HOW TO DOWNLOAD A THIRD PARTY IPTV APP ON YOUR SAMSUNG TV

Welcome! This guide will show you how to get a third-party IPTV app on your Samsung TV. A third-party app is not from the official Samsung App Store. It lets you watch more channels and content. This process is simple and safe. Let’s get started.

📺 What You Need:

A Samsung Smart TV (models from 2016 or newer work best), a stable internet connection, and a USB flash drive.

Getting the App on Your USB Drive

First, you need to download the app file on a computer and put it on a USB drive.

On your computer, open a web browser.
Search for a trusted third-party IPTV app. A popular one is

IPTV Smarters Pro

.
Go to the official website for the app. Look for the download for

Android TV

or

.apk file

.
Download the .apk file to your computer.
Plug your USB flash drive into your computer.
Copy the downloaded .apk file onto the USB drive.
Safely eject the USB drive from your computer.

Installing the App on Your Samsung TV

Now, you will use the USB drive to install the app on your TV.

Plug the USB drive into a USB port on your Samsung TV.
Turn on your Samsung TV.
On your TV remote, press the

Home

button.
Go to

Settings

(the gear icon).
Select

Personal

and then

Security

.
Find the option

Unknown Sources

. Turn it

ON

. This allows installation from USB.
Go back to the Home screen. Open the

Apps

panel.
Look for an app called

File Manager

or

My Files

. Open it.
Navigate to your USB drive. Select the .apk file you copied.
Click

Install

. Wait for the installation to finish.
Once installed, click

Open

or find the new app icon in your Apps list.

⚠️ Important Security Note

Only download .apk files from official app websites. This keeps your TV safe from bad software. After installation, you can go back to

Settings > Security

and turn

Unknown Sources

OFF again.

Setting Up Your IPTV App for the First Time

When you open the app for the first time, you need to enter your service details.

Open the IPTV app from your TV’s Apps list.
The app will ask for your

Login Details

. You need an IPTV subscription from a provider.
Choose to log in with

XTream Codes API

or by entering an

M3U URL

.
Enter the username, password, and server URL given by your IPTV provider.
Click

Add User

or

Login

.
The app will load your channel list and video on demand (VOD) library.

Using Advanced App Settings

You can change settings to make the app work better for you.

Parental Controls:

Set a PIN to lock channels.
EPG Settings:

Adjust the TV guide layout and update time.
Player Settings:

Choose a different video player if you have playback issues.
Appearance:

Change the theme or language.

To find these, look for a

Settings

or

Gear Icon

inside the app.

How to Manage Your Favorite Channels

You can save channels to a Favorites list for quick access.

Go to the

Live TV

section in the app.
Find a channel you like.
Press the

OK

or

Enter

button on your remote to see options.
Select

Add to Favorites

(it often has a heart icon 💖).
To view your list, find the

Favorites

category in the menu.

Fixing Common Problems

Here are solutions for common issues.

App won’t install from USB:

Check that ‘Unknown Sources’ is ON. Make sure your USB drive is formatted as FAT32.
No channels load:

Check your internet connection. Verify your login details with your IPTV provider.
Video is buffering:

Try lowering the video quality in the app’s settings. Restart your TV and router.
App crashes:

Uninstall the app, download the latest .apk file again, and reinstall it.
Can’t find the .apk file on USB:

Use the ‘File Manager’ app on your TV, not the ‘Photos’ or ‘Media’ app.

You’re Ready to Watch!

Congratulations! You have successfully downloaded and set up a third-party IPTV app on your Samsung TV. You can now enjoy a wide world of live TV, movies, and series. Remember, for the best experience, use a reliable IPTV service with your app.

Enjoy your new entertainment setup!