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Installation

OpenTV is distributed as an APK. It is not on the Play Store, so you install it directly. The process takes about a minute.

1. Download the APK​

On your Android phone, tablet or TV, get the build you want:

See Download if you are unsure which to pick.

2. Allow installs from this source​

Android blocks app installs from outside the Play Store until you allow them. When you open the APK, Android will offer to take you to the right setting. You can also set it ahead of time:

  • Open Settings, then Apps, then Special app access, then Install unknown apps.
  • Choose the app you downloaded with, such as your browser or file manager, and turn on Allow from this source.

This permission is per app and you only grant it once.

3. Open the APK and install​

Tap the downloaded file and confirm the install. You may see a warning that the app was not scanned by the Play Store. This is normal for sideloaded apps. Choose Install anyway or Install without scanning.

Installing on Android TV​

Many Android TV devices do not include a practical browser, so use a sideload helper:

  1. Install a file manager such as X-plore or a tool such as Downloader from the Play Store on the TV.
  2. Open one of the download links above inside that app.
  3. Open the downloaded APK and install it.

OpenTV adds a leanback launcher entry and supports D-pad navigation throughout.

After installing​

Launch OpenTV and continue with Add a playlist.