How To Sideload Apps on Google TV Devices

Quick video showing how to sideload apps on Google TV devices, including Chromecast devices with no USB port for external storage.

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#chromecast #googletv #android

[-never-gonna-give-you-up-]

No bs, straight to the point, i wish more people were like you! Thanks so much and keep up the amazing work!

[Realmccoy]

how do I get it as a tile on my home screen after I have it installed ?
i do see it in the apps under setting and launch.

[simoncarrington]

Thanks for this video! I’ve got the apk onto the google tv, I install and then can open directly after the install but the app does not show in my app list, I have to go back to file commander, reinstall and open from there. Any ideas? Thanks!

[mrfabi]

Just found out about your channel and I love it! You're making great videos, keep it up😄

[colemattingly]

So I am able to install my app (f1 tv) but its in verticle mode and when i leave the app after opening it in file manager I dont see the app anywhere on the tv and have to redownload it just to open the app

[micantinaradiolaenmusicap]

Has anyone done this with a tcl or Sony tv that runs google tv. Can third party apps be downloaded as well?

[Jimippa]

Awesome tutorial... The app I installed is designed for a touchscreen tablet, which my TV is not. I was wondering if there was a pointer overlay app or something that was developed that could simulate a mouse pointer for these types of situations. I installed the iFit trainer app so I didn't have to cast my screen from my tablet to my TV. It works but I can't seem to use all of the buttons on the screen.

[joh]

Thanks for the video, I just got mine today and did exactly as per the video but for some reason cannot turn on the developer mode. Have google tightened restrictions?

[SampathMangalam]

I have installed Mi Home app by side loading but it is not opening from sideload launcher too. It is not showing up in all apps and I have installed sideload launcher but it is not opening. Any idiea

[jwxujerry]

Hi I used this method and install an app. But the app doesn't show up on the app list. What do i do for it to show up?

[kennethkuehnl]

Hi ty for the video. Is there a way to add Directv app to CGTV? Much appreciated. I have the Directv App loaded to my android tablet, could I use the files or app to to the CGTV, as a sideload?

[mncreativeenterprise]

why my chromecast appeared differently. My chromecast only show two option 1) scan apps with play protect 2) improve harmful app detection.

[ARSALAN]

Perfectly work now. Thanks good to the point video

[handyman]

Love your videos very informative 👍.. can you do a travel router setup video ...Thanks in advance

[alfredolehar]

1:12 well... it can't find TV File Commander. any other ideas?

[janicedizon]

Cant seem to get file commander to create/open/install the app

[jasonb]

Has anyone successfully done this with the new 2021 Sony TV's that run Google TV?

[josecarvalheiro]

Thanks! if you then log in into a new device does android restore these external apps to your account as it does with the official ones?

[angelicayabut]

Why my tv gets error "app not installed" My tv is running android 11. 🤔

[shameembapu]

Hey man, how can i send the files from my PC to google tv ?