sports and a lot more. The jailbreak method demonstrated here also works on FireStick 4K, Fire TV, and Fire TV Cube.

Amazon FireStick is an incredibly popular 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 a variety of online media and entertainment services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Videos, Hulu, Hotstar, and several TV Networks.

That’s all wonderful. But, there is a major drawback. You must pay a subscription fee in order to watch content through these entertainment services. And, their subscriptions aren’t cheap; they can burn a big hole in your pocket.

This is where FireStick jailbreak comes into the picture. 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. And, yes! jailbreaking a FireStick is totally legal. You have bought the device, you own it and you can do with it whatever you like. However, if you stream pirated content on it, it would be illegal and hence your problem buddy!!!

Disclaimer: We do not encourage or promote streaming copyrighted content. Please be a good just of your actions.

How to Jailbreak FireStick

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Although Amazon Fire Stick jailbreak process isn’t exactly a cakewalk, it’s not some rocket science either. I have broken down the process in easy to follow step-by-step instructions. Just make sure you follow the instructions exactly as provided and you will have a jailbroken FireStick within minutes.

You might have seen some Jailbroken FireSticks for sale on the internet. Such devices are usually sold $30-40 above the retail price. You really don’t need to spend those extra bucks for a jailbroken FireStick, 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 closely follow my instructions and you will be able to jailbreak your Amazon FireStick very easily. Make sure you miss nothing. I have successfully run these steps multiple times on 2nd Generation FireStick with Alexa Voice remote and FireStick 4K.

Attention FireStick Users: Read before you continue

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 2607:5300:203:2226:0:0:0:0 is visible to everyone. I strongly recommend you to get the best 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.

Here are the reasons why you must use a VPN all the time.

Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick

Step 1: Setting Up the Fire Stick for Jailbreaking

First, you need to tweak a FireStick setting to allow the jailbreak process to work. This native setting is all you need to tweak to get started. You are NOT infiltrating any system settings or manipulating any operating system core files. This jailbreak hack is simpler than most people think. You don’t even need a computer. All you need is your FireStick, its remote, and an internet connection.

1. Select Settings on the FireStick home-screen using your remote (the menu bar option on the far right on the top)

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2. Now select and click My Fire TV (or Device on FireSticks with older software)

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3. Open Developer Options on the next screen

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4. Now simply enable or switch ON:  Apps from Unknown Sources

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5. Click Turn on when prompted

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This is all you need to do to prep your FireStick for the jailbreak process. Let’s move to the next part.

Step 2: Install Downloader on FireStick

Downloader app is extensively used as a sideloading tool on FireStick. While there are a bunch of options to side load apps on FireStick, Downloader continues to be the most straightforward and convenient utility.

You will need Downloader to jailbreak FireStick and installing different streaming apps on it. It is absolutely free and you can download it easily from the Amazon App Store.

1. Go to the FireStick home-screen and use your remote to select the Search option (lens icon) in the top-right corner of the display

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2. Now search for Downloader using the on-screen keypad

3. Click Downloader when you see it in the search results below the on-screen keypad

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4. Click the Downloader icon on the next screen and Download on the screen that follows

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5. Wait for Downloader app to download and install on FireStick

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6. Click Open to launch Downloader app

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Note: You may also access Downloader app from the Your Apps & Channels section. Hold down the Home button on your FireStick remote for at least 5 seconds. From the window that appears, click Apps. You will find the app at the bottom of the list. You may press the Menu button on the remote to move this app to the first row so that it appears on your home-screen.

Step 3: Jailbreak FireStick with Kodi

Installing Kodi is the last step to jailbreaking FireStick. Kodi is a media application that gives you access to the huge world of free entertainment. It lets you watch your favorite Movies, Shows, TV Channels, Sports, content for Kids and a lot more. Yes, you can stream anything you want. All you need is the right Kodi Addons and Builds.

We will install Kodi on FireStick using the Downloader app that you just downloaded from the Amazon Store. Here are the steps:

1. Downloader app opens with the Home option on the left pre-selected. As you see on the right, there is a field to type in the URL. Click inside that field

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2. When the following window with the onscreen keyboard pops up, type in the following path as per your choice:

For latest Kodi 18.1 Leia – https://www.firesticktricks.com/kapk

For the last stable version 17.6 Krypton – https://www.firesticktricks.com/old

Click GO when you are ready

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3. Downloader will first connect to the server and then download the Kodi APK file. Wait until the download is complete

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4. Click Install on the window that appears next

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5. Wait for Kodi app to install. It should not take more than a minute or two

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6. App Installed notification will confirm that Kodi has been installed on FireStick.

Great! Your FireStick is now jailbroken.

Click Open to run Kodi. If you want to open Kodi later, click Done. You may open it later from the Your Apps & Channels list.

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7. Kodi will take a minute to open if it is the first time. That’s normal. This is how the home-screen of Kodi looks like.

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Wondering what to do next? Kodi is a clean slate for now with nothing to play. Just keep reading this guide to learn how to use a jailbroken FireStick.

How to Use Jailbroken Fire Stick

Now that you have jailbroken your Fire TV Stick, it is time you knew how to make the maximum out of your device.

However, before you start using your jailbroken Fire Stick, I would like to warn you that everything you stream on Kodi or other streaming apps is visible to your ISP and Government. This means, streaming copyrighted content (free movies, TV shows, Sports) might get you into legal trouble.

Thankfully, there is a foolproof way to keep all your streaming activities hidden from your ISP and the Government. All you need is a good VPN for Fire Stick. A VPN helps you bypass Online Surveillance, ISP throttling, and content geo-restrictions.

