This is a very important step, since this allows you to access your ADB functions by enabling it within your settings. Even though by design, it is really only a media player, you can install third party add-ons that allow you to access online streams and other related content. Kodi was the main android application to side-load due to its streaming popularity, and was unavailable to download and install from Amazon. We are simply side-loading applications, simple as that. You would have to connect your Fire stick via IP address or direct USB connection, then connect to a program called adbfire in order to send anything to your device. System-wide it shows 0 files copied instead of 4 files as per your images on this help page.Adbfire now known as adblink was actually one of the first ways to side-load Android applications onto an Amazon Firestick. I followed the guide to turn off Rootles system integrity check. Im having problems too, same as JR and Terry. The Services menu will open and allow you to open a new Terminal at your Downloads folder.

Assume that all your apk files are in your Downloads folder. Click on the Shortcuts tab and select Services 4. I have the adb file chilling in my home folder on my mac and just connect it to my FTVs anytime I need to make changes. Fastboot is similar to ADB in that it is a command line tool, but it is primarily used to replace the entire operating system on an unlocked Android device.

Firestick adb commands