How to enable 3rd party apps on Firestick

by planettv
in Uncategorized
on April 6, 2024

This video is an easy-to-follow step-by-step instructional video on how to enable 3rd-party apps on a Firestick. Most new Firesticks require you to allow third-party apps to be downloaded in order to download a new app on your Firestick.

Enable apps from unknown sources:

From the home screen of your Firestick, navigate to “Settings” at the top.
Scroll right and select “My Fire TV” or “Device.”
Choose “Developer options.”
Turn on “Apps from Unknown Sources.” Confirm if prompted.

Install the Downloader App:

Go back to the home screen and use the search function (magnifying glass icon) on the top left.
Type in “Downloader” and select it from the search results.
Click on “Downloader” and then select “Download” or “Get” to install it.

Download third-party apps:

Open the Downloader app from the home screen.
In the URL field, enter the download link for the third-party app you want to install. (Ensure it’s a trusted source.)
After entering the URL, click “Go” or press the play/pause button on your remote.
The app will download onto your Firestick.

Install third-party apps:

Once the download is complete, the downloader will prompt you to install the app.
Click on “Install” when prompted.
After installation, you can choose to either open the app directly or go back to the home screen to access it later.

Sure, here’s a short guide on how to download third-party apps on a Firestick:

Enable apps from unknown sources:
- From the home screen of your Firestick, navigate to “Settings” at the top.
- Scroll right and select “My Fire TV” or “Device.”
- Choose “Developer options.”
- Turn on “Apps from Unknown Sources.” Confirm if prompted.
Install the Downloader App
- Go back to the home screen and use the search function (magnifying glass icon) on the top left.
- Type in “Downloader” and select it from the search results.
- Click on “Downloader” and then select “Download” or “Get” to install it.
Download third-party apps
- Open the Downloader app from the home screen.
- In the URL field, enter the download link for the third-party app you want to install. (Ensure it’s a trusted source.)
- After entering the URL, click “Go” or press the play/pause button on your remote.
- The app will download onto your Firestick.
Install third-party apps:
- Once the download is complete, the downloader will prompt you to install the app.
- Click on “Install” when prompted.
- After installation, you can choose to either open the app directly or go back to the home screen to access it later.
Clean Up:

After installing the app, you might want to go back to the settings and disable “Apps from Unknown Sources” for security reasons, unless you frequently install apps from outside the Amazon Appstore.

That’s it! You’ve successfully downloaded and installed a third-party app on your Firestick. Enjoy exploring new content and features!

How to enable 3rd party apps on Firestick