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.
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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.
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 APK’s for Free Movies & TV Shows.
Use the instructions below to install Downloader and enable Unknown Sources. We have included both a video and a screenshot guide.
Sideload Apps on Firestick – Video Tutorial
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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.
NOTE: Not all devices will have this interface as it is slowly rolling out to Firesticks and Fire TVs.
If your Firestick/Fire TV hasn’t updated to the new interface yet, refer to the old Fire TV interface instructions further down.
You can also try Updating your Firestick/Fire TV to see if your device has the latest update with the new User Interface.
1. From the home screen of your device, hover over the Find option.
2. Click Search.
3. Search for and select Downloader.
4. Choose the Downloader app.
5. Click Download.
6. Wait for the app to install.
7. Once the app finishes installing click Open.
8. Return to the home screen and open Settings.
9. Click My Fire TV.
10. Choose Developer options.
11. Click Install unknown apps.
12. Find the Downloader app and click it.
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:
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.
3. Click Download.
4. Wait for the app to install. Click Open or Launch now.
5. Click Allow.
6. Click OK.
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.
9. Scroll to the right and choose My Fire TV.
10. Select Developer Options.
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.
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.
Follow the instructions below to learn how to do so.
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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.
However, the easiest way to “sideload” the best streaming apps and tools is via the TROYPOINT Rapid App Installer.
This tool lets you install numerous apps and Firestick Channels with just one click instead of one by one. Click the link below to access this FREE app:
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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.
3. Click OK.
4. Select the Browser tab within the left menu.
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.
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.
7. Wait for the file download to finish.
8. Click Install.
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.
11. Confirm by selecting the Delete button again on the screen.
Installation is now complete!
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.
Choose Developer options.
Click Install unknown apps.
Find Aptoide TV and Click it
This will enable Unknown Sources for installing apps from Aptoide
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 APK’s using Unlinked Codes.
Another method to install APK’s 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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