How to Install APKTime on Firestick & Android (New for May 2024)

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The following guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions to Install and use APKTime on Firestick, Fire TV, Android TV/Google TV, and more.

This process will also work for those with mobile devices, including Android phones and tablets.

APKTime is an excellent resource for installing 3rd party applications not available within various app stores, such as the Amazon App Store & Google Play.

This includes Streaming Apps & APKs that provide free content like Movies, Shows, Live TV, and more.

It is an “alternative app store” that makes sideloading these files extremely easy for Firestick and Android TV users.

Sideloading is often referred to as jailbreaking and is popular among Fire TV/Android TV users as it unlocks the full potential of these devices.

In the guide, we will show you how to install this app on your preferred device and how to install subsequent apps from this application.

We also provide important details including the app’s legality, safety, and much more below our installation guide.

What is APKTime?

If you are not new to the cord-cutting scene, you have likely used or heard of this application in the past.

It is an excellent resource to install the latest and greatest APKs for streaming Movies, TV Shows, Live TV, Games, Tools, and much more.

Its popularity stems from its ability to keep apps updated, ensuring you always use the most recent version.

How to Install APKTime on Firestick & Android TV/Google TV

I will now show you how to install this app on Firestick, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV Television, or Android TV/Google TV devices.

Examples of Android TV/Google TV devices include Chromecast with Google TV, Onn. Google TV 4K Streaming Box, NVIDIA Shield, MECOOL Android TV/Google TV Streaming Devices, Xiaomi Mi Boxes Running Android TV/Google TV.

In this instance, I am using a Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

I will be installing APKTime on Firestick with a free application called Downloader available for installation on Fire TV and Android TV devices.

Since the Amazon Fire TV Stick is an Android-based system, the same installation process applies to Android TV & Google TV devices as well.

Step 1: Prepare Your Streaming Device

1. From the home screen of your device, hover over the Find button and then click the Search box.

Search for Downloader in Firestick App Store

2. Search for and select Downloader.

seach for and select downloader

3. Choose the Downloader app.

choose downloader

4. Click Download.

click download

5. Wait for the app to install.

wait for app to install

6. Once the app finishes installing, click Open.

downloader ready to launch

7. Return to the home screen and open Settings.

open settings

8. Click My Fire TV.

click my fire tv

9. Choose Developer options*

IMPORTANT: Please see the notes below if you don’t see Developer Options on your screen.

choose developer options

10. Click Install unknown apps.

click install unknown apps

11. Find the Downloader app and click it.

find the downloader app and click

12. This will turn Unknown Sources to On for the Downloader app. This will enable side-loading on your device.

unknown sources now on

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.

1. Hover over the Settings icon and click My Fire TV.

2. Click About.

Note: Notice Developer Options is missing.

3. Hover over Fire TV Stick and click the OK button on your remote 7 times to become a developer.

4. Click the back button on your remote. You will now notice that Developer Options are showing within My Fire TV.

Now that I’ve properly prepared my system, it’s time to install the app on Firestick, Android TV, or any other media device.

Step 2: Sideload APKTime on Firestick & Android TV/Google TV

1. Launch Downloader.

launch downloader

2. Hover over the URL bar and click the select button on your remote to open the keyboard.

click the select button over the url bar

3. Type the Downloader Code for the TROYPOINT Toolbox, which is 250931, and click Go.

type downloader code for troypoint toolbox

4. You will then see a redirect page.

redirect page for troypoint toolbox

5. This will bring you to the TROYPOINT Toolbox home screen.

troypoint toolbox home screen

6. Scroll down to find APKTime and click Download.

Click Download APKTime

7. Wait for download to complete.

Wait for file to download.

8. Click Install.

Click Install

9. Click Done.

Click Done

10. Delete the installation file.

Click Delete.

11. Confirm Delete.

Confirm Delete of installation file.

12. Click Apps button on Firestick home page menu.

Click Firestick Apps button

13. Highlight APKTime and click it to launch the app.

Highlight APKTime and click it with Firestick remote

14. The app will launch for use.

app will launch for use.

Congratulations! Installation is now complete.

Continue reading to learn how to move this app to the front of your home page.

How to Move to Firestick Home Page

If you use APKTime often, you may want to add it to your Firestick home screen.

Here’s an easy method to achieve that.

1. Click the Firestick Apps button.

Click Firestick Apps button

2. Highlight the app and press the menu button on the Firestick remote.

select menu

3. Click Move.

Click Move

4. Use arrows on Firestick remote to place the app in the desired location. Click the OK button on your remote to drop it into place.

Drop the app at your desired location

5. The app is now available on your Firestick home screen.

app now available on home screen

How to Use APKTime on Firestick & Android TV/Google TV

The app works as a one-stop-shop to meet all your FireStick application needs. Its interface is user-friendly and free from unnecessary clutter, making navigation easy. Once you open the app, you will see various category options like New Updates, Top APKs, Entertainment, and more.

  • New Updates
  • Top APKs
  • Android TV
  • Animation
  • APK Seekers
  • Entertainment
  • Essentials
  • Free VPN
  • Gaming
  • Graveyard
  • Kodi Forks
  • Live
  • Mobile Movie
  • Music
  • Players n Browsers
  • Premium Services
  • Sport
  • Tools
  • Torrent Only
  • XXX Adults Only

Due to the vast number of Firestick and Android Apps available, you may find it more convenient to use the Search Button located in the top-right corner of the screen.

Search button

How to Install Apps with APKTime

To install apps, you first need to enable unknown sources for the application, which can be done within your device’s settings.

1. Navigate to Settings and select My Fire TV.

select my fire tv to enable unknown sources again

2. Choose Developer Options.

choose developer options

3. Click Install Unknown Apps.

select install unknown apps

4. Turn the toggle to On.

toggle on unknown sources

5. Go back to the app, choose a category, or use the search button to locate the desired application.

APKTime category options

6. Click the Download button.

The images below provide step-by-step guidance on how to download and install apps using APKTime on Firestick. The first image prompts you to click ‘Allow’ for the initial download. Once you proceed, the application will start downloading on your Firestick device. Our tutorials on installing Mouse Toggle for Firestick & Fire TV, as well as Android TV/Google TV, allow for easier navigation of certain mobile apps on streaming devices. Please note that the legality of APKTime and its applications is uncertain, and users should be aware of potential legal implications before use.Legal ramifications vary depending on the content accessed through APKTime APK and similar platforms. It is important to note that end-users are accountable for all content they access through these applications. We recommend scanning unverified apps using VirusTotal before installation for added security measures. Here are the scan results for APKTime APK shown in the screenshot provided. VirusTotal confirmed no malicious viruses/malware in the official APKTime APK URL. However, it is still advisable to take precautions when using unverified apps and consider using a VPN to safeguard your data from potential risks. If you are interested in learning how to install the best VPN on Firestick/Android, you can find a guide here: [How to Install Best VPN on Firestick/Android](https://iptvproviders.info/install-vpn-on-fire-tv-stick/). Users can install various Android apps on Firestick devices like Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, and Firestick Lite. APKTime is free for installation and use on your device, offering a wide range of apps including streaming, tools, video players, and more to explore. The app has been deemed safe after scanning with VirusTotal, but we always recommend using a VPN with 3rd party apps for enhanced data protection.

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