If you are not satisfied with the Amazon App Store apps on your Firestick, Downloader is the must-have app for you. With the Downloader app, you can sideload Android apps on your Firestick using the APK file. In addition to that, you can also use the app as a web browser on your Firestick. Though the app involves a complex sideload process, it can be easily navigated using the Fire TV remote.
Let’s see how to get the Downloader app on Firestick and how to sideload APK files using it.
How to Install Downloader on Amazon Firestick and Fire TV
1. Navigate to the Home screen of your Firestick.
2. Select the Search icon and use the on-screen keys to type as Downloader.
3. Search for the app, and you can find it from the Amazon App Store in the search results.
4. Enter the app info page and click the Download/Get button to get Downloader on your Firestick/Fire TV device.
5. You can click the Open button and enter the app to access it once the installation is over.
How to Use Downloader on Firestick to Install Apps
For the third-party app installation process, you must grant permission for Downloader on Firestick. Only after doing this can you install apps from unknown sources on Firestick. Follow the below steps to do this and learn the detailed procedure for installing APKs of any app on Firestick using Downloader.
1. Go to the Fire TV Settings option.
2. Select the My Fire TV tile and go to Developer options.
3. Select the Install unknown apps option. A list of available apps will appear.
4. Choose the Downloader app and turn it on. Now, your Firestick can install any third-party apps.
5. So, return to Firestick’s Apps page and launch the Downloader app.
6. Click on the Home tab on the left pane. Now, the URL field will appear.
7. Enter the APK URL of any app you would like to install in the field and click on Go.
8. The APK file of the entered URL will be downloaded on your Firestick. Highlight it and click the Install option.
Now, the Downloader app gets downloaded on your Firestick within a few seconds. You can find it in the Apps section on your Firestick/Fire TV. With the same method, you can update any third-party apps installed on Firestick using the Downloader with its latest APK file.
How to Use Downloader on Firestick as a Browser
As already mentioned, Downloader offers built-in browser support and can be used as a web browser on your Firestick device. The upcoming steps will guide you in doing so.
1. Open the Downloader app on your respective Fire device.
2. Click the Browser tab on the left pane below the Home tab.
3. In the appearing URL field, enter the link of the website you want to browse and click Go.
4. Downloader will now open the web page you have searched for. Use your remote control and the same procedure to surf through the internet on your Firestick/Fire TV.
How to Fix Downloader Not Working on Firestick Issue
Like knocking you down with a feather, Downloader couldn’t install apps on Fire TV Stick apps sometimes. Occasionally, you might face issues like the app failing to open or load APK links. The main reasons for such problems are internet issues, excess cache accumulation, and bugs. But, these are mostly temporary issues and can be easily solved by following simple troubleshooting techniques.
- If APK downloading fails or the Downloader app on Firestick says there is no connection, there is no sufficient internet. So, look into the internet supply for your Firestick. If it is unstable, connect your Firestick to a stable WiFi network.
- If you can’t install an app using Downloader, restart the app and check whether you have enabled the Install Unknown Apps option on your Firestick first.
- Ensure the APK link you have entered within Downloader is valid and has the required application.
- If you cannot launch the Downloader app on Firestick, clear the cache files on Firestick and reboot your device once.
- You can uninstall the app on Fire TV Stick and reinstall the app later if the above-mentioned fixes don’t bring the app back to normalcy.
FAQs
1. What should you do if the Downloader app is not found on Firestick?
If you can’t find and download the Downloader app, it may be due to compatibility issues. Update your Firestick to get the app.
2. Does Downloader offer its premium version on Fire TV sticks?
Yes. With the premium version of Downloader, you will get ad-free access.
3. Can I control Downloader on Firestick without a remote control?
Yes. You can access Downloader on Fire TV sticks without a remote using Firestick’s remote app and external sources like mouse, keyboard, and gaming consoles. Moreover, Downloader offers separate controls for accessing gaming consoles.
