Are you ready to take control of your TV viewing experience? After signing up for an IPTV subscription, our guide will provide you with a step-by-step process to help you install IPTV on your Amazon Firestick. Whether you’re a tech-savvy individual or a beginner, our easy-to-follow instructions will ensure a seamless and hassle-free setup process. In no time, you’ll be able to enjoy a world of endless entertainment options right on your Firestick. So why wait? Get started on your IPTV installation journey today!
What Is Downloader App for FireStick?
Downloader is arguably one of the best sideloading applications for Fire TVs and FireSticks. It helps you install
Downloader lets you install the apps with the URLs pointing to the APK file. It also doubles as a browser. Therefore, you can visit web pages containing download URLs.
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Features of Downloader
Downloader is a fantastic app, especially for sideloading unofficial applications. Some prominent features of Downloader include:
- Offers a built-in web browser.
- Downloads various apps/ files by entering their URL.
- Works flawlessly with the Fire TV remote or a game controller. You aren’t required to attach a keyboard/ mouse.
- It’s a lightweight, easy-to-use, and free application.
- Offers an ad-free browsing experience.
How to Install Downloader App on FireStick
The Downloader app is officially available on the Amazon Store. You don’t have to sideload it onto your device. Here is how you can install the app:
1. Go to the Fire TV / Stick home screen if you are not there. Use your remote to navigate to Find > Search on the menu bar in the middle of the screen.
2. Now, type in Downloader (without the quotes) using the onscreen keypad. You should see the app suggestions on the list as you begin typing. When you see Downloader on the list, select and click it.
3. You should now see Downloader under the APPS & GAMES section. Go ahead and click it.
4. Click the ‘Get‘ or ‘Download‘ button to download and install the app. You should have the app in no more than a couple of minutes.
Once the app is installed, you can access it from the Your Apps & Channels section (more on it later).
How to Prepare FireStick to Use Downloader and Sideload Apps
The default setting of FireStick doesn’t allow you to install third-party apps as a security measure. Therefore, you won’t be able to sideload applications using Downloader until you make a few tweaks.
To install APKs via Downloader, you’ll need to allow FireStick to install apps from unknown or third-party sources. Please follow these steps:
1. Launch your FireStick home screen and navigate to the Settings icon.
2. Scroll down to the My Fire TV tile and click on it.
3. Click on Developer Options.
Note: If you don’t see Developer Options, follow our guide on How to Get Developer Options back on FireStick.
4. Select Install unknown apps.
Note: Some versions of FireStick may have the option Apps from Unknown Sources instead of Install Unknown Apps. Select Apps from Unknown Sources, turn it ON, and skip step 5 below in that scenario.
5. Navigate to Downloader and select it to turn it ON.
How to Download Apps on FireStick Using Downloader App
Now that you have prepared your FireStick, I will show you how to sideload apps on your Fire TV or FireStick within minutes. But before that, here are a couple of extras to make your life easier.
How to Access Downloader?
You can always move the app and create a home screen shortcut if you do not find the Downloader on the home screen. To access Downloader from Your Apps & Channels (which is a list of the installed apps on FireStick), follow these steps:
1. Select the app icon on the home screen in the middle menu bar (the icon on the right with three squares and a + sign). You may also click the similar button if you have one on your remote.
2. Scroll down and click Downloader.
Getting Started with Downloader
Please follow these steps:
1. When you open the app for the first time, click Allow to grant permission.
2. Click OK on this Quick Start Guide prompt.
Enable JavaScript in Downloader
Before we get started with Downloader, I suggest you make one little tweak to the app: Enable JavaScript. Some websites will not open correctly in Downloader if this option remains unchecked. This tweak is optional but recommended.
Here is how you enable JavaScript:
1. Launch Downloader. On the left sidebar, you should see the option Settings. Select it. In Settings, check the box next to Enable JavaScript.
2. Click Yes when you see the warning message. Most browsers keep JavaScript enabled by default. So don’t worry about the warning.
Using Downloader to Sideload Apps on FireStick
Finally, we see how the Downloader app helps download APKs and sideload apps on the Fire TV Stick. Again, it is straightforward.
First, we learned to download the files from the direct URL. Then, we know how to download a file from a website.
Method 1: Download/Install APKs on FireStick with Direct URL
First, use the Home section, which lets us directly download the files using the URLs pointing at those files.
1. Click Home on the left sidebar. On the right, click inside the input/text box.
2. Enter the file URL and press Go on the onscreen keyboard.
