How to sideload apps on Reliance Jio Fiber Android set-top box?

[Evilbrain]

Got my STB today, tried to install jio tv apk but it seems like the box is locked or whatever i am not able to enable the "unknown sources" thing in the settings.

 

[aayush]

They have removed the appinstaller now, so no other option

 

[Jaime]

@aayush - Yes noticed that. For a second I thought sideloading was back on.

What if i install a brand new stb... do i have to update it to use it ?

 

[aayush]

@Jaime updation process is automated

 

[tushar..]

I used the button at the bottom and reached the recovery screen.. theres an option for update via adb .
Connected STB to PC with a USB male to male cable
(Tried both ports on STB)
But the PC can't detect the STB .
cmd command adb devices doesnt show any device.
Can anyone try it out?

 

[Srikantnagar]

@Tushar same i tried as well. opened box screew. and there is a recovery button. start box in recovery. i used keyboard for navigation. tried both ports of box. but it not detected in pc. i connect box with male to male cable. i will figure out more. in box.

 

[updeshxp]

Please let us know here if someone figures out any way to sideload apps

 

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[aayush]

There is no way unless they add back the app installer

 

[ronaksworld]

I used the button at the bottom and reached the recovery screen.. theres an option for update via adb .
Connected STB to PC with a USB male to male cable
(Tried both ports on STB)
But the PC can't detect the STB .
cmd command adb devices doesnt show any device.
Can anyone try it out?

Hybrid STB JHS D200 v2
Are you talking about this reset button?
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btw there are some points 4 alinged in line for communication GND, TX RX & 3.3V power, maybe someone which hardware skills could test it too

Just for information in FireTV Sticks required to short the pins to enable boot, similarly did you try to short the pin, while plugged in? as far i know in firetv it was on of the legs in emmc/boot and ground, pretty sure it should be same here but it could also bring the risk of bricking the device.

i have not tried it, as long ago i had file manager installed using which i am still able to backup files and also install updates of ThopTV etc.

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[ronaksworld]

@Tushar same i tried as well. opened box screew. and there is a recovery button. start box in recovery. i used keyboard for navigation. tried both ports of box. but it not detected in pc. i connect box with male to male cable. i will figure out more. in box.

could you share the images and mention the device box details make sure you mask the MAC/WIFI/SERIAL NO ADDRESS

 

[Srikantnagar]

i have very easy solution for u all. replacement is free of jio box. factory reset box. then unplug the power.in middle of factory reset. box will stuck at boot screen. then call customer care.. they will schedule engineering team.. then they will replace box. in new box don't connect internet. 1st install apps with apk installer. and install new apk installer search on google. give that apk installer permission. install one app with new apk installer now u can connect internet. after update. new apk installer will be their until u factory reset your box.