Does anyone know a way to sideload apps on the Chromecast without installing some sketchy “file uploader HD” app?

All the guides I can find online recommend installing some random file transfer app.

Can’t get termux or f-droid, nor Firefox, chrome or even apkpure

    • wewbull@feddit.uk
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      1 month ago

      Are you talking about the same device? Op is talking about a Chromecast, not an android TV.

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        5 days ago

        Yes I was, that’s how I did it initially on my Chromecast with Google TV. No wires involved, just adb.

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        1 month ago

        The last non-AndroidTV Chromecast model was discontinued over 3 years ago. Seems reasonable to assume AndroidTV model, if OP doesn’t specify, at this point

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        5 days ago

        iirc you don’t, at least I remember to have installed some apps via adb from my phone and I didn’t use a cable.