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VxAPK

The full-power APK installer for your TV.

VxAPK is the most capable of our APK installers. It downloads from a link, installs single and split packages, takes uploads from your phone, and with all files access it can also see APKs that other apps saved to the Downloads folder, which the simpler installers cannot.

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Platform: Android TV, Google TV (Android 9+)
Languages: 7, or follow the system
Get it on: Patreon

Why people use it

An APK installer made to be driven with a TV remote.

Sees every APK

With all files access turned on, APKs saved by your browser or a file manager show up in the list.

Downloads from a link

Paste a web address and VxAPK downloads it with progress and speed on the TV.

Installs everything

Single APKs, folders of APKs and split bundles (.apks, .xapk, .apkm, .apk+).

Part of the toolkit

It is installed and set up through GTV-toolkit, our Windows app for Google TV.

How to install an APK in four steps

Real screens from VxAPK running on Android TV.

Install VxAPK

Get VxAPK from the Patreon post and set it up with GTV-toolkit on Windows.

VxAPK: The home screen lists upload by browser, Downloads, device storage and USB drives

Allow all files access

On first start the app asks for access to all files. Switch it on in Android settings and come back.

VxAPK: Prompt asking to allow access to all files

Pick an APK or paste a link

Browse Downloads or any folder, or choose Download APK from URL.

VxAPK: The Downloads folder listing APK files ready to install

Confirm and install

Choose Yes, wait for the progress dialog and read the result message.

VxAPK: Dialog asking to confirm installing an APK

Features

Everything VxAPK does, in plain language.

All files access

Browse the whole device storage and the Downloads folder, including files saved by other apps, once you allow it.

Download from a web link

Follows redirects, shows speed and percentage, and Cancel removes the partial file.

Single and split APKs

Installs .apk files and .apks, .xapk, .apkm and .apk+ bundles, with all parts installed together.

Install a whole folder

Install every APK in the current folder from the item menu.

USB and phone upload

Browse USB drives or scan a QR code to send an APK from your phone or PC.

Licensed per device

VxAPK is a licensed app set up through GTV-toolkit and tied to your TV.

Seven languages

English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French and Spanish, or follow the system.

Clear results

Every install and download ends with a plain success or failure message.

Screenshots

Captured from the running app on Android TV. File names shown in the lists are sample data.

Home screen
All files access prompt
Downloads folder
Paste an APK link
Download progress, speed and Cancel
Item menu
Install confirmation
Split bundle (.xapk) install
Install progress
Success message
Upload by browser: QR code
Allow "Install unknown apps" once

Seven languages

English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French and Spanish, or follow the system language. It switches instantly from the item menu.

Japanese
German
Chinese

Which APK installer should I pick?

Three apps built on the same engine. They can be installed side by side on one TV.

Feature	Mibox APK Installer	Smart TV APK Downloader	VxAPK
Install a single APK	✓	✓	✓
Install split bundles (.apks, .xapk, .apkm)	✓	✓	✓
Install every APK in a folder	✓	✓	✓
Browse USB drives	✓	✓	✓
Upload from a phone browser (QR code)	✓	✓	✓
Download an APK from a web link	–	✓	✓
See APKs other apps saved to Downloads	–	–	✓
Needs the "all files access" permission	–	–	✓
Needs a licence	–	–	✓
Seven interface languages	✓	✓	✓

Android 11 and newer hide files that other apps saved to shared folders. Without all files access, use the browser upload or a USB drive.

Mibox APK InstallerGoogle Play

Smart TV APK DownloaderGoogle Play

Frequently asked questions

What is VxAPK?

VxAPK is an APK installer for Google TV and Android TV from Cloud Curry Studio. It installs APK and bundle files, downloads APKs from links, accepts uploads from a phone and, with all files access, shows APKs that other apps saved to the device.

Why does VxAPK ask for access to all files?

Since Android 11, apps normally see only their own files. Allowing all files access lets VxAPK list APKs in the Downloads folder and elsewhere, including those saved by a browser or file manager. The switch is in Android settings and you can turn it off at any time.

How do I see APKs I downloaded with my browser on Android TV?

Turn on all files access for VxAPK when asked, then open Downloads on the home screen. The simpler installers cannot see those files on Android 11 and newer.

Where do I get VxAPK and how is it set up?

VxAPK is distributed to supporters through Patreon and set up with GTV-toolkit on a Windows PC. If the app shows "License required" when it opens, install it through GTV-toolkit.

Can I download an APK from a link with VxAPK?

Yes. Choose "Download APK from URL", paste the link and press OK. It shows percentage and speed, follows redirects, and Cancel removes the unfinished file.

Does it install XAPK and APKS bundles?

Yes. It reads .xapk, .apks, .apkm and .apk+ files, lists the parts and installs them together.

Can I use VxAPK next to Mibox APK Installer and Smart TV APK Downloader?

Yes. The three apps are separate and can be installed on the same TV without affecting each other.

Is it safe to install unknown apps?

Android asks for your confirmation on every install and for a one-time approval of "Install unknown apps" for VxAPK. Only install APKs from sources you trust.

Which Android versions does it support?

Android 9 or newer on Android TV, Google TV and TV boxes.

Install apps on your TV the easy way

VxAPK for Android TV and Google TV.

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