For Android TV boxes, Google TV streamers and televisions running Android TV. The interface is built for a remote, so everything is reachable with the D-pad.
Follow these in order — most problems come from skipping one.
Open Settings › System › About, scroll to Android TV OS build and click it seven times. A message confirms you are now a developer.
Go to Settings › Apps › Security & restrictions › Unknown sources and switch on the app you will download with — Downloader.
Open the Google Play Store on your device and install Downloader by AFTVnews. It is free.
Open Downloader, select the URL box and type the short address below, then press Go.
When the download finishes, choose Install, then Done. Delete the APK afterwards to free up space on the box.
The app appears in your apps row. On some launchers sideloaded apps are hidden — look under Settings › Apps › See all apps and open it from there the first time.
What people ask most about the Android TV & Google TV version
This build is laid out for a remote: larger text, D-pad navigation and a grid that works at television viewing distance. The phone build expects a touchscreen and is awkward to drive with a remote.
Yes. Google TV is a launcher running on top of Android TV, so the same package installs on both. Only the menu names differ while enabling unknown sources.
Some Android TV launchers hide sideloaded apps. Open Settings › Apps › See all apps, find Live NetTV and open it. Most launchers then add it to the apps row.
Yes. A USB or Bluetooth mouse works and makes typing the download address much quicker, though it is not required.
Run the Downloader steps again with the same address. The newer build installs over the old one without removing your settings.
Pick the guide that matches your device
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