I personally use and recommend ExpressVPN, which is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is Kodi friendly and very easy-to-install on Fire TV / Stick.

We do not encourage the violation of the copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.

So, before you start using your jailbroken Fire Stick, let’s see how to use ExpressVPN to keep your streaming activities hidden from prying eyes.

Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, 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 the full refund.

Step 2: Power ON your Fire TV / Stick and go to “Search” option on the extreme left. Now type “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results

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Step 3: Click “Download” to install the ExpressVPN app for Fire TV / Stick.

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Step 4: Open the app and enter your login credentials which you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click “Sign in”

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Step 5: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.

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You can also read more detailed info on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.

Now that you are secured, it is time to start using Kodi on your Fire TV/Stick.

As I have already said, Kodi doesn’t host any content of its own. You will need to source the content from outside. One way is to play the media saved on your local storage. However, that’s not where the real worth of Kodi lies. The biggest advantage of Kodi is that it opens the doors to the vast world of free content on the internet.

Our Ultimate Beginner’s Guide for Kodi will help you get started in no time.

Video Add-ons for Kodi

The very first thing you need to start streaming content is a good video addon for Kodi. Addon is the plugin that lets Kodi connect to the media world on the internet and play your favorite content. Kodi cannot do it alone, without a suitable addon.

There are literally hundreds of addons out there for Movies, Shows, Live TV/IPTV, Sports, Kids’ Content, and a lot more. Our comprehensive list of best Kodi addons covers the video add-ons in all these categories.

Here are some of my personal recommendations:

Kodi Builds

Unlike the addons, you don’t necessarily need a Kodi build to start watching your favorite content. However, I recommend using builds as they dramatically enhance your overall Kodi experience.

One of the biggest benefits of having a build is that it comes with multiple preinstalled addons. You do not need to install them separately. Most builds are preloaded with the popular and working addons.

The builds also offer a graphical transformation to the Kodi interface. With the builds, Kodi usually becomes more user-friendly and easier to interact with. Our list of Best Kodi Builds introduces you to the most useful and trending builds.

Here are my recommendations:

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Best Jailbreak Apps for FireStick

Kodi is one great way to jailbreak FireStick. But it is not the only way. There are some FireStick jailbreak apps you can install and start watching your favorite content in no time. Whether you like to stream TV Shows, Flicks, Live TV Channels, Sports, Kids, these apps have it all covered.

Disclaimer: I can’t vouch for the legal status of these apps. Users must NOT use any recommended apps for accessing copyrighted streams. I recommend watching only free content that is available in the Public domain and is free from any copyrights.

I will now introduce you to some of the best jailbreak apps.

Note: To install and use these jailbreak apps, you must set up your FireStick as you did for Kodi. Go to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options and enable Apps from Unknown Sources 

Cinema APK for Movies and TV Shows

Cinema APK is one of the best apps to watch on-demand movies and TV shows on FireStick. This Android app is designed to be completely compatible with FireStick remote. It has a huge database of content, which is regularly updated. You will find the new content within minutes after its release.

Formerly known as HDMovies, Cinema APK gives you plenty of playback options. It uses high-quality scrapers to fetch the best working streams from the internet. You can play the videos in up to 1080 HD resolution. With Real-Debrid integration, the app scrapes even superior quality streams. You can also sign in to your Trakt account within Cinema APK to sync your watchlist, history, etc.

This lightweight app is easy to install. Let me show you how:

1. Open Downloader app and click the URL field on the right

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2. Enter the following path and click GO: https://www.firesticktricks.com/cinema

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3. When the download is complete, click Install

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4. Click Done to open the app later or click Open to run it now

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Mobdro for Live TV Channels

Mobdro is one of the most preferred apps to watch Live TV on FireStick for free. The app has a comprehensive library of TV channels in various categories including News, Shows, Movies, Sports, Music, Gaming, Animals, Tech, Spiritual and more. There are more than 300 channels from US, UK, Canada, and other countries to choose from.

The app offers a simple user interface allowing you to easily browse the channels. Mobdro is a lightweight app that works almost flawlessly on FireStick. Mobdro is safe and does not require any signup or registration. It lets you get started immediately. I recommend Mobdro as a must-have app to those who want to watch Live TV channels.

To install Mobdro, follow these steps:

1. On the Downloader app main-screen, click the URL field on the right

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2. Type in the following URL: https://www.firesticktricks.com/mob

Click GO

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3. Wait for the download to finish. Click Install when prompted

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4. When the installation is complete, click Open and run the app (or Done to use the app later)

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Swift Streamz for Sports Channels

Swift Streamz is primarily a Live TV/IPTV app for FireStick. However, after having used several apps, I realized that it has the biggest collection of working Sports channels. Therefore, personally consider Swift Streamz as the best option to watch Live Sports.

The Sports section of this app features more than 180 channels. A lot of them are from the USA. You will also find plenty of international sports channels from the UK, Canada, Asia and more.

Whether you want to watch Soccer, American Football, WWE, F1, Basketball, Basketball, Golf, Cricket, Swift Streamz has sports channels for you. All you need to do is install the app, go to this Sports TV section and pick your favorite Sports channel.

To install Swift Streamz, follow these steps:

1. Go to the right side of main-screen of the Downloader app and click the URL field

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2. Enter the following URL: https://www.firesticktricks.com/swift

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3. Allow a minute or two for the file to download. Click Install

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4. Wait while Swift Streamz installs. Now click Open and run the app (to access the app later, you may click Done)

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If you have followed everything that I have shown above, you should be able to stream anything for free, let it be movies, TV shows, Live TV, or sports.

FAQ: Jailbreak FireStick

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding FireStick jailbreak process.

