The Amazon Firestick is a versatile streaming device that lets you enjoy a wide variety of content on your TV. However, many users want more freedom to install third-party apps that aren’t available on the Amazon App Store. By enabling “Unknown Sources” on your Firestick, you can sideload apps like Smarters Pro, a popular app for streaming IPTV content. This guide will take you through each step to safely allow Unknown Sources on your Firestick so you can unlock its full potential.
1: Access Your Firestick Settings
The first step to enabling Unknown Sources on your Firestick is to navigate to the Settings menu. Here’s how:
- Turn on your Firestick and go to the Home screen. Use your Firestick remote to navigate.
- Select “Settings” from the top menu. This will take you to a menu with options for controlling various device settings, such as account preferences, notifications, and app management.
The Settings menu is the control hub for your Firestick, allowing you to adjust permissions and configure the device to install apps from outside sources.
2: Where is Developer Options on Firestick?
In order to allow Unknown Sources, you need to access the Developer Options in your Firestick’s settings. Here’s how to find and enable Developer Options:
- From the Settings menu, scroll and select “My Fire TV” (or “Device” on some models).
- Select “Developer Options.”
- If you don’t see Developer Options immediately, you may need to unlock them by navigating to “About” and clicking on your Firestick’s name multiple times until the Developer Options menu appears.
- In the Developer Options menu, you’ll see “ADB Debugging” and “Apps from Unknown Sources.” Turn on ADB Debugging (optional) if you plan to use tools that require debugging, but the main option we need to focus on is “Apps from Unknown Sources.”
Step 3: Enable Apps from Unknown Sources
Once in the Developer Options, you can enable Unknown Sources:
- Select “Apps from Unknown Sources.” A prompt will appear, warning you about the potential risks of enabling Unknown Sources, as it allows apps from outside the Amazon App Store to be installed.
- Choose “Turn On” to confirm your choice. Enabling this option gives you permission to install apps that aren’t part of the Amazon ecosystem, opening up a wide range of third-party applications.
With “Apps from Unknown Sources” turned on, your Firestick is now ready to accept installations from external sources, including the Smarters Pro app.
Enable Unknown Sources to Install Smarters Pro
With Unknown Sources enabled, you’re ready to install Smarters Pro, a popular app for streaming IPTV. Here’s a quick guide to help you install it on your Firestick:
- Download the “Downloader” app from the Amazon App Store. This app will help you access the Smarters Pro APK file for installation.
- Go to the Firestick Home screen, navigate to the Search icon, type in “Downloader,” and install the app.
- Open the Downloader app and enter the URL for the Smarters Pro APK file. Ensure you are using a trusted source to avoid downloading malicious files.
- Download the Smarters Pro APK. When prompted, select “Install” to begin the setup process.
- Once the installation is complete, you can open Smarters Pro directly from Downloader or access it from your Firestick’s Apps section.
By enabling Unknown Sources and using the Downloader app, you can sideload and enjoy third-party apps like Smarters Pro on your Firestick. You can then get access to IPTV Streams and Video-on-Demandcontent with Techrux.
Final Thoughts
Allowing Unknown Sources on your Firestick is a simple and safe way to enhance the device’s functionality. With Unknown Sources enabled, you can sideload third-party apps like Smarters Pro to access a wider variety of content. While enabling this option does come with some risks, you can minimize them by downloading apps from trusted sources. Remember to turn off Unknown Sources if you don’t plan to use third-party apps regularly, as this can help maintain the security of your Firestick. Enjoy your expanded streaming options with the newly unlocked potential of your Firestick!