How to Install XAPK & APKS Files on Fire TV, Firestick & Android TV
Fire TV, Firestick, Android TV and Google TV all run a version of Android, so you can sideload an .xapk or .apks app just like on a phone — you just need a way to turn on unknown sources, get the file onto the device, and install split APKs. Here's the whole process, plus the gotchas specific to TV.
What you'll need
- The
.xapk/.apksfile you want to install. - A way to move it onto the TV device (a sideloading/transfer app, or USB).
- A split-APK installer that runs on the device and works with a remote.
Unpacks XAPK/APKS/split APKs with a simple, focusable list that works with a TV remote.
Fire TV / Firestick: turn on "Apps from Unknown Sources"
- Open Settings
From the Fire TV home screen, go to Settings → My Fire TV → Developer options.
- Enable Apps from Unknown Sources
Turn it on for the app you'll use to open files (for example, the Downloader app or your installer). Confirm the warning.
Fire TV / Firestick: get the file onto the device
The Firestick has no file browser out of the box, so pick one of these:
- Downloader app — install it from the Amazon Appstore and enter a direct download URL to fetch the
.xapkstraight onto the device. - Send Files to TV — install it on both your phone and the Firestick (same Wi-Fi), then push the file across wirelessly.
- USB / network drive — on Fire TV boxes with a USB port, copy the file to a stick and browse to it.
Fire TV / Firestick: install the XAPK
- Open your split-APK installer
Launch SAI+ (or a similar installer that runs on Fire TV).
- Select the .xapk file
Browse to where you saved it and choose it. Use the remote's D-pad to move through the list.
- Install and confirm
The installer unpacks the base APK, split APKs and any OBB data, then Android shows a confirmation — select Install.
- Launch it
Find the app in Your Apps & Channels (you may need to "See All").
Android TV & Google TV
The idea is the same, the menus differ slightly:
- Allow unknown sources
Go to Settings → Apps → Security & restrictions → Unknown sources and enable it for your file app or installer.
- Transfer the file
Use Send Files to TV, a cloud/downloader app, or a USB drive.
- Install with a split-APK installer
Open the file in SAI+ and install as above. OBB data is handled for you.
TV-specific tips
- Pick a remote-friendly installer. Some installers rely on touch gestures that are painful with a D-pad. Choose one with a plain, focusable list.
- Check the app is built for TV. Portrait-only phone apps and touch-only games may install but be unusable on a TV.
- Watch your storage. Firesticks have little free space; large XAPK games with OBB data may not fit.
- Keep unknown sources tidy. Turn it back off after installing if you like — you can re-enable it any time.
Frequently asked questions
Can you install XAPK files on a Firestick?
Yes — Fire TV/Firestick run Android. Enable Apps from Unknown Sources, move the .xapk onto the device, and install it with a split-APK installer, as long as the app inside supports TV.
How do I move an XAPK file to my Fire TV?
Use the Downloader app to fetch it via a direct URL, "Send Files to TV" to push it from your phone over Wi-Fi, or a USB drive on boxes with a USB port.
Do XAPK games work on Android TV?
Only if the game supports TV hardware and input. It will install, but many phone games aren't designed for a TV screen or controller.
It installed but won't open — now what?
See our XAPK troubleshooting guide. On TV it's usually a storage, OBB, or app-not-built-for-TV issue.