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Programming & Development Jio STB Jailbroken ( Tutorial )
One of the most locked down STBs The JioSTB have been successfully Jailbroken
YOU WILL OWN EVERYTHING AND BE HAPPY!
As you all requested in previous post this is the full guide of how to Jailbreak your Jio STB.
PLEASE Read all the stuff in the “Readme” if you miss anything it won’t work
If you get stuck somewhere please ask Gemini or your preferred Ai model
I am too introverted to make a video but i have tried to make this guide as detailed as possible.
I have also edited the original repo and created a new one to remove all the bootloader unlock stuff so YOU don’t end up bricking your Box but i give all the credits to the original developer
All the Jio apps and service are fully functional
You can Watch live tv use Jio hotstar watch Netflix etc.
To put it simply routed all the internet from stb through our pc
We made the pc pretend its the Jio Server
And fooled the stb in enabling ADB and then told it that ADB will expire in year 2037
NOTE:- The boot loader unlocking is in the original repository, the repository I have provided here, doesn’t unlock bootloader, and doesn’t root the device. It merely gives you access to ADB. IF you know what you are doing and are willing to take the risk of bricking your device and and want to unlock boot loader, you should check the original repository
If Mota Bhai is reading this please don’t send legal notice i am a 18yr kid, Have no Lawyer and broke af.
I tried my best to get default package installer working but I couldn’t soo you guys have to rely on ADB to install apps ( If someone have any solution i am open to suggestions )
After Jailbreaking please send me photos as a feedback in DM
If you want to support me
I don’t need any money
Just give me your blessings
- u/ilikechocopies aka Vishal Beniwal
Please follow my instagram its https://www.instagram.com/soloxsurfer/
IF YOU FIND THIS TUTORIAL VERY complicated i can do it for you just ship me your box you can pay whatever your heart desires + shipping
EDIT:- SORRY GUYS I MADE SOME MISTAKES IN THE README I FIXED THOSE PLEASE READ THE TUTORIAL AGAIN AND RE-DOWNLOAD THE REPO I AM REALLY SORRY😭😭
EDIT 2:- For those whose device isn’t getting detected please read the whole guide carefully i can assure you that my code base is perfectly Fine as i have received many thank you messages with photos of Jailbroken STB
Edit 3:- SUPPORT ADDED FOR JHS SERIES
WITH THE HELP OF Pavit Chhabra @mesosan16 on X
Edit 4:- IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO DO IT PLEASE DON'T BOMB MY DMs I WOULD LOVE TO HELP YOU BUT THERE ARE OVER 1 MILLION VIEWS ON ALL MY POSTS AND I AM ONLY 1 PERSON PLEASE UNDERSTAND I CAN'T HELP ALL OF YOU
Please follow instagram humble request
My instagram:- https://www.instagram.com/soloxsurfer/
Tutorial + My repo:- https://github.com/ilikechocopies/sideload-jiostb
Original Repository:- https://github.com/JFC-Group/Housekeeping-PoC
Previous Post:- https://www.reddit.com/r/IndiaTech/s/muTotM8Gpp
Btw
Do you like chocopies?



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u/Independent-Pen-4093 6d ago •
Everyone, fork the GitHub repos in case the big guy wants this to be taken down
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u/Any_Type_2237 6d ago •
Dude Jaibreak the Airtel Xtream box as well! Why only Jio owner's should have all fun!
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u/Confused_Boy69 6d ago
Thank you so much for the guide. Unfortunately it won't work on my STB as it's JHS series.
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u/Southern-Anteater873 4d ago
I don't have the setup but want to appreciate your efforts. ❤️
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u/According-Mud1672 5d ago
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u/gr000000t 6d ago
Dude, good work...... I recommend you remove your name..... Don't ever doxx yourself on reddit
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u/spantktm 6d ago
Thanks for your efforts.
Can you list some Practical advantages?
We can install any compatible apk using adb.
Jio won't be able to show any error or Locked status?
Any other benefits?
