STV+ - How to Manually Install APK Files

This article will explain the steps to follow to successfully install an APK on the STV+ Series. Due to the wide array of apps available, your experience may vary. 


If the steps don't seem to align with your display, you may have an STV. Please see the article that relates to that Series here: STV - How to Manually Install APK Files


  1. Insert the USB Drive:
    • A message will pop up saying 'USB Device Connected' at the bottom-center of the screen.

  2. Open File Commander:
    • From the home screen of the STV+, navigate to File Commander.
    • You may need to bypass the notification 'New items available!' by using the remote in 'Mouse Mode'. 

  3. Select USB Drive:
    • In the File Management menu, select USB Disk, below 'Internal storage'.
      • Naming may vary depending on the make of your USB Drive.

  4. Locate the APK File:
    • Scroll down past the folders that auto-populate and find the APK file on the USB drive and select it.

  5. Confirm the Installation:
    • Follow the prompts to confirm and begin the installation.
    • If this is the first time, you'll need to allow File Commander to install apps.
      • Select 'Settings'
      • Navigate down to File Commander and select it to toggle it 'ON'.

  6. Finish Installation:
    • Once the installation is complete, select either Done or Open.
    • If you select Done, you can find the installed app later.

Finding the Installed App:

Once the APK is installed, you can locate the app in the Applications section of the STV+. This can be accessed from the homepage of the STV+.



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