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Got a new Nvidia Shield TV? Want to get the best apps from Google Play or sideload your apps, but donโt know how? Youโre in luck. This blog post will teach you how to do just that by following these easy steps. But before that, we have to understand what sideloading means and list everything you need to start with the process.
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Sideloading is the process of installing apps to your Nvidia Shield TV without going through the Play Store, Google Play Edition, or Nvidiaโs official Gallery app or if the apps are not available on these platforms.
The process can be a bit messy and risky, but it is relatively easy to do with certain precautions taken before actually starting and after completing the installation. Depending on your risk tolerance, you could consider sideloading only for apps that you trust or installing them for a better experience.
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How to sideload any app on Nvidia Shield TV?
Regardless of the version of Nvidia Shield you have, you can sideload apps. Almost all the streaming and gaming devices that ship with the android OS have access to thousands of apps available on Google Playstore. But, there are some situations where you will have to sideload some apps especially if these apps are not available on the store. Luckily, android devices allow sideloading and you can follow these steps to sideload any app on Nvidia Shield TV.
Using ADB to sideload apps on Nvidia Shield;
- Install ADB to the Shield TV and launch
- Proceed to settings on your TV and activate Developer Options and eventually USB Debugging
- Find the IP address of the Shield TV (Settings>Network 7Internet>Active Wi-Fi connection) You will see the IP address
- Using the ADB install command, follow the APK File Name
- Use the โadb install-multipleโ command followed by the APK file name
- The command will take a few minutes and install the APP on your Shield TV.
FAQS
Can you load APK Time on Nvidia Shield?
Yes, the APK Time has everything you need in terms of the APK needs. It helps you to install APKs on the Shield TV. Though, you might need to use a VPN to keep the whole process anonymous.
Can you sideload APK on android TV?
Yes, with the Shield TV, thereโs a lot you can do. However, most of the necessary apps are not available on the android TV apps and for that reason, you might opt-out to sideload the apps. The process of sideloading apps on Shield TV has been explained above.
How can I open a sideloaded app on Shield TV?
Go to the settings icon and find the apps section. From this section, you can select and open any app you want with ease.
With the Nvidia Shield TV, thereโs a lot you can do from watching your favorite TV show, Live TV, gaming, recording episodes of TV shows, or just setting timers for your favorite show or news. However, not all the apps that bring this experience are available in the android TV app store. Therefore, you might have to follow the guide above to sideload apps on Nvidia Shield TV.
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