Are you looking for Developer Options on your Firestick or Android TV Device? This guide will show you how to enable this feature on these popular streaming devices and we provide screenshots for both.
Developer Options is the setting used to enable apps from unknown sources. In other words, this is how we can side-load applications that aren’t available in the Amazon App Store.
This is the first step to “jailbreaking” and the main reason that Fire TV & Android/Google TV Boxes have gained such popularity.
We strongly recommend turning on this feature if you are a Firestick or Android user who wants to get the most out of their device.
While it may seem pretty straightforward, it is oftentimes difficult to locate this setting and turn it on which is why we have created this tutorial.
Make sure to also check out our video guide below that provides important details and information that you should know when enabling Developer Options on Firestick, Fire TV, and Android/Google TV.
Developer Options Missing – What Happened?
According to multiple reports and some Patrons from the TROYPOINT Insider, many Firestick users are no longer seeing the Developer Options setting within My Fire TV.
This change seems to have occurred on Fire TV devices that are running the Fire TV Operating System 7 and above. You can find the version of your device under the About section:
If you are not running Fire OS 7 or above and wish to upgrade, use the guide below to learn how to update your software.
How to Update Firestick/Fire TV
How to Enable Developer Options on Firestick & Fire TV
Currently, the Fire OS software is a special version of the Android Operating System developed for Fire TV devices. However, it appears that Amazon will soon be removing this software and replacing it with their own OS which they have termed “Vega”.
Due to this news, some are speculating that Amazon may eventually remove the ability to side-load third-party apps on its Fire TV devices.
While it’s unclear if this will be the case, the good news is you can still enable apps from unknown sources even if you have received this update and the Developer Options setting is gone.
If you fall into this category follow the quick video tutorial or screenshot guide below.
Video Tutorial
Use the guide below that will allow you to unleash the true power of your Firestick / Fire TV Cube after enabling Developer Options.
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Screenshot Guide
1. Hover over the Settings icon and click My Fire TV.
2. Click About. (This is typically where you would find Developer Options)
3. Hover over Fire TV Stick 4K Max or whatever your device is and click the OK button on your remote 7 times to become a developer.
You will then encounter a message at the bottom of your screen stating “No need, you are already a developer.”
4. Click the back button on your remote and you will notice Developer Options is now showing within My Fire TV.
That’s it! Hopefully, this article cleared up any confusion about Amazon’s removal of the Developer Options setting.
If you are using an Android TV or Google Box, you can follow our steps below.
Enable Developer Options on Android TV/Google TV
This works on all variations of Android TV including Google TV Boxes such as the onn. 4K Pro.
1. Find and open Settings.
2. Choose System.
3. Select About.
4. Scroll down to find Android TV OS build and click it 7 times.
5. You will then get a notification stating “You are now a developer!”.
6. You will then see it is enabled within the Settings Widget.
7. If you wish to disable this for any reason, you can easily do so in the System Settings.
Congratulations! You can now enjoy developer options to install Unknown apps and more on your preferred device.
Final Notes
Enabling Developer Options is a vital step in turning your Firestick or Android Box into an ultra powerful streaming device.
We wouldn’t recommend using these boxes without turning this feature on and removing restrictions imposed by Google/Amazon so you can freely download the apps you want!
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