How to Install and Use FileLinked on FireStick

In this guide, I will show you how to install and use FileLinked on FireStick. I will also provide the instructions to sign up for the FileLinked service and download the files using this app. The same guide will work for all Amazon Fire TV versions including Fire TV Cube, Firestick Lite, and Fire Stick 4K.

FileLinked was formerly known as DroidAdmin. It is a file-sharing app, which also doubles as an excellent side-loading tool for Amazon FireStick and other Android devices. FileLinked can be used to share all sorts of files including videos, photos, music, APK files, and more. You can be the file uploader, file user, or even both.

For instance, if you are out on a vacation and wish to privately share your photos, you can upload the files, create a code, and share the code with your friends or family. Those who have your code can install the FileLinked app on their Android device, enter the code, and access or download the files.

If you are looking to sideload apps onto your FireStick device, FileLinked could come in very handy. All you need to do is obtain the Filelinked codes from the uploader and enter it into your FileLinked app. On the other hand, if you are an uploader (like me) you can share the code with your users (like you) and give them the opportunity to easily download the files.

Whether you are an uploader or user, you will find all the information and instructions in this guide to get started with FileLinked. Keep reading!

Attention FireStick Users

Governments and ISPs across the world monitor their users' online activities. If you use third-party streaming apps on your Fire TV Stick, you should always use a good FireStick VPN and hide your identity so your movie-viewing experience doesn’t take a bad turn. Currently, your IP is visible to everyone.

I use ExpressVPN, the fastest and most secure VPN in the industry. It is very easy to install on any device, including Amazon Fire TV Stick. Also, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't like their service, you can always ask for a refund. ExpressVPN also has a special deal where you can get 4 months free and save 61% on the 2-year plan.

Here is why you must use a VPN all the time.

Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick

How to Install FileLinked on FireStick

FileLinked is not working anymore. If you are also facing the issue “FileLinked Code Not Found“, check out some of the best FileLinked alternatives.

There are two apps I recommend you could use to install any third-party apps on FireStick:

Downloader
ES File Explorer

Both these apps are available on the Amazon Store and it takes only minutes to install them on FireStick. However, please note that ES File Explorer is no longer free. To sideload apps, you will need to pay $9.99 per month.

I am going to show the installation process using both apps one by one. You can pick any one of the two you like.

Get FileLinked on FireStick via Downloader

Downloader is easily the most useful side-loading app for FireStick. You can download it from the Amazon Store.

Install Downloader and follow the steps below to download and install the FileLinked app:

1. Click Settings (gear icon) on the FireStick home screen.

2. Click My Fire TV.

3. Click Developer Options.

4. Click Install Unknown Apps.

5. Click the Downloader option to turn it ON.

6. Run the Downloader app on Amazon FireStick.

7. The home screen will open with the Home tab preselected on the left. Go to the right and click the URL field. You should now see an on-screen keyboard. Enter the following URL: https://www.firesticktricks.com/fl. Click GO when you are ready.

8. Wait for the FileLinked APK to download. It usually takes no more than two minutes.

9. When the FileLinked APK file is downloaded, the Downloader app will run it and start the installation. Click the Install button on the bottom right.

10. Wait for the app to install. It takes about a minute.

11. When FileLinked is installed, you see the App Installed confirmation on the screen. Go ahead and click Done (we will open the app later).

12. You must now see the following prompt on the Downloader window. Click Delete to delete the FileLinked APK file, which is no longer needed.

13. Click Delete again.

You have successfully installed the FileLinked app on FireStick using Downloader. You can run the app from the My Apps & Channels section.

Now you can start downloading apps on your FireStick using Filelinked codes. All you have to do is open the Filelinked app, enter the Filelinked code, and start installing the desired apps. I have covered detailed guidelines on how to use the Filelinked app in the next sections of this article. But before that, I would like to bring your notice to something important.

Before you start streaming with free or low-cost streaming services, I would like to warn you that everything you stream online is visible to your ISP and Government. This means, streaming free movies, TV shows, Sports might get you into legal trouble.

Thankfully, there is a foolproof way to keep all your streaming activities hidden from your ISP and the Government. All you need is a good VPN for Fire Stick. A VPN will mask your original IP which is and will help you bypass Online Surveillance, ISP throttling, and content geo-restrictions.

I personally use and recommend ExpressVPN, which is the fastest and most secure VPN. It is compatible with all kinds of streaming apps and is very easy to install on Fire TV / Stick.

We do not encourage the violation of copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.

So, before you start streaming on your Fire Stick / Fire TV, let’s see how to use ExpressVPN to keep your streaming activities hidden from prying eyes.

Step 1: Subscribe to ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it free for the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.

Step 2: Power ON your Fire TV Stick and go to Find followed by Search option.

Step 3: Now type “Expressvpn” (without quotes) in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it shows up in the search results.

Step 4: Click Download to install the ExpressVPN app on Fire TV / Stick.

Step 5: Open the app and enter the login credentials that you created while buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Click Sign in.

Step 6: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.

You can also read more detailed info on using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.

