The Google TV Streamer (released in 2024) runs on Android TV 14, and sideloading third-party apps is fully supported—but the process differs slightly from older Android TV devices or Fire TV. Google hides the “Install unknown apps” menu for security, so you can’t access it directly. Instead, the permission unlocks automatically when you attempt to…
Sideloading apps on Android TV or Google TV devices (like Chromecast with Google TV, NVIDIA Shield, or the Google TV Streamer) requires enabling permission for specific apps to install APKs from unknown sources. In modern versions (Android TV 12, 13, and 14 as of 2026), there’s no global “Unknown Sources” toggle—instead, it’s per-app for better…
If you’re using an Android TV or Google TV device—such as NVIDIA Shield, Sony Bravia, TCL Google TV, or Chromecast with Google TV—and want to sideload apps easily, Downloader by AFTVnews is the top choice. This powerful, free app lets you download files and install APKs directly by entering URLs or short codes, complete with…
If you’re looking to sideload apps on your Amazon Fire TV device—like the Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, or Fire TV Cube—the Downloader by AFTVnews app is essential. This free tool allows you to easily download files and install APKs directly from the internet using simple URLs or short codes. With over…