In this guide, I’ll show you how to enable Developer Options on FireStick/Fire TV devices. This setting allows ADB debugging and installing apps from unknown sources. The steps apply to all Fire TV devices, including FireStick Lite, FireStick HD, FireStick 4K, FireStick 4K Max, and Fire TV Cube.

One of the features that makes the Amazon FireStick a popular streaming device is its versatility and ability to install third-party apps. By default, the developer restricts apps from unknown sources.

This is where the Developer Options setting comes in handy. By accessing this setting, you can enable ADB debugging and install apps from unknown sources. Therefore, the Developer Options on a Fire TV device are essential for sideloading third-party apps.

Initially, the Developer Options for Fire TV devices were easily accessible via the Settings > My Fire TV panel. However, as new Fire TV OS versions were released, users noticed that this setting was removed, starting from version 7.2.8.5.

The Developer Options still appear on most Fire TV devices. If you can’t find the setting on your device, you’ll learn how to find it by the end of this post.

Developer Options on Amazon FireStick

Follow these steps to make the Developer Options appear again:

1. Click Settings on your FireStick/Fire TV home screen.

2. Navigate to My Fire TV.

3. Click About (only if you DO NOT see Developer Options on this screen).

4. Click on your Fire TV Stick quickly 7 times.

5. At the bottom, you will see a notification saying, No need; you are already a developer. That’s it; you have enabled Developer Options.

6. Press the back button once or return to Settings > My Fire TV. You will now see Developer Options.

With the Developer Options back, you can enable Apps From Unknown Sources and ADB Debugging.