How To Sideload Apps on Google TV Devices

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

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

Great job

Thanks so much, it works!

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

Can you still do it on OS12.

Shame chromecasts have hardly any memory to instal apps. You can run via a usb hub and drive .....

Very helpful for me. Thanks 🥰👍

Don't understand why they couldn't have the Nearby share with this.

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

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

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?

Perfectly work now. Thanks good to the point video

I got something... I installed the apk apps successfully.. But on the TV apps. It doesn't show on the TV.. If you go to system app. It's installed.. But on the TV main page apps. It doesn't show apk installed apps at all

Thanks, very useful!

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?

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

adb install *.apk after setting developer mode and setting adb debugging to 'allowed' is far easier.

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

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.

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.

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!

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?

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

Thanks 😊

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Good job JAY...

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

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