Loader shortcut apps are a series of free apps for Amazon Fire TVs, Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Cubes, and Fire TV Smart TVs that redirect to various parts of the Fire TV interface. If there is a setting or screen on a Fire TV that you frequently access, the appropriate Loader app will get you there in a single click so that you don’t have to constantly dig through several layers of the Fire TV’s interface.
The available Loader Shortcut Apps are:
The Application Settings Loader app gives you quick access to Appstore, Amazon Photo, GameCircle, and application settings. Note that there is also a Loader app that takes you directly to the Manage Installed Applications screen if you want even quicker access to that screen than this Loader app provides.
The Apps Loader app gives you quick access to a full-screen grid of all of your installed apps. If you have a remote with app buttons, a good idea is to use my Remapper app to reassign one of your remote’s app buttons to this Apps Loader so that you always have quick access to any app.
The Appstore Settings Loader app gives you quick access to the Fire TV settings for turning automatic app updates on or off, for turning in-app purchases on or off, and more.
The Audio/Video Sync Loader app gives you quick access to the Fire TV’s built-in audio sync utility. This utility allows you to adjust an offset for your device’s audio and video output to compensate for sync issues caused by your TV, soundbar, or AV receiver. This loader app is not available for all Fire TV models because not all models have the ability to adjust A/V sync.
The Bluetooth Devices Loader app gives you quick access to connect or disconnect Bluetooth devices like headphones, speakers, game controllers, keyboards, mice, and more. Note that there are separate Loader apps for Game Controller Settings, where you can connect or disconnect Amazon’s gamepads.
The Check for Updates Loader app gives you quick access to see if your Fire TV device has any pending updates to install.
The Developer Options Loader app gives you quick access to enable or disable ADB Debugging. It also lets you quickly enable or disable Apps from Unknown Sources.
The Developer Tools Menu Loader app gives you quick access to the hidden developer menu on all Fire TVs. This menu provides access to a System X-Ray bar that displays all kinds of helpful information about your device like CPU usage, RAM usage, Network strength, and much more.
The Device Info Loader app gives you quick access to the “About” screen of your device where you can find the device’s name, available storage, IP address, software version, serial number, and more.
The Display Mirroring Loader app gives you quick access to launch Miracast display mirroring on your Fire TV. This loader app is not available for all Fire TV models because not all models have display mirroring capabilities.
The DVR Recordings Loader app gives you quick access to your library of OTA content recorded with a Fire TV Recast.
The Equipment Control Settings Loader app gives you quick access to settings that control how the power, volume, and mute buttons on your remote function. This loader app is not available on older Fire TV models because those models are incompatible with newer remotes that can control home theater equipment.
The Factory Reset Loader app gives you quick access to wipe all apps and settings from your Fire TV. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to reset your device but once you confirm, this cannot be undone.
The Fire TV Recast Settings Loader app gives you quick access to scan OTA channels, check DVR storage, edit default recording options, add external storage, restart your Recast, and factory reset it.
The Free Movies & TV Loader app gives you quick access to tons of movies and TV shows that are free to you from various apps and services.
The Game Controller Settings Loader app gives you quick access to pair or unpair Amazon’s official gamepads. Note that there is a separate loader shortcut for Bluetooth Devices if you are using a non-Amazon generic gamepad.
The Library Loader app gives you quick access to the Library section of your Fire TV, where you’ll find your watchlist, purchases, rentals, and DVR recordings.
The Manage App Notifications Loader app gives you quick access to enable or disable notifications from each of your installed apps.
The Manage Installed Applications Loader app gives you quick access to your full list of installed apps where you can force stop apps, clear app data or cache, uninstall apps, and change app permissions.
The Movies Loader app gives you quick access to browse movies from various apps and services.
The My Fire TV Menu Loader app gives you quick access to the Fire TV’s “About” screen and developer options. It’s also where you can quickly restart your Fire TV or put it to sleep. Note that there is a separate loader shortcut app that takes you directly to the “About” screen and another loader app that takes you directly to the developer options.
The Network Settings Loader app gives you quick access to WiFi and Ethernet options where you can connect or disconnect from networks or change network options.
The Network Test Loader app gives you quick access to launch the Fire TV’s built-in network test to see if your connection has any detectable issues.
The Notification Settings Loader app gives you quick access to enable or disable Do Not Interrupt mode and toggle notifications on or off for each of your apps.
The Notifications Loader app gives you quick access to view and clear notifications sent by your apps and the Fire TV operating system.
The Recently Watched Loader app gives you quick access to your list of recently watched movies and TV shows so that you can easily pick up where you left off.
The Remote Settings Loader app gives you quick access to pair or unpair Fire TV remote controls.
The Screensaver Settings Loader app gives you quick access to change your Fire TV’s screensaver, image slide style or speed, and start time. It’s also where you can enable or disable the date, time, image info, and Alexa hints that are displayed when the screensaver is running.
The Settings Loader app gives you quick access to all of the various settings and options available for your Fire TV.
The Text Banner Settings Loader app gives you quick access to turn on or off the accessibility feature that displays a large text banner with information about what is currently highlighted on your Fire TV.
The Text Search Loader app gives you quick access to the on-screen keyboard that you can use to search for movies, TV shows, apps, and more.
The TV Shows Loader app gives you quick access to browse TV shows from various apps and services.
The Voice Assistant Caption Settings Loader app gives you quick access to Alexa caption settings where you can turn captions on or off and change how the caption text is displayed.
The VoiceView Settings Loader app gives you quick access to turn on or off the accessibility feature that provides voice guidance about what is currently highlighted on your Fire TV.
The Watchlist Loader app gives you quick access to your personal watchlist where you can add or remove movies and TV shows that you want to watch later.
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