{"id":671,"date":"2019-01-15T15:22:38","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T15:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidegeekz.com\/?p=671"},"modified":"2021-07-14T18:29:12","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T12:59:12","slug":"install-android-apps-on-amazon-firestick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guidegeekz.com\/install-android-apps-on-amazon-firestick\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install Android Apps on Amazon FireStick"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amazon\u2019s Fire TV and Firestick run on a modified version of Android.\u00a0Fire TV and Firestick\u00a0have official access to Amazon\u2019s Appstore but you can install other apps too. Amazon Store doesn\u2019t have all the apps but you can easily Install Android Apps on Amazon FireStick<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Most of the Android apps<\/a> are designed for the phone and lack the necessary API and design to work with a TV remote interface. There may be some apps that won’t support but most of them can easily be sideloaded on Firestick.<\/p>\n

The way the Android APKs are sideloaded on FireStick is a bit different than the Android devices however to Install Android Apps on Amazon FireStick, you won\u2019t need root access, you won\u2019t need to modify your hardware. All you need is a third-party app<\/a> and Wi-Fi access and you\u2019re set.<\/p>\n

How to Install Android Apps on Amazon FireStick<\/h2>\n

Here we share four different methods to Sideload Apps on FireStick. Before you install the Android apk on FireStick, you need to changes some settings and Enable Third-Party Apps in Settings.<\/p>\n

Enable Third-Party Apps in Settings<\/h3>\n

Like an Android phone, if you need to sideload the apk you need to enable the\u00a0Apps from Unknown Sources option. The option is\u00a0disabled by default, you will get an error if proceed without enabling it. Check how to\u00a0Enable Third-Party Apps in Settings in FireStick.<\/p>\n

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  1. Go to your\u00a0Fire TV Stick\u2019s Homepage <\/b>and locate the Settings<\/strong> tab on the far right.<\/li>\n
  2. Scroll right and choose\u00a0Device<\/b><\/li>\n
  3. Move down and select\u00a0Developer Options<\/b><\/li>\n
  4. Enable\u00a0Apps from Unknown Sources<\/b>, USB Debugging, and ADB Debugging.<\/li>\n
  5. Accept the warning messages.<\/li>\n
  6. Press the\u00a0Back\u00a0button on your remote and select\u00a0Device > About > Network<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  7. you’ll see the\u00a0IP Address\u00a0<\/strong>of your FireStick on the right side column<\/li>\n
  8. Note the IP Address for later use.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"\"<\/p>\n

    Sideload Apps on FireStick from your Android Phone<\/h3>\n

    The quickest and the easiest way to install apps on a Fire Stick is with an Android phone. All you need is the Easy Fire Tools or Apps2Fire app on your Android phone and the app you want to install on your firestick. The app lets you \u201cpush\u201d the apk from an Android device to your Fire TV.\u00a0 Check How to Install Android apps on Amazon FireStick via Android Phone.<\/p>\n

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    1. Download and Install the Easy Fire Tools<\/a> or apps2fire<\/a>\u00a0app on your Android Device.<\/li>\n
    2. Install the app you want in FireStick on your Android device.<\/li>\n
    3. Run the app it will create a list of your local installs.<\/li>\n
    4. Once the scan is complete, slide the menu left and tap\u00a0Setup<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    5. On your Fire TV, go to\u00a0Settings > About \u2013 Network<\/b>\u00a0and write down the IP address on the right.<\/li>\n
    6. In apps2fire or Easy Fire Tools, enter your FireStick\u2019s IP address<\/strong>, then tap \u201cSave\u201d.<\/li>\n
    7. Go to the\u00a0Local Apps tab<\/strong>\u00a0and scroll down to the app you want to install on Fire TV.<\/li>\n
    8. Tap the app, then\u00a0select \u201cInstall\u201d.<\/strong><\/li>\n
    9. The app will be sent over the network to your FireStick.<\/li>\n
    10. Run the app on FireStick.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"app2fire\"<\/p>\n

      Sideload Apps on FireStick using ADB<\/h3>\n

      If you don\u2019t have an Android phone but have an apk file of the app you want to install, you can still sideload apps to your FireStick using ADB. This can be done via third-party software adbLink which is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. To work both FireStick and PC should be running over the same wifi network. The software is used to manage installed programs, add new content, or remove apps. Check Sideload Apps on FireStick over ADB from below.<\/p>\n

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      1. Download and Install the\u00a0adbLink<\/a>\u00a0on your PC.<\/li>\n
      2. Run\u00a0adbLink<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
      3. Click on \u201cNew<\/strong>\u201d to create a new Fire TV device profile.<\/li>\n
      4. In the next window, enter the name, description, and the IP address<\/strong> of your Fire TV Stick.<\/li>\n
      5. Select the profile you created in the \u201cCurrent device<\/strong>\u201d drop-down list, click on \u201cConnect<\/strong>\u201d.<\/li>\n
      6. On your PC,\u00a0download the apk files<\/strong>\u00a0you want to add to your Fire Stick.<\/li>\n
      7. In adbLink, click the\u00a0\u201cInstall APK\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0button.<\/li>\n
      8. Select the file you downloaded and click \u201cok\u201d<\/li>\n
      9. adbLink will automatically install the app to your Fire TV device.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \"adblink\"<\/p>\n

        Install Apps on FireStick using Downloader App<\/h3>\n

        If you don’t have an Android device or trouble finding the IP Address or set up ADB, use the Downloader App to install an app on your FireStick. Downloader App is free and available on Amazon Store as well. It has a built-in browser where you can search and download the apps. Follow the below guide to Install Apps on FireStick using Downloader App.<\/p>\n

          \n
        1. Open the\u00a0Amazon Appstore<\/b>\u00a0on your FireStick.<\/li>\n
        2. Search and Install the\u00a0Downloader.<\/a><\/li>\n
        3. Launch the Downloader app.<\/strong><\/li>\n
        4. In the Downloader app main menu, enter the URL of the app. Also, you can\u00a0use the built-in browser to navigate to the apk page and Download it from there.<\/li>\n
        5. The download will automatically start.<\/li>\n
        6. Once complete, Highlight the app and select \u201cInstall<\/strong>\u201d to start, then \u201cDone<\/strong>\u201d to finish.<\/li>\n
        7. Your app will appear on the home page and under \u201cApps<\/strong>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \"downloader\"<\/p>\n

          Install Android Apps on Amazon FireStick using ES File Explorer<\/h2>\n

          Another way to install Android APK files on your FireStick is by using ES File Explorer. It will manage the apps remotely and use the FTP connections or Cloud to install the app. Follow the below guide to FTP connections.<\/p>\n

            \n
          1. On your Fire TV, go to the AppStore, search for and\u00a0install ES File Explorer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          2. Launch the ES Explorer app.<\/strong><\/li>\n
          3. Select the Cloud option<\/strong> in ES File Explorer and select your cloud service.<\/li>\n
          4. Log into your cloud storage using ES File Explorer.<\/li>\n
          5. Navigate to the APK file, select it, download, and install.<\/li>\n
          6. You can also use the FTP connection<\/strong> to push the files to firestick.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \"\"<\/p>\n

            Wrapping Up:<\/h3>\n

            There are plenty of options for you to Install Android Apps on your FireStick or FireTV. We shared the four methods and none of them required special permission like rooting or modifying your device. So if you don’t find your favorite app on the app store, use any of the above methods to sideload it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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