How to Install Downloader on Android TV / Android TV Box

Haven’t you found your favorite app on Android TV’s Play Store? No worries, you can use the Downloader app on Android TV to sideload the app. With the Downloader app, you can sideload apps on your Android TV using the APK file. The Downloader app is officially available on the Play Store for Android TVs and TV Boxes.

Pricing

There is no particular subscription plan on the Downloader app. Also, the app doesn’t interrupt you with unwanted ads. However, the app lets you donate small amounts to it. This small donation from the users helps the app developers to add more useful features and work more on it.

How to Add Downloader on Android TV / Android TV Box

(1). Turn on your Android TV and connect to the internet.

(2). Choose the Apps tab and launch the Google Play Store. 

(3). Click on the Search icon and type Downloader in the search field.

(4) Choose the app developed by AFTVnews and click on Install.

(5). Once the installation is over, select Open to open the Downloader app on the TV.

How to Access Downloader on Android TV

The default settings on your Android TV will prevent the installation of third-party apps. So, you need to alter the default settings in favor of the Downloader app to install third-party apps.

(1). Firstly, launch Settings on the Android TV from the home screen.

(2). On the Settings menu, select the Device Preferences option.

(3). On the menu, scroll down to click on the Security & Restrictions option.

(4). Further, choose Unknown Sources and find the Downloader app.

(5). Turn on the toggle to enable the Downloader app to install third-party apps.

How to Use Downloader on Android Smart TV

It will be a lot easier for you to install apps on your TV with the Downloader app. Follow these instructions to add third-party apps to your TV.

(1). Launch the Downloader app you just installed and click on the Allow option.

(2). Go to the URL section of the app and type browser.aftvnews.com.

(3). Once done, click on the Go option.

(4). A plugin apk file will download on your TV.

(5). Select Install and the plugin will install on your TV.

(6). The Plugin will help you to browse web pages on Downloader.

(7). Now, enter the desired apk URL in the required section.

(8). You will get three options. Install, Delete, and Done. Click the Install button to install the APK immediately. Click the Delete button to delete the APK file. Tap the Done button to close the app and install the app after a while.

(8). Download the apk file and install the app on your TV.

Downloader App Features

Over the years, the Downloader app has included a lot of new features. Some of them are,

Integrated Google Search

In the Search bar, you can search for any term and get results from Google. With this, you can browse different sites on Downloader along with the installation feature.

Add Favorites

You can mark frequently visited web pages and APK links to your Favorites menu. Click the Heart icon next to the URL to add the webpage to your Favorites list.

Menu

On the left side menu, you will get six options. Tap the Home button to enter APK links and search queries. On the Files page, you can access all the previously downloaded APKs. If you need any help, click the Help button to check all the guides and tutorials about the app. In the Favorites section, you will get all the saved links and URLs.

Settings

In the Settings menu, you will get four different options. In the Downloader Folder, you can find all the APK files that are downloaded on the app. Tick the APK Auto-Install feature to install apps automatically after the APK is downloaded. If you want to get a browser feel, you can enable the Automatically Open Web Pages in the Browser feature. The Enable JavaScript feature will turn on the JavaScript feature automatically on a web browser.

How to Get APK Links to Sideload on Android TV

If you want to sideload an app on Downloader, you need the APK link. There are a handful of websites that offers the APK link. But we use APK Downloader by Envozi.

(1). On your PC, go to the Evozi APK Downloader website.

(2). Enter the Play Store link of the app that you want to download on your Android TV. For reference, we have used the Netflix app’s Play Store link.

(3). Click the Generate Download Link button.

(4). Within a few minutes, you will get the APK link. Right-click on the Click here to download com.netflix,mediaclient now button and choose the Copy Link Address option.

(5). Now, paste the link on any text editing apps on your PC. Then, enter the link on the Downloader app on your Android TV to install the APK file.

Supported Android TVs

You can install the Downloader app on any Android TV model independent of the brand. Make sure that your Android TV is updated to its latest firmware. Some of the supported TV and TV Box are listed below.

• Sony Smart TV
• Sharp Smart TV
• TCL Smart TV
• Hisense Smart TV
• Mi Smart TV
• Philips Smart TV
• Skyworth Smart TV

Supported Android TV Boxes

• AirTV
• AT&T TV
• DIRECTV Stream
• Epson
• NVIDIA
• Mi Box and Mi Box S

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