Is it safe to jailbreak FireStick?

Technically speaking, what I demonstrated in this guide is not truly a jailbreak. The real jailbreaking process requires tweaking an OS and gaining access to the root files. What you did here is simply installed a trusted, safe and legal third-party app called Kodi onto your FireStick. This means, our jailbreak process is 100% risk-free.

Do I lose warranty on Amazon FireStick when I Jailbreak it?

You do not lose or void FireStick warranty as all you are doing is installing an app and not making any changes to the device software or hardware.

What can I do with my Jailbroken FireStick?

When you jailbreak FireStick with Kodi, you allow yourself the opportunity to watch free movies and shows. But, for that, you need to install Kodi addons first. Add-ons are easy to install and we have several guides to help you. You can check our list of best Kodi Addons here.

Does Fire Stick Jailbreaking cost anything?

Jailbreaking is a completely safe process and does not cost you anything. While jailbreaking, you install Kodi, which is free. Kodi has plenty of free addons that let you watch movies, shows, live TV etc. at no cost. However, if you want to use the premium addons or services, you will be required to pay the subscription fee as per the requirements.

Does jailbreaking slow down my FireStick?

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, FireStick storage is limited and if a lot of space has already been taken up, you may experience performance issues. 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, make sure you delete the APK files to clear up space.

How do you Jailbreak a FireStick 4K?

2nd Gen Fire TV Stick and the new Fire TV Stick 4K has the same interface. I have tested this guide on FireStick 4K and it works fine. If you have 4K FireStick, go ahead and perform the above steps without hesitation.

Is it okay to buy a pre-jailbroken Amazon FireStick?

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 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, that is how you jailbreak FireStick with Kodi and gain access to unlimited free content for nonstop streaming. The jailbreak process is not only easy but also completely risk-free. All you need to do is install a popular and widely trusted third-party app Kodi or 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 Kodi builds, top Kodi addons and best FireStick apps.

I have been using this jailbreak for several months without any hiccups or hassles. 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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  2. So I go to enter the url to download a version of kodi and get an error return for both links provided. And yes, I did make sure to enter it with https protocol as well and 3x checked the addresses given. Help?

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    • Hi, I just checked and it worked for me. Which app are you using? Downloader or ES File Explorer? There is a possibility you may have run into a temporary glitch. Please try again and let me know.

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  4. @Brady, also for local channels have you tried a leaf style antenna? I get 30-40 channels all the networks, 4 PBS and it’s 1080i . It’s worth looking into and around $20.

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  5. Patrick, in my last comment I think I used the name Platinum, instead of Titanium for the build. I laughed because I knew it was one of the valuable metals. Regarding Kodi, I initially installed 18, but when I couldn’t make the build work, I removed 18 and installed 17.6 thinking that was the issue, but it didn’t work either. I then tried to install Titanium about 4 more times carefully, but no success.

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    • Hi Mark, Titanium build isn’t working for me either on Kodi 18. However, I just installed it on Kodi 17.6 and it did. It’s running smoothly. You may have hit the temporary bump. Try again and let me know.

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  6. Patrick, I appreciate your very precise and easy to understand guides. I just received my Firestick a few days ago, and followed your jailbreak guide, installed my VPN, installed Kodi and then….I have tried to install Kodi Platinum build now about a dozen times, unsuccessfully. Once I’m finished I go to the Kodi home screen and it looks the same and I see no add-ons. I have reinstalled Kodi about 5 times now, repeated the process to install Platinum and still nothing. Am I missing something? I followed your guide to the tee, and other guides as well.
    Very frustrating.

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  7. Patrick, you recommended the Netgear EX6150 AC1200 range extender, those are a bit pricey for me and my sister, we both need one, would the EX6100 AC750 be a good option too?

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  8. I have another question, I get a lot of buffering trying to watch movies on my FireStick (I always select the smallest file I can watch, trying to stay under 300 mbs), due to 3 floor home and router being on the top floor, also has to go through plaster walls and chicken wire mesh and tin used for furnace ducts. Can you or anyone recommend a WiFi extender that will work and is easy set up.

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  9. I currently have IPvanish, but it blocks a lot of apps i use so I barely use it. Will ExpressVPN block apps also? I use Titanium and Cinema APK’s the most and i always have to turn my VPN off to use them so its basically money out the window at that point.

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    • Hey Cynthia, I personally use ExpressVPN only and never had any issues. It comes with a 30-day money-back, so you can give it a try and see how it works for you. You can learn more about ExpressVPN here.

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  10. Just bought a fire stick. I’m not sure it’s going to work for me though. I’m a big sports watcher. I’m not seeing how I can watch live games without having to pay for that ability. Even if I jailbreak it, I still don’t see how I can watch live tv. Also, I like local news. I don’t see how I’m going to watch local programming either.

    Any help with those issues is appreciated.

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  11. I downloaded Kodi 18 using the link you provided and it never prompted me to install. Instead FireStick locked up an no longer responds. I can’t even reset to factory settings because that would require some kind of response from FireStick. It starts up to main menu page and that’s it. What are my options? Is there a hidden hard reset that I can do?

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    • Hi Harry, that doesn’t look like a Kodi problem. Looks like there is an issue with FireStick. Try to unplug the device and plug it again after 5-10 minutes. Let me know if it works.

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  12. Patrick, what would be the preferred Kodi build to use for Amazon Fire Stick (low storage device)? Based on your list of best builds, some are pretty hefty in size and I imagine will make the experience subpar (slow). Just wanted to know what build would give me great content, and ease of use; yet maintain high level of speed. If such a build exists, do I need to download any Add-ons (i.e. Exodus Redux), just in case content wasn’t sufficient? Thanks in advance for your advice.

