Downloader

by AFTVnews.com
4.2 out of 5 stars671,224 customer ratings
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Sold by:Amazon.com Services, Inc
Offers in-app purchases
Works with: Game Controllers,Fire TV Voice Remote
Languages Supported: English, German

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Latest updates

What's new in version 1.5.0-ForAmazonFireDevices
  • Added support for Android 13 and 14 devices.
  • Added support for Phones and Tablets with a new touch-friendly interface.
  • Added browser option to increase or decrease website text size on streaming devices.
  • Changed download folder location from "/sdcard/Downloader" to "/sdcard/Download/Downloader" on Fire TV devices. This improves compatibility with future OS updates and matches the folder used on Google/Android TV devices. If files exist in the old folder, users will be asked if they want to move them to the new folder.
  • Changed it so users of Fire OS 8 and Android 11+ devices no longer need to grant file access permission. This is an added benefit of changing the download folder location.
  • Improved compatibility with Dropbox downloads.
  • Fixed an issue where file access permission could not be set on newer devices.
  • Fixed an issue causing files to be downloaded with the incorrect file extension.

Product Details

Release Date: 2016
Date first listed on Amazon: November 11, 2016
Developed By: AFTVnews.com
ASIN: B01N0BP507
Customer reviews:
4.2 out of 5 stars671,224 customer ratings

Product features

  • Download files by entering their URL or Short Code.
  • Built-in Web Browser with support for file downloads.
  • On Fire TVs, navigate websites using just your remote. (No mouse/keyboard needed.)
  • Browser features fullscreen mode, zooming, text resizing, and quick access to favorites/bookmarks.
  • Favorites allow you to easily save and open frequently visited URLs.
  • Open, install (if APK), delete, and manage files within the app.

Product description

Enter URLs, browse websites, or enter short codes to easily download files, such as app APKs, from the internet onto your Fire TV, phone, or tablet. Favorites allow you to easily save and open frequently visited URLs. Once files are downloaded, you can use the app's basic file manager to open them, install them if they are APK applications, or delete them.

User Data Privacy

Developer has indicated that this app does not collect or transfer user data to third parties.

Technical details

Size: 5.5MB
Version: 1.5.0-ForAmazonFireDevices
Developed By: AFTVnews.com
Application Permissions: ( Help me understand what permissions mean )
  • ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
  • ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
  • ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
  • Access information about networks
  • Access information about Wi-Fi networks
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE
  • Open network sockets
  • Read from external storage
  • REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
  • PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming
  • Write to external storage
  • Allows sending in-app billing requests and managing in-app billing transactions
  • com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Minimum Operating System: Android 5.1
Approximate Download Time: Less than 1 minute

Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
671,224 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the app compatibility, performance, ease of use, and download speed. They say it's a fantastic app for sideloading apps onto Fire TV devices, and it has plenty of apps to offer. Customers also appreciate the simple, basic instructions. They like that the app allows them to download apk links instantly. However, some customers differ on quality and value.

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6,336 customers mention5,793 positive543 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the mobile application. They say it works well, offers numerous enhancements, and is very useful. Some mention that the program works okay, works great for streaming using other apps on TVs, the downloader works well and that it's a very good program.

"...It offers numerous enhancements that work quite well.This factual description is directly from them:What's new in version 1.1.1..." Read more

"...Once I added Vudu the platform works fine and I can watch whatever I want to...." Read more

"This app worked okay...." Read more

"Used it a few times on my Firestick and it was easy to install, use and made getting files on my system easy when installing app that are online and..." Read more

5,404 customers mention4,955 positive449 negative

Customers find the mobile application easy to use. They say it's convenient, has simple basic instructions, and is the best app. Customers also say it makes it easy to install those applications, load things onto a FireTV device, and set recording.

"...I had no issues with installation and it has greatly helped with the ease of installation of 3rd party software on my Fire TV Stick and took the..." Read more

"...it from there – no need to open up any web pages so it is convenient to use...." Read more

"My all time go to for downloading fire stick add ons. It's so easy to use...." Read more

"Used it a few times on my Firestick and it was easy to install, use and made getting files on my system easy when installing app that are online and..." Read more

3,024 customers mention2,963 positive61 negative

Customers find the app compatibility good, fantastic, and a must-have. They say it allows them to download any working app that Amazon may not have available in store. They also say it has plenty of apps to offer and is one of the most important apps to have on any Amazon device. Customers also say the app is free and able to download third party apps that they can't find through an App Store.

"...It is easy to install and easy to use. This app lets you sideload APK apps from third parties that are not pre-loaded on your streaming device that..." Read more

"...That's where this app comes in. It will let you download any file (as long as you have a working download link to that file) which you can then run..." Read more

"...I was able to download the HBO Max app. The one oddity is the HBO Max image/logo does not show up in your list of installed apps...." Read more

"...I can download the android apps and install them just like how you do it on the android smartphone and delete the installer...." Read more

2,191 customers mention1,848 positive343 negative

Customers like the download speed of the application. They mention that it is easy to download, allows them to download apk links instantly, and is perfectly satisfactory. Some say that the app is good for downloading apps from unknown sources and that it gets the job done.

