Telegram on Android TV . This application works the same way as on a smartphone, you can communicate via audio and video calls with a webcam and microphone.

Basically, “Cart” is installed on Android TV not for communication. Telegram has many channels where they upload APK files of applications, they can be downloaded without any problems . Before installing TG for those who have not registered, you need to do this on your smartphone.

Let's see how to install this application. a mouse to navigate the application .

Open the Apkpure or AptoideTV :

Enter the name in the search and click "Install":

Next, click “OK” and the download of the APK file will begin:

Click "Install" and open:

Enter the phone number that was used when registering on the smartphone:

In Telegram on your smartphone, you will receive a confirmation code. Enter the code and click "Next":

Click "Allow":

Now let's take a closer look at the capabilities of this application.

You can make an audio and video call:

Let's see where to find APK files. In the search, enter the name of the channel you need:

Select file and upload:

Open and go to settings:

Click "Allow installation from this source" and install:

Also, if the device has Google Chrome You can download the file from a direct link and install the application:

Or download from Google Drive:

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Today we will look at the “ Sideload Launcher ” and “ Sideload Channels ” programs. Very often, users who have purchased a device on the Android operating system have such a problem: they installed the application, but they can’t find it anywhere, or they open it through ES Explorer .

The site has an article on how to create shortcuts for applications that are not adapted for Android TV:

• TV App Repo (does not work correctly on Android 8+).

The " Sideload Launcher" provides access to all applications installed on the device.

With the help of the “ Sideload Channels ” program, you can create a channel and add these channels to the main screen.

These programs can be installed from the Play Store . Open the Play Store:

Enter the name in the search and install the application:

The second program costs a little money, but if desired, a free version can be found on the Internet:

We open. Program " sideload launcher” provides access to all applications installed on the device:

Next, we will create a channel in the program “Sideload Channels” . Open the program and click on the plus:

Enter the name of the channel and click "Next":

Also, you can select an icon:

Change icon color:

We pass to the main menu. Click on the plus and add the necessary applications:

Applications added:

Now let's add these channels to the main screen. Go to the "Set up channels" section:

Choose "Sideload Channels” and turn on the channels:

Channels added to the main screen:

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Today we will consider the application “Zank Remote” - this is a remote control from an Android smartphone. This program includes the following features:

• Mouse
• air mouse
• touchpad
• TV remote control
• Regular remote

Also, you can transfer files two-way.
(How to use the mouse and air mouse I already told here )

First, install the application on Android TV. We go to the Play Store and enter the name “ Android Remote ” in the search bar:

Install and click "Open":

Click "Allow":

It is suggested to enable “USB Debugging”:

Enabling USB debugging is not recommended! Consider how to get permission differently.

Open E S Explorer and go to “APPs”:

Highlight "android remote” and go to “Properties”:

We go to the section "About the application":

We give permission to show over other applications:

We return to the main screen.

Go to the "Device Settings" section and select "Accessibility":

Next, turn on "android remote". The mouse pointer appeared:

Now let's look at how to get permission on Android 9+.

Go to "Settings" and select "Applications":

Next, select “Special access” and “Over other applications”:

Turn on "android remote” :

Next, go to “Device Settings” and select “Accessibility”:

Turn on "android remote” :

Now you need to open the application:

In case it doesn't connect automatically, you can find the IP address here:

Now we take a smartphone and install the application “android remote” . We open:

Click on the magnifying glass and the device search begins (both devices must be on the same Internet network):

The device is found, click "OK":

There is a pointer:

Now let's take a closer look at the buttons of this remote control.

Aeromysh mode:

Next, “Touchpad” (drag with your finger):

Regular remote with navigation keys:

The next button allows you to add an application for quick access:

Add an application, click on it and open:

Also, you can call the keyboard on your smartphone and type from it:

Scroll down/up:

Back button:

Voice search:

Next, click the "Upload Files" button. Click “Allow” and you can select a file to transfer to your smartphone/device:

Next is the remote for the TV (supported with Android TV 7):

Button “Settings”:

Volume up/down buttons:

The next button shows the latest apps:

Download the application "Zank Remote" and use.