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  13. Hi. On the swift none of the sports tv channels play. Just comes up with unable to play channel. Any ideas.

    Dave

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  14. You forgot the step where you need the browser add-on to make downloader work. Developer had to disable it to get Play Store approval. Open downloader and go to browser.aftvnews.com

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    • Hi Barbara, if Kodi is all you want, you don’t need to follow the instructions. However, this guide also features some jailbreak apps too for movies, shows, live TV, sports etc. you would want to take a look at.

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  16. Hi Patrick, I see you helping people a lot around the world. Just wondering if you know to help me how to install NETTVPlus addons on Kodi. That is streaming TV from Europe to watch over 200 TV channels from Ex Yugoslavia now known as Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia…. Any help will be highly appreciated.

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  17. So what if you don’t go the router route. Once you buy the VPN and are subscribed to it. Can you download the VPN on each Firestick without paying for it more then once and just simply sign into it from each Firestick?

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    • Hey John, yes you can install VPN on each FireStick, but know that a single subscription will allow you to use it on a maximum of 3 devices at one time.

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  18. Hi Patrick,

    Trying to jailbreak my Firestick and when I enter the Downloader URL, I get the message: An unknown error has occurred. Check your URL and connection. What would the problem be? I don’t have a VPN yet.

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    • Hi Jerelyn, it is working fine for me. You may have encountered a temporary issue. Please try again and let me know.

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  19. Thanks Pat. You just saved my 50 bucks that i planned to pay someone for doing the same thing that I did myself using your instructions. So easy to follow. All playing smoothly. Just wondering if I have to keep the VPN on even when I am not streaming anything?

    Thanks again 🙂

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    • Hi Adam, glad I could help. Also glad to know everything is working smoothly for you.

      No, you don’t need to keep the VPN on when you are not streaming anything. Just switch it ON before you start streaming.

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    • Hi Lisa, I am going to need more details to help you. How exactly are you trying to play YouTube TV on FireStick?

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  21. Hi Patrick, I’m having issues with fire stick am using Neptune rising to stream however it’s saying I need authorized in order to steam also movies not streaming or buff’s a lot, I also have VPN access what is best for me to watch with little problems?

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    • Hi Lola, Amazon is currently offering three Fire TV devices:

      FireStick 2nd Generation (no 4K) ($39.99)
      FireStick 4K 3rd Generation ($49.99)
      Fire TV Cube 4K with Echo Support ($119.99)

      All these devices are fundamentally the same, with hardware differences. They support the same apps and streaming services. If you do not need hands-free, voice-control, but enjoy 4K streaming, you may buy FireStick 4K 3rd Generation.

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  24. Hi,

    I followed the directions to jailbreak and install Addons. Everything looks great, but I have no sound. Yes, we made sure the volume is up, and even tried to check the system volume settings.

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  25. In regards to a VPN, would it be ok to have it on my router or would my ISP not like that? I own the router and ExpressVPN offers the app for routers. Or should I just install the app on the devices individually?

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    • Hi Ryan, the one big advantage of configuring ExpressVPN is that you don’t have to install it individually on various devices. If you intend to use VPN on all the devices connected to your Wi-Fi network, go ahead and install it at the router level.

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  26. Good Morning Patrick, a question if I may. I, like a few people here have received this Fire Stick in one way or another. I got Prime through Amazon thinking it was what I needed first but my question is this, do I need to keep Prime active since I already did the above steps and already watching free Tv and movies not using the ‘Prime Channels’? Thank you for your time and patience.

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    • Hi John, no you don’t need to keep Amazon Prime subscription active to use FireStick. You may end the Prime subscription and continue using other FireStick supported apps and services. You just need an Amazon account to set up your FireStick.

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  28. Hi Patrick! I just jailbroke my fire stick and was putting the add ons in. I installed the titanium build and didn’t like it. Upon trying to remove it Kodi is no longer working for me. I then tried to uninstall and reinstall Kodi with no luck. Help!

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  29. Patrick,
    I have followed all your instructions ( including the VPN) and I still get a lot of buffering. Do you have any suggestions on what else I can do to combat this problem! Thanks, Julie

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  30. Hii Patrick , I m from morocco in north of africa , i have a firestick tv with alexa remote no jailbroken,
    The question is : My device can not find the latest software update from Amazon (Decembr’s update .,.,.,
    Can you please explain to me why ??
    Thank you from morocco.

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    • Hey, why do you think your Fire TV Stick is not running the latest update already? What software version is it showing now?

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  31. Hi Patrick, What is the easiest way to confirm that Kodi works? As you can tell I am not that savvy with firestick & streaming. Thanks in advance for your help.

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  32. Maybe I missed it, but once jailbroken, is it possible to return the Fire Stick to the original build if I don’t like using the VPN or Kodi? Assuming it is, how is this done?

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    • Hi Kevin, you can remove Kodi from FireStick without any issues. Just go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > Kodi > Uninstall. That’s all.

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  33. Was looking more into it, what is vpn and do you need to get it and or pay for that service for the extra protection.

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  34. I received my fire stick as a gift I don not have an amazon account will I still be able to unlock my fire stick?

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    • Hi Maria, you need an Amazon account to sign in to FireStick. This means you need the Amazon account to jailbreak FireStick as well.

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  35. Hello,
    Please excuse my confusion here. Perhaps this is why I was (am) having trouble. So we have to create an Amazon account and give our CC information which I didn’t do because I figured that would allow Amazon to bill us for watching content when this was to allow us to view for free. Am I missing something here?
    Thanks for the help.

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  36. It appears that the only way to do this and use the stick at all is to have an Amazon login and password and submit a ctedit card number. Is that correct?

