In this post, we are discussing how to install and use a Mouse Toggle on your Firestick. Furthermore, this guide applies to any Firestick, Fire Cube, or Fire TV. On occasion, you may find you need a mouse to navigate the screen, scroll and select areas you can’t access with the Firestick remote. Make sure you read the entire guide or follow along with my video so that you learn how to use a virtual Mouse Toggle and all of its functions correctly.
The Amazon Firestick is a popular streaming device that offers excellent value for money and can be jailbroken with minimal effort. It is a perfect choice for anyone looking to cut the cord, regardless of their experience with streaming devices.
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What is a Mouse Toggle?
A Mouse Toggle is a virtual mouse that you can install and use on your streaming device, such as a Firestick, Fire Cube, or Fire TV.
Why Do You Need a Mouse Toggle?
Some applications that are installed on the Firestick, such as sideloaded apps are difficult to navigate. This is because they weren’t designed to be used with the Fire TV interface. They were designed for touch-screen Android devices such as mobile phones and tablets.
These applications have parts of the screen and buttons to select that can’t be reached using the remote control. Generally, these apps work just fine on a mobile or phone or tablet where you can use your finger to move around it.
Installing a virtual mouse such as Mouse Toggle can help to overcome these navigation issues.
How to Install Mouse Toggle
The Mouse Toggle app is not available to download from the Amazon app store. However, you can sideload it. In order to do so, your Firestick must be jailbroken so that you can install apps from unknown sources. Once your Firestick is, jailbroken you can then install the app from my Downloads page. Follow along with my video tutorial or the written instructions below instead.
- Firstly, make sure you have jailbroken your Firestick
- Open Downloader then select the Search box
- Type in 28907 then select Go
- Wait for my Downloads page to fully load then press the Menu (or Options) button on your remote 2x to enter full-screen mode
- Move down the page to view the Tools section
- Find the Mouse Toggle app in the list then select it
- On the next page, move down until you see the Download buttons
- Select the correct Download button for your device (Fire TV 4K or Fire TV HD) then select Install
- When the app has finished installing, select Delete 2x to remove the installation file as it's no longer required
- The app is successfully installed!
How to Use Mouse Toggle
Turn On ADB Debugging
Before you open the Mouse Toggle application, you must make one change to your Firestick settings. ADB Debugging needs to be turned to ON in order for the virtual mouse to work. Follow the instructions in the video or the written guide below instead.
- From the Home screen, open the Firestick Settings (cog icon)
- Then select My Fire TV
- Tap down then select Developer Options
- Select ADB Debugging in order to turn it ON
- ADB Debugging is now enabled
Start the Mouse Toggle Service
- Open the Mouse Toggle application
- Then select the box Always allow from this computer
- Tap down then select OK
- Status In the bottom left shows starting
- Important: Wait a few seconds for status to change to started
- Mouse Toggle is now active!
Within the application is an option to turn ON or OFF the mouse service when you start up your Firestick. This is set to ON as a default. However, if you prefer you can select the toggle option to turn it OFF.
I personally prefer to leave this option turned ON. This is so that I can always activate a virtual mouse on my Firestick wherever I need it. The mouse service requires minimal resources to run in the background and will not affect your device’s performance.
Activate and Use Mouse Toggle
Once the Mouse Toggle service has started it is now ready to use. It has all of the features of using a regular mouse such as point and click and scroll. Refer to the following table for how to use each feature. If you’d prefer to see this in action, please watch the video tutorial.
| Turn Mouse ON | Quickly press the play/pause button on your remote twice in order to activate the mouse pointer |
| Navigate (up,down,left,right) | Press the navigation circle to move the mouse pointer around the screen |
| Right mouse click | Press the Select button on your remote |
| Scroll down | Press the Fast Forward button on yoru remote |
| Scroll up | Press the Rewind button on your remote |
| Turn Mouse OFF | Press the play/pause button on your remote once in order to deactivate the mouse pointer. However, the pointer will automatically deactivate if left idle for 15 or more seconds |
Wrapping Up
Once you’ve watched the video or finished reading this guide, you’ll have successfully learnt how to install and use a Mouse Toggle on your Firestick. However, if you need further help select from one of the following buttons.
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