Free apps really are great but there are thousands to choose from. Take a look at my guide to TVTap and check out the information below to find out if it’s right for you. By following this guide you’ll learn how to install the TVTap free app on your Firestick as well as any other Fire TV or Android device.
The Amazon Firestick is certainly the most popular streaming device on the market right now due to its low price and ability to jailbreak it with just a few simple tweaks. It’s a perfect streaming device for beginners as well as advanced users who wish to cut the cord.
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What is TVTap?
TVTap is another popular and long running application for streaming free live TV on popular streaming devices such as the Firestick. However, this application is not available from any official app stores. For that reason, it must be sideloaded. It can be installed onto almost any Android streaming device as well as all Fire TV devices.
Is TVTap Safe?
Some versions of TVTap can be unsafe i.e. contain viruses, malware, or use your idle system resources. It is therefore recommended you take extra precautions if you are installing applications from unofficial sources. You should regularly scan your device for anything malicious. One such way of doing this is by using VirusTotal.
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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.
Is TVTap legal?
Due to the nature of this application, it is impossible to verify if it is indeed legal or not. However, it is unlikely that the majority of streams hold the proper licencing for broadcasting the content. In reality, this means you will be unlawfully streaming unlicensed content. Doing so could get you into legal trouble. Accordingly, you may prefer to use this app with a VPN.
What content does TVTap have?
Live TV
TVTap provides live TV channels organised into categories. For example: Entertainment, Movies, Music, News, Sports, Documentaries and more. Simply select a category, choose a channel and start streaming.
This application also supports MX Player as an external player that you can change within the settings.
How to install TVTap
TVTap is not available to download from your usual app stores. However, you may be able to sideload it. In order to do so, your device must be capable of installing apps from unknown sources. Once your device is enabled for sideloading, you can then install the app from my Downloads page.
- Firstly, make sure you have enabled sideloading on your device
- Open Downloader then select the Search box
- Type in 28907 then select Go
- Wait for my Downloads page to fully load then press the Menu (or Options) button on your remote 2x to enter full-screen mode
- Move down the page to view the Live TV section
- Find the TVTap app in the list then select the correct version for your device
- On the next page, move down until you see the Download button
- Select the Download button then select Install
- When the app has finished installing, select Delete 2x to remove the installation file as it's no longer required
- Go to your apps page then open the app!
