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How to install an app on Roku

You can use one of four different methods to add channels to your Roku device. The three most common are the web version of the official channel store, the device version of the channel store, and adding private channels by using a unique code.

The fourth side loading method is less used.

Data transfer is the most complicated method, but it's also the only approach that will allow you to add absolutely any channel you want, even if it's not in the channel store and you don't have a unique code. And if you have the source code for an app, it's also a great way to get around geo-restrictions.

So how do you load an app onto your Roku device? Read on to find out more..

How to install an app on Roku

How to install an app on Roku

To download an app to your Roku device, follow the easy step-by-step instructions below.

  1. press Home (x3) + Up (x2) + Right + Left + Right + Left + Right on your Roku remote to put your device into Developer Mode .
  2. Make a note of the IP address on the screen.
  3. Select I agree on the SDK license page.
  4. Create a password.
  5. Enter the IP address noted above in your browser.
  6. Click Upload .
  7. Select the ZIP file of the channel you want to install..
  8. Click Install .

The channel will take a few minutes to upload and install. If you don't see it on your Roku right away, go to Settings> System> System Update> Check Now on device Will force the device to update its entire channel list.