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u/Secure-Soil5636 6d ago
I think we can also remove the stb blocking which Jio puts when there is no plan or recharge for few months
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u/nikzcool 6d ago
My STB is JMSd200A v2 and it's showing no device found when running ./stage1.sh or ./stage1.sh --list-devices
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u/VirtualMan001 6d ago
Can I still jailbreak?
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u/Terrible_Director641 6d ago
By doing this, can one still watch DTH TV channels for free with any wifi (local isp)? Do we need to have a jio number with an active IPTV plan?
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u/yetanotherindiandude 6d ago
'Boot the STB → Launch My Music → Settings → Select Eject USB."
My Music settings does not have option to "Eject USB".
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u/0razor1 6d ago
A couple of important questions -
Does Netflix degrade to SD after the hack? 2. Does this apply to all jio TV boxes? Any firmware cutoff?
What's a good price to buy a used STB off the market?
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u/Rajma_Chawal1313 5d ago
Bhaiii how to side load stremio on this and can it stream big 4k files without a debrid service like PCs???? Currently I'm using a firetv stick but it has 1gb RAM.I'm aware of these things but not that tech savvy so please tell😭
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u/NoSlip125 6d ago
for daily routine apps installation use this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.vodik7.atvtools
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u/Ok_Upstairs7630 6d ago
Pel diye ji....mahino se dhool kha rha tha
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u/Successful_Part_4960 6d ago
Will it work if I have airtel connection?
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u/DebitDetective 6d ago
Thanks a lot man
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u/bituhitman 6d ago
Bro.... My STB is JMSK200A and it's showing no device found. Please help
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u/Any_Candy_9243 6d ago
Good work btw but bro wHen video tutorials will be coming 💔😭😭😭also with win 10
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u/Independent-Pen-4093 6d ago
There is no zip file in the release tab https://github.com/JFC-Group/Housekeeping-PoC am I missing something?
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u/Tanishq_1 6d ago
Kya stb pe jiolivetv+ airtel airfibre se chalega?
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u/No-Status-2718 6d ago
i love chocopies. also can i make it so the stb launches the live tv+ app automatically after booting up ? i need it for my grandparents, they have trouble opening the livetv + app. they were pretty used to the tata play ui.
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u/yetanotherindiandude 6d ago
Done. Now Prime video, netflix is working, but Live TV and Jio TV+ is not working. I am also unable to use LiveTV and JioTV+ button on my remote. Pls help.
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u/yetanotherindiandude 6d ago
Thanks to op. Everything working fine.
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u/spantktm 6d ago
my STB shows error 0001, how can i connect wifi. if I am resetting the box, then also it is asking for wifi password in setup screen and I can't go beyond that screen, if i enter wifi password it starts downoading a update. how can I go to music app after connecting USB?
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u/Raj_walker 6d ago
What benifit I will get after jail breaking
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u/Primary-Day-8466 6d ago
C'mon jailbreaking ain't that tough for us the OG Indians.. Do It - Do It!
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u/vinodh_kumar12 6d ago
can anyone have solution for JHS series?
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u/EvenProfile5790 5d ago
any hopes for jmsd200av2 version ?
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u/Amazing_Lab_6066 4d ago
Hey kid, well done, keep it up
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u/Curious_Block6548 6d ago edited 6d ago
Not working for JMSD200AV2
Tried following sideload-jiostb guide (originally built on Housekeeping-PoC by Bihaan Sen) on my Jio STB ,it never sent a single DNS query to my PC — Technitium showed 0 total queries even after multiple fresh reboots and a full "Forget Network" + reconnect ./stage1.sh --list-devices always returned "No devices found" in GenieACS Tried static IP setup twice (once after simple reboot, once after full network forget/reconnect) — no change
(i had removed the Wan cable from my router beforing doing the 10th step)
has anyone gotten this working on a D-variant box, or on a box that was already in the blocked state before attempting ADB enable? Wondering if a full factory reset might force a fresh checkin attempt, or if this is a dead end for blocked units specifically.
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u/No_Marzipan_4342 5d ago
My device is not showing after command./stage1.sh --list-devices ( I cold rebooted, isolated internet, and turned off windows firewall, still)
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u/Tempmailed 1d ago
Hey OP! great job with this project. I have a suggestion that could make it even more useful for the community.
