Are you looking for Developer Options on your Firestick or Fire TV Device? This guide will show you how to enable this feature on any Firestick device including Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, and more.
Developer Options is the setting used to enable apps from unknown sources. This allows you to sideload applications that aren’t available in the Amazon App Store.
This is crucial for Firestick users who want to maximize their device’s potential and a major concern for those unable to locate this option within Settings.
Enabling Developer Options is the initial step needed to Jailbreak Firestick/Fire TV devices.
Developer Options Missing – What Happened?
Many Firestick users are reporting that the Developer Options setting is no longer visible within My Fire TV. This change seems to affect Fire TV devices running the Fire TV Operating System 7 and above. You can check your device’s version under the About section.
If your device is not running Fire OS 7 or above and you wish to upgrade, follow 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
The Fire OS software is a specialized version of the Android Operating System designed for Fire TV devices. However, Amazon is reportedly planning to replace this software with their own OS called “Vega.”
Due to this development, there are concerns that Amazon might eventually restrict sideloading third-party apps on Fire TV devices.
Regardless of these speculations, you can still enable apps from unknown sources even if the Developer Options setting has been removed after receiving an update.
If you are in this situation, you can follow the quick video tutorial or screenshot guide below.
Video Tutorial
Refer to the guide below to unlock the full potential of your Firestick / Fire TV Cube after enabling Developer Options.
Screenshot Guide
1. Hover over the Settings icon and click My Fire TV.
2. Click About.
Note: Notice Developer Options is missing.
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.”
5. 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.
We will keep our visitors informed as new information is released. There are currently no press releases from any official Amazon sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Developer Options Missing on Firestick?
Amazon has been rolling out software updates on Fire TV devices that remove the Developer Options setting.
How do I Allow Content from Unknown Sources on Firestick?
Now that Amazon is removing Developer Options, there is a new method to allow apps from unknown sources. Click My Fire TV, click About, then click Fire TV Stick seven times until you become a developer.
Is Allowing Apps From Unknown Sources Legal?
Yes, allowing apps from unknown sources is completely legal on a Fire TV device as you are simply changing a few settings.
What is ADB debugging on Firestick?
ADB debugging is a setting that allows you to connect your development computer to an Amazon Firestick or Fire TV device for installing and debugging your apps.