How to install Aptoide TV on Nvidia Shield TV

Nvidia Shield TV is based on Android TV OS. Therefore you can install any Android TV app or game on your Shield TV. Since Nvidia is popular for gaming, all of their TV players or boxes are designed mainly for gaming. If you want high end TV box with better 4K HDR Support and gaming, this is for you.

Currently there are two models as Shield TV and Shield TV pro. You can buy gaming accessories specially designed by Nvidia for these devices like game controller. You can use built in Ethernet port for highspeed internet connection for multiplayer games. Most TV boxes does not have ethernet port like this.

NVIDIA SHIELD TV – This is the base model which is great for most users. Provide basic features and performances good for better streaming quality. Less gaming performance compared to pro version.

SHIELD TV Pro – This device is good for your If you are looking for high quality streaming with powerful gaming experience. Has more storage than basic model to install large Android games.

How to install Aptoide TV

Below shows how to install best third-party Android app store on your Shield TV and Shield TV pro. As you know, most popular Android mobile games are not available for TVs. If you want to try those games, Aptoide TV is the best option. Aptoide TV provide all most all TV games, Mobile games and apps for your Shield TV without any restrictions. No need to search all over the internet for your favorite games. Just use this app store.

Step 1: Install “Downloader by AFTVnews”

We need to use web browser application to download this app store. Here we are using “Downloader” web browser application. Because it is the easiest way to download apk file for TVs. If you know how to install this app using default app store just skip to step 1. If not follow below steps to install this app.

1. First open “Play Store” application of your TV.
2. Next navigate to search and type “downloader”.
3. You will see “Downloader by AFTVnews” app appear on search results while typing. Select it.
4. Now select “Install” button to begin installation.

Step 2: Allow “Unknown Sources” permissions for Downloader App

By default Android apps are not allowed to install apps other than play store. We need to grant permissions for this app or web browser application to install apps for us.

1. First open “Settings” of your Android TV.
2. Next go to “Device Preferences”.
3. Next go to “Security & Restrictions”.
4. Scroll and find recently installed “Downloader” app from the list.
5. Select and allow “Unknown Sources” permissions.

Step 3: Download and installing

1. Open “Downloader” app.
2. Enter 610871 on the URL input area on the home screen of this app and press “enter” to load.
3. You will be redirect to app download and start to download this app store automatically.
4. You will see “Install” button right after download completed. Select “Install”.
5. Grant required permissions while installing.
6. Enjoy.

Step 4: Allow Aptoide TV app store to install apps for you.

Just like “Downloader” app, Aptoide TV too blocked from installing apps other than play store. Follow below mention steps to allow permissions.

1. First open “Settings” of your Android TV.
2. Next go to “Device Preferences”.
3. Next go to “Security & Restrictions”.
4. Scroll and find recently installed “Aptoide TV” app from the list.
5. Select and allow “Unknown Sources” permissions.