Install FileLinked on FireStick Using ES File Explorer

Note: This is just an alternate method. You don’t need to follow the steps if you have already downloaded Filelinked via the Downloader app. Also, ES File Explorer now costs $9.99 if you want to use its sideloading feature. You can directly go to the next section where I will show you how to use the Filelinked app.

ES File Explorer is another app widely used to sideload apps on FireStick and other Android devices. But, ES Explorer is not just a sideloader. It is also an incredible File Manager.

Go ahead and install ES File Explorer from the Amazon Store (by selecting the search option on the FireStick home-screen and typing in the name of the app).

Once that’s done, follow the steps below to install FileLinked on FireStick using ES File Explorer:

1. Launch the ES File Explorer app

2. On the right side of the home-screen of ES File Explorer, where you see a bunch of icons, scroll down and click Downloader

3. Now go to the bottom of the screen and click +New

4. You must now see a dialogue box with Path and Name Enter the following in these fields:

Path: https://www.firesticktricks.com/fl
Name: FL (or any name you like)

Click Download Now when you are ready

5. Wait for ES File Explorer to download the FileLinked APK

6. When the download is finished, click Open file

7. Next, click Install when you see this prompt on the ES File Explorer window

8. Again, click Install when the following screen appears

9. Wait for the FileLinked app to install on FireStick. App Installed notification appears when it is done

10. Click Open to run the app right away. You may also click Done and run the app later

This is how you install FileLinked on FireStick using the ES File Explorer app.

Note: I recommend deleting the FileLinked APK when the app is installed. This will save you some space. Click the Local dropdown on the left of ES File Explorer and then click Home (the second one on the dropdown list). Now go to the right and open the Download folder. You will find the APK file here. Delete it.

How to Use FileLinked App on FireStick

Using the FileLinked app is largely a 3-part process as follows. If you are only looking to download files using the Code, directly go to the 3rd part.

Download /Install APKs on Your FireStick using the FileLinked app
Sign Up for FileLinked Account (using the web browser) [Only for Uploaders]
Upload Files and Create a Code (using the web browser) [Only for Uploaders]

Let’s cover each part in detail.

Download and Install APKs on FireStick Using the FileLinked App

To access the FileLinked app, press and hold the Home button on your FireStick remote for a few seconds. When the following window appears, and click Apps

Now go to the bottom of the list and open FileLinked. Here are the steps to use the app:

1. Right off the bat, FileLinked home-screen will ask you for the Code. Click where it says Your Code

2. Use the on-screen number pad and enter the desired code (for demonstration purposes, I am using code 54780130 that I created earlier)

Click Next

3. When you are back on this screen, click the Continue button

4. When you see the popup about the Free FileLinked Newsletter, click Dismiss (or click Subscribe if you wish to subscribe to the newsletter)

5. You will find the files saved in the configuration for which we entered the code. In this configuration, we added only one file Kodi APK.

On the right, as you see, there is a download You may click this button and download the desired file on your device.

There is another button with an encircled question mark. This button appears only when you provide the Tutorial URL while uploading/adding the file to FileLinked configuration. Click this button to access the tutorial

6. Click the download button to download the file. When the file is downloaded, the download button changes to what looks like a Play button. Click this button to run the file

7. On the next screen, click Install and install the file you just downloaded (in this case Kodi APK file).

Note: While FileLinked is a good way to sideload apps, you can also use it to upload and access media files like music, videos, photos, and even other types of files.

Well, this is exactly how you use the FileLinked app on your FireStick.

If you are a FireStick user and using FileLinked just for downloading and installing the Apps, you don’t need to read the below sections.

Sign Up for FileLinked Account (using the web browser)

Note: If you already have a download code obtained from an uploader, you don’t need to sign up for a FileLinked account. This is required only for uploaders.

Here is the step by step signup process:

1. Open a web browser on your computer, mobile or even FireStick and access the following URL: https://www.filelinked.com/

2. Click the Create Code option on the top-right

3. I am assuming you don’t have a FileLinked account yet. So, click Sign up button on the top

4. In the following form, enter the required details (Name, Email address, Password, Confirm Password)

Click the checkbox I’m not a robot and click Register

That’s it! You are signed up. Let’s go to the next section.

Upload Files and Create a Code on FileLinked (Using Web Browser)

Note: If you already have a download code obtained from an uploader, you don’t need to sign up for a FileLinked account. This is required only for uploaders.

Here is how it is done:

1. Open the link https://www.filelinked.com/ in any web browser and click Create Code on the top right

2. Enter your login credentials with which you signed up earlier and click Login

3. The first thing you need to do is create a configuration. Click Create a new configuration

You create a configuration to organize your uploaded files. You can put multiple files in a single configuration. Also, you can create multiple configurations. For instance, if you want to save all your FireStick related files at one place, you can create a configuration with the name, say, FireStick or Kodi

4. Enter the Name of the configuration and an optional Description that describes the configuration you have created.

If you want a custom message to be displayed every time the code is entered, you can set that by clicking the toggle

If you want your files to be PIN protected, you can set a 4-digit PIN as well. Only the users with your PIN will be able to download the files saved in your configuration

5. Click Save

6. Now click Create Files button to upload a file

7. On the following screen, enter the name of the file, Description (optional) of the file, Download URL, Logo URL (optional), and Tutorial URL (optional)

Click Save when you are ready

8. You can now click Add new file and add another file. Click Go Back to return to the previous screen

9. When you click Go Back in the previous step, you will see a code for your configuration under YOUR CODE. All the files saved in this configuration can be accessed through the FileLinked app using this code (we will use the code 54780130 in the next section)

Well, this is how you add and upload the files to the FileLinked service. We will now learn how to access these files on your FireStick.