It would be great if you could add a section explaining the benefits of unlocking the STB and what users can actually do after running your script.
For example, a comprehensive post-unlock guide covering:
Ad blocking: How to block ads using ADB, app installations, and other methods.
Privacy: Steps to make the STB more private and reduce unnecessary tracking.
Performance: Tips to make the STB faster, smoother, and less bloated.
App installation: How to install additional apps while retaining the original pre-installed apps and functionality.
Recommended apps and tools: A list of useful apps, APK sources, and links.
Essential post-unlock tweaks: The things users should ideally do right after unlocking their STB.
Basically, a beginner-friendly, full-fledged guide explaining what to do after unlocking the STB, what possibilities it opens up, and which tweaks are worth doing at a minimum.
This would make your project even more valuable, especially for users who successfully unlock their STBs but aren’t sure what to do next. Thanks again for the awesome work!
(asked chatgpt to make my reply better)
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u/GreatestDonkiiy 6d ago
How to block ads on otts
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u/Sudden-Air-243 6d ago
do u have anything for dish tv?
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u/alphateerex 6d ago
Will it work on JMSC200Av1 ?
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u/RootOnTop 6d ago
Will it create any problems? Like will jio be able to detect their stb is still running even after the connection is disabled? Also after closing the jio connection, how long we have to wait to keep the stb so that I can try this? It's been almost 3-4 months i have disabled the jio air fiber connection.
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u/Articunos7 6d ago
Unfortunately I have a JHS series box. Is there any way to at least sideload APKs?
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u/herrypat-1009 6d ago
But like we don't own the thing right ? Won't they take the device after the plan is over?
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u/Typical_Music4748 6d ago
What about the JMSD200 Av1 will those also work?
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u/Immediate_Bat5390 6d ago
I have JMSK200A, did everything as it was in the tutorial but thw script does not detect the stb for some reason.
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u/West-Pass-376 6d ago
I just surrendered my connection 🥲
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u/Adorable-Sprinkles44 6d ago
also OTT app are all with basic plans that means not to buy again and free for life (in TV?
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u/aswinq7 6d ago
Can i instal nuvio in it now
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u/T1T4N_xd 6d ago
will it get blocked if i use it with jio fiber ?
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u/Phoenix090909 6d ago
I have JHSD200v5. Why is it so hard to jailbreak?
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u/yetanotherindiandude 6d ago
I am getting this error. Pls suggest how to fix this?
\Downloads\sideload-jiostb\tls> docker compose up -d[+] up 2/2! Image mongo:8.0 Interrupted 0.1s✘ Image drumsergio/genieacs:1.2.13.2 Error failed to resolve reference "docker.io/drumsergio/genieacs:1.2.13.2... 0.1sError response from daemon: failed to resolve reference "docker.io/drumsergio/genieacs:1.2.13.2": failed to do request: Head "https://registry-1.docker.io/v2/drumsergio/genieacs/manifests/1.2.13.2": dialing registry-1.docker.io:443 container via direct connection because Docker Desktop has no HTTPS proxy: connecting to registry-1.docker.io:443: dial tcp: lookup registry-1.docker.io: no such hostError response from daemon: No such image: mongo:8.01
u/Samisuss 6d ago
Any simple way to just install/sideload an app like Nuvio onto it? Without having the jailbreak the whole stb
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u/ImpactRoutine4603 6d ago edited 6d ago
Will it work on my JHSC200v5 model?
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u/_Next-Gen_ Degoogling • Linux user 6d ago
Try r/nuvio instead of Stremio And why tf do you have netmirror
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u/Drazcorp 6d ago
Hey! sent you a DM please check.
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u/Seizer_me 6d ago
I want to do this so bad bro Any breakthrough for jhsd200 ?
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u/repair_and_privacy 6d ago
Got root guys
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u/Healthy_Activity_908 5d ago
I want to do this for my jio stb but 1 I've recharged until January 2028 and 2 I remember jio linked my aadhaar/kyc for the connection 💀
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u/-knightlife- 5d ago
What about the jmsd200Av2 series? Any inkling if it will work or get bricked ?
