If you want to install an app that isnâ t available in the Google Play Store on your Android TV, youâ ll have to sideload the app. This means manually downloading the app, transferring it to your TV, ...

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Android is, for the most part, an open platform. You can use the Google Play Store to install apps and games, or you can go off the reservation and install APKs on ...

Sideloaded apps can significantly enhance the functionality of your streaming devices, allowing you to access content and features not available through official app stores. Here’s a step-by-step ...

With each update, Amazon makes it harder to sideload apps on its Fire TV devices. While the process is technically complex, it isn't impossible. There are two methods to accomplish this, one with a ...

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Getting a brand-new smart TV is exciting, especially if you're snagging one of the most popular brands. Using an operating system like Android TV means getting to download and install additional apps, ...

One of the security updates baked into Android 14 is a feature that blocks you from installing some older apps built for Android 5.1 or earlier… kind of. If you’ve got a shiny new phone or tablet ...

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Google’s Android TV platform is picking up steam with bigger commitments from the company itself as well as exciting new hardware releases. Now, Google is making it easier for those with an Android ...