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      • Hey, the picture comes via gravatar where you have uploaded it. I don’t have rights to remove or hide it. You may change/remove the picture at gravatar website.

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    • Hi, yes. That’s correct. However, Amazon won’t charge anything on your Credit card unless you make a purchase.

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  38. I think Kodi will be around for a long time, the infrastucture isnt set up for streaming. yet,I am still amazed how fast internet got in a short time D.S.L that i know where I am to slow I have to use Spectrum very expensive but works at 1080, I dont use a VPN ad havent ever had throttleing yet, but its been a few years, VPN gets a free game pass An honest website Love that, Hope All Have Happy Hollidays..Dean

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  39. Thank you very much. I was about to pay someone to jailbreak my fire tv but your instructions made it so easy I did it myself. Exodus and titanium tv are working great for me. Will go through more guides on your blog. Thanks mate.

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    • Hello Kevin, yes, this guide works with all Fire TV versions including new Fire Stick 4K. I have mentioned the same at the top of the guide. If you face any problems, I am just a comment away.

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  41. I commented, but I never saw it show up so I will ask again. Hopefully it is not repeated. First off, thank you so much for your site! I have looked at how to do it before and it always looked too complicated. I planned on paying someone else, which you discourage. You are the first person to lay it out in such a simple way that I feel confident I can do it.

    My question: I bought the new 4K 2018 firestick. Can I jailbreak it the same way? Can you jailbreak them at all?

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    • Hi Charlene, Thank you for the kind words.

      As for your question, yes, the same guide will work for FireStick 4K. It has the exact same interface as the 2nd Gen FireStick which we showed in this guide. I have tested the guide on 4K FireStick and it works without any issues. Let me know if you face any problems while performing the steps shown in the tutorial. Happy to help 🙂

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  43. Good afternoon Patrick, i just jail broke my fire stick. thank you for the easy to follow guide. Now i am looking at placing a few add ons . I want to do the No limits magic build. what others do you suggest to and with it. Thanks very much

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  44. I did a jailhouse break on my Amazon fire stick but there are so many apps are locked and it wont.let me watch ..without in app purchase o thought i wouldn’t have any restrictions what do i need to do to unlock everything

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    • Hey Bobby, can you please be a bit more specific about the apps you are talking about? The apps I mentioned in the guide are totally free and provides unrestricted streaming experience.

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  45. Very informative guide Patrick. Jailbroken my Firestick, added Express vpn as suggested and installed exodus redux. Streams are fine. Is there anything else I need to do? Thank you

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  46. Hi, does it also works in other country? And are vpn a must to pay? Isn’t it easier at this point to just pay prime?

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    • Hey, yes, it works everywhere. VPN is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended if you are streaming with Kodi. As for Prime, it is good if it meets your requirements. If you want to access tons of free streaming content, you may want to jailbreak your FireStick with Kodi.

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    • Hi Debora, if you are referring to the Kodi APK link we have provided in the guide, I just checked and it is working. To ensure it is working, you can also try it in your PC/mobile browser. Please try again and let me know.

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  48. Patrick, If I run my VPN through my router rather than the individual devices in my home, will my VPN automatically cover my firestick when I use it at home?
    Terry

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  49. Hi Patrick my name is carlos I have a already jailbroken firestick as a gift..worked well for a few weeks,now won’t let me watch my tv shows.it says no stream available..my question..can I just add vpn you recomend or do I have to reset firestick and start from scratch???..sincerely..carlos

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    • Hi Carlos, I suggest you to reset your FireStick and jailbreak it again using my guide above. If you follow everything I suggested, I am pretty sure you won’t be having any troubles streaming your favourie content.

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  50. Hi, I just bought a New Firestick with Voice. I have used Kodi on my lee box so I am familiar with it. I have no problem installing Kodi, but once I try to add an add on I find it does not download the add-on. When I got the unzip I see the name of the file but the file is empty. Have tried many different add ons and the same problem. I can see that it does not get the file. I have downloaded apps so I know the download works. It seems like Amazon may be blocking this process, I was wondering if you have heard this from any one else?

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    • Hey Tony, haven’t heard anything like that before from anyone else. Could you please share the name of the addons you have tried to install? I will look into it.

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  51. When I’m trying to download the app it asks me how I want to open the file, but none of the file options are working?

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    • Hi Brianna, please open Tool > Download Manager (on the left) before clicking +New. It worked for me. I just tried.

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  52. Should I download every add-on, (Terrarium, Exodus, Neptune Rising, Placenta, etc.) or are there 2 or 3 add-ons that would be enough so I have a nice collection of movies, TV shows, and live tv? I just don’t like having a lot of clutter/apps I’ll barely use.

    Also, this guide is fantastic. Seriously. I was a bit nervous about setting it up, and I figured it would take a while and it would be confusing, but this is really well written and easy to understand, especially with the pictures. Thank you so much!! 🙂

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    • Hi Nicole, thank you for your kind words. Means a lot. Yes, 2 or 3 quality addons will do the trick. You don’t need to more. This way it will keep your FireStick uncluttered.

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    • Hey KC, no problem. You can still install Kodi as you have already downloaded the APK. Open ES File Explorer again. On the left menu bar you will see a set of options such as Settings, Favorite, Local etc. Click Local to expand it. Now, click the second Home option (the one without the home icon). Now, on the right click the Download folder. Click the Kodi APK you downloaded. Follow the on-screen instructions and install it.

