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- Navigate to the respective App Store of your Toshiba TV to download apps.
- Sideloading of apps is also possible on Android, Google, and Fire OS models of Toshiba TV.
After setting up your Toshiba TV, the first thing you’ll be excited about is downloading your favorite apps and getting entertained on the big screen. But if you don’t have any idea about app installation, follow this article, which carries info about downloading apps on 5 different models of Toshiba TV.
Pre-requisite: Connect your Toshiba TV to a WiFi connection before proceeding with the installation app process.
How to Download Apps on Toshiba VIDAA TV
- Tap on the My Apps section from the Home page of VIDAA TV. Then, hit the Search icon to look for the app you want to download.
- Enter the name of the app and click the Install button when the search result appears to download it on your Toshiba VIDAA TV.
FYI: You can also use the VEWD App Store on Toshiba VIDAA TV and continue the same process to get the desired app on your TV.
How to Download Apps on Toshiba Android /Google TV
- Head to the Apps section from the Home screen of your Toshiba Android TV. For Toshiba Google TV, you can hit the Search bar on the Home page.
- Search the app you want to download and search for it. Then, hit the Install button to complete the process.
How to Download Apps on Toshiba Fire TV
- Navigate to the Home screen of your Fire TV and click the Search icon. Then, type the name of the app that you have decided to download.
- Choose the app from the list of apps available and hit the Get/ Download button to install it.
Tip! You can also get apps on Toshiba Fire TV from the Amazon website. Sign in to the same account you are using on your TV and search for the required app. Click Get App and instantly download it.
How to Sideload Apps on Toshiba TV
If the app you are searching for is not available on the official app stores of Toshiba TV, then you can sideload it. However, it can be done on Toshiba Android, Google, and Fire OS. Stick to the steps given below for sideloading.
Toshiba Android/Google TV
- Get the Downloader for TV app from the Play Store of your TV.
- Provide clearance for 3-rd party app installation by opening Settings → Device Preferences/ Apps → Security& restrictions → Install Unknown Apps → Selecting Downloader for TV → Turning on.
- Launch the app and search for the desired app by entering the name or APK URL in the Search bar.
- Then, hit the Download button to get the APK File and tap the Install button to get the app on your TV.
Toshiba Fire TV
- Install the Downloader app from the Amazon App Store of your TV.
- Turn on the Unknown Apps settings by heading to the Settings menu → My Fire TV → Developer Options → Install unknown apps → Turning on Downloader.
- Open the app & type the APK URL on the URL bar. Tap on the Go button to get the APK file.
- Now, click the Install button to sideload the app on your TV.
You can stick to the above methods based on the TV model and download apps on your Toshiba TV. After that, start streaming and enjoy all types of high-quality entertainment with your family.
