File Explorer for Android TV

Browse local folders, find files you’ve saved or transferred, and open APKs to start installing compatible apps. Simple file browsing, right on your Android TV.

Browse Local Files and Folders

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Open APKs to Start Installation

Have an APK saved on your Android TV? Locate the file in File Explorer and open it to begin the installation process. Follow your TV’s on-screen instructions to install compatible apps, including your own apps or internal company apps.

A Straightforward TV Interface

Browsing files on a TV shouldn’t feel complicated. File Explorer offers a clear, straightforward interface for exploring local folders and viewing stored files. Its simple layout makes it easy to navigate and find what you need directly on your TV screen.

Find Downloaded or Transferred Files

Downloaded a file on your Android TV or transferred one from your phone or computer? Use File Explorer to browse accessible local folders and locate the file where it was saved.

Install Your Own Apps

Have an APK for an app you want to use on your TV? Find the file with File Explorer, open it, and follow your TV’s on-screen instructions to install it if compatible.

Install Internal Company Apps

Need to install an internal company app on an Android TV device? Locate its authorized APK with File Explorer and start installation through the TV’s system installer.

How to use File Explorer on Android TV — Step 1: Install on your TV

APK installation depends on app compatibility, Android version and your device’s security settings. Only install APKs from sources you trust.

Tutorial

Need to Send Files to Your Android TV?

Use 1001 TVs to send files to your Android TV, then find them with File Explorer.

1001 TVs: Send Your Files

Transfer files from your phone, Windows PC, or Mac to Android TV.

Reflejo de pantalla vertical

Muestra el contenido vertical del teléfono en Android TV sin barras negras.

File Explorer: Find Your Files

Browse saved files on your TV and open APKs to start installation.

Pantalla abatible

Ajusta la orientación y el tamaño de la pantalla sin estirarla.

Enviar archivos a la TV

Preguntas frecuentes

Is File Explorer free to use?

Yes, File Explorer is free to download and use on compatible Android TV devices. No subscription or payment is required.

Do I need 1001 TVs to use File Explorer?

No. File Explorer works as a separate app for browsing local files on your TV. Use 1001 TVs when you need to transfer files to the TV first.

Can I install apps that aren’t in the TV app store?

You can open APKs for compatible apps intended for legitimate personal or business use, including apps not listed in the TV app store. Not every APK can be installed: installation depends on device compatibility, system permissions and platform requirements.

Where can I find transferred files or APKs?

The location depends on the app used to transfer the file, its version and its storage settings. Check that app’s save location, then browse to the corresponding accessible folder in File Explorer.

What Android version is required?

File Explorer requires Android 7.0 or later on compatible Android TV devices. Check Google Play for availability on your device

Why won’t my APK install?

The APK may be incompatible with your TV, Android version or processor architecture. It may also be incomplete, or your device may restrict installation from that source. Follow your TV’s prompts and consult the APK installation guide for further checks.

File Explorer

Your files are on the TV. Go find them.