In this article, you will learn quick guidelines for sideloading Telegram on Firestick using the Downloader app.
Steps to Sideload Telegram on Firestick
The Telegram app has not yet been released for Fire TV devices in the Amazon Appstore. The only way to get Telegram on Firestick is by sideloading its APK version through the Downloader app. After the installation, if you launch the Telegram app on Firestick, it will appear in Portrait Mode, which can be inconvenient to view chats, channels, videos, and more. To change Telegram’s orientation, sideload the Set Orientation app on Firestick using Downloader and change it to Landscape mode. Follow the steps below to sideload Telegram on Firestick.
- Launch the Downloader App
From the home screen, go to Your Apps & Games, locate the Downloader app, and click on it to launch it. If you don’t have Downloader, visit the appstore and get the app installed.
- Enter the Set Orientation APK link
After going to the home screen, click the address bar and type https://urlsrt.io/setorientation. Then, hit the Go button.
- Install the Set Orientation APK
Once the APK is downloaded, launch the file and tap the Install button at the bottom right. After installing the app, click Open to run the Set Orientation app.
- Set Landscape as Orientation
From the pop-up message, hit the OK option. Then, click the down arrow icon and select the orientation as Landscape. Finally, select OK.
- Download Telegram APK
Go back to the Downloader app’s home page and hit the address bar. Then, type https://urlsrt.io/Telegram-latest-apk and click Go.
- Select Install and Open
After downloading the Telegram APK file, launch it and tap the Install button. The process will take a few seconds to complete. Once done, tap Open at the bottom right to run the Telegram app.
- Setup the Telegram App
Choose the Start Messaging option. Then choose Country and enter your mobile number. Enter the activation code sent to your device.
- Access the Telegram App
Once the verification is successful, you will land on the app’s home page. You can see a list of channels that you have joined already. Start viewing your Telegram chats or play videos from the channels.
Can I Screen Mirror Telegram to Firestick Using a Smartphone?
Yes. Enable screen mirroring on Firestick. Then, cast your smartphone screen to your Fire TV and wirelessly stream the Telegram media files.
How Can I Update the Telegram app on Firestick?
Delete the current version of the Telegram app and sideload the new version to update the app on Firestick.
Is it Possible to Access Telegram Web on Firestick?
Yes. With the Amazon Silk – Internet browser, you can go to the https://web.telegram.org/ website and access Telegram chats, media, etc.