"...I had no issues with installation and it has greatly helped with the ease of installation of 3rd party software on my Fire TV Stick and took the..." Read more

"...n't try to be a full featured file manager, but it's a perfectly satisfactory downloader. Hence the name. Easy to use. Free. Not loaded with ads...." Read more

"Downloader was good for downloading apps for Fire Cube what I an unable to convince myself that using the Fire Cub w/apps is any better than just..." Read more

"This was easy to download but I didn’t get an icon for the app I downloaded, just a picture of an envelope with an arrow...." Read more

213 customers mention213 positive0 negative

Customers find the appearance of the mobile application to be good, nice, and cute. They also say the design is well-designed and the picture quality is great. Some customers also mention that the product is very simple and can be dressed up or down.

"...The only thing is these look way nicer, that is if you are looking for fashion in the cold. Personality i would perferred the warmth...." Read more

"...The black with gold is elegant and sleek. It’s also compact and doesn’t take up a lot of room on my counter...." Read more

"...Easy to set recording. Picture is good. My one complaint is that closed captioning is not on all my recordings, even though the show does have cc...." Read more

"A cute and fun game, that I feel anyone can play and would enjoy.....and Hank is the most adorable puppy ever.....since I am an animal lover, that..." Read more

199 customers mention175 positive24 negative

Customers like the compatibility of the app. For example, they mention it's essential and useful for the Firestick, and a perfect addition to your Amazon Fire stick. Some say it helps you get your Fire stick going.

"...It's great for the Fire TV stick and solid...." Read more

"Great add-on for FireStick. Problem arises after download when login, password and fees are required to view the program you just downloaded...." Read more

"Increases the usability of the FireStick" Read more

"The new Firestick devices are awesome. This gives you functionality I haven't seen in other apps...." Read more

461 customers mention289 positive172 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the mobile application. Some mention it's a very good program, great for free, and inexpensive tool to use for hunting. However, others say that the entire process was a waste of time, not really useful, and frustrating.

"...Downloader does not take up much space on my fire stick and is totally free to use...." Read more

"...I used this app several times but decided the downloaded program was not worth the effort nor the fee so my time was a waste and until I deleted..." Read more

"I've always uses ES File Explorer - it's been a very good program, great for free. But lately it's become loaded with ads...." Read more

"Quick delivery. Great price." Read more

420 customers mention244 positive176 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the mobile application. Some mention it's a solid and easy to use app, while others say that it crashes hard and the installer crashes about half of the time.

"I love my firestick, the TV quality is so much better than the outdated Roku, but when I installed it, I realized that VUDU was not on the home..." Read more

"...a high power wattage brick to have power and it's still slow and buffering and freezing and I have to unplug it to everyday and plug it back in just..." Read more

"...Hence the name. Easy to use. Free. Not loaded with ads. Hasn't crashed. Guess that makes it perfect..." Read more

"...The show stops, you see a message in the middle of the screen that says: Downloading...." Read more

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M
5.0 out of 5 stars A phenomenal application that works smoothly.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2017
Verified Purchase
This software package proved to be the perfect answer to solving all of my issues with downloading software to enhance my Fire TV Stick. I had no issues with installation and it has greatly helped with the ease of installation of 3rd party software on my Fire TV Stick and took the headache and misery out of sideloading. You can enter a URL which directly points to a file, or you can use the built-in web browser to download files from websites.The Fire TV remote is supported by the built-in browser , so a mouse and keyboard isn't required. This application is very user friendly, simple to use and very easy to navigate. It offers numerous enhancements that work quite well.This factual description is directly from them:

What's new in version 1.1.1
Version 1.1.1
- New built-in Web Browser w/ support for file downloads and Fire TV remote navigation.
- Improved file downloading and file handling.
- New "Help" section.
- New setting to auto-load web pages in browser.
- New setting to enable/disable JavaScript in browser.
Version 1.1.0
- New "Files" section allows you to open and delete downloaded files.
- New setting to select where downloaded files are stored.
- New setting to enable/disable auto-install of downloaded APKs.

Within the software they do ask if you want to make a donation but they don't force you to do that at all. The package is fully functional whether you donate or not. If you are interested in expanding the functionality of your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick and want to do so with little trouble, this is the plug-in for you. I highly recommend it and give it 5 stars.
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muggsie
5.0 out of 5 stars very usefull
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
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not difficult to use
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GC
5.0 out of 5 stars Downloader app – works great
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2020
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I got this app for my fire stick. It is easy to install and easy to use. This app lets you sideload APK apps from third parties that are not pre-loaded on your streaming device that you are using. You just enter the URL address and it goes to the file app you want to install and you download it from there – no need to open up any web pages so it is convenient to use. Downloader does not take up much space on my fire stick and is totally free to use. It is not supported by Amazon but if you have any problem setting up or using there are many you tube videos to review on the subject. I would recommend to anyone that streams.
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JennyRomero
5.0 out of 5 stars Download apps for firestick
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024
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That I need permission
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Megan Barnes
4.0 out of 5 stars My favorite
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2022
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My all time go to for downloading fire stick add ons. It's so easy to use. And always find what I'm looking for with a successful download 9 out of ten times. Only time I ever have an issue with a download is if the URL for it that I found is an outdated one all I got to do is make sure I find the up to date URL or code. But that's something on my end not downloader
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Obi Wan
5.0 out of 5 stars Works as advertised
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017
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I got this app specifically to install Kodi on my FireStick.

