Downloader by AFTVnews APK (URL Installer)

The description of Downloader by AFTVnews APK (URL Installer)

Downloader by AFTVnews is a free tool from AFTVnews.com that lets you type a web address, grab the file, and install an APK right after, on Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV or a phone. There is no premium tier and no subscription, so nothing sits behind a paywall. Our editors installed this APK on a real device before publishing.

It solves one real problem: TV boxes and streaming sticks have no easy file manager and no simple browser, so getting an app onto them by hand is a pain. Downloader handles that in a few clicks with a remote.

What is Downloader by AFTVnews?

Downloader by AFTVnews is made by Elias Saba, the person behind the AFTVnews.com site. The idea is plain: you enter a direct link, press Go, and the app fetches the file for you. If that file is an APK, Downloader offers to install it the moment the download finishes.

It also has a built-in browser, so you can open a web page and pull a file without leaving the app. Typing long links on a TV remote is slow, so AFTVnews runs a URL shortener that turns a full address into a short numeric code you can punch in from the couch. The whole layout is built for a directional pad, not a touchscreen, which is why it feels at home on a television.

Under the hood it is a plain Tools app, package name com.esaba.downloader, with no game engine and no heavy extras. That is why the file stays small and the app opens fast even on a low-powered TV stick.

Key features

• URL downloads: paste or type a direct link and the file comes down to your device.
• Built-in browser: open pages and start downloads inside the app.
• Download history: past files stay in a list so you can reinstall or delete them.
• One-step APK install: finished APK downloads offer to install straight away.
• Runs on TV and phones: Android TV, Google TV, Fire TV and regular Android handsets.

Android TV & Fire TV notes

There are two separate builds, and the right one depends on your hardware. The version on this page is the Google Android edition, the same one listed on Google Play. Fire TV sticks and Amazon tablets run a different build from the Amazon Appstore.

One honest note: on some devices and in some regions, the browser and download side of the app has been trimmed or restricted at times, depending on the build. What works for you can vary by model, so check the app once it is installed rather than assuming every feature is on.

Is there a MOD?

No, and you do not need one. Downloader by AFTVnews is already free, with no paid tier, no locked tools and no subscription to get around. A modified build here would only carry risk without adding anything, since there is nothing behind a paywall to open up.

So skip the "mod" labels you may see elsewhere and install the official APK. If you want the plain-language steps, our APK install guide covers sideloading on both a TV and a phone.

How to download and install Downloader by AFTVnews APK

1. Tap the green Download APK button at the top of this page. The file is about 9.9 MB and downloads directly, with no registration.
2. Allow installation from unknown sources for your browser or file manager (Settings → Security on a phone, Settings → My Fire TV / Device → Developer options on a TV box).
3. Open the downloaded file and tap Install. You need Android 5.1 or newer.
4. Launch the app, type a link, press Go, and let it fetch your file.

First time sideloading onto a TV? The same steps with screenshots are in our APK & XAPK install guide.