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- Sharp Android TV/Google TV users can download the app from the Play Store.
- Go to the Roku Channel Store to download your favorite apps on Sharp Roku TV.
- For Sharp Aquos TV, you can install the apps from the AppsNow or VEWD App Store.
Sharp TV comes with pre-installed apps, which you will find on your home screen. However, if your favorite app is unavailable, you can download it from the built-in App Store. The procedure to download your favorite apps to the Sharp TV based on its OS is discussed below.
How to Install Apps on Sharp Android TV/Sharp Google TV
1. Turn on your Sharp TV and ensure it has WIFI.
2. From the home screen, select the Apps/Search option.
3. Highlight Google Play Store and hit the Search icon.
4. Now, input the app name using the virtual keyboard or the remote.
5. Choose the app from the search results and hit the Install button.
6. After downloading the app, click Open to launch the application and type the necessary credentials to log in to the app.
How to Add Channels on Sharp Roku TV
1. With the Sharp Roku TV connected to a stable WIFI, press the Home button on the remote.
2. Choose Streaming Channels and hit the Search Channels option.
3. Now, type and search for the app that you want to add the app.
4. Select the app and click the +Add Channel button. Further, press OK if prompted.
5. Once downloaded, hit the Go to Channel option to launch the app and stream your favorite content on the big screen.
How to Install Apps on Sharp Aquos TV
If you have a Sharp Aquos TV, you can download apps from the AppsNow Store or VEWD App Store.
1. Power On your Sharp TV and connect it to a stable internet connection.
2. Press the Apps button on your Sharp TV remote.
3. Choose the AppsNow or VEWD App Store option and press OK.
4. Choose the Category and select the app you want to download. Tap OK.
5. You will see a Checkmark on the top left corner of the screen, which denotes that the app is successfully installed.
How to Sideload Apps on Sharp Smart TV
Apart from direct installation, Sharp Android TV/Google TV supports installing third-party apps by sideloading the APK using Downloader for TV. First, install the Downloader for TV app from the Play Store on your Sharp Android TV or Sharp Google TV.
Then, go to the TV Settings → Click Device Preferences → Tap Security & Restrictions → Enable the Downloader for TV app. Open the app and enter the APK link of the app you want to install. Select Download and click the Install button on the pop-up to install the app on your Sharp TV.
As Sharp Smart TVs offer different operating systems, the steps to download apps vary for each model. Use the above steps and download the app on your TV.
FAQ
Can I add apps to the Old Sharp Aquos TV?
No. If you have an old Sharp TV that runs on Aquos OS, then you cannot download the app on your TV. You can only stream content from the pre-installed apps built into your TV.
Why can’t I download apps on Sharp Smart TV?
Sometimes, you cannot install the apps on your Sharp TV, which could be due to unstable internet, the app being geo-restricted in your region, internal bugs and glitches on the TV, outdated software on your Sharp TV, etc.
