Google TV Setup Guide

How To Install Solar TV On Google TV

Follow this guide to install Solar TV on Google TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, and Google TV supported smart TVs.

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Downloader Code 5906165
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Before You Begin

Supported DevicesGoogle TV Streamer, Chromecast with Google TV, TCL Google TV, Sony Google TV, Hisense Google TV, and other Google TV supported devices.
Estimated TimeMost customers finish setup in about 3–5 minutes.
Login NeededHave your Solar TV username and password ready before starting.

Step-By-Step Google TV Installation

Step 1

Install Downloader From Google Play

  1. From the Google TV home screen, open the Apps tab or Google Play Store.
  2. Search for Downloader by AFTVnews.
  3. Install the orange Downloader app by AFTVnews.
  4. Install Downloader From Google Play, then open it.
Step 2

Enter Downloader Code

  1. Open Downloader.
  2. Select the address/code bar.
  3. Enter Downloader Code 5906165.
  4. Select Next or Go.
Solar Sam Tip: Using code 5906165 is easier than typing a long website address.
Step 3

Download Solar TV

After entering the code, the Solar TV download page will load and the Solar TV APK/App will begin downloading.

Important: Do not press Back or Exit while the Solar TV APK/App is downloading.
Step 4

Try To Install Solar TV APK/App

When the download finishes, select INSTALL.

  • If Solar TV installs, continue to Step 10.
  • If a security message appears, select Settings and continue to Step 5.
Step 5

If Security Warning Appears

If Google TV says your device is not allowed to install unknown apps from this source, select Settings.

This is normal: Some Google TV devices require permission before Downloader or Chrome can install the Solar TV APK/App.
Step 6

Allow Unknown Apps

  1. Open your device Settings.
  2. Go to Apps, Security & Privacy, or Special App Access depending on your Google TV device.
  3. Select Install Unknown Apps.
  4. Choose the app you used to download Solar TV, such as Downloader.
  5. Select Install.
  6. Press the Back button and continue the installation.
Step 7

Return To The Solar TV APK/App

  1. Return to Downloader, Chrome, or your file manager.
  2. Open the downloaded Solar TV APK/App.
  3. Select Install.
  4. Wait for the installation to finish.
Success: Downloader is now allowed to install the Solar TV APK/App.
Step 8

If You Used Chrome Instead

You can also open Chrome and enter aftv.news/5906165. If Chrome asks for permission, allow Chrome to install unknown apps, then return to the downloaded Solar TV APK/App.

Step 9

If The APK/App Is Missing

  1. Open your device Files app or file manager.
  2. Go to Downloads.
  3. Select the downloaded Solar TV APK/App.
  4. Continue installation.
Do not start over: If the Solar TV APK/App already downloaded, open it from Downloads instead of downloading it again.
Step 10

Install Solar TV

Select INSTALL and wait for Solar TV to finish installing.

Step 11

Open Solar TV

When installation completes, select OPEN.

Step 12

Login To Solar TV

  1. In Any Name, enter any label you want, such as Living Room, Google TV, or Bedroom TV.
  2. Enter your Solar TV Username.
  3. Enter your Solar TV Password.
  4. Select ADD USER.
Login Tip: Any Name is not your username. Your real login goes in the Username and Password fields.
Step 13

Setup Complete

Congratulations. Solar TV is now installed and ready to use. You can now access Live TV, Movies, Series, Live TV with EPG, Multi-Screen, and Catch Up.

You're ready: Open Solar TV and start watching.
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