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January 24, 2023 / Fire TV

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The following tutorial will show you How to Sideload to a Firestick or Fire TV.

By sideloading your Firestick/Fire TV, you can install applications to your device that are not
available within the Amazon App Store.

This is often considered “jailbreaking” and is extremely popular amongst cord-cutters.

Jailbreaking a Firestick or Fire TV will grant you access to tons of Movies, TV Shows, Live TV,

Games, and more, for FREE.

Because Fire TV devices utilize the Android operating system, users have the ability to sideload
apps and APK’s for unlimited streaming options.

There are thousands of Android applications that aren’t available in the Amazon App Store that
work great on the Fire TV or Fire TV Stick.

This is the best way to turn your Firestick into a powerhouse streaming device and help you
eliminate cable.

NOTE: While this guide shows how to sideload to Fire TV devices, you can also sideload APK’s

to Android.

This will work for any Android device including NVIDIA SHIELD, Chromecast with Google TV,
MECOOL, and more.

How To Install APK on Android Without Google Play

How To Sideload on Firestick/Fire TV Guide

The most popular and easiest way to sideload applications to your Firestick or Fire TV device is
by using the Downloader application.

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Downloader is available within the Amazon App Store and features a built-in web browser that
allows us to easily sideload any APK.

This includes all apps listed in our Best APKs for Free Movies & TV Shows.

Use the instructions below to install Downloader and enable Unknown Sources. We have
included an in-depth screenshot guide.

In this instance, we are using the Fire TV Stick Lite. However, this will also work for any variation
of the device including Fire TV Stick 4k, Fire TV Cube, and more.

1. From the home screen of your device, hover over the Find option.

2. Click Search.

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3. Search for and select Downloader.

4. Choose the Downloader app.

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5. Click Download.

6. Wait for the app to install.

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7. Once the app finishes installing click Open.

8. Return to the home screen and open Settings.

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9. Click My Fire TV.

10. Choose Developer options.

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11. Click Install unknown apps.

12. Find the Downloader app and click it.

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13. This will turn Unknown Sources to On for the Downloader app. This will enable side-loading

on your device.

If your device still has the old interface, you can use the guide below: X
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These same steps can also be found within our Downloader on Firestick guide.

1. From your home screen, find the search icon and type Downloader.

2. Click on the Downloader icon.

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3. Click Download.

4. Wait for the app to install. Click Open or Launch now.

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5. Click Allow.

6. Click OK.
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7. You are now on the main screen of Downloader, return back to your device’s home screen.

8. From the home screen of your device, hover over Settings.

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9. Scroll to the right and choose My Fire TV.

10. Select Developer Options.

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11. Turn on Apps from Unknown Sources.

Important Note: For those using the Firestick Lite, 3rd Gen Fire TV Stick, or 2nd Gen Fire TV

Cube, click Install Unkown Apps. X

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12. Locate and click Downloader. You will notice it says “ON” which will enable unknown sources
for side-loading.

That’s it! You can now sideload your favorite app or APK via the Downloader application. X
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Follow the instructions below to learn how to do so.

How To Sideload Fire TV Using Downloader App

Once you have Downloader installed and enabled Unknown Sources for Downloader on your
device, you are ready to sideload apps.

In this instance, we are installing Aptoide TV which is a Google Play Alternative featuring
thousands of apps not provided in the Amazon App Store.

It is also listed as one of TROYPOINT’s Best Firestick Apps.

1. Launch the Downloader App

2. Click Allow.

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3. Click OK.

4. Select the Browser tab within the left menu.

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5. Click the Search box and type the following URL exactly as it is listed here –

tv.aptoide.com and click Go

tv.aptoide.com is the official website of this app.

Note: The referenced link is the official URL of this app/addon. TROYPOINT does not own or
operate any streaming website, service, app, or addon, and has no affiliation with any
developers.

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6. Scroll down and click Download Aptoide TV.

Important Note: If using an Android TV device or Chromecast with Google TV, you must first

install the Downloader Browser Plugin.

You can do this by typing in “http://browser.aftvnews.com” within the URL box, or viewing that
section in our Downloader Tutorial.

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7. Wait for the file download to finish.

8. Click Install.
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9. Click Done.

10. A pop-up window will appear, click the Delete button. This is necessary to free up your

Firestick’s or Fire TV’s storage space. X

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11. Confirm by selecting the Delete button again on the screen.

Installation is now complete!

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In order to install apps from Aptoide, we must also enable Unknown Sources for this app:

Return to your device home-screen and launch Settings

Click My Fire TV.

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Choose Developer options.

Click Install unknown apps.

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Find Aptoide TV and Click it

This will enable Unknown Sources for installing apps from Aptoide
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Congrats! You have just sideloaded Aptoide TV on your Firestick or Fire TV device.

Other Methods for Sideloading Fire TV

While using the Downloader App is the easiest way to sideload to your Firestick, it isn’t the only
method available.

One way to install apps unavailable in the App Store is by using Unlinked.

Unlinked APK is a platform for installing and sideloading tons of APKs using Unlinked Codes.

Another method to install APKs is by using ES File Explorer.

ES File Explorer is a file manager that has the ability to sideload applications, free up space,
clean files, and much more.

How To Install ES File Explorer on Firestick/Fire TV

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Sideload Firestick/Fire TV FAQ

Is Sideloading a Firestick/Fire TV Illegal?

No. The process of sideloading is 100% legal and is a great way to install apps not available in
your provided App Store.

What does Sideload Mean?

Sideloading is the process of enabling unknown sources to install applications and APK’s not
provided in the Amazon or other App Store.

How do I Sideload an APK File?

This guide will show you how to sideload an APK file to your Firestick device using the
Downloader app.

Can I Sideload to my Firestick?

Yes. This guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions for sideloading on any Fire TV
device.

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3 thoughts on “How To Sideload Apps on Firestick for Movies, TV, and More”

GINA
AUGUST 11, 2022 AT 4:54 PM

Hi

How can I install HULU through TRYPOINT, DOWNLOADER??

What is the correct path to use

Thanks

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TROYPOINT - RYAN
AUGUST 12, 2022 AT 7:16 AM

Hi there, since Hulu is available in the popular app stores there is no need to include in our
Rapid App Installer.

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BRETT
AUGUST 12, 2022 AT 7:17 AM

Hi Gina,

Hulu is available in all reputable app stores.

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