How to Install Downloader App on Firestick and Android Devices

In this article, we will discuss how to install the Downloader app on devices such as Firestick/Fire TV, Android devices, Chromecast, and more.

The Downloader app allows you to sideload almost any application. Many third-party or unofficial apps provide access to a wide range of free content, such as movies, TV shows, live TV, and sports! Almost any streaming device can be sideloaded, whether it’s Firestick, Nvidia Shield, Chromecast, Mecool, or any Android box, phone, or tablet. This article will teach you how to install the Downloader app.

Downloader

What is Downloader?

AFTVnews is the creator and has successfully brought the Downloader app to Amazon Fire TV and Android TV devices, making it the easiest way to download files from the internet to your streaming device.

Because it is very easy to install and use, with just a few clicks, you can sideload apps, download files, and delete them; everything is in one app. The Downloader app also has a built-in Google search and web browser, allowing you to navigate the internet on your streaming device without the need for a mouse or keyboard.

Which devices are compatible with the Downloader app?

The Downloader app can be installed on almost any imaginable streaming device.

This includes any device running the Android operating system (OS). Variants of the Android operating system include Android TV, Fire OS, Stock Android, Google TV, and more.

Popular streaming devices running the Android operating system include:

  • Fire TV, Fire TV Cube, and all Fire TV devices
  • NVIDIA Shield (all variations)
  • Android phones & tablets
  • Chromecast with Google TV
  • Generic Android TV Boxes
  • MECOOL Boxes
  • Tivo Stream 4K
  • Windows PC and Mac (via Android emulator)
  • Raspberry Pi

Note: The Downloader app is undoubtedly the most popular way to sideload applications onto all devices. However, Roku and Apple devices run their respective operating systems and are not compatible with the Downloader app. We recommend using one of the devices listed above.

Yes! Since sideloading with the Downloader app only requires changing your device settings, no unauthorized modifications are being made. Essentially, you are allowing the installation of apps from unknown sources on your device.

However, most of the content transmitted through these apps is unlikely to have proper distribution licenses. In fact, this means that you will be illegally streaming copyrighted content. Doing so can potentially get you into legal trouble. Therefore, you may prefer to use these apps with a VPN.

How to install the Downloader app on Firestick, Fire Cube, and Fire TV (old layout)

  1. From the home screen, select the “Search” icon.firestick search icon old layout
  2. Type “Downloader” and select Downloader from the results.search downloader app
  3. Choose the orange Downloader app.downloader icon on firestick
  4. Select “Download” or “Get” and wait for the app to install.download downloader on firestick
  5. Go back to the home screen and click on “Settings.”firestick settings old layout
  6. Find “My Fire TV.”My fire TV old layout
  7. Click on “Developer options.” Important note: If you don’t see “Developer options” on your screen, please see the note below.firestick developer options old layout
  8. Click on “Apps from Unknown Sources“.apps from unknown sources on firestick old layout
  9. Click Turn On.
    turn on apps from unknown sources firestick old layout
  10. You can now sideload apps on your Firestick, also known as “jailbreaking.”

How to install Downloader App on Firestick, Fire Cube, and Fire TV (New Layout)

  1. Scroll to Find on the home screen and click on Search.firestick search
  2. Type “Downloader” and select it from the search results.search downloader app
  3. Click on the orange Downloader App.downloader icon on firestick
  4. Choose “Download” or “Get” and wait for the app to install.download downloader on firestick
  5. Go back to the home screen and click on Settings (gear icon).firestick settings
  6. Click on My Fire TV.open my fire tv
  7. Go to Developer options.Developer options on firestick
  8. Click on Install unknown apps.install unknown apps on firestick
  9. Find the Downloader app and turn the option to ON.install unknown apps downloader
  10. You can now sideload apps using Downloader.

No Developer Options on Firestick

If you can’t find Developer options in the Settings, follow these instructions to learn how to get Developer Options on Firestick.

  1. Scroll to the Settings icon on the Firestick home screen.firestick settings
  2. Click on My Fire TV. You’ll notice the absence of Developer Options.No Developer Options on Firestick
  3. Select About.
  4. Hover over the Fire TV Stick and click the “OK” button on the remote 7 times to become a developer.No Developer Options on Firestick 2
  5. Click the back button on the remote, and you’ll notice that “Developer Options” now appears under “My Fire TV“.Developer options on firestick

How to install Downloader on Android TV

In this example, I’m using NVIDIA Shield, but this process applies to any device running the Android TV operating system.

This includes Mecool Boxes, Tivo Stream 4K, Dynalink, Mi Boxes, and more.

