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24 GUIDES · UPDATED 12 OCTOBER 2026

Live NetTV

Using the app and fixing the problems people run into most

Live NetTVLive NetTV Not Working? How to Fix ItLive NetTV will not open, channels will not load or the app keeps stopping? Work through these fixes in order, from a 30-second restart to a clean reinstall.5 min read › Live NetTVUse an External Player with Live NetTVSet up MX Player or VLC as the external player in Live NetTV on Android, Fire TV and Google TV, and fix black screens, missing audio and stuttering streams.4 min read › Live NetTVHow to Update Live NetTVCheck which version of Live NetTV you have and update it on Fire TV, Android TV, Google TV and Android without losing your settings. Includes fixes for failed updates.3 min read › Live NetTVIs Live NetTV Safe? How to Avoid Fake APKsHow to tell the official Live NetTV APK from fake and modified copies, check a file with VirusTotal before installing, and keep sideloading safe on any Android device.4 min read › Live NetTVCast Live NetTV from Your Phone to a TVThree ways to get Live NetTV from an Android phone onto a TV - casting apps for Chromecast and Google TV, screen mirroring, and installing the TV build directly.4 min read › Live NetTVFree Live TV Apps to Use as a BackupLegal, free live TV apps to use as a backup - Pluto TV, Plex, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus and more - with the devices and countries each one supports.4 min read ›

Fire TV

Firestick, Fire TV Cube and Fire TV televisions

Fire TVEnable Developer Options on Fire TVDeveloper Options is hidden on newer Fire TV devices. Here is how to unlock it, turn on Install unknown apps for Downloader, and fix the most common problems.3 min read › Fire TVWhich Fire TV Devices Can Still Sideload Apps?Amazon's newest Fire TV sticks run Vega OS and cannot install APK files. Here is how to tell which system your device runs, and which models still support sideloading.3 min read › Fire TVFree Up Storage on a FirestickRunning out of space on a Firestick or Fire TV? See what is using your storage, clear app caches, remove leftover APK files and keep your device fast.4 min read › Fire TVSpeed Up a Slow FirestickLaggy menus, slow apps and stuttering video on a Fire TV Stick? These nine changes, from a proper restart to turning off background features, make a real difference.4 min read › Fire TVHow to Use the Downloader AppA complete guide to the Downloader app by AFTVnews - installing it, entering URLs and codes, managing files, and fixing common errors on Fire TV and Android TV.3 min read › Fire TVFire TV 'Connected, No Internet': How to Fix ItYour Firestick shows Connected, no internet, or apps say there is no connection while other devices work. Here is how to find the cause and fix it, step by step.4 min read › Fire TVFire TV Remote Not Working? Fix ItFirestick remote not responding, lagging or pairing? Fix it with fresh batteries, re-pairing, a full remote reset and the phone app as a backup remote.3 min read › Fire TVHow to Factory Reset a Firestick or Android TV BoxFactory reset a Fire TV Stick, Google TV or Android TV box from the menu or with a remote shortcut. What gets deleted, what stays, and how to set up again afterwards.3 min read › Fire TVBest Firestick Settings in 2026The Fire TV settings worth changing in 2026 - autoplay, data monitoring, privacy, picture, sound and notifications - with the exact menu paths for Fire OS 8.3 min read › Fire TVHow to Set Up a VPN on a FirestickWhen a VPN helps on Fire TV, how to install one from the Amazon Appstore on Fire OS and Vega OS devices, the settings that matter, and how much it slows your connection.4 min read › Fire TVWired Internet on a Firestick with an Ethernet AdapterConnect a Fire TV Stick to your router with a cable. Which Ethernet adapter fits which model, how to set it up, and when wired is worth it over Wi-Fi.3 min read › Fire TVParental Controls on Fire TV and Google TVLock apps, purchases and mature content on a Firestick, Google TV or Android TV with a PIN. Exact menu paths, what each setting blocks, and its limits.2 min read ›

Android TV & Google TV

TV boxes, Google TV Streamer, Chromecast and smart TVs

Android TV & Google TVSideload Apps on Google TV and Android TVUnlock developer mode on Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV and Android TV boxes, allow app installs, and get APK files onto your TV the easy way.3 min read › Android TV & Google TVGoogle TV Streamer Setup GuideSet up the Google TV Streamer step by step - cables, remote pairing, the Google Home app, and the settings worth changing - plus what changes for Chromecast with Google TV owners.3 min read ›

Android

Phones and tablets

AndroidHow to Install an APK on AndroidHow to install APK files on any Android phone or tablet - allowing unknown apps per installer, the 2026 developer verification changes, split APKs and fixing install errors.4 min read › AndroidPlay Protect Warnings ExplainedPlay Protect blocked or warned about an app? Learn the difference between its warnings, how to judge whether an app is safe, and how to proceed without turning protection off.3 min read ›

Streaming Basics

Internet, Wi-Fi and the hardware around your TV

Streaming BasicsHow to Stop Buffering When StreamingConstant buffering on Firestick, Android TV or your phone? Find the real cause and fix it - Wi-Fi band, router placement, Ethernet adapters, DNS, player buffer and more.5 min read › Streaming BasicsWhat Internet Speed Do You Need for Streaming?How many Mbps you need for SD, HD, Full HD and 4K streaming, how to add up a household's needs, how much data streaming uses, and why live TV needs more headroom.3 min read ›

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