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How to install downloader app on Firestick

Explore this comprehensive guide to effortlessly install the Downloader app on your Firestick/Fire TV device. Downloader serves as an invaluable tool for seamlessly installing applications not found on the Amazon app store (commonly referred to as 3rd party apps). Upon completion, you'll unlock the ability to effortlessly sideload a variety of third-party apps in a matter of moments.


How to Install Downloader on Fire TV Devices:


  • Launch your Firestick

  • Go to Settings


Go to Settings on Firestick

  • Select Preferences


Select Preferences on Firestick

  • Select Privacy Setttings


Click on Privacy Settings on Firestick

  • Turn off all items in here

  • Click back on your remote

  • Select Data Usage Monitoring


Turn off Device Usage Data on Firestick



  • Turn off Data Usage Monitoring

  • Click back twice on your remote

  • Select My Fire TV



Select My Fire TV on Firestick


  • Select About

Select About on Firestick

  • You will now see the name of your Fire TV Device at the top. Click on it 7 times until it says you are a developer (this will allow you to allow/disallow unknown apps later)


Select your firestick device and click 7 times to unlock developer mode

  • You will now see the name of your Fire TV Device at the top. Click on it 7 times until it says you are a developer (this will allow you to allow/disallow unknown apps later)


  • Now click on Search. We are going to install Downloader here. This is one of the best apps for your Fire TV devices as you can sideload any 3rd party apps not available in the Amazon store in no time at all.


Search for downloader app on FireTV Device

  • Start typing Downloader until you see Downloader appear underneath


User search bar to type in Downloader on Firestick
  • Select Downloader


Select the downloader icon to download "downloader" on your FireTV Device


  • Select Download


Open downloader once installed on FireStick

  • Select Open

Open Downloader on Firestick


Select Allow when asked to give Downloader access to files (necessary for it to install APKs)



Allow Downloader to access photos, media and files on your device.


Select OK



Select OK on quick start guide pop up for Firestick after opening Downloader app for first time


  • The first time you try and download something with Downloader it will give you a settings warning your file will try to install but will not be allowed because of unknown apps being blocked. Just click on Settings


Allow Downloader to install unknown apps from this source


SelectInstall unknown apps



Select Install Unknown Apps on Firestick

  • Click on Downloader so it turns from Off to On. You will never be asked to do this again when you use the Downloader app now that it is turned on.

Make sure Downloader is set to "ON" granting ability to install unknown apps with the Downloader app on firesticl

  • Downloader is now ready and set up - ENJOY!


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