How to Install XTTV APK on Android TV

XTTV brings X (Twitter) videos to your Android TV with a native big-screen experience. Since XTTV isn't distributed through the Google Play Store, you'll install it directly using the APK file. This guide walks you through every step — it takes about 5 minutes.

What You'll Need

An Android TV device running Android TV 8.0 or later — Nvidia Shield, Chromecast with Google TV, Sony/Philips/TCL Android TVs, Xiaomi TV Box, onn., and more
A TV remote
About 5 minutes

Fire TV and Fire Stick also work — Fire OS is based on Android, and the same steps apply.

Method 1: Install with the Downloader App (Easiest)

The Downloader app by AFTVnews is the standard way to sideload APKs on Android TV.

Step 1: Install Downloader

Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV
Search for Downloader (orange icon, by AFTVnews)
Install it

Step 2: Allow Unknown Sources

Go to Settings → Apps → Security & Restrictions → Unknown Sources — on some devices it's Settings → Device Preferences → Security & Restrictions
Enable Downloader to install unknown apps

Step 3: Download the XTTV APK

Open Downloader
In the URL field, enter:

xttv.islasher.com/app-release.apk
Press Go and wait for the download to finish

Step 4: Install

When the download completes, the install prompt appears automatically
Select Install
Select Open to launch XTTV — or find it later in your apps row

You can delete the APK file when Downloader asks — the app stays installed.

Method 2: Install from a USB Drive

If you can't use Downloader, install via USB:

On your computer, download the APK from xttv.islasher.com/app-release.apk
Copy app-release.apk to a USB flash drive
Plug the drive into your Android TV
Open a file manager app on the TV — install one from the Play Store if needed (File Commander, X-plore, etc.)
Navigate to the USB drive and select app-release.apk
Allow the file manager to install unknown apps when prompted
Select Install

Method 3: Send from Your Phone

Use a file-transfer app like Send Files to TV (free on Google Play):

Install Send Files to TV on both your phone and your Android TV
Download app-release.apk on your phone from xttv.islasher.com/app-release.apk
In the phone app, select the APK and send it to your TV
On the TV, open the received file and select Install

After Installing

Open XTTV from your apps list. You can start searching and watching X videos immediately — no account required. To sync your X bookmarks, connect your account in Settings; it takes about 30 seconds.

Tip: Long-press the XTTV icon on your home screen to pin or reorder it in your apps row (on supported launchers).

Updating XTTV

Because XTTV is installed outside the Play Store, it doesn't auto-update. To update:

Download the latest APK using any method above
Install it — Android updates the existing app and keeps your settings

Check xttv.islasher.com for the latest version.

Troubleshooting

"Install blocked" or "unknown sources" error

Grant the installing app (Downloader, file manager, etc.) permission to install unknown apps: Settings → Security & Restrictions → Unknown Sources, then enable it for that app.

"App not installed" error

Download the APK again — it may not have completed
Check your Android version is 8.0 or higher: Settings → About → Android version
If a very old version of XTTV is installed, uninstall it first, then reinstall

Can't find XTTV after installing

Check your full apps list: Settings → Apps → See all apps, or scroll to the end of your home screen's apps row. Some TV launchers hide sideloaded apps — a third-party launcher like ATV Launcher can help.

Download fails in Downloader

Double-check the URL: xttv.islasher.com/app-release.apk. Make sure your TV is online and no ad blocker or DNS filter is interfering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the XTTV APK safe?

The APK is served directly from the official XTTV website at xttv.islasher.com. Only download it from there — never from third-party APK mirror sites.

Why isn't XTTV on the Google Play Store?

XTTV is currently in beta and distributed directly to move fast. Always get the APK from the official site.

Does XTTV work on Fire TV / Fire Stick?

Yes. Fire OS is Android-based, and the same Downloader method works — Downloader is available in the Amazon Appstore too.

Does XTTV work on Android phones and tablets?

The APK is designed for TV interfaces with remote-control navigation. On touchscreens, the experience isn't optimized — use your browser or the X app instead.

How much does XTTV cost?

$1.99/month during beta — the early-bird rate is locked in permanently for early subscribers. Billed monthly, cancel anytime.

Get Started

Ready to watch X videos on the big screen?

Download the XTTV APK and follow Method 1 — you'll be watching in under 5 minutes.