This step-by-step guide will show how to install the Downloader App on Firestick/Fire TV, Android devices, Chromecast, and more.
- Go to the Fire TV / Stick home screen if you are not already there. Use your remote to navigate to Find > Search on the menu bar in the middle of the screen.
- Search for and select Downloader.
- Select Downloader.
- Click Get or Download.
- Wait for the app to install.
- Once the app finishes installing click Open.
- Return to the home screen and open Settings.
- Click My Fire TV.
- Choose Developer options*
IMPORTANT: Please see the notes below if you don’t see Developer Options on your screen.
- Click Install unknown apps.
- Find the Downloader app and click it.
- This will turn Unknown Sources to On for the Downloader app. This will enable side-loading on your device.
Developer Options Not Available
If you are unable to locate developer options within settings, follow the instructions below to enable this to use the Downloader App.
- Hover over the Settings icon and click My Fire TV.
- Click About.
Note: Notice Developer Options is missing.
- Hover over Fire TV Stick and click the OK button on your remote 7 times to become a developer.
- Click the back button on your remote and you will notice Developer Options is now showing within My Fire TV.
- You can now Install Unknown Apps with the Downloader Application.