Install app which is not in the store

[drodro2]

Hi,
I got a Sony TV with Android TV.
In the app store there is no HBO app since I am in Germany, but I do have an account (from Spain).

Is it possible to install it?

With the phone I was able to do it when being in Spain, but I won't take the TV there in the next holidays

thanks
regards,

 

[wclark]

Install VPN software like expressvpn and set your location to the US. Then you can install the HBO app.

 

[drodro2]

Will the app then receive updates (without using the VPN)?

 

[shivadow]

Hi,
I got a Sony TV with Android TV.
In the app store there is no HBO app since I am in Germany, but I do have an account (from Spain).

Is it possible to install it?

With the phone I was able to do it when being in Spain, but I won't take the TV there in the next holidays

thanks
regards,

Send the apk to the TV from your phone over a file transfer app and install it. The problem with "sideloading" is the app cannot be seen by the normal Home so you have to use a sideloading app from the play store. No it won't get updates this way.

 

[drodro2]

Hi there,
Finally, I got a VPN

I set the country to Spain or US, then I go to the play store but I can't find the HBO app.

Strange,

what am I doing wrong?

 

[Snah]

Hi there,
Finally, I got a VPN

I set the country to Spain or US, then I go to the play store but I can't find the HBO app.

Strange,

what am I doing wrong?

You will have to sideload it, i.e. download the apk and install it manually.