Downloader App on Firestick & Android – Install Secret Apps

This step-by-step guide will show how to install the Downloader App on Firestick/Fire TV, Android devices, Chromecast, and more.

The Downloader app is used by millions of cord-cutters across the world for sideloading apps to their streaming device with the click of a button.

Downloader is available for installation on nearly any streaming device imaginable.

This includes any device that runs the Android operating system (OS). Variations of Android OS include Android TV, Fire OS, Stock Android, Google TV, and more.

Popular streaming devices that run Android OS include the following:

Note: Roku and Apple devices run their own operating systems and are NOT compatible with the Downloader app. We recommend using one of the devices listed above instead.

Roku vs Firestick Comparison

The app itself uses a home screen with a built-in web browser that allows for the installation of apps and APKs.

The key to this is file management that is programmed within the app to allow for download, deletion, and more.

The feature component of this tool is the ability to side-load applications not available in the Amazon App Store.

This allows users to install various apps and APKs from thousands of websites with just a URL.

This process is often referred to as “jailbreaking” and is popular for devices such as the Amazon Firestick/Fire TV .

LouFrank TV has a complete tutorial for jailbreaking a firestick that will walk you through the entire process step-by-step.

Jailbreak Firestick Guide

Below we have included step-by-step screenshot instructions for installing Downloader on each type of Android operating system.

How To Install Downloader on Firestick/Fire TV

The steps below will show you how to install the Downloader app on the Firestick, Fire TV, Fire TV Cube, and any Fire TV device.

With Amazon’s release of their New Firestick Interface , many Firestick/Fire TV users are wondering how to install Downloader using this new interface.

If your Firestick/Fire TV hasn’t been updated to the new interface yet, refer to the old Fire TV interface instructions further down.

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*

IMPORTANT: Please see the notes below if you don’t see Developer Options on your screen.

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.

Developer Options Not Available

If you are unable to locate developer options within settings, follow the instructions below to enable this to use the Downloader App.

1. Hover over the Settings icon and click My Fire TV.

2. Click About.

Note: Notice Developer Options is missing.

3. Hover over Fire TV Stick and click the OK button on your remote 7 times to become a developer.

4. Click the back button on your remote and you will notice Developer Options is now showing within My Fire TV.

You can now Install Unknown Apps with the Downloader Application.

How To Install Downloader on Android TV

In this example, I am using an NVIDIA Shield , but this process works for any device running the Android TV operating system.

This also includes MECOOL Boxes, Tivo Stream 4K, Dynalink, Mi Boxes, and more.

1. Select the Google Play Store from the home screen.

2. Click the search icon.

3. Type in “downloader” and click Search.

4. Select Downloader by AFTVnews.

5. Click Install.

6. After installation return to the home screen.

7. Click Settings.

8. Scroll down and click Device Preferences.

9. Click Security & restrictions.

10. Click Unknown sources.

11. Within the Install unknown apps screen, find and click Downloader.

12. That’s it! The Downloader app will now say allowed for sideloading on your device.

How To Install Downloader on Stock Android

If you are using a generic Android TV Box such as the X96 Max , Beelink GT-King, T95q, or other boxes, follow the instructions below.

These devices run Stock Android OS and require a different process for sideloading. Check out our Android Resource Guide for more information on the different operating systems.

Screenshot Guide

We must first use a web browser like Google Chrome, TV Bro , or any browser that allows for downloading.

1. Go into the Settings of your Android TV Box and click Security & restrictions.

2. Select Unknown sources.

3. Click Google Chrome or whatever browser you are using to allow for the installation of unknown apps. Make sure your FileBrowser is also allowed.

4. Launch your web browser and click the search bar.

5. Enter in the following URL – “troypoint.com/dl” and click Go.

6. Click Continue if prompted with this message.

7. Select Allow.

8. Select Download.

9. You will see a message on the bottom saying “Downloader apk downloaded.” Return back to your home screen.

10. Select FileBrowser or whatever your default file manager is called.

11. Click Local Disk.

12. Locate and click the Download folder.

13. Locate the most recent APK file of Downloader and click that.

14. Click Install.

15. Click Done.

16. Return back to the home screen and click Settings.

17. Click Security & restrictions.

18. Select Unknown sources.

19. Locate and click Downloader to allow for the installation of unknown apps.

20. That’s it! Downloader will now say allowed for sideloading on your device.

How To Install Downloader on Android Phones & Tablets

The process below will show you how to install Downloader on Android phones and tablets.

In this example, we are using a Samsung Galaxy S6 Tablet but these same steps work for any Android tablet or mobile device.

1. Open the settings menu on your Android tablet or mobile device.

2. Click Apps.

3. Select Chrome or another browser of your choice.

4. Scroll down and click Install unknown apps.

5. Click the toggle to enable Unknown Sources from this app.

6. Return to the home screen and launch your Browser.

7. Type troypoint.com/dl in the search bar and click Go.

8. Click OK.

9. Wait for the file to install and click Open.

10. Click Install.

11. Click Done.

12. Return to app settings to find Downloader and enable the unknown sources toggle.

13. Launch the Downloader application and when prompted click Allow.

14. Click Ok. You can now sideload apps on your Android phone or tablet!

Chromecast With Google TV Instructions

For those using the new Chromecast with Google TV device, follow the screenshots below.

1. Click Apps from the main menu.

2. Click Search for apps.

3. Type in “downloader” within the search bar and click the search icon.

4. Choose Downloader by AFTVnews under Apps.

5. Click Install.

6. Once the app installs return back to the home screen.

7. Click Settings from the menu on the right.

8. Click System.

9. Click About.

10. Click Android TV OS build approximately 7 times.

11. You will eventually see a message that says “you are now a developer!”

12. Click the back button on your remote until you’re in the Settings menu. Click Apps.

13. Click Security & Restrictions.

14. Choose Unknown sources.

15. Turn on unknown sources for the Downloader app. You can now sideload apps on your Chromecast with Google TV!

Downloader App Features

Besides the home-screen Browser that is open upon startup, the Downloader app has a few other unique features that make it so popular.

Using the Browser tab allows for navigation on any website. Best of all, you won’t need a keyboard as the app has a built-in mouse to scroll and select with ease.

This works fabulously when a URL is not a direct link to an APK and we must download the file from a web-page.

Another key feature is the Favorites tab that lets you bookmark any pages you visit frequently and access them with a click.

Within the settings are options to enable APK Auto-Install, JavaScript, and more. We suggest leaving these settings to default for the most part.

The Files tab will compile any APK file you install. We suggest cleaning this out when installing APK files.