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    • Hi Dwight, the zip files are on the online servers and are not taking up any space on your device. If you still don’t want to see them, you can remove the source. Go to Settings > File Manager. Select the source you want to remove and press the menu button on your remote. Now click Remove Source

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  59. I’ve installed Fantastic following your instructions. In a couple of cases,
    and it is working very fine thanks for your instructions

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  60. Hi, am completely new to this firestick stuff. Question…once I have it jail broke…will I be able to add an app of some sort to get live NBC/CBS etc,. shows for free? Like The Voice, for example?

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    • Hi Tammy, jailbreaking does not affect how you install apps on FireStick. You can install free apps with or without jailbreaking your device.

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  61. I successfully installed Kodi and it works fine; however, when I go to the “Home” screen, I can not find the Kodi app and have to re-install the program. How can I ensure Kodi stays on the Home screen? Thank you.

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    • Hi Mike, hold down the Home button on your FireStick remote for about 4-5 seconds until you see a full-screen menu. Click Apps on that menu to go to Your Apps & Channels, which is basically the list of all your installed apps. The apps in the first few rows of this app appear on your FireStick home-screen. The apps you have recently installed appear on the bottom of this list. But, you can move them up to the home screen. Follow these steps:

      – Scroll down to the bottom of the list of the apps and select the Kodi app
      – Press the Menu button on your FireStick remote (the button with three horizontal lines on the right)
      – Now look at the bottom left of your TV, you will see a popup menu. Click Move
      – Now, use the up navigation key on your FireStick remote to move the Kodi app in the first row (or you can simply click Move to front option to place the Kodi app at the first spot in the first row)
      – Press the Select button on your remote to drop the Kodi app icon at the desired spot
      – Go back to the FireStick home-screen and you will find the Kodi icon under Your Apps & Channels section

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  64. Does the kodiak app not work if your firestick is already registered? I followed all the steps, but don’t see the kodi start page.

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    • Hi Valescia, Kodi app works on all FireStick devices. In fact, the device must be registered and sign in to an Amazon account before you could install any app, including Kodi. Should I assume that you could install the app successfully but not able to launch it? If that is the case, follow the steps below to access Kodi:

      – Hold down the Home key on your Amazon FireStick remote for a few seconds
      – When you see a pop-up, full-screen menu, click Apps
      – Scroll down to the bottom and click the Kodi app icon
      – To move the Kodi app to the FireStick home screen, press the Menu button (3 horizontal lines) on your remote while Kodi app is still selected and click Move option on the bottom right of your TV screen

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  65. Hi Patrick, can u tell me what “tempname error” means ? It pops up when I try to watch a movie.

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    • Hi Rick, it looks like an unknown error I am still unfamiliar with. Please tell the name of the addon you are using and I will look into it.

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  66. My sister is running a Kodi 16.1. Will she need to update her Kid I before installing a new build? She has the old tvaddons build currently.

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  67. I have followed all directions to jailbreak but it keeps saying download fail when I try and download the Kodi I think it was around 9 % it stopped what do I do?

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  68. I installed Kodi Krypton then purchased the express VPN. How do I get back to the new jail broken screen?

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    • Hi Stuat, the home screen of jailbroken FireStick isn’t any different than the unjailbroken one. That’s because no changes are made to the core files during jailbreaking. Just press the Home button on your FireStick remote to go back to the home-screen from any window.

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  69. Does jailbreaking and installing Kodi still leave the ability to use the firestick in its original configuration, app store, etc.. Or does doing this essentially make it a “Kodi only” device somehow?

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    • Hi, Jailbreaking FireStick isn’t the same as jailbreaking or rooting your mobile. No internal system files are modified and original FireStick configuration remains unchanged. You can continue using App Store and other services alongside Kodi.

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  70. I just received my fire stick. Do I follow the instructions they sent first then start the jail break process? Or do I just start with the process of jail breaking?

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    • Hi Marie, plug in your new FireStick into your TV and follow the onscreen instructions to set it up with your Amazon ID. Once that’s done, come back to this guide and follow the instructions here to jailbreak FireStick.

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  73. Do you have to get separate VPN for each Fire Stick, or is the VPN cover all your internet connections at the modem?

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    • Hey Marc, you can use VPN on the router which will cover your all devices connected to that particular router. If you want to use VPN on devices instead of the router, ExpressVPN allows you to connect 3 devices at a time.

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  74. Hi my mother lent to me the firstick I have in possesion and has no desire to use it so its seemingly so that it is now basically mine. My mother and I as of recently arent seeing eye to eye and Im getting the silent treatment and its got a few advantages for us both I presume but also Im hoping is just a slight inconvenience instead of a devastating one such has its been recently. That disadvantage is that the firestick is associated with my nothers account and she will not give me her account information and likely wont if she believes its making me uncomfortable at the moment because again. She isnt a narcissist ??. I cannot get past the login password step to even entertain the iidea that I may be capable of nagivating your directions. Its important I learn how to be self reliant because my moms not going to be around forever or able to go out of her way to ensure I am not aknowledged or distracted from the greif of being abandon & allowing me to access her acct information. Please tell me there’s a way to help me bypass her account info and use my own wwithout her permission since we no longer speak…….? I know what youre thinking and mother isnt always right…..its not my fault and im not disrespecting my elders ? pretty bored without television though so please SOS

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    • Hi Misty, you can simply deregister the FireStick from existing account by going to Settings > My Account. Then login with your Amazon account. That’s it.

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  75. I can’t get past new or already amazon acct holder do I go ahead and sign up to get to settings

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  77. Mark, of course you need an account with Amazon, FireStick is made by Amazon… lol. So, after you log into your amazon account, then you follow these steps to get it jailbroken and have access to free content. It worked perfectly fine with me.

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    • I am not sure what is the meaning of IN 4 here, but it if it is HDMI port, it should work fine.