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Today we will look at how to install the application on Android TV in the easiest way. This article will be useful for beginners who still do not really understand where to find and how to install the application on Android TV. Please do not post the code on social networks, as the disk may not withstand the load.

To begin with, install from the Play Market , who has not yet installed, the “Downloader” program. We open:

We give all permissions. Enter link -  get.filelinked.com  and click "Go":

Install the application and click "Finish":

If the APK file is not needed, then delete it:

Let's add an app to the home screen:

We open:

Let's take a look at the features of this app. The question mark allows you to go to the site and create your own code and storage:

The Recycle Bin allows you to empty the “Download” folder and delete files:

Settings, enable everything:

Menu section:

• Subscribe to newsletter
• Denial of responsibility
• Application version information
• Check for updates
• Exit

Next, enter the code:

This is what it looks like:

Menu section:

Icon “i” – information about the file:

Next, the “Scan for viruses” icon:

“Question mark” - if there is a link to a review, then from here you can open “YouTube” and see a review of this program:

Download the APK file:

Go to “Settings” and allow installation from this source:

Installing the program:

To scan files for viruses, install the “Virus Total” program:

Click install and "Open":

Now we can scan the application:

Click "Scan":

Scanned. We see that two engines out of 84 found some suspicions in the program, but there is nothing wrong with that:

The program is working. Enjoy.
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Today we will look at how to send or transfer files from an Android smartphone to Android TV devices using the “Send files to TV” program. The application can be installed from the Play Store , but the version will be in English.

During all actions, both devices must be on the same Internet network , that is, the TV and smartphone must be connected to the same router.

Link to APK :

For TV:  http://catcut.net/efRP

For smartphone:  http://catcut.net/PpRP 

After installation, open the application:

First comes the "Introduction":

Next, a request for permission, click "Allow":

You can change the transfer directory:

Or restore the default directory:

Leave the default folder "Download".

Consider "Settings":

Next, take a smartphone and install the “Send files to TV” program from the Play Store:

Consider where to find the APK. In the search on the smartphone, write the name of the application   ES Explorer APK :

Click on the site m.apkpure.com:

You need to download ES Explorer. The new versions have a lot of ads, so you can view and download the old version. Select and click "Download":

Click "OK":

Next, open the “Send files to TV” application and click “Allow”:

Click "Submit" and select the folder "Download":

Click on the downloaded file:

If the device does not appear, you can try turning off Wi-Fi for a few seconds and turning it back on.

We click on the device and see that the file transfer has begun. From a smartphone, the file is transferred to Android TV:

After downloading, open the file on the TV:

Go to the settings and allow the installation:

Click "Install":

Also, you can send any files from your smartphone. Click "Submit" and select a folder:

Click on the desired file and send it to the TV:

Now let's try to send from Android TV to a smartphone.

Click "Submit":

Select the “Download” folder and select the file:

Sending a file to a smartphone:

Downloaded files can then be found in any file manager. For example, go to ES Explorer:

We go to the “Download” folder and see the downloaded file:

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Today we will review the program, more precisely, those functions that may be useful to you. This application is used to reassign functions and add new actions to the remote control . The program is called “Button Mapper”, you can install it from the Play Store .

Now let's look at how to add additional actions to buttons and how to use the “Remote ADB Shell” application from a smartphone to issue a command in order to access additional functions.

First, install the “Button Mapper” application from the Play Store and open:

Go to “Device Settings” and click “OK”:

In the settings, click on "Accessibility" and select "Button Mapper":

Next, enable "Special Features":

Go to the "Troubleshooting" section:

Turn on “Alternate Input Method” and “Alternative Button Control”:

Then go to the "Advanced settings" section:

It is recommended to increase the delay time of holding the button.

