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How to enable Apps from Unknown Sources on an Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick Print

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Enable Apps from Unknown Sources — Amazon Fire TV

This setting allows you to install third-party apps on your Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick. It must be enabled before using the Downloader app.

Fire OS 7+ (2020 and Newer Models)

On newer devices, permissions are granted per-app:

  1. Go to SettingsMy Fire TV
  2. Select Developer Options
  3. Select Install Unknown Apps
  4. Find Downloader in the list and toggle it to ON
Can't find Developer Options? Go to SettingsMy Fire TVAbout and click on your device name 7 times to unlock it.

Fire OS 6 (Newer Interface)

  1. Go to SettingsMy Fire TV (or Device)
  2. Select Developer Options
  3. Toggle Apps from Unknown Sources to ON
  4. Select Turn On to confirm

Older Fire OS

  1. Go to SettingsSystem
  2. Select Developer Options
  3. Toggle Apps from Unknown Sources to ON
  4. Select OK to confirm

Once enabled, proceed to install the Downloader app and your IPTV apps.


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