Downloader was removed – Here is what happened

Downloader is a popular Browser app used by millions of users to quickly install APK apps on your Android based device in minutes. Essentially it is a web browser and file browser all in one, saving you a few clicks in the install process. Last week downloader received a DMCI claim from Yes coil – Which is a member of Israel TV. To summarize, Israel TV was claiming that Downloader allows users to view illegal streaming websites. News flash… Every web browser allows you to do that.

Update: as of our last check, Downloader by AFTVnews remains available in the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore, so this is still the recommended, fully official way to get it. If you installed it a different way during the removal, it’s worth switching to the official listing so you keep getting automatic updates.

Downloader is now back but… do this first

Many of you may have used a third party method to install downloader. This means you may have used the APK website from an untrusted source. As well, installing from outside of the official app store means you miss any future updates. I strongly suggest following AFTV News suggestion and uninstalling the unofficial version and installing the official one.

Follow these simple steps

  • Go to settings on your Android device
  • Apps sections
  • Find the Downloader app
  • Uninstall it
  • Go to the Google Play store
  • Search for Downloader
  • Install the official version

Simple, easy and will keep you up to date and running for years to come.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Downloader removed from the Google Play Store?

Downloader was pulled after Yes coil, a member of Israel TV, filed a DMCA claim alleging the app lets users view illegal streaming websites. In reality, that claim applies to any web browser, since Downloader is just a browser and file manager built for sideloading.

Is Downloader available again?

Yes. As of our last check, Downloader by AFTVnews remains available in the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore, so that’s the official, fully supported way to install it.

What should I do if I installed Downloader a different way during the removal?

Switch to the official Google Play Store or Amazon Appstore listing so you keep getting automatic updates, instead of relying on a sideloaded copy that won’t update itself.

Is Downloader safe to use?

Yes. Downloader is a legitimate browser and file-transfer app made by AFTVnews, one of the most trusted names in the Fire TV community, and it doesn’t do anything a normal web browser can’t already do.

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