Learn how to scan for viruses and malware using VirusTotal on Firestick & Android TV/Google TV systems. This ensures that the apps on your streaming device are safe to use.
VirusTotal is a useful tool that allows you to scan files up to 550 MB for free online, providing quick results to check for malware and viruses.
You can even install the VirusTotal APK on popular streaming devices like the Amazon Firestick, which is known for its affordability and versatility.
Scanning for viruses is crucial as there have been cases of devices and apps getting infected in the past.
For detailed instructions on installing VirusTotal on Firestick or Android TV/Google TV, follow the step-by-step guide provided below. NOTE: You may need to install the Mouse Toggle App for smooth navigation within VirusTotal.
Check out the guides for Mouse Toggle installation on your preferred device: Mouse Toggle for Firestick and Mouse Toggle for Android TV.
Watch our video tutorial and follow the screenshot guide to set up and use VirusTotal on your device effectively. Remember, the video guide offers essential details not covered in the screenshot tutorial.
6. After that, you will come across the message Downloader Ready to launch!.
7. Go back to the home screen, hover over Settings, and select My Fire TV.
8. Select Developer Options.
IMPORTANT: For those who can’t find Developer Options, please refer to the notes below.
9. Then, click on Install unknown apps.
10. Locate the Downloader app and select it.
11. This action will activate Unknown Sources for the Downloader app, allowing side-loading on your device.
Developer Options Not Available
If you cannot find developer options in settings, follow the steps below to enable them for the use of the Downloader App.
1. Hover over the Settings icon and choose My Fire TV.
2. Select About.
Note: Be aware that Developer Options is not visible.
3. Hover over Fire TV Stick and press the OK button on your remote 7 times to unlock developer options.
4. Press the back button on your remote, and you will see Developer Options now displayed within My Fire TV.
Now that I’ve properly prepared my Firestick, it’s time to move onto the next step.
Step 2: Install VirusTotal APK
1. Launch Downloader.
2. Hover over the URL bar and click the select button on your remote to open the keyboard.
3. Type the Downloader Code for the TROYPOINT Toolbox which is 250931 and click Go.
4. You will then see a redirect page.
The installation process has now been completed. To prioritize VirusTotal on your Apps list, follow the steps below. Moving VirusTotal to the front of the apps list on Firestick is quite simple for quick access. Begin by holding down the home button on your remote until the Apps screen appears, then select Apps. Find VirusTotal and press the Menu button on your remote.