If you own an LG Smart TV, you may find that the apps available on the TV’s app store do not cater to your specific needs. This is where third-party APKs come into play.
In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of installing a third-party APK on your LG Smart TV.
Step 1: Prepare your LG Smart TV
Before installing a third-party APK on your LG Smart TV, you need to make sure that your TV is ready for it. Follow these steps:
- Go to Settings: On your remote control, press the Home button and select the gear icon located at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select All Settings: Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and select All Settings.
- Select Security & Restrictions: Scroll down until you find Security & Restrictions and select it.
- Enable Unknown Sources: Toggle on Unknown Sources. This will allow installation of third-party apps from outside of LG’s app store.
Step 2: Downloading the APK file
Now that we have enabled “Unknown Sources,” we can download our desired APK file. Here are some reliable websites for downloading APK files:
- Aptoide TV: Aptoide is a popular alternative app store.
You can access it by visiting https://tv.com/.
- XDA Labs: XDA Labs is another great source for downloading APK files. You can access it by visiting https://www.com/xda-labs/.
Step 3: Installing the APK file
Once you have downloaded the APK file, you can install it on your LG Smart TV by following these steps:
- Go to Settings: On your remote control, press the Home button and select the gear icon located at the top-right corner of the screen.
- Select General: Scroll down until you find General and select it.
- Select About This TV: Scroll down until you find About This TV and select it.
- Select User Agreements: Scroll down until you find User Agreements and select it.
- Install APK file: Scroll down to where you see “How to use” and choose “Open.” This will open a file browser.
Navigate to where your downloaded APK file is located, then click on it. Select Install and wait for it to finish installing.
Step 4: Enjoy your new app!
Once the installation process is complete, you can access your newly installed app by going back to the home screen. Simply press the Home button on your remote control, navigate to My Apps, and open your new app.
Note: Be careful when downloading third-party apps from unknown sources. Only download from trusted websites that have a good reputation in providing safe apps. Also, keep in mind that some apps may not work properly or may not be optimized for use on a TV screen.
Congratulations! You have successfully installed a third-party APK on your LG Smart TV. With this newfound knowledge, you can now install any app that you want on your TV.