This guide lets you how to download and install the Downloader app on your Firestick/Fire TV and other devices. The Downloader app is your gateway to installing apps unavailable on the official Amazon app store, allowing you to add any third-party app to your Amazon Firestick and Fire TV devices.
Once you’ve installed the downloader app, you’ll gain the power to use any third-party app from various Firestick app providers, enhancing the functionality and versatility of your device.
Features of the Downloader app
Before we delve into the step-by-step guide to downloading the downloader app on Firestick, let’s illuminate its unique features. The Downloader app facilitates app sideloading and provides lightning-fast access to unofficial third-party apps on Amazon Firestick, significantly boosting productivity.
Additionally, the app offers a range of other features, such as a built-in web browser for opening URLs and APK links, direct app downloads through the web browser, and the convenience of not requiring a keyboard.
- Built-in a web browser for opening URLs and APK links
- Download apps directly using the web browser through links
- There is no need for a keyboard.
- All the work can be done through the built-in functionalities of the Amazon remote controller
- Downloader is free for all streaming devices
- No annoying ads while browsing through the built-in downloader browser
How to Install Downloader App on FireStick/Fire TV
Downloader is an official app available on the Amazon app store for Firestick, Fire TV, and Android devices. It’s designed with your convenience in mind, making it easy for you to download and use.
You can simply use the search functionality to download it directly to your device. Below is the guide that will walk you through the simple steps to install the downloader app onto your device, giving you the confidence to do it yourself.
1. Open Firestick/Fire TV and click on the Settings icon (gear icon)
2. Now select “Preferences” by using the controller
3. From the next page, click on “Privacy Settings.”
4. From the net page, turn off all the icons highlighted through the red line rectangle
5. Go back by clicking on the back button of your device controller and then select “Data Usage Monitoring.” Turn off this option
6. Click the back button two times until you see a screen below, and then click “My Fire TV.”
7. From the next screen, select “About”
8. On the About screen, click multiple times on your device name until it says, “You are a developer.”
9. Go to “Home Screen” and click on the “Search” icon; press down button to select “Search bar” on your device
10. Click the “Search” box.
11. Type “Downloader” using the on-screen keyboard.
12. Once you start typing the “downloader, ” the Downloader suggestions appear below on the screen. Click on the first option.
13. From the next screen, select “Downloader,” as shown in the screenshot below.
14. Click on the “Download” button
15. Click “Open”
16. On the next screen, select “Allow”. This is to install third-party apps on your system.
17. Click “OK” from the next screen.
18. When you try to download the app or APK for the first time using the downloader app, you will see a warning message; click on the “Settings” button
19. Select “Install unknown apps”
20. Turn on the downloader, as shown in the screen below. You will never see this warning popup again in the future.
21. All done. The Downloader app is downloaded and is ready to use for third-party apps on your Amazon FireTV and FireStick devices.
Our Verdict on Downloader App for Amazon Firestick & FireTV
Developed by AFTVnews.com, the downloader app on the Amazon app store is the best addition for Firestick and Fire TV users. The unique built-in web browser works like any other web browser. Users can use the browser to open any website and navigate through it.
The on-screen keyboard allows you to write anything through the mouse; hence, it voids the need for any external keyboard. With the built-in mouse, users can navigate through different apps and websites.
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