Set 600ms:

Also, you can make a “Backup” of the application settings. That is, when you set up the application and then reinstalled it, you can restore the settings so that you do not have to set it up again every time.

Click on "Backup":

Click "Allow":

Then select “Backup settings” and click “Save”:

Open "Restore setting" and we can restore. Click “Backup” and select the file created by the application and click “Restore”:

Next, we go to the application. Select "Home button":

Turn on "Settings":

Set up "Clamping". In the "Actions" section, select "Recent Apps":

After we hold and open the last application, which can be closed here:

Let's take a look at other features in this section.

We select “Power off dialog”, hold the “Home” button and a dialog box appears in which you can turn off or restart the device:

The “Assistant” function is a voice dialing, voice search:

Next, go to the “Applications” section, in which you can select the application that will be launched by this button when held.:

We hold the button and see that the application has opened:

Next, the “Shortcuts” section is intended for mobile devices:

In the “System” section, you can assign a choice of keyboards:

To do this, you need to send a command from your smartphone. Open developer options:

Enable "USB Debugging":

Next, take a smartphone, go to the “Remote ADB Shell” application:

Connecting:

We write the command (pm grant flar2.homebutton android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS) and click on the checkmark:

The command was successful and the smartphone is no longer needed.

Go ahead and select “Change keyboard”:

Next, hold the button and a dialog box appears in which you can switch the keyboard without going into the device settings:

Section “Media”:

Section “Advance”. Let's select the button on the remote control manually:

Go to "Add Buttons":

Click “Add buttons” and click, for example, on the button “Menu”:

Open "MENU". Turn on “Settings” and select “Clamping”:

Here you can set the “Shell” command:

We write “reboot” (rebooting the device does not work on all devices, in particular on Mi Box):

Now, when you hold down the “Menu” button, the device will reboot.

Next, set up “Single clicks”:

Here you can add a link to the site, register the site address:

Open “Custom keycode( ver 2)”. And click on the link:

This can be useful if a button on the remote control is broken and you need to find out the button code or assign a new action. There are many digital codes for TVs and gamepads:

For example, let's take the volume up key number 24. Open “Custom keycode( ver 2)”, enter “24” and press “OK”:

Press the “Menu” button and see that the volume is turned up:

After completing all the steps, go to “Settings”:

We select “For developers” and disable “USB debugging”, because on some devices, when it is enabled and USB ports do not work correctly:

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Today we will look at the Hola VPN program. With this program, you can access Internet resources blocked in your country.

Hola VPN works using P2P technology. Let's take a look at Android TV versions of the app. The program does not require any additional settings. Link to Premium version APK - http://catcut.net/pVkP . ; Google Drive: http://catcut.net/xBXO .

Open " Play Market ":

Go to “ Search ” and type Hola VPN. We open:

Click " Install ":

After installation, click "Open”:

They offer three days of testing. Tariff plans:

Click " I agree ":

To check the operation of the application, open “ Speedtest ”:

We see a large number of countries. Often there are requests for Russia and Ukraine:

Let's choose the UK:

A connection request appears. Press “ OK ”:

Speedtest sees that you are using a VPN :

Also, you can try another country:

This program, so far, does not work in the background, so you have to open it every time, unlike the mobile version. Try and enjoy.

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Today we will consider the application “TV Reader”. This program is designed to read news in RSS format. You can add a link to the news feed from the site of interest to it, provided that this function is implemented on the site itself.

Now let's look at how to add links to news feeds of sites, KinoPoisk, HD Media Player, Google in the application. We will also see where you can find links to feeds from other sites. If you know how to make it easier, write in the comments.

The TV Reader app can be installed from the Play Store . The paid version costs around three dollars, and the free version has a limitation - a channel that you created yourself cannot be added to the main screen. You can add a channel from KinoPoisk:

Open the required section. We can bookmark:

Also, you can openExternal browser”:

Or open "Built-in browser”:

Let's open "Built-in browser". We see that there is a mouse pointer, remote control:

Exit to the main menu and see the channel “hd-mediaplayers“:

We see all the news about TV-boxes, firmware and others. We open:

You can bookmark it, open it with “External Browser ” - Google Chrome:

Opened. If you wish, you can download what interests you:

Select the desired package, click. We see it is loading:

Next, click " Download ":

Unfortunately, the built-in browser does not support downloading. Most likely, this is a condition of Google Play.