  1. Open the Google Play Store.
  2. Select the search icon.nvidia shield search
  3. Downloader may appear in the list of popular apps, if it does, choose the orange Downloader app.
  4. If you don’t see Downloader, type “Downloader” and select the Downloader app by AFTVnews.search downloader by AFTVnews on nvidia shield
  5. Click on “Install.”install downloader on nvidia shield
  6. Once the installation is complete, return to the home screen.
  7. Click on “Settings.”nvidia shield settings
  8. Click Apps.nvidia shield apps settings
  9. Scroll down and click on Security & restrictions.security restrictions on nvidia shield apps
  10. Click Unknown sources.click unknown sources on nvidia shield
  11. Select Downloader and turn on it.turn on downloader on nvidia shield
  12. Go back to Security & restrictionsTurn off the Verify apps option.
  13. You can now sideload your Android TV, also known as “jailbreaking.”

How to install Downloader on Generic Android Boxes

If you’re using a generic Android TV box like X96 Max, Beelink GT-King, T95q, BuzzTV, or other boxes, you won’t be able to get the Downloader app from the Google Play Store. These types of devices don’t support that version, so you’ll need to download the Downloader app using a web browser like Chrome.

  1. Go to the “Settings” on your Android TV Box and click on “Security & restrictions.”Security restrictions on Android
  2. Select “Unknown sources.”unknown sources on android
  3. Choose Chrome to turn on this option, so Chrome can install apps from unknown sources.install unknown apps on android via chrome
  4. Open Chrome.open chrome on android
  5. Type the following URL – “troypoint.com/dl” – and click on “Go.”download downloader app on android
  6. Select Download.download downloader app on android box 2
  7. You’ll see a message at the bottom saying “Downloader APK downloaded.” Go back to the home screen.
  8. Choose FileBrowser or the name of any default file manager.android box firebrowser
  9. Click on “Local Disk.”local disk on android tv
  10. Find and click on the “Download” folder.download folder on android tv
  11. Locate the downloaded Downloader APK file and click on it.downloader apk file on android tv
  12. Click on “Install.”install downloader on android tv
  13. Go back to the home screen and click on Settings.android tv box settings
  14. Click on Security & restrictions.Security restrictions on android tv
  15. Turn off the Verify apps option. Then click on Unknown sources.unknown sources on android
  16. Select “Downloader” and turn on it. So that Downloader can install applications from unknown sources.install unknown apps on android tv box via downloader
  17. That’s it! The Downloader App will now say that side loading is allowed on your device.

How to install Downloader on Android Phones and Tablets

The following steps will show you how to install Downloader on Android phones and tablets.

In this example, we’re using a Google Pixel Phone, but the same steps apply to any Android tablet or mobile device.

  1. Go to Settings on your Android phone and click on Apps > Special app access.Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources on Android 1
  2. Find the option for Install unknown apps and click on it.
  3. Choose Chrome or any other browser of your choice.Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources on Android 2
  4. Toggle the switch to enable Unknown sources for this app.Allow App Installations from Unknown Sources on Android 3
  5. Go back to the home screen and launch the Chrome browser.
  6. Type troypoint.com/dl in the search bar and click on “Go“.download downloader on android phone
  7. Wait for the file to download, then open it and click on Install.
    install downloader app on android phone
  8. Go back to step 3 and find Downloader.install unknown apps on android phone via downloader
  9. Toggle the switch to Allow from this source.install unknown apps on android phone via downloader 2
  10. Launch the Downloader app, and you can now sideload apps on your Android phone or tablet!

How to Install Downloader App on Chromecast with Google TV

  1. Go to the main menu and select Apps.Chromecast With Google TV apps
  2. Click on Search for apps.Search for apps on Chromecast With Google TV
  3. Type Downloader in the search bar and click on the search icon.search downloader on Chromecast With Google TV
  4. Select Downloader by AFTVnews under Apps.choose downloader on Chromecast With Google TV
  5. Click on Install.install downloader on Chromecast With Google TV
  6. Once the app is installed, go back to the home screen. Click on the Settings option in the right-side menu.
    Chromecast With Google TV settings
  7. Click on System.Chromecast With Google TV system
  8. Click on About.Chromecast With Google TV about
  9. Click on the Android TV OS build option 7 times.Chromecast With Google TV developer
  10. You’ll see a message saying “You are now a developer.”Chromecast With Google TV developer 2
  11. Click the back button on the remote until you’re in the Settings menu. Click on Apps.Apps settings on Chromecast With Google TV
  12. Go to Security & restrictions.security restrictions on Chromecast With Google TV
  13. Turn off the Verify apps option and select Unknown sources.unknown sources on Chromecast With Google TV
  14. Turn on unknown sources for the Downloader app.. Now you can sideload apps on Chromecast with Google TV!
    install unknow apps on Chromecast With Google TV via downloader

FAQ

What is Downloader App?

Downloader App is a tool for installing various applications that are not available in your preferred app store.

Is Downloader App free?

Yes. The app is completely free to install and use, allowing you to download thousands of applications.

Does Downloader work on Android?

Yes. Downloader App can be used on all versions of Firestick, Fire TV, and Android devices.

How to install Downloader APK on Android?

This guide will show you how to install the Downloader App on any device you prefer.

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