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  81. Hello! Thank you so much for this helpful guide. I just have one question. When you are going through the steps on the guide, do I have the stick plugged into the USB on my computer or on the TV? I thought the sticks wouldn’t work on laptops, but maybe this is just to download and install all of this stuff? Or are you meaning to plug the stick into the TV USB and do all the steps that way? Thanks!

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    • Hey Holli, Fire Stick doesn’t work with a computer. You need to plug it into HDMI port of your TV and then follow the steps as mentioned in the guide. I have added screenshots for all the steps so it should be easy to follow. If you still get any doubts, feel free to ask 🙂

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  82. I call B.S. Patrick! My firestick will not let me load an app with out an Amazon billing account. Seeing how it is a pirate firestick I am unable to establish an account and therefore I can not get my VPN working. Please tell me if I am full of hot air and give me some direction.
    Mark [email protected]

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    • Hey Mark, Yes, you need an Amazon account to get started with FireStick. I wish there was any other way, but there isn’t.

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  83. I could never get firedl to work. It’s not good. If you follow dudes methods you don’t need it. You can achieve the same ends by just using downloader or estools to install the app(s) from an external sources

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  84. I see there a few mentions of ‘builds’. What exactly is a build? Where do you find builds? I assume something of the nature of a pre-defined software package that somebody has already built. What are the advantages/disadvantages of simply jailbreaking a device and installing various add-ons vs a build?

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  87. VICKIE E STEMPSON, I would HIGHLY recommend the NO LIMITS MAGIC BUILD… It includes EVERYTHING a human being could want… AND – under the TOOLS section, if you arrow down, there is and UPDATE BUILD selection. Click on that when your links start to go bad, which will be often as of now… I am having to update my build almost more than weekly now it seems. Please read the review on this site and also follow easy install guide. I’ve used it on my Firesticks and my HTPC (16 GB i7, 500 GB SSD, NVidia 630, 65 Mb / s). Fab. Any questions feel free to ask.

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    • Hey Rebecca,

      I have not mentioned any FireDL method in this guide. You should use ES File Explorer or Downloader app to install Kodi on your Fire Stick.

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  89. Simply the best guide. The way you have put together all the steps with screenshots, it took me hardly 10 minutes to jailbreak my fire stick.

    I have bought Express vpn and added Fire tv guru build. Do I need anything else?

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    • Hey Nels,

      You can install more Addons if you need, otherwise, it seems fine to me. Make sure your VPN is turned On while streaming ?

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  90. when It asks me for url (www.firssticktricks.com/kapk) a error message appears and says invalid url, have any ideas on this?

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    • Hey Wendy,

      There are 100s of Kodi Add-ons and Fire Stick Apps. You need to find out the right Addon/App as per your requirements and locality.

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  92. I already have a jailbreak firestick but all of sudden will not work. I usually watch movies through the covenant. Should I uninstall everything & start over with your instructions for Kodi & watch movies on Exodus? I am technically challenged:)

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  93. The instructions was very easy and simple thanks. I’m having problems when I choose to watch movies or tv it says nothing available what am I doing wrong

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    • Hey Myki, you would also need some Kodi Addons / Builds after jailbreaking the FireStick. I have added a section about how to use Jailbroken FireStick inside the guide, please check it out.

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  94. Is it possible to have more than one addons? Like Exodus and then also have Fire tv guru build as well,?

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    • Jenny, you can have as many add-ons you want, however, I would suggest you keep a few which you frequently use. Builds such as Fire TV Guru already comes pre-installed with many Addons. I would not recommend adding any more add-ons after installing a build. It will slow down your device.

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  95. The instructions were clear and simple, thanks for that. When i go into “in theaters”, 2 of the movies I wanted wasn’t what they said they were, that’s my only complaint. Again huge thanks for making this easy to do. Love it!

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    • Hey Jenny,

      I could help you if you are facing any issues in jailbreaking FireStick with Kodi. However, as for the Addons, please ask in their respective support groups on Facebook or their official websites. We do not host or provide support for any Addons on our website. Thanks.

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  96. I don’t understand my next step. Just finished your guide to install the Kodi but now what? How do I start browsing shows

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    • Hye Lacey, I have a section about how to use jailbroken firestick just after installing Kodi. Please go through it.

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  97. I downloaded and got to the mo is content but I keep getting a stream authorization pop up. Can you help?

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    • Hey Anthony, you can simply hit the “Cancel” option and it will take you to the next source. Keep doing this for a couple of time and it will go.

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  98. When I get to the install step it says the installation is blocked because my tv is set to block the install of apps obtained from unknown sources. Any idea how I fix that? It’s a Samsung.

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    • Hey Erin, it is not your TV, it is Fire TV Stick which blocks the unknown sources. Please allow unknown sources by following STEP 1 of the guide.

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  99. I’m not looking to jailbreak my fire stick but would like feedback on pro’s and con’s of the stick over roku.

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  100. I put this url in and i keep getting an error on everything that I try to download. Is tgere any reason why or maybe im doing something wrong. I just this this as a gift yesterday. And im so frustrated im bout to just throw it away. Please help
    Thanks Mandy

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    • We also have a video guide in the article above. I suggest you watch it for more accurate instructions. The link is working fine and should work if you type it correctly.

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  101. Simply easiest and clear instructions to jailbreak firestick. Thanks Patrick.

    I have followed your guide and jailbroke my firestick, but now I am confused whether I should go with Kodi builds or addons? Can you suggest me what would be the best?

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    • Hey, glad you liked the guide.