It worked like a charm.

You can run Kodi or almost any other Android app on the FireStick because at it's core, the FireStick is just Android version 5.1.1 with a remote control friendly UI overlay.

The tough part is getting the Android apps you want to install onto the FireStick if they aren't available on Amazaon's app store and specifically approved for the FirstStick. But if you can get the APK file onto your FireStick, you can install just about anything. That's where this app comes in. It will let you download any file (as long as you have a working download link to that file) which you can then run and install.

(Note: You cannot just put the Google Play or Amazon app URL into this downloder app. You have to have a specific download URL that will let you download the APK file itself, not the full webpage where the app is advertised)

It's not made to be pretty with a fancy user interface. It's just a step up from command line processing. But it's effective.

The end result is that this let me install Kodi on my FireStick so I can easily stream my home videos from me computer right to my TV.

If you want to learn how to do this, go a quick Google search for "install Kodi on FireStick:. All of the first couple examples eventually lead you back to an article on this app and include the download links. Note: It's VERY useful to have the FireTV Remote Control app on your phone to do that as that will let you use your phone's keyboard to type in the download link. MUCH easier than trying to use the on screen keyboard to do a URL.
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videoman
3.0 out of 5 stars Had to Google instructions to download using this Downloader app
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2020
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Turns out the one streaming app that I wanted to see on my smart TV which uses the Fire TV platform is Vudu which isn't an app that's included with this platform. It advertises over 3000+ apps included. No mention of vidu. I needed to turn to Google to figure out how to get Vudu added to the apps. It includes many steps in order to do this and does take up some time to get Vudu. For some reason Amazon won't come to an arrangement to allow Vudu to be one of the default apps or even include it as a download option like the 3000 other choices. Instead, it can be done if the consumer figures out how. Fortunately this Downloader app was at no charge even though it appears as a purchase and you mustt handle it that way,As a purchase for $0. If I had known there were this many hoops to jump through I may have purchased a different TV that uses a different platform. I used it to download the Vudu app so I can stream my movies stored with Vudu. Can't think of another app that I would need this to download. Once I added Vudu the platform works fine and I can watch whatever I want to. It would be better if the instructions for using the app were made easier or showed up somewhere! So far I'm satisfied with Fire TV and after the one-time setup is over. So overall I'm satisfied with all aspects of my purchases; The TV which includes the Fire VTV platform and now has all the apps I want on it. The Downloader app needs some improvement thought.
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Juan
5.0 out of 5 stars Buen app
Reviewed in Mexico on April 25, 2024
Verified Purchase
facil de usar y basico!
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Danilo Augusto Mota
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom aplicativo
Reviewed in Brazil on March 6, 2024
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Muito bom aplicativo
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LunchBoxSteve
5.0 out of 5 stars A great app to get other Android apps onto your FireStick
Reviewed in Canada on November 20, 2023
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This app works great to install other Android apps onto your Firestick (Sideloading). This allows you to really unlock the power of your Firestick to use things like Mullvad VPN or other apps not generally available in the Firestick Appstore.
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Miguel⭐📩
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable.
Reviewed in Spain on March 5, 2024
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Perfecto para descargar otras aplicaciones no disponibles en la App Store de Fire OS.
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JakobA
5.0 out of 5 stars Macht was es soll und das gut!
Reviewed in Germany on February 12, 2024
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Ich bin so froh, dass es eine App wie diese direkt im Store gibt. Dadurch hatte ich keine Probleme irgendwelche weiteren Dateien und Apps aufs System zu laden.
Als kleiner Tipp URL Shortener lohnen sich fĂŒr sowas ganz gut.
Als Quellen hab ich apkpure verwendet, aber am Ende war das ganze tatsÀchlich gar nicht notwendig.
Jedenfalls kann man hiermit direkt die Dateien herunterladen ohne Schnick Schnack oder erstmal in den Browser gehen. Direkt im Anschluss kann man die Apps installieren oder im internen Filebrowser nochmal nachschauen welche der heruntergeladenen Datei man installieren oder löschen möchte.
Außerdem kann man den exakten Speicherort nochmals auswĂ€hlen. Ich werde es auf jedenfall aufm System lassen und in der Zukunft noch jede Menge Einsatzmöglichkeiten dafĂŒr finden da es ein grundlegendes Tool fĂŒr Vielerlei Spielereien ist.
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