TLDR;
This video provides a solution to reinstall Downloader on Amazon Fire Stick devices after it was removed from the Amazon App Store. It introduces Fire Send, an application developed by Doc Squiffy, as an alternative method for sideloading apps. The tutorial covers installing Fire Send, configuring developer options, and using the app's room share feature to access and install Downloader and other applications.
- Fire Send app allows users to sideload apps onto their Fire Stick devices.
- The room share feature enables easy sharing and installation of apps like Downloader.
- The video provides a step-by-step guide to ensure users can successfully reinstall Downloader.
Introduction [0:01]
The video starts by addressing the removal of the Downloader app from the Amazon App Store. The content creator assures viewers that there is a solution to get Downloader back on their Amazon Fire Stick devices, including 4K, 4K Max, and regular sticks, but excluding the 4K Select running Linux. The solution involves using a new application called Fire Send.
Installing and Setting Up Fire Send [1:02]
To begin, navigate to the Amazon App Store via the hamburger menu on the Fire Stick interface. Search for "Fire Send," an application developed by Doc Squiffy, identified by a purple icon with an airplane and fire. Install the application. Once installed, locate Fire Send in the app row. The video explains how to move the app to a more accessible location on the home screen by clicking and holding the middle button on the remote and selecting "move."
Configuring Developer Options [4:15]
The video guides viewers to configure developer options to allow installation from unknown sources. Navigate to Settings, then to My Fire TV, and select Developer Options. Within this menu, choose "Install Unknown Apps" and turn on the option for Fire Send. This step is crucial for enabling Fire Send to install applications from outside the Amazon App Store. The presenter also mentions other sharing applications like Explorer app and Send Anywhere, emphasizing the importance of enabling the "Install Unknown Apps" option for each.
Using Fire Send to Install Downloader [6:09]
The presenter describes the Fire Send interface, noting its browser feature and a dedicated section for entering downloader codes. The video highlights the "Room Share" feature as the most efficient way to install Downloader. By selecting "Join a Room" and entering "downloader," users can access a room created by Doc Squiffy containing the Downloader app. The video demonstrates how to join the room and initiate the installation of Downloader directly from Fire Send.
Sharing Apps via Room Share [8:29]
The video explains how to use the "Room Share" feature to share apps with others. By selecting "24hour room," users can add apps like Downloader, Send Anywhere, and IM Player to a temporary room. The video demonstrates the process of adding apps and obtaining a room code (64822 in the example) that can be shared with others, allowing them to install the selected apps via Fire Send.
Installing Shared Apps and Conclusion [11:40]
The presenter demonstrates how to join a room using the shared code and install the available apps, such as IM Player. The video confirms that the installed application appears on the home screen. The presenter expresses excitement about Fire Send and its potential as a solution for sideloading apps on Fire Stick devices. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to like and share the video, and thanks Doc Squiffy for developing Fire Send.
