Most Firestick users haven’t thought about the Developer Options or they probably have no purpose to touch it. However, developers might need this to sideload apps when they can’t find the preferred app in the Amazon App Store.
But the respective option is hidden on the Firestick and Fire TV devices. Concerning that, we elucidate the methods to enable and access the developer option on your Firestick in this article.
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How to Enable Developer Option on Firestick/Fire TV?
Fortunately, the Firestick and Fire TV devices allow you to enable the developer option. As a result, it will be possible to sideload third-party apps on your Amazon Firestick without any hassle. The following section will give you a simple guide to enable the developer option on your Fire TV or Firestick.
Step1:
Initially, Turn On your Fire Stick device and navigate to the home screen.
Step2:
Click the Settings option on the home screen.
Step3:
Then, choose the My Fire TV or Device & Software option from the menu.
Step4:
Choose the About Device option and click your Device Name ‘7′ times until you can see the message ‘You are a Developer now”.
Step5:
Now, get back to the About Device page and the Developer Option will be available at this point.
Step6:
Click the Developer option and Enable the Settings you need. Indeed, the settings are ‘ADB Debugging and Install Apps from Unknown Sources’.
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End Note
This is how you can enable and access the Developer settings on your Fire TV or FireStick. Moreover, enabling this setting is the only option to install third-party apps on your Fire Stick. Further, also ensure to use a reliable VPN for your Firestick to protect your online privacy from ISPs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Developer Options on Firestick 4k?
If you are using a Firestick 4k device, you can find the Developer Options by navigating to Settings –> Device/My Fire TV –> About Device –> Click Device Name Seven times till you see the “You are a Developer Now” message.
Why is developer options not showing up on my FireStick?
Indeed, Amazon has kept the Developer Options visible during the initial stages. But after June 2022, the Developer Options have been hidden under the About Device Menu. However, you can outbring the respective option by clicking your Device Name continuously seven times until you can see the message “You are a Developer Now”.
Elango is a Senior Content Writer for ‘Quick Smart Guides’, writing about the latest in tech with a particular focus on daily use devices and streaming services.
