My alternative way to sideload APKs

by Prime_Molester

I used to download from my phone then SEND FILES TO TV. Later I learnt to use the downloader app on TV itself but it was complicated. Next step was to install the APK via another file explorer app.

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Nowadays, I just use my favourite TV BRO(wser) to directly download an APK from any website then I install the apk using the official APKMirror Installer app.( which is also available from official Android TV playstore).

My built-in Sony browser sucks, then I discovered Puffin Browser but It didn't support downloading. Ii tried TV Bro after seeing recommendations and it's been the best so far.

virmele

I just use xplore file manager for file managing, and it also has support for google drive. If i need anything sideloaded, i just upload it from my smartphone or laptop to google drive and then install it through xplore. 1 app for many purposes

foundfootagefan

Easiest way to sideload APKs is to open X-Plore File Manager, start the Wifi Server, fire up a browser to access the app from a phone, laptop, tablet, whatever and use the UI to upload or download whatever you want.

https://www.lonelycatgames.com/docs/xplore/wifi-share

MagnificentBastard69

I use:

Easy Fire Tools https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.agondev.easyfiretools

Enable adb debugging and unknown sources add your devices ip address to settings then point to ur APK and install.

Works on other android devices not just fire TV.

TheOracle722

Nice. I just tried it. Thanks.

assumeddiz

Jiopages is good too

Prox_Arrow47

Jiopages is what I use

heybart

Messing around with browsers and apps on TV is cumbersome. I set up adb debugging once, then do the download on my PC and install it via adb wifi with one command. Especially handy when you have multiple devices to manage

Seriously, anyone who does anything on Android should learn how to set up and use adb. It's not hard and it makes your life so much easier

simonho1989

i use ES file to access apk file fom PC

Frosty_Milk_6351

Rlly? Puffin pro seems to just fine

Frosty_Milk_6351

Puffin is, by far, the best droid browser