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

  • MrScottyTay@sh.itjust.works
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    1 month ago

    Use adb on your computer. Adb is how you officially debug android devices so it’s as far away from sketchy as can be.

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      1 month ago

      Iirc that requires a usb connection at least in the first instance right? I guess only one way to find out if the usb c charging port on the Chromecast dongle supports any kind of data transfer

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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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            7 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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            7 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.