After downloading, click " Save file ":

Next, return to the main menu and go to “ Bookmarks ”.

We see that two bookmarks have been added:

Go to " Settings ":

In the setting, you can disable/enable “ External Browser ”:

 Also, you can increase or decrease the size:

You can set the color scheme:

Import / export is connected like this:

Next, click on “+” and there are already links here, but all to English-language sites.

Add " Google News" :

We see that Google News has been added to the sections, but all the news is in English:

Go to "Settings“:

Open Google News and click on the link:

We remove the excess, everything after RSS in the file path:

We remove "com” and in its place we enter the letter designation of our country (after the dot):

Exit to the main menu, update:

We go to Google News. We see that all the news is now shown for Russia:

Next, consider where else you can get links?

Install the application " News Feed " through the Play Market . This application is designed for a smartphone, you can install, if desired, on Android TV.

Opening the application:

Click on “+” and write the topic of interest to us, for example, football, click “Search” Find:

Found! Next, let's try to search about cars, enter “ Auto” . Press " Search”, select (a green check mark should appear, which means that this link is working) and click “OK”:

After we see that a news feed from the site has been added:

Click on "Pencil“:

Check the box and click oni” :

Copy link:

Next, go to the main menu of the TV-Reader Smart Box and go to the settings, click on “+“:

Write the name of the site Auto Onlineror come up with your own:

Paste the link and click onSave”:

We see that the channel has been added - everything worked out!

Opening "Settings” and click on “Auto Onliner” or that. how we named this channel:

In the settings you can add to the main screen:

Also, you can lift it up, see the arrows?

Or delete, standardly asks yes / no:

All!
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Increasingly, there is a need for non-adapted applications to expand the screen on the Android Box. By default, on set-top boxes, the screen and windows do not turn to the desired positions, but open horizontally. Now let's see how to solve this problem using the Rotation control application.

First, let's open the VPN inf application. The application opens horizontally:

Doesn't rotate to correct position.

Let's go to the settings of the Android Box TV:

The display on different devices (versions of the set-top box) may be called differently. Screen settings or something similar:

We need the "screen rotation" item, if the default is "original" we need to enable "forceland":

I will turn on “original” for the time being, whoever has not found this settings item now, go to the Aptoide TV app store and install the application we need. To solve the problem with screen rotation in the search, we write Rotation control:

Here is the app:

We install. Also, the APK file can be downloaded from the link .

We open. There is nothing to configure here:

Disable - enable. Just install once. Now open this app. Everything can be enjoyed:

Let's open the VPN inf applications again:

We see the application opens as expected. It's that simple. Write questions

Good day everyone! In this video, we will install and see an application called NUM. This program adds a line of recommendations to the main screen. Latest added movies. Also in the search on the main screen, you can find previously added movies.

To play movies on the device, the Ace Stream or Torrserve application must be installed and configured.

APK file download site w3bsit3-dns.com . We type in the search: NUN w3bsit3-dns.com:

Short description: "search for movies and TV shows on the rutor" . Android TV version must be 6+:

For some reason I didn't get the latest version. Install version 0003:

Who is not registered on w3bsit3-dns.com APK files can be downloaded from Yandex disk ( link )

Install:

Let's get out of here and take a look. So far, nothing has been added. So, after all, once you need to open the application on the Android TV set-top box (from the list of installed applications). Let's look again. All added:

We choose the film we want. We open. Choose quality:

We select the player ( you can remember ) and look:

Playback started.

Now let's try to type something in the search: 

Also open select the quality and look.

 I hope everything is clear, there will be questions - write.