Sometimes, over-the-air updates result in app crashes or freezing. Sideloading a fresh, stable version of the APK can clear these cache issues.

Select or Privacy (depending on your Android TV version). Scroll down and click on Security & Restrictions . Locate the Unknown Sources option.

However, it‘s important to note that SmartTubeNext is a third-party app, not an official product of Google. While it's popular and highly regarded, the installation process is identical to sideloading any other APK. You can find it on GitHub.

| Requirement | Details | |-------------|---------| | | Android 5.0 (API 21) or higher | | Storage | At least 60 MB free | | Unknown Sources | Enabled (see step below) | | No conflicting updates | Uninstall previous modded YouTube versions |

Always download the arm64-v8a version unless you have a legacy device. Most 2020+ Android TV devices use 64-bit.

If your TV does not have access to the Play Store, or you require a specific hardware build, follow these manual steps: