Mibox APK Installer puts APK files from a USB stick or your phone onto your Android TV and installs them with a couple of clicks of the remote. It stays deliberately simple: no account, no licence and no special storage permission.
How do I install an APK on a Mi Box or Android TV?
Install Mibox APK Installer from Google Play, copy the APK to a USB drive or upload it from your phone with the built-in QR code, open the file in the app, press OK and choose Yes. The first time, allow the app under "Install unknown apps" in Android settings.
Can I install an APK from a USB drive on Android TV?
Yes. Plug the drive into the TV and it appears as its own row on the home screen. Open it, move to the APK and press OK. Drives formatted exFAT or FAT32 work best.
How do I send an APK from my phone to my TV?
Choose "Upload APK by browser" on the TV, scan the QR code with your phone on the same Wi-Fi, pick the file and press Upload. The file then appears in the app, ready to install. If the page does not load, check that your router does not isolate Wi-Fi clients.
Does it install XAPK, APKS and APKM bundles?
Yes. It reads .xapk, .apks, .apkm and .apk+ files, lists the parts inside and installs them together as one app. A base.apk with split files in the same folder is picked up as a set as well.
Why can I not see APKs I downloaded with another app?
Since Android 11, an app can only see files it created itself plus the shared folders Android allows. Files saved by a browser into Downloads may be hidden. Upload the file with the browser upload, put it on a USB drive, or use VxAPK, which can ask for access to all files.
What does "Install unknown apps" mean and is it safe?
Android asks you to approve each app that installs other apps. Allowing it for Mibox APK Installer only lets this app start installs, and every install still needs your confirmation. Only install APKs from sources you trust.
What is the difference between Mibox APK Installer, Smart TV APK Downloader and VxAPK?
Mibox APK Installer installs from USB, local folders and phone upload. Smart TV APK Downloader adds downloading from a web link. VxAPK adds access to all files and is a licensed app distributed through Patreon. The comparison table on this page shows the details.
Which Android versions and devices does it support?
Android 9 or newer, on Android TV, Google TV and TV boxes such as the Mi Box. It does not contain device-specific code, so it works on most boxes and sticks.
Where do I get it, and how do I find the Google Play Store on Google TV?
Get it from Google Play. On Android TV, open the Google Play Store banner on the home screen. On Google TV there is no store tile: press and hold the voice input button on the remote, say "open Google Play Store", then search the full name "Mibox APK Installer" and open the app by Cloud Curry Studio.
Which APK architecture should I download for Google TV?
Most Google TV devices use a 32-bit ARM processor called ARMv7a (armeabi-v7a), so pick that build or a universal one. The app shows your CPU type in a badge at the top right of the screen.
