How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file

Video How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file

For some apps that are not in the Play Store app store of Toshiba Smart TV , or apps that have but when downloaded are not compatible with the TV, you can fix it by downloading and installing by apk file. WebTech360 would like to guide you through the specific operations in the article below.

Benefits of downloading apps to Toshiba Smart TV using apk file

 - Allows you to download more special applications that are not available in the application store of the TV, or with but not compatible with the TV .

- Installation is simple and easy to do.

Install applications on Toshiba Smart TV using apk file

Step 1. Download the apk file of the application you want to install to the USB. There are many ways you can download apk files, for example, using Google to find: apk file + application name, then just download the USB. 

For example, in this article, WebTech360 will download the apk file of the FPT Play app for Android.

How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Use Google to find apk file
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Download apk file to USB

Step 2. Turn on the mode that allows installing external applications on Toshiba Smart TV.

You press the Home button (the button with the house image) to enter the TV home page interface, then select the setting icon below (the gear icon). In the TV setup interface, select the Security item, then select Unknown source and press OK to confirm.

How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
 Press the Home button (house-shaped button) on the smart remote
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Enter the settings menu of the Toshiba Smart TV
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Select to turn on Unknown origin
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Select OK to confirm permissions

Step 3. Install the application.

After plugging the USB containing the apk file into the USB port on the TV, you continue to do the following.

+ First, go to the TV homepage, go to the Play Store app store and download ES File Explorer app, then open this app.

How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Access CH Play
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Download ES File Explorer application to Smart TV Toshiba
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Open the app

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How to download apps on Toshiba Smart TV

+ Next, ES File Explorer interface opens, you choose to enter your USB. (Here, the USB is named sda1), then select the apk file of the application and select "Install" and follow the next steps.

How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Open USB with ES File Explorer
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Select the apk file of the application you want to install
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Select Settings
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Click Next
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Select Settings
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Choose to accept Google's policy
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
Once the app is installed, you can choose Open
How to download external apps on Toshiba Smart TV with apk file
The app is run on TV

Note:

 - You cannot directly download the apk file to the TV for installation, but have to download it to a USB key before installing it on the TV.

- Using an external application installed by an apk file may cause certain limitations, the features cannot be as flexible and complete as the application in the application store of the TV.

How to install apps from external sources in your smart android TV

Nothing is as frustrating as having to contend with the restrictive app stores in most of the smart TVs. Most of the application managers have very limited apps in their stores and lack the most sought after apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify etc. In this tutorial, we are going to discuss how to install these apps from external sources.

Prerequisite

This tutorial will require the following items:

  • Android smart TV (Any brand can do)
  • Android smartphone (Any make can do)
  • ES File Explorer
  • Network connection preferable Wi-Fi

Install ES File Explorer File Manager

The first step is to install ES File Explorer from your favourite app store. The recommended one is the Google Play Store.

  • Download and install Google Play store (comes preinstalled in most android phones)
  • Search for ES File Explorer File Manager
  • Install the app

Network Connection

Ensure both Smart Tv and the smartphone are connected to the same network preferably a Wi-Fi connection.

Install ES File Explorer File Manager in the Smart TV

The next step is to install ES File Explorer File Manager on the Smart TV. To achieve this, follow the steps below:

  1. Open ES File Explorer installed on the smartphone.
  2. Press the menu on the top left corner. Open a side menu.

3. Navigate to the Network Menu

4. Click on the dropdown and select Android TV. Loads a new window.

5. Click on Scan button. The app will scan for available devices and load them in the list.

6. Select your Smart TV from the list (in most cases, it usually the only item listed in the menu).

8. ES File Explorer will be automatically installed on your Smart Tv. To confirm installation, go to the application manager in your Smart TV and navigate to the list of installed apps. ES File Explorer should be one of the apps.

Install App Of Choice

Finally, you can install the application of choice. There are three methods that can be used to install an app into your smart TV now that ES File Explorer File Manager is already installed.

Method One: using a smartphone

For this method to work. You have to ensure that the smartphone and the smart TV are still in the same network then follow the steps below:

  • Install the app on your smartphone.
  • Open ES File Explorer File Manager and click on APP menu. A new window with a list of the apps installed on the smartphone will show.
  • Long press on the app you have just installed and click More
  • Select Install To Tv from the menu that pops up.
  • Wait for the app to be installed in the Smart TV.

Method Two: Using removable devices

  • Download the apk file for the application you want to install
  • Copy it to an external device and insert the external device (flash disk, memory stick or any other device your smart TV can read) to the smart TV.
  • Open ES File Explorer File Manager in your smart TV and navigate to the apk in your external device.
  • Click it and select install.

Method Three: Using Google Play Store

Assuming that the app you want to install can be found in the Google Play store.

  • Install Google Play Store into your smart TV using either method one or two.
  • Open google play store.
  • Search for the app you want and install it your Smart TV just the way you normally do it on your smartphone.

Whichever method you decide to use, the app of choice should be installed on your smart TV.

That’s it. Enjoy using your favourite app on your smart TV. We will be releasing more hacks and tutorials in the coming weeks so stay tuned.

Above are the steps to install apps using apk file on Toshiba Smart TV. Good luck!

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