
As a result, you have to opt for ARM variants of Google apps packages after flashing the ROM. Despite the SoC being 64-bit capable, the Android OS on these models is running in 32-bit mode. XDA Senior Member Rortiz2 has been compiling unofficial LineageOS builds for various Fire HD tablets for a while, and now the developer has come up with the first Android TV 11-based LineageOS 18.1 ROM for the 3rd generation Fire TV Stick (Lite). Plug the power cable into the power adapter and then into the Fire TVstick. Now that you have a working TWRP, the next step is of course a custom ROM. To set up a Fire TV stick, youll need a TV with a free HDMI port, a power outlet, an Internet connection, and an Amazon account (though you can sign up for one during the installation if you like). You can install it right away after unlocking the bootloader and gain root access.īootloader unlock and TWRP for the 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick (Lite) The Amazon Firestick has become the most popular streaming device on the market today due This Firestick resource page will provide you with everything you need to know about the Amazon Firestick. The developer has also compiled a unified TWRP build for the device duo. That’s the same price as the 2nd generation Fire TV Stick, 10 less than. While the process doesn't require you to disassemble the target device, it requires an older version of Fire OS (< 7.2.7.3) and Linux as the host operating system. The new 2020 Fire TV Stick (3rd generation) costs 39.99 and is available for purchase now at Amazon and major retailers. In a recent post, XDA Senior Member k4y0z highlights an exploit, using which you can unlock the bootloader of your Fire TV Stick 3 (code-name "sheldonp") and Fire TV Stick Lite (code-name "sheldon").

Notably, Amazon doesn't officially allow unlocking the bootloader of any consumer Fire TV devices.
