- The Opera browser is not natively available on Firestick’s Amazon App Store.
- You can sideload the APK version [https://urlsrt.io/Opera] of Opera Browser on your Firestick using the Downloader app.
VPN is a great feature to use if you want to protect your private data while browsing on the internet. Using the Opera VPN on your Google TV, you can safely browse & access any geo-restricted websites and content. Also, this app is highly secure and will hide your online activity by changing your IP address.
Unfortunately, the Opera browser is not compatible with Firestick. But don’t worry, because you can still use the app on Firestick by sideloading it through the Downloader app. In this article, we will guide you through how to use the Opera VPN on Firestick.
How to Install Opera Browser on Firestick Using Downloader
Since Opera VPN is a built-in feature on the Opera Browser, you have to install the Opera Browser first. Here are the steps to sideload the app using Downloader.
1) Turn On your Fire TV/Stick and attach it to a stable internet connection.
2) Now, download and install the Downloader app on Firestick.
3) Return to the Firestick home page and enable the unknown source toggle for the Downloader app. To do so, navigate to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install Unknown Apps → Enable Downloader Toggle.
4) Launch the Downloader app and select Home from the left panel.
5) Enter the URL of Opera Browser APK and select the Go button to download the APK file.
6) After downloading, open the Opera Browser APK file and choose Install to add the app to your Firestick.
7) Finally, launch the Opera Browser APK app and start using it on your Fire TV/Stick.
How to Enable and Use Opera VPN on Firestick
Before moving onto the below steps, ensure to install and use the Mouse Toggle app for Firestick to avoid navigation issues on the browser.
1) After opening the Opera Browser, select the menu icon (3 horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
2) Select the Settings option from the drop-down menu.
3) Navigate to the VPN option and click the toggle button to enable VPN.
Now the VPN is enabled and you can browse online safely and without any geo-restrictions.
FAQ
No. There is no dedicated Opera VPN app. Opera VPN is a built-in feature of the Opera browser, so you can only sideload the Opera browser on Firestick using Downloader.
Yes, you can use the Opera VPN feature for free on the Opera Browser.
Some of the best alternatives for the Opera VPN are, ExpressVPN, NordVPN, IPVanish VPN, etc.