Is jailbreaking my FireStick worth it?

This is entirely up to you. Most people jailbreak their FireStick devices because it provides them with better app variety . That’s because a jailbroken FireStick allows you to install additional apps that are not available on the Amazon Appstore. What’s more, jailbreaking a FireStick allows you to install custom launchers, which you can use to personalize your device.

Do you need a VPN to jailbreak your FireStick?

No, you don’t need to use a VPN when you jailbreak your FireStick . That said, it might be a good idea to use a VPN after you jailbreak your device and while using third-party apps to stream content or access the web. A VPN (like ExpressVPN ) would secure your traffic, and also prevent your internet service provider from throttling your speeds.

Will jailbreaking my FireStick damage it?

No, jailbreaking your FireStick is perfectly safe and won’t cause any device issues. You’re not actually “jailbreaking” it, like you would jailbreak an iPhone or root an Android device. Instead, you’re just enabling the FireStick’s developer options, which allow you to install apps that are not available on the Amazon Appstore.

Can I get into legal trouble for jailbreaking my FireStick?

No, as doing this is perfectly legal — you’re just enabling developer options on a device that you own, so that you can install whatever apps you want on it. Just remember that using third-party apps to break copyright law (by streaming content you don’t legally own) is against the law.

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Tim Mocan

Tim Mocan on SafetyDetectivesin toimittaja ja laaduntarkkailija. Hänellä on yli 5 vuoden kokemus tietoturvan-aiheista kirjoittamisesta, ja hänen erikoisalaansa ovat VPN-palvelut. Ennen SafetyDetectivesiä hän työskenteli muille VPN-sivustoille sekä VPN-yhtiöille. Uransa aikana hän on työskennellyt myös hakukoneoptimoinnin, markkinoinnin, remontoinnin ja terveyden aloilla. Vapaa-aikansa Tim käyttää matkustamalla, pelaamalla videopelejä, katsomalla animea ja käyttämällä VPN-palveluita (ihan oikeasti!).