In this example, I am going to demonstrate how to install Google Chrome using an. apk file from PC and using ES File Explorer on TV PS: Please send me a private message if any corrections need to be made or you have instructions on other ways to sideload apps so I can add here.Ģ - Download. You can correct this by sideloading an app called 'Set Orientation' Some sideloaded apps have the orientation fixed to either Portrait or Landscape.This is available from Googles Play store : HERE Install “Sideload Launcher – Android TV” in order to run the apps you have sideloaded.Enable “Unknown Sources” – In the Security and Restrictions menu of Settings.In order to install and run sideloaded apps, you firstly need to do two things: Using File Commander and Google Drive - HERE.apk file from PC and using ES File Explorer on TV - HERE Listed below are 5 ways in which you can side-load these apps: Please note that many apps simply cannot be side-loaded either for various reasons. To over-come this you can ‘sideload’ an app that is not officially certified for your Android TV. Unfortunately the quantity of apps in the Google Play TV store is rather lacking compared to the full Play Store available on your Android Smartphone or Tablet. This lists all the apps that have been through Googles certification program on compatibility for use on the Android TV system. – How To Sideload Apps on Android TVsĪs you may be aware, on your Android based Sony TV there is an app for Googles Play Store.

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