This article explains the procedure for sideloading WhatsApp on Firestick using the Downloader app.
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Steps to Sideload WhatsApp on Firestick
WhatsApp has not yet been released for Firestick, so the app can’t be found on the Amazon Appstore. If you still wish to get WhatsApp on your Fire TV, sideloading is the only option. Downloader is one of the best apps for installing 3rd party apps on Firestick. After sideloading WhatsApp on your device, you can view your chats and status, play media files, browse channels, etc.
- Connect the Firestick to a stable WiFi
After powering up the Firestick, go to Settings and select Network. Choose the network to which you want to connect and enter the password. Now, your Firestick will be connected to WiFi.
- Launch the Downloader App
After that, head to the Apps section and locate the Downloader App. Then, highlight the app and hit the Select button to launch it.
- Enter the APK link
Tap the search bar and type the WhatsApp APK link using the virtual keyboard. Then, hit the Go button.
- Click Install and Open
Once the APK file is downloaded, open it and hit the Install button. The WhatsApp application will be added to the Apps section on your Firestick. Locate and launch the app.
- Setup the App
After launching the app, you will be asked to provide your mobile number and one-time password. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process. Then, the chats will be loaded, and you can access WhatsApp on your Firestick.
FAQ
Yes. Open the Amazon Silk browser and visit the WhatsApp Web website. Scan the code and link the device to your smartphone. Then, you can use WhatsApp without installing the app.
To update it, delete the app from Firestick. Then, install the latest version of WhatsApp by sideloading an APK file.
