Jailbreak Roku: Where there is a will, there is a way. It means nothing is impossible, and everything is possible with a will and faith.
Similarly, unlocking or jailbreaking your Roku streaming device is also possible with a simple trick. Most of you have read that it is impossible to jailbreak a Roku device as it has a strong security wall.
Of course, Roku devices have a custom skin called Roku OS and are well secured. Seemingly, approved developers only can have access to Roku OS. Is it really possible to jailbreak Roku?
Yes, it is possible. Indeed, not in the traditional way. So, proceed with the following guide for the simple tricks to jailbreak Roku.
How to Jailbreak Roku using Kodi with Screen Mirroring?
As I said earlier, you cannot install any third-party apps on Roku. In that way, Kodi is a third-party media player that is compatible with most streaming platforms. Unfortunately, Kodi is not available on Roku Channel Store.
So, the only possible way to get and stream Kodi on Roku is by Screen Mirroring. For that, Roku users have to enable the Screen Mirroring option initially. Let’s head over to the guide.
Step 1:
Initially, Turn On your Roku streaming device and move on to the home screen.
Step 2:
Navigate to the ‘Settings’ menu.
Step 3:
Search for the ‘Screen Mirroring’ option.
Step 4:
Enable the Screen Mirroring option and choose the ‘Always Allow’ option.
Step 5:
Now head over to your Android smartphone and open the Google Play Store.
Step 6:
Search and Install the ‘Kodi’ app.
Step 7:
Open the Settings app on your smartphone and choose the ‘Smart View or Wireless Display’ option.
Step 8:
From the available devices, choose your Roku Streaming device.
Step 9:
Make sure that your smartphone and Roku are in sync with the same network.
Step 10:
Once after connecting both devices, open the Kodi app on your smartphone and start streaming your favorite movies on Roku.
How to Jailbreak Roku using Windows PC?
In addition to smartphones, you can also use your Windows 8 or 10 PC to jailbreak Roku. However, here too, Kodi is the official app that we use to unlock and stream free movies on your Roku.
Seemingly, the process is similar to the previous method. If you are ready with your PC, let’s enter into the procedure.
Step 1:
Connect your PC and Roku to the same Wifi network.
Step 2:
Install the Kodi app on your PC.
Step 3:
Click on the Notification icon in the taskbar.
Step 4:
From there, choose the Connect option.
Step 5:
Choose your Roku streaming device from the available devices.
Step 6:
Once both devices are connected successfully, open the Kodi app on your PC and start watching your favorite content on Roku.
How to Jailbreak Roku without Screen Mirroring?
Most of you may wonder and question whether it is possible to jailbreak Roku without screen mirroring. Yes, it is possible by using the Play On Roku app.
Moreover, it is an official app to cast and stream content from your smartphone to Roku. In that way, you can cast diverse content like videos, music, and even pictures.
If that sounds interesting, proceed with the below-given steps to jailbreak Roku using the Play on Roku application.
Step 1:
Firstly, download and install the Play On Roku app on your Android or iOS smartphone.
Step 2:
Open the respective app and Sign in with your Roku account credentials.
Step 3:
Tap on the Devices tab at the bottom.
Step 4:
The name of your Roku device will appear in this window.
Step 5:
Choose and connect the app with your Roku.
Step 6:
Click on the Media option.
Step 7:
From there, you can choose and cast content from various options like Videos, Music, and Photos.
Conclusion
Indeed the unavailability of the official process of the above post holds some possible workarounds to jailbreak Roku. Seemingly, Roku is a powerful streaming device that helps you add and stream various apps.
If you wish to stream some free content on Roku, then Kodi is the only option. But Kodi is unavailable on Roku Channel Store. However, you can get Kodi and jailbreak your Roku device using our above-given guide.
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