In this post, you will learn how to Install Downloader and how to sideload apps on FireStick. The instructions provided in this guide apply to all Fire TV OS devices, including FireStick 4K, 4K Max, FireStick Lite, Fire TVs, New FireStick 4K, New FireStick 4K Max, and more. We start with a quick introduction to the app, followed by the steps to install it and then how to sideload apps using it. In the end, we also find out how to install the app on the FireStick devices on which Downloader is not available on the Amazon Store. Keep reading!
What Is Downloader App for FireStick?
Downloader is the most popular sideloading tool for FireStick. Sideloading is installing third-party or unofficial apps on FireStick unavailable on Amazon FireStick, such as Cinema HD APK.
Downloader by AFTVnews lets you download files from the internet onto your Fire Stick and Fire TV devices. If you have a URL pointing to a file on the internet, you can enter that URL and download the files directly without having to open any webpage.
Additionally, this app also has a built-in browser you can use to download files from websites. You can also use the browser to surf the internet as you would do with any other web browser. It lets you add favorites and bookmark pages.
How to Install Downloader App on FireStick
The Downloader app is officially available on the Amazon Store. You don’t have to side-load it onto your device. Here is how you can install the app:
1. Go to the home screen of the Fire TV / Stick if you are not already 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.
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 ico
2. Scroll down to the My Fire TV title and click on it.
3. Click on Developer Options.
Note: If you don’t see Developer Options, click on your Fire TV Stick quickly 7 times to enable it.
4. Select Install unknown apps.
Note: Some versions of FireStick may have the option Apps from Unknown Sources instead of Install Unknown Apps. In that scenario, select Apps from Unknown Sources, turn it ON, and skip step 5 below.
5. Navigate to Downloader and select it to turn it ON.
Your FireStick is now prepared to install various third-party apps using Downloader.
