The following tutorial will show you How to Install APKs on Firestick/Fire TV with an Android Phone or Tablet.
In this guide, we will use the Easy Fire Tools application which allows you to sync your Android device to a Firestick for quick installation of various apps & APKs. This includes the ability to install any APK on your Android directly to your Firestick or Fire TV in just a few clicks.
This is a fabulous feature that is extremely handy for those of us who want to transfer applications from our mobile device or tablet directly to our streaming device without going through the installation process twice.
Best of all, it does not require the use of Downloader which is what is typically used on Firestick devices for sideloading apps & APKs. Many prefer to test APKs on a handheld device prior to installing on a streaming device and this is the perfect way to do so.
Besides quick installation of apps, Easy Fire Tools also has tons of other features including the ability to download Kodi, manage installed applications, and even uninstall apps on your Firestick or Fire TV.
The Easy Fire Tools App is available for installation on any Android Phone or Tablet and has tons of abilities for “controlling” your Firestick or Fire TV without ever touching the remote. Continue reading to learn how to connect your Firestick device to Easy Fire Tools and install APKs in just a few clicks.
How to Set up Firestick to Install APKs with Android
In order to sync our Android device, we must first enable some settings on the Firestick. In this guide, we are using a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, however, this will also work for any variation of Firestick or Fire TV that you have.
The first thing we must do is allow Unknown Sources and enable ADB Debugging. This is also the first step to “jailbreaking a Firestick” so many of us will already have these turned on.
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With Unknown Sources turned on, we will now enable ADB Debugging which allows us to connect to other devices on the same network.
Enable ADB Debugging
1. From the home screen, hover over Settings and select My Fire TV.
2. Choose Developer Options.
3. Select ADB Debugging and make sure it is set to ON.
With ADB debugging enabled, we will now verify our Network and make sure that it is the same Wi-Fi Network that our Android is connected to.
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Verify Network Information
1. Return to My Fire TV and select About.
2. Hover over Network and on the right side, make note of your SSID & IP Address. We will use this to connect to Android phone/tablet.
How to Install Easy Fire Tools on Android Phone/Tablet
The next step involves installing the Easy Fire Tools App on our Android device. In this guide, we are using a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, however, this will also work for any Android Phone or Tablet running Android 4.4 and above.
1. Launch your preferred web browser and visit troypoint.com/tb.
2. Scroll down to find Easy Fire Tools and click Download.
3. Click Open.
4. Click Install.
5. Wait for the app to install.
6. You will then see app installed message. Click Open.
How to Sideload APKs on Firestick/Fire TV with Easy Fire Tools on Android
After installing we can now use the application to sideload APKs already installed on your Android device.
NOTE: Make sure your Android device is on the same network as your Firestick to ensure these devices can sync together.
1. Launch Easy Fire Tools and select the Scan icon in the upper right-hand corner.
2. Wait for your devices to be found.
3. Choose your preferred device to connect to with the IP Address that we made note of previously.
4. You are then asked if you wish to use this device permanently. Click Yes if this is the only device you plan to sync with Easy Fire Tools. Choose No if you have other Firestick devices you plan on using.
5. You will then see device selected success message.
6. Click the Connect button in the upper right-hand corner.
7. You are then met with the following message. Click Continue.
8. On your Firestick or Fire TV device you will now be presented with the following screen. Click Always and select Allow.
9. The connect button will then turn green to confirm a connection has been established.
10. Select the app you wish to transfer to your Firestick or Fire TV. (In this instance, we have selected SmartTube which is an ad-free YouTube application)
11. When prompted, click Yes.
12. Wait for the app to transfer.
13. The app will then install.
14. You will then see the app installed success message on your Firestick device. Enjoy!
As you can see, Easy Fire Tools is a fabulous application for Firestick owners who also use Android phones and tablets.
It has tons of features including the Media Center that provides all versions of Kodi for quick install.
Continue reading to learn how to use this feature and install one of the most popular apps available today on Firestick and Fire TV.
How to Install Kodi with Easy Fire Tools
One of the most notable features Easy Fire Tools provides is quick installation of the Kodi Application.
Many Firestick users prefer to use the Kodi application with popular Addons and Builds for high-quality streaming of Movies, TV Shows, Live TV, and more.
We can easily install any variation of Kodi including future beta releases and past releases directly to Firestick with Easy Fire Tools.
1. Open Easy Fire Tools and select the Menu icon in the upper left-hand corner.
2. Choose Media Center.
3. Click the Refresh button.
4. You are then prompted with all available versions of Kodi. Select your preferred release.
5. Click Download.
6. Wait for the app to download.
7. You will then see download successful message.
8. Click Install.
9. Kodi will begin transferring to your Firestick or Fire TV device.
10. You will then see Operation Succesful message.
11. Return to your Firestick and you will find that Kodi has been successfully installed. (We did not encounter an installation success message, however, it did appear in our apps list.)
How to Uninstall Apps with Easy Fire Tools
Besides the ability to transfer apps from Android to Firestick, users can also uninstall apps with just a few clicks.
Follow the steps below to do so without ever launching your Firestick device.
1. From the home screen, select Menu in the upper left-hand corner.
2. Choose File Manager.
3. Select Uninstall.
4. Choose the app you want to uninstall.
5. Click OK.
6. You will then see Operation successful message.
The app has now been installed from your Firestick device.
Easy Fire Tools Features & Details
The guides provided above are the most popular uses for Easy Fire Tools, however, there are other features available that we can take full advantage of to get the most out of this application.
One of the most important options available is the ability to send Custom APK Files to Firestick or Fire TV from your Android device.
If you wish to transfer a File of your choice, you can easily do so from the main screen of Easy Fire Tools.
Overall, the Easy Fire Tools app is a fabulous resource for those who use both a Firestick device and an Android device. If you own both of these, we suggest installing and testing it to see what it can do for you!
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