      If you are a new Kodi user, I would suggest that you try both for some time and then see what you like the most. Builds pack multiple Add-ons, beautiful skins… but are heavy and might slow down your Fire device. I have added builds as well as Addons installation links in the guide above. You can refer them and see what you like

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  103. I can’t seem to get the proper apk on eS file. It just says failed download and I can’t select it to get rid of it either. And firedl can’t seem to find that code either

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    • Alright.

      So I believe the issue is with the build. FireStick isn’t that powerful to run heavy builds. I would go for some selected Addon-ons which are most useful for me and that’s all. I am sure if you uninstall the build, it will be fine.

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  109. its not buffering issues, it is jus real sluggish moving around the app. and I don’t have very much on the fire stick. and yes I belive I will be getting a vpn this week

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    • Are you facing the issues with Kodi app only or it is the case with every app on your Fire Stick? Which builds and Addons are you using?

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  110. i got the fire stick last week. got kodi used downloader, got some build just seems to take for ever to stream and also if i watching a tv show at bottom of my screen it keeps poping up not safe any more??? really annoying

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  111. I tried entering that long url address “aidymatic” TWICE with no success! The response I received was ERROR Not a valid URL/No Data Received! This was on 3-7-2018

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    • Hey Antwan,

      Have you downloaded Kodi on your FireStick? Also, which method did you use? Turned on Unknown Sources in settings?

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  113. How do I get into the App Store to download what I need. I’ve tried everything and can’t find it.

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  114. Hi Patrick, your instructions were great and I was able to follow right along but after I clicked install it pulled up a black screen, asked me if I wanted to install updates. I had to click install again and it said install failed.

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    • Hey Lesley,

      Glad to know you liked the guide.

      Can you please restart your Fire Stick and then go to ES File Explorer > Library > App. There you should find Kodi app which you downloaded already. Open and try to install again. Let me know if it still shows the error, then I will check on my device what is causing the problem. Also, please share the screenshot of the error. It will help understand the issue better.

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  115. Can you tell me how to put add-ons on my firestick using kodi I want to watch new movies like my friend she watch on her’s and she has different channels and can watch cable channels on hers please help. Do I need a VPN if so show me how pleaseee?

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  116. I get to the Properties box where ita says OPEN/ MARKET/INSTALL but cannot enter the box to hit install. I use the remote but it wont allow me to enter the Properties box & navigate to install. Any thoughts? It moves all around the outside of the properties box but cannot enter it to hit install.

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    • Hey Mike,

      It could be some glitch. Why don’t you restart you firestick and try again? After you restart, go to ES File Explorer > Local > Download. There you will find the Kodi app on the right side. Just open it and you should see install option. Let me know if it works.

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  117. Sorry but you do not explain clearly HOW do you download es explorer and the rest on the firestick. Do you meian as it is fixed on the tv or from your pc.

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    • Hey John,

      Sorry to hear that you got issues with ES File Explorer. I suggest you watch the video guide inside the article which shows every step including searching ES File Explorer. I would like to tell there is no download button beside ES File Explorer icon because it is already installed on my FireStick. In your case, there will be a download button as well. Just click on that button and rest everything is exactly same as shown in the video.

      If you are still not able to make it work, please let me know.

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  118. When I attempt to open the krypton176 file, it asks “Open As”. My choices are “Text, Audio, Video, Image, or Other”. I’ve tried a few of the options available in the “Other”, but none are successful

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    • Hey Ian,

      Where exactly are you getting the “Open As” option? There should be only two options “Open Folder” and “Open File” once the Kodi app downloads.

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  119. there’s another wait to download Kodi with your phone with one push of the button you would need to go to the App Store on your Android phone. Then then download these apps step 1.Cetus play for tv Step 2.cetus play

    Turn on firestick select settings select devices select about select Network take note of your IP address number

    Open cetus play app on your phone once that’s open select the option on the top left-hand corner select smart TV at the very top if your firestick is hooked up to WiFi it would pop up and show your IP address amongst other smart devices that are hooked up to WiFi
    once you select your device Cetus play tv will automatically upload to your firestick once it’s done select the top left-hand option on cetus play then select trending then select the latest Kodi app it should automatically upload to your Fire TV stick

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  122. Which KODI add on do I need to watch movies that are currently in the theaters? My co worker said she watched the new Fifty Shades movie on her fire stick over the weekend. I asked her how and she told me about KODI. Before that I’d never heard of it! Do I need a VPN just to watch current movies? That’s all I want to do with it.

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  124. I was able to download the app, but unable to install. It old me I had to change the settings on my firestick, but can’t seem to get back there.. Help?

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    • Hi Toni, You need to Turn On “Uknown Sources” in Settings in order to install apps from third-party. You can do so by going to Settings of your FireStick, then go to “Device > Developer Options > Unknown Sources”. Here you can Turn it ON.

      Let me know if you still have doubts and facing issues.

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  126. Every time I bring kodi,exodus I get an error message “Exodus not streaming. What the heck is wrong. It used to work

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  127. I did everything step by step and launched the app but there is anything in Kodi. It seems to be empty.

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    • Hi Steve, glad to know that you have installed Kodi on your Fire Stick.

      Well, you will not find anything inside the Kodi app. It is just a player. In order to use Kodi for streaming online, you need to install Kodi Add-ons. If you are wondering what Add-ons are, in simple words, consider Kodi as your smartphone and Add-ons are apps. For different requirements, we install different apps on our smartphone. Here you need to install Add-ons on Kodi.

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    • Hello Brittany,

      Can you explain what didn’t work? If it is about jailbreaking firestick, it is working perfectly fine.

      Let me know what problems are you facing?

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  130. Have done everything you have instructed its still after second time at two hour intervals is refreshing waiting for kod i app to open

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