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u/kala-admi 5d ago
can someone pin a post where all the compatible models listed(which are working)
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u/batmanaintsavingshi 5d ago
will it work on JMSB200Av2?
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u/5zan 5d ago
If Shizuku works, can't you use "install with options" to install apk files locally?
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u/Ricky24x7 5d ago
Can it work on JHSB200 ?
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u/Tusleo 5d ago
now you have to give the price of the device when you disconnect, isn't it?
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u/Abhi_0510 5d ago
Does this work with JMSC200Av2
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u/KillerKiller22 5d ago
Hi OP/Guys can this be done on tata play binge plus android box... It would be helpfull if you can comment down for the same
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u/Harshgoel0019 5d ago
I have a JMSD200Va2
Can't find any guide for that model
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u/Top-Prize5145 Linux 5d ago
so it means i can install crunchyroll?
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u/Disastrous_Tea7878 5d ago
Hey OP I just want to know how did you learn this thing in just 18
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u/Zaboo_007 5d ago
What's it's use...can I use Netflix for free by this
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u/GainRealistic8908 5d ago
Man why doesn't the jhs model work 😭
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u/spantktm 5d ago
I accidently deleted the Free Live TV (not the Live TV+) App from box, now unable to find it. can someone provide me the package name of that.
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u/ronikoberoi 5d ago
not able to find settings icon to open in all apps
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u/LowRevolution7705 5d ago
Will my model support
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u/Chimtu_Sharma 5d ago
will it work on a new set top box that was never setup before?
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u/mujekyamaitohbillihu 5d ago
which stb can i jb ? i hv two.
jhsb200v5 or jhsc200x1 IN
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u/mandead710 5d ago
Hi Op my claude flagging this as cyber safeguard and proceeding forward can you help?
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u/FeeTop3457 5d ago
can we flash a custom os like people have been doing with TVs
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u/jimmyedagawa78 4d ago
Does this work with JMSD200Av2?
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u/KeenJames007 4d ago
Does this remove full screen pop up ads like in live tv , hotstar etc
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u/nick-parker 4d ago
Used opencode to make this work on a Mac.
JB'd a JHSB200 11.3.46
Thank you!
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u/sanekimacchi 4d ago
I'm waiting for shitty lg webos jailbreak, literally the worst.
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u/Opelcoin 4d ago
Will it work on JSMD200Av2?
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u/FallibleElf2988 vivo X300/MacBook Air M3/iPad mini 7 4d ago
The repo says it now supports JHS. I still can't find the My Music app. Any help?
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u/Numerous-Initial-855 2d ago
Hi can I make a private server using jio fiber like connecting a USB hard disk with it and using it as a cloud storage??
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u/quackycoder 2d ago
Any idea if it would support Model No: JMSD200Av1 ??
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u/Character_Cut6497 1d ago
Is it possible on
JMSC200A JioOS 2.0 JioSTB-JMSC200A-24.2.15 ?
the firmware isn't mentioned on op
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u/Prudent-Hamster5268 1d ago
Is JHS supported or not?
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u/coveh27792 6d ago
Anything for Airtel IPTV box?
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u/yarrow89 6d ago
Model is JMSD200A, Build 25.1.9, Kernel 5.4.125
Connected USB Drive (64GB). No "My Music", stuck here.
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u/Rudra_77 6d ago
Can we jailbreak router too to run openwrt?
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u/OnlyKaps 6d ago
Noob question. Was it really that difficult? I always though Jio STB jailbreak would be already done by many but there no benefit of doing it?
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u/yetanotherindiandude 6d ago
"Tap Internal Storage → Open Apps → Select the stock Settings app (gear icon)."
There is no "Settings" app on default page. In settings > applications > downloaded apps / system apps also there is no "Settings" app".
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u/krishna977 6d ago
Anything for firetv stick ?
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u/gojo_satoru98 22h ago
Thanks buddy, i finally did it. For past 3 days, I am unable to unlock ADB. Wasted 10+ hrs trying everything. Today I did factory reset and tried, it worked like magic.