Sideload Launcher

Access all your sideloaded TV apps from one simple launcher

Sideload Launcher is a tiny but powerful utility designed for TV users who go beyond the official store and like to experiment with extra apps. Its single purpose is clear: give you a straightforward way to see and launch apps that the standard TV homescreen refuses to show.

On many TV devices, sideloaded apps install correctly but simply vanish from the main launcher. They’re there, just hidden. Sideload Launcher fixes this by presenting a classic grid of app icons similar to what you’d see on a phone or tablet. Every compatible app, including those the TV interface hides, appears in one clean list ready to be opened.

The interface is deliberately minimal: a plain grid, no recommendations, no animated banners, no clutter. That’s a strength rather than a weakness for power users. Navigation with the remote is snappy, and performance is extremely light, so it won’t bog down your system or get in the way of everyday streaming.

Of course, Sideload Launcher can’t magically make every sideloaded app work perfectly on a TV. Some apps still won’t handle the D‑pad correctly, others may be locked in portrait mode, and a few may crash or behave oddly. The launcher’s job is simply to surface them; compatibility remains in the hands of each individual app.

For users who stick purely to store-approved TV apps, this tool will seem unnecessary. But for tinkerers, advanced users, and anyone frustrated by invisible installs, Sideload Launcher feels almost essential. It turns a hidden, awkward process into something practical, predictable, and just a button-press away.