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- To download an app on the latest Samsung TV, open Home → select Apps → Search icon → Type app name → Click Install.
- On your old Samsung TV model, select the Content View option → Search bar → enter app name → Download Now to get the app.
- Sideload an app using the Tizen/Orsey Widget File of the app.
There is a lot more entertainment to catch up on Samsung TV other than from the inbuilt apps. Hence, this article will guide you on how to download apps on Samsung TVs of newer and older models.
How to Download Apps on New Samsung TV
1. Turn On your Samsung TV and open up the TV’s Apps section from the Home screen.
2. Hover over to the Search icon and type the name of the app you want to download using the virtual keyboard that appears.
3. Make a search and wait a bit. Once the app appears on the search results, select Install and begin the app installation on your Samsung TV.
How to Download Apps on Old Samsung TV Models
This process is applicable for downloading apps on your Samsung TV released before 2016.
1. Once you connect your Samsung TV to WIFI, pick up the Samsung TV remote and click on the INTERNET @ button.
2. On the TV screen, select the Content View option to get yourself the Search bar.
3. Using this Search bar, search for the app you wish to download.
4. Click the Download Now option when the searched app appears in the results to get it on your Samsung TV.
Is Sideloading Possible on Samsung TV?
Many think it is impossible to sideload and access third-party apps on Samsung TVs. But this is not completely true. You can sideload any app on Samsung if its Tizen or Orsay Widget file is available. Installing these files is similar to installing APK on Android TVs, and the following points will explain this in detail.
Points to remember:
- The sideloaded app will vanish on your Samsung TV if you eject the USB drive.
- Your User widget directory should be located in the root folder of the USB drive.
1. To install the Tizen Widget file on Samsung TV (2015-2018),
- Take your PC and surf the internet to locate the Tizen Widget/Package file of the required app. Download it once found.
- Copy the downloaded file to a USB drive and plug it into your TV’s USB port.
- Change your Samsung TV input to USB and locate the file on the USB drive. Select and install the app by following the on-screen prompts.
2. To install the Orsay Widget file on Samsung TV [old models: E/ES/F/H/J4/J52],
- Enable the Developer mode on your Samsung TV.
- Download the Orsay Widget file for your desired app on your PC and extract it.
- Copy this extracted file on your pen drive. Insert this pendrive into your TV and open the widget file.
- Install the file and the app will appear in the TV’s Apps section being ready for usage.
FYI! Though Samsung TV encourages app installation only from the Smart Hub and Widget files, it doesn’t limit you to exploring other apps. You can connect external streaming devices like Apple TV, Firestick, Roku, and Chromecast to your TV and access their apps. Or, you can rely on AirPlay options and screen mirroring on Samsung TV.
With the above guidance, you can download your desired apps on your Samsung Smart TV and relish accessing a variety of streaming platforms, games, and more with ease.
FAQ
1. Why can’t I download apps on my Samsung TV?
There can be different reasons why you can’t download apps on Samsung TV. Some of the common issues are incompatibility, temporary glitches, outdated TV software, or unstable internet connection.
2. What happens when an app becomes slow or unresponsive on a Samsung smart TV?
If any app on Samsung TV becomes slow or unresponsive, you can reset the Samsung Smart Hub to fix the issue. Alternatively, you should update the Samsung TV or the app to the latest version to fix bugs.
