diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d46a52ad0..74ba1c044 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ Give it a try! ## Installation -> [video of the installation](images/new/zPV0imF.mp4) (note: download url changed to `kutt.it/stn_beta` or `kutt.it/stn_stable`) +> [video of the installation](images/new/zPV0imF.mp4) (note: download url changed to `kutt.to/stn_beta` or `kutt.to/stn_stable`) **Do not** download SmartTube from any **app store**, APK websites or blogs; these were uploaded by other people and may contain malware or ads. SmartTube is not officially published on any app store. Sadly, the Google PlayStore does not allow ad-free Youtube apps using unofficial APIs. @@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ There is a **beta release** (recommended) and a **stable release**. Beta gets ne You can use either of the following methods to install the app: -- (**Easiest**) Install [Downloader by AFTVnews](https://www.aftvnews.com/downloader/) on your Android TV, open it and enter `kutt.it/stn_beta` or `kutt.it/stn_stable`, then read, understand and confirm the security prompts. (You can also enter [**79015**](https://aftv.news/79015) (for beta) or [**28544**](https://aftv.news/28544) (for stable), but this requires an extra step to install the AFTVnews Downloader browser addon if you haven't already.) +- (**Easiest**) Install [Downloader by AFTVnews](https://www.aftvnews.com/downloader/) on your Android TV, open it and enter `kutt.to/stn_beta` or `kutt.to/stn_stable`, then read, understand and confirm the security prompts. (You can also enter [**79015**](https://aftv.news/79015) (for beta) or [**28544**](https://aftv.news/28544) (for stable), but this requires an extra step to install the AFTVnews Downloader browser addon if you haven't already.) - Install a file transfer app on your Android TV, download the APK on your phone or computer and transfer it to your TV (e.g. [_Send Files to TV_](https://sendfilestotv.app/) from the Google Play Store / Amazon AppStore) - Download the APK onto a USB stick, put the USB stick into your TV and use a file manager app from the Google Play Store / Amazon AppStore (e.g. [_FX File Explorer_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx) or [_X-plore_](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore)). Android's preinstalled file manager does not work! Do **not** get the ad-infested _FileCommander_. - If you are an advanced user, you can install it using ADB. [guide](https://fossbytes.com/side-load-apps-android-tv/#h-how-to-sideload-apps-on-your-android-tv-using-adb) | [alternative guide](https://www.aftvnews.com/sideload/) @@ -173,20 +173,20 @@ To enable global voice search, an additional app must be installed alongside Sma **On Amazon Fire TV**: 1. Uninstall the original YouTube app (no root required) -2. Download and install the Amazon Bridge SmartTube app: https://kutt.it/stn_bridge_amazon (e.g. via _Downloader by AFTVnews_) +2. Download and install the Amazon Bridge SmartTube app: https://kutt.to/stn_bridge_amazon (e.g. via _Downloader by AFTVnews_) **On Google Chromecast with Google TV**: 1. Uninstall the original YouTube app (no root required) -2. Download and install the ATV Bridge SmartTube app: https://kutt.it/stn_bridge_atv (e.g. via _Downloader by AFTVnews_) +2. Download and install the ATV Bridge SmartTube app: https://kutt.to/stn_bridge_atv (e.g. via _Downloader by AFTVnews_) **On all other Android devices**, sadly root is required to enable this: 1. Root your device (search for a guide for your specific device) 2. Uninstall the official YouTube app using root (`adb shell pm uninstall com.google.android.youtube.tv`) -3. Download and install the ATV Bridge SmartTube app: https://kutt.it/stn_bridge_atv (e.g. via _Downloader by AFTVnews_) +3. Download and install the ATV Bridge SmartTube app: https://kutt.to/stn_bridge_atv (e.g. via _Downloader by AFTVnews_) ## Donation