How to Sideload Apps on Amazon Fire TV / Firestick with Downloader

Published guide • Updated for Fire OS

Sideloading applications on Amazon Fire TV and Firestick devices is simple using the official Downloader app available from the Amazon Appstore. Follow this step-by-step guide to configure Developer Options and install our apps.

Before you begin - Please READ

1. This is a guide. You WILL need OUR downloader code for our apps.
2. Downloader Code for Canada Android/Fire TV: 9541379
3. Downloader Code for USA Android/Fire TV: 3078317

Quick Guide

1. Search for and install Downloader from the Amazon Appstore.
2. Go to Settings > My Fire TV > About.
3. Click your Fire TV device name 7 times until you see “No need, you are already a developer”.
4. Go back one menu to Developer Options > Install Unknown Apps and toggle Downloader to ON.
5. Open Downloader, enter your code (9541379 or 3078317), and select Install.

Detailed Guide

1. From the Fire TV home screen, search for and select "Downloader" to install it from the Amazon Appstore.

   

2. Go to Settings and select "My Fire TV" or "Device & Software", then click "About".

   

3. Highlight the first item displaying your Fire TV device name and click the center button on your remote 7 times rapidly to reveal "Developer Options" in the previous menu.

   

4. Select "Install Unknown Apps" (or Apps from Unknown Sources) and set Downloader to "ON" or "Allowed".

   

5. Launch the Downloader app, enter your Downloader code (Canada: 9541379 | USA: 3078317) in the URL input bar, and click Go.

   

6. Wait for the APK file to complete downloading onto your device.

   

7. Select "Install" when prompted. Once complete, select "Done" and delete the downloaded APK file to save space.

   

Accessing Installed Apps

Hold down the Home button on your Fire TV remote for 3 seconds and select Apps to view all installed applications, including your new sideloaded app.