topic Re: Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B sideloading external apps in Other TVs

Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B sideloading external apps

filawlo — Wed, 26 May 2021 19:18:43 GMT

Hi,

Does anyone know if it is possible to sideload an apk.file via a USB to this type of tv? Would be grateful for any help, many thanks in advance.

Re: Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B sideloading external apps

HannahEd01 — Fri, 28 May 2021 07:25:49 GMT

Hey filawlo, the official normal way of downloading apps is through the play store, which your TV doesn't have as it's only exclusive to Android TVs.

Re: Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B sideloading external apps

filawlo — Fri, 28 May 2021 11:03:05 GMT

Thanks for your reply. Yes that’s right I knew it didn’t have play store but I am wondering if there is a way around this as the tv does have WiFi connectivity etc.

Re: Sony Bravia KD-55X8505B sideloading external apps

Joe_Dohn — Fri, 28 May 2021 11:56:11 GMT

@filawlo Sony does have an article with a collection of alternatives you check out.