This guide is for you if you own an LG Smart TV and have never installed an APK from a USB drive. This guide will show you how to install an APK on your LG Smart TV from a USB drive. This guide is made specifically for LG Smart TVs, but the process will be similar for other brands of smart TVs.
If you’re looking to install APK (Android application) files on your LG Smart TV from a USB drive, you can use a few different methods. One option is to use the built-in file manager on your TV. This method is simple and easy to use, but it may not be the most user-friendly approach.
Another option is to use a third-party app like File Manager Plus for LG TVs. This app has more features than the built-in file manager, including browsing and installing APK files from external storage.
Finally, you can also use an Android TV device to install APK files on your LG Smart TV. This method is generally more convenient than a computer or phone, but it may require some technical knowledge (e.g., knowing how to transfer files between an Android device and your TV).
Preparation
If you own an LG TV and want to install Android applications from USB, follow these simple steps.
- Connect your LG TV to your computer using an HDMI cable.
- Open the “USB Device” window on your computer and locate the “Android ADB Interface” folder.
- Drag and drop the APK file you want to install into the “Android ADB Interface” folder.
- Double-click on the APK file to install it on your TV.
Downloading and Installing APK
To install an APK on LG Smart TV from USB, follow these steps:
- Connect your LG Smart TV to the same network as your computer.
- Open the LG Smart TV’s “USB Connection” screen.
- On the computer, click “Import/Export” and select “Android APK File.”
- Choose the APK file you want to install and click “Open.”
- The LG Smart TV will start downloading the APK. Once it’s done, click “OK” to import the file.
- Click “Home” on the LG Smart TV’s main screen and then click the “Apps” icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
- In the apps list, scroll down and find the app you just installed (for example, “WhatsApp”). Click it to open it.
Troubleshooting
If you have an LG Smart TV, you can install apps (not pre-installed by the manufacturer) from a USB drive. This is useful if you want to add your app store or if the app store pre-installed on your Smart TV is unavailable in your country.
To install an app from a USB drive on an LG 3D Smart TV:
- Power on your LG Smart TV and wait for it to boot up.
- Locate the menu screen by pressing the Home button and navigating to Settings > System > About System.
- On the about system screen, scroll down to find the section that says “Build Number” and tap on it twice to open the build number menu.
- At the bottom of this menu, locate “External Storage” and select it.
- On the next screen, locate “USB Mass Storage” and select it.
- Locate your USB drive and insert it into one of the USB ports on your LG Smart TV. Make sure you connect your USB drive to the same port as where you downloaded/copied/pasted the APK file (if using a PC).
- Once your USB drive is connected, navigate to where you saved the APK file (on a PC) or copied/pasted/uploaded it to your LG Smart TV’s external storage (if using a USB drive).
Conclusion
If you’re looking to install apps from USB on your LG Smart TV, here’s how to do it. First, ensure that you have a USB drive at least 8GB in size. Next, connect your USB drive to the TV and open the “File Manager” app. Once it’s open, locate and select the folder where your APK files are stored. Drag and drop the APK files onto the File Manager app. After they’ve been added, press the “Open” button. The apps will now start installing onto your TV!
