FilmPlus is a popular third-party streaming app that lets you watch movies and TV shows on FireStick and other Android-based devices. Since it is not available on the Amazon App Store, you need to sideload it using the Downloader app.
In this guide, I will show you the step-by-step process to install FilmPlus on FireStick. The instructions are simple, beginner-friendly, and should take only a few minutes to complete.
How to Install FilmPlus on FireStick (Bear Player Installation Steps Included)
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You will need to sideload this app on FireStick as it isn’t available on the Amazon Store.
Step 1: Install & Set Up Downloader
If you already have Downloader, click to jump to app installation steps
1. From the home screen of your FireStick, navigate to Find and Search.
2. Start typing Downloader and click it in the search results.
3. Click the Downloader icon on the next window.
4. Click the Download button (or you may see the Get button).
5. Wait for the installation to finish.
6. We will now set up Downloader for sideloading. Go to FireStick Settings from the home screen.
7. Click My Fire TV.
8. Click Developer Options.
Can't see Developer Options? Click About, then click your FireStick device name 7 times until you see "No need, you are already a developer" at the bottom (or read the step-by-step instructions to enable Developer Options).
9. Click Install unknown apps.
Note: If your device shows the global setting Apps from Unknown Sources, enable it and skip the next step.
10. If Downloader is OFF, click it and turn it ON.
11. Go back to the FireStick home screen and click the App library icon.
12. Open Downloader.
13. Click Allow (one-time permission is required).
14. Click OK if you see this prompt.
15. Click the # icon to open the numeric pad and enter the Downloader code. If you want to type a URL, click the textbox.
You can now start installing the app.
Step 2: Install FilmPlus & Bear Player
FilmPlus will work only with Bear Player. Therefore, I have also included the steps to install this player.
1. Open Downloader and enter the code 6160559, then click Go (or press the Play/Pause button on your remote).
2. Wait for 5 seconds.
3. Click the download button on the MediaFire page.
4. Wait for the FilmPlus APK to download.
5. Once the APK finishes downloading, the installation window will appear. Click Install.
6. When the App Installed message appears, select DONE instead of OPEN. This allows you to remove the APK file first and save storage space.
7. Click Delete when prompted.
8. Click Delete again to confirm removal of the installation file.
You have successfully installed FilmPlus. Let’s install the Bear Player now.
9. Go back to FireStick Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options > Install Uknown Apps. Enable FilmPlus.
10. Go to FireStick home screen and click the apps icon.
11. Open FilmPlus.
12. If you see this prompt, click Launch Anyway.
13. Click Allow if prompted.
14. Try to play the film or episode you want to watch.
15. You should see this prompt. Click Install.
16. Wait for the Bear Player to download.
17. Click Install to install the Bear Player app.
Conclusion
FilmPlus is easy to install on FireStick once you have the Downloader app set up. The steps above should help you get the app running in just a few minutes. After installation, you can explore its library and features based on your streaming preferences. Always make sure you use legitimate sources and prioritize your privacy and device safety while streaming.