Wrapping Up

FileLinked is a great way to share files. It is also a wonderful way to sideload apps on your FireStick (or any other Android device). As I have stated multiple times, if all you are looking for is download files, simply install FileLinked on FireStick and enter the configuration code.

FileLinked can be used alongside Downloader and ES File Explorer as a sideloading app. The best thing about this app is that you don’t need to enter any long URLs. You just need to enter a numeric code. How do you like this app? Feel free to share your thoughts with us via the comments section below.

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Comments

Harold Campbell says

June 24, 2021 at 07:56

I have tried all the codes on on this page with my VPN on and with it off. Nothing works. I also went to the URL to register for a filelinked account and the page is not found. I used to get emails from filelinked all the time but not lately. When filelinked is fixed will I be notified?

- Max says
  
  June 27, 2021 at 02:40
  
  Hi Harold, Filelinked is no longer working. Here is our post on it: https://www.firesticktricks.com/filelinked-alternatives.html
  
Brittney says

June 13, 2021 at 23:24

This is what mines is doing also , can you tell me what you done to get it back going?

- Max says
  
  June 15, 2021 at 15:10
  
  Hi Brittney, what exactly is the issue you are experiencing?
  
Mel says

April 7, 2020 at 07:35

I ran into this today after everything working perfectly only two days ago. What I found is that when I connected to my VPN filelinked worked perfect. When it is disconnected it gave me the “no internet connection” notice. It is as if my local server is blocking access for filelinked. Not sure if this is true but using my VPN got rid of the issue.

day says

January 10, 2020 at 06:22

when trying to download filelinked keep saying preparing link then after like 3 mins its says no internet access the operation has timed out please make sure you have active internet connection but everything else works

- Max says
  
  January 10, 2020 at 21:48
  
  Hi, it looks like there was some temporary server glitch. It just worked for me. Please try again.
  
Carlos De Velasco says

December 18, 2019 at 11:15

What happens to the apks downloaded through filelinked after you install them? Can you/How do you delete them?

- Max says
  
  December 19, 2019 at 02:13
  
  Hi Carlos, you could use ES File Explorer to remove APK files. You will find the files in the Download > Filelinked folder. Here is the section in the ES File Explorer guide that would help: https://www.firesticktricks.com/es-file-explorer.html#Clean_up_FireStick_storage_using_ES_File_Explorer
  
Vera says

August 18, 2019 at 04:39

I have uninstalled and reinstalled filelinked several times now, but i am stuck in a loop and then says no internet access. All of my other apps work just fine. I have seen others with the same problem, only started a few weeks ago doing this. Do you have any idea on how to solve this problem?

- Patrick says
  
  August 20, 2019 at 15:50
  
  Hi Vera, it seems to be working fine. I just installed it on my FireStick. I could even download an APK. It is likely the FileLinked code you are using is no longer functional. Use the code 54780130 we have provided in this guide and let me know if it works
  
Nathan Smith says

August 13, 2019 at 22:49

Do you have a URL for SportsHD APK (live sports hd) to enter in filelinked. I cannot find one. I can only use the web url of worldcupfootball.me Thanks

- Patrick says
  
  August 15, 2019 at 19:40
  
  Hi Nathan, no we don’t have one. Sports HD is not one of our recommended apps
  
Rich. says

May 18, 2019 at 00:11

When I go into a filelinked store, all the apps have an exclamation point on the right side. I’m unable to download apps. Error message pops up. WiFi signal is strong. Any suggestions?

- Patrick says
  
  May 19, 2019 at 21:50
  
  Hi, it looks like the source from which you are trying to download the apps has been removed. Tell me the FileLinked code you are using and I will check and let you know.
  
Simon says

February 20, 2019 at 00:13

Hi. I download OLAtv on my fire tv stick but not open ..what can be wrong? and how can I fix it
I’m 89 years old dude not too much computer Wizard. Can you help me out?
Thanks

- Patrick says
  
  February 20, 2019 at 20:29
  
  Hi Simon, OLA Tv may not be stable on FireStick yet. You can try other live TV apps. Here are our recommendations:
  
  Live Net TV (guide): https://www.firesticktricks.com/live-nettv-firestick.html
  Swift Streamz (APK link): https://www.firesticktricks.com/swift
  Mobdro (guide): https://www.firesticktricks.com/mobdro-firestick.html
  
- Floncon says
  
  October 6, 2019 at 18:08
  
  You have to uninstall your ad blockers