FilmPlus – How to Use and Install

This guide will discuss what FilmPlus is and how to use and install it. This app can be installed on almost any device, e.g. Firestick, Fire Cube, Nvidia Shield, Android box, Chromecast, phones, tablets, PC and more. However, this app cannot be installed from the Google Play or Amazon app store. To install it, it must be sideloaded.

The Amazon Firestick is a popular streaming device that offers excellent value for money and can be jailbroken with minimal effort. It is a perfect choice for anyone looking to cut the cord, regardless of their experience with streaming devices.

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What is FilmPlus?

FilmPlus appeared on the scene sometime during 2020. It is a video-on-demand app that lets you stream the latest movies and TV shows for free but with adverts. What’s more, it is based on the old Terrarium TV layout making it familiar to many users. The app is, without a doubt, very user-friendly and easy to install. You can sideload FilmPlus onto almost any Android streaming device and all Fire TV devices.

What the FilmPlus app looks like
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How Does FilmPlus Work?

FilmPlus works by searching and scraping free links from online databases and websites. However, scraping for links works much better with Real Debrid. Real Debrid, to clarify, is a premium service that searches for premium-quality links. This provides many more links in buffer-free and high quality, up to 4K in resolution.

This app is also compatible with Trakt. This is a great tool to synchronise your favourite movies, shows, watchlists and more across multiple devices and applications. With Trakt, you can always keep on top of what you’re watching and, what’s more, never miss an episode!

An example of how BeeTV works by searching for links
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Is FilmPlus Legal?

Yes. This app does not host any content and is essentially just a search engine. It is, therefore, 100% legal to install and use. However, most links scraped from databases and websites are unlikely to hold the proper licencing for distributing the content. In reality, this means you will be unlawfully streaming copyrighted content. Doing so could get you into legal trouble. Accordingly, you may prefer to use this app with a VPN

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Legal Copyright Disclaimer: As has been noted, streaming copyrighted content is unlawful and could get you into legal trouble. On account of this, we do not condone the streaming of copyrighted content. Therefore, check your local laws for streaming content online before doing so. Consequently, the information on this website is for general information and educational purposes only. 

How to Install FilmPlus

The FilmPlus app is not available to download from your usual app stores. However, you may be able to sideload it. To do so, your device must be capable of installing apps from unknown sources. Once your device is enabled for sideloading, you can install the FilmPlus app from my Downloads page.

Sideload FilmPlus - Firesticks, Fire TV, Android Boxes, Android TV and Google TV

  1. Firstly, ensure you have enabled sideloading on your device.
  2. Open the Downloader app, then select the Search box.
  3. Enter 28907, then select Go.
  4. Wait for my Download page to load fully, then press the Menu (or Options) button on your remote 2x to enter full-screen mode.
  5. Select the Movies & TV category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the Movies & TV category.
  6. Find the FilmPlus app in the list, then select it.
  7. On the next page, move down until you see the blue Download button.
  8. Select the Download button, then select Install.
  9. When the app has finished installing, select Delete 2x to remove the installation file, as it’s no longer required.

The app is installed; open it from your apps screen!

Download the FilmPlus app on Firestick and Android TV
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Sideload FilmPlus - Android Phones and Tablets

  1. Firstly, ensure you have enabled sideloading on your device.
  2. Open a web browser and go to firetvsticks.com.
  3. Select Downloads from the menu.
  4. Select the Movies & TV category from the list at the top of the page. Or move down to view the Movies & TV category.
  5. Find the FilmPlus app in the list, then select it.
  6. On the next page, move down until you see the blue Download button.
  7. Select the Download button, then select Download.
  8. Swipe down from the top of the screen to view the downloaded APK file and tap on it.
  9. Then select Install.

The app is installed; open it from your apps screen!

Download the FilmPlus app on Android phone
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How to Use FilmPlus

FilmPlus is simple and easy to use. Browse, then select a movie or TV show, or use the search if you have something specific in mind. FilmPlus will search online databases for links to video files and list the links on the screen.

Search and Browse

  1. The default when you open the FilmPlus app is Discover TV Shows. Select the arrow next to Discover to view a list of TV Show categories.
  2. Choose a category and start browsing TV Shows.
Change FilmPlus categories and genres
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  1. Select the Options in the top left corner (icon with three horizontal lines).
  2. Change your current view to start browsing TV Shows, Discover, Favourites, TV Calendar or Downloads.
  3. Browse the thumbnails to find something to watch or use the Search feature instead if you have something in particular in mind (search icon in the top right corner).
FilmPlus options menu
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Select and Play

  1. Select a movie or TV show.
  2. The next screen will show tabs at the top.

➡️ Overview – An overview of the movie/TV show.
➡️ Seasons (if you have selected a TV show) – This lists all available show seasons.
➡️ See Also – Will take you to a new screen with similar recommendations.

  1. Select the Star in the top right of the screen to add the movie/show/episode to your Favourites.
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FilmPlus info screen
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  1. Change the Season (if applicable) using the drop-down box.
  2. Select an episode (if applicable).
  3. When you are ready to start watching, select the green/aqua Play button.
Select Play to start streaming from the FilmPlus app
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  1. The next screen will show links to video files that have been scraped from online databases. Select a link, select Play then sit back and enjoy!
Select a link in the FilmPlus app
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Do I Have to Use BPlayer?

Not necessarily. The functionality to change players varies depending on which version of FilmPlus you have installed.

Some versions will allow you to select the Play with… option to manually choose a player to play the video file. You can also make changes to the default player within the settings.

Previous versions (such as v1.5.2) have Player options within the settings to Choose default player. The choices are Internal player, BPlayer, MX player or VLC player.

FilmPlus play with... option
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The latest version (v1.6.1) does not provide any options within the setting to choose a default play and you must follow the on-screen prompts to install BPlayer.

 

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How to Link Real Debrid to FilmPlus

If you have a Real Debrid account, adding your account for even more links is easy by following the steps below.

  1. Sign up for Real Debrid if you don’t already have an account.
  2. Open the FilmPlus Options menu (icon in the top-left corner with three horizontal lines).
  3. Choose Settings.
  4. Then tap down to the Account section.
  5. Select Login to Real-Debrid.
  6. Note the code displayed on the screen, as you’ll need it later.
  7. Open a web browser, then go to real-debrid.com/device.
  8. Login to your Real Debrid account if not already logged in.
  9. Enter the code that you made a note of earlier.
  10. Then select Continue.

Your Real Debrid account is now linked!

FilmPlus settings to link Real Debrid as well as Trakt
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How to Link Trakt to FilmPlus

If you have a Trakt account, it’s easy to link your account to this app by following the steps below.

  1. Open the FilmPlus Options menu (icon in the top-left corner with three horizontal lines).
  2. Choose Settings.
  3. Then tap down to the Account section.
  4. Select Login to Trakt.tv.
  5. Make a note of the code that is displayed on the screen, as you’ll need it in a later step.
  6. Open a web browser, then go to trakt.tv/activate.
  7. Login to your Trakt account if not already logged in.
  8. Enter the code that you made a note of earlier.
  9. Select Continue, then select Yes.

Your Trakt account is now linked!

FilmPlus settings to link Real Debrid as well as Trakt
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Wrapping Up

In summary, FilmPlus is an excellent app for watching the latest movies and shows. Not only does it integrate well with Real Debrid but also with Trakt. If you enjoy streaming with subtitles, you will also find this app great for that with the internal video player. This app is undoubtedly worth installing on your Firestick or other streaming devices.

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