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Installation guide

Install MAXED VPN

MAXED VPN is an optional add-on app that provides a private connection on your device. It is installed separately and uses its own activation details.

MAXED VPN Downloader code

6992717

You'll type this code into Downloader in step 6.

Supported devices

  • Android TV & Google TV
  • Amazon Fire TV / Firestick
  • Android TV boxes
  • Android phones & tablets

Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV) can't install apps through Downloader.

Before you start

  • A supported Android-based device connected to the internet.
  • Enough free storage space for the app.
  • Your TV remote (or touchscreen on phones and tablets).
  • An active subscription for the app you are installing.

Step-by-step installation

Use the arrow buttons on your remote to move, and the centre (OK) button to select. The pictures are simplified drawings of the Downloader app by AFTVnews.

  1. 1

    Open your app store

    On your TV home screen, open Google Play Store. On Amazon Fire TV, use the Find / Search (magnifying glass) option instead.

    Home
    Apps
    Play Store
    Settings
  2. 2

    Search for Downloader

    Search for “Downloader”. Choose the app by AFTVnews — it has an orange icon with a white arrow.

    Downloader

    Downloader

    AFTVnews

    ← Select

    Look for the orange icon with the arrow.

  3. 3

    Install and open Downloader

    Select Install (on Fire TV: Get / Download). When it finishes, select Open.

    Downloader

    AFTVnews

    InstallOpen
  4. 4

    Allow permissions

    If Downloader asks to access files or install apps, select Allow. If installation is blocked later, see Troubleshooting below.

    Allow Downloader to access files on your device?

    DenyAllow
  5. 5

    Find the code box

    On the Downloader Home screen, move to the box that says “Enter a URL, search term or short code” and press the centre (OK) button on your remote.

    Home
    Browser
    Files
    Favorites
    Settings

    Enter a URL, search term or short code:

    https://
    Go
    ← Type here
  6. 6

    Enter the code

    Use the on-screen keyboard to type 6992717 exactly as shown.

    Home
    Browser
    Files
    Favorites
    Settings

    Enter a URL, search term or short code:

    6992717
    Go
    ← Code
  7. 7

    Select Go and wait

    Select Go. The app will download — wait until it finishes.

    Downloading MAXED VPN…

    Please wait — do not press Back.

  8. 8

    Select Install

    When the install screen appears, select Install. If asked, select Done afterwards (you may then be asked whether to delete the downloaded file — choose Delete to save space).

    Do you want to install this app?

    CancelInstall
  9. 9

    Open the app

    Select Open, or find the app in your device's apps list.

    App installed.

    DoneOpen

Screens can look slightly different depending on your device and Downloader version. On some versions the code box is on the Home tab; on older versions it is labelled “Enter a URL or Search Term”. On Fire TV, the app store is the Find / Search option, and app permissions are under Settings → My Fire TV → Developer Options.

Opening and logging in to MAXED VPN

  1. Open the MAXED VPN app.
  2. Use the MAXED VPN activation details shown in your dashboard under My Subscriptions & Add-ons.
  3. These details appear only once your MAXED VPN add-on has been activated by our team.

Go to my dashboard

Troubleshooting

HAVING TROUBLE INSTALLING?

Message our support team — we'll tell them you need help installing MAXED VPN.

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