How to Install zol Using the Downloader App
You can install zol on your Android TV in a few minutes using the Downloader app: open Downloader, enter the code 5333911 to install pro zol, and the app downloads and installs automatically. Pro zol is a playlist player like IBO Pro: it comes with no content, you add your own M3U playlist and you are responsible for the content you watch. After installation you register your device once, then add your playlist and start watching. Prefer pre-loaded legal channels? Install free zol with code 5314866 instead. This guide walks through every step so you can go from an empty TV to a fully configured IPTV player without a computer or USB drive.
What You Need Before You Start
The installation is designed to be simple, and you need very little to complete it.
- An Android TV or Android TV box with internet access.
- The Downloader app, which is free in the Google Play Store.
- An M3U playlist URL or file to play afterward, which you can learn to set up in our guide on how to add an M3U playlist to zol.
Step-by-Step Installation with Downloader
Follow these steps in order, and the whole process takes only a few minutes.
- Open the Downloader app on your Android TV. If it is not installed, get it from the Google Play Store on the TV.
- Enter the code 5333911 in the download field. This code points directly to the pro zol installation package hosted by DevShield Tech.
- Confirm the download and wait for the file to finish. The progress bar appears on screen, and a larger file takes a little longer on slower connections.
- Install the app when prompted. Android TV may ask you to allow installs from unknown sources; approve it for Downloader so the installation can proceed.
- Open zol from your apps row and complete device registration as described below.
What is the Downloader code?
A Downloader code is a short number that maps to a hosted file, so you never have to type a long URL with a remote control. Code 5333911 is the official code for pro zol and installs the same build that is published in the project repository.
Registering Your Device
On first launch, zol asks your device to register. Registration is how the platform knows which device you are and keeps your playlists synchronized.
- Your device sends its MAC address and a unique device key to register with the platform.
- There is no limit on the number of devices you can register, so you can install zol on every TV you own.
- After registration, the platform links your playlists to your device profile, and updates you make on one device appear on the others.
If you prefer to manage playlists from a computer instead of the TV remote, use the web interface at pro.zoliptv.com/add-playlist, where you enter your MAC address, device key, and M3U URL. The form even auto-formats the MAC address into the standard XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX layout, which removes a common source of typos.
Alternative Installation Methods
If the Downloader app is not available on your device, there are other ways to install zol.
Install from a direct APK link
You can download the zol APK directly from the official repository at github.com/devshield-tech/streaming-app and sideload it. Use a file manager or the Downloader app's direct URL mode to open the APK.
Install the free zol variant
If you want a pre-loaded list of legal free-to-air channels instead of adding your own playlist, install free zol with Downloader code 5314866 or via http://aftv.news/5314866. That app only contains channels broadcasters officially provide for free. See the free streaming page for details, and read our explainer on free legal IPTV channels before choosing.
What to Do After Installation
Once zol is installed and your device is registered, your next steps are straightforward.
- Add your M3U playlist through the app or the web interface.
- Confirm the playlist appears in your channel list.
- Open a channel and verify playback, then repeat the setup on any other device you own.
New to the format? Our IPTV beginner's guide explains the terminology you will see.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Downloader app required to install zol?
A: No. The Downloader app is simply the easiest way because you type a short code instead of a URL. You can also download the APK directly from the official GitHub repository and install it with any file manager.
Q: Why is my TV asking to allow installs from unknown sources?
A: Android TV shows this prompt because the app is not distributed through the Google Play Store. It is a normal security check; approving it for Downloader lets the installation finish, and the zol build itself is the official one from DevShield Tech.
Q: How many devices can I install zol on?
A: There is no limit. Each device registers with its MAC address and unique device key, and your playlists synchronize across all of them.
Q: What happens to my playlist after installation?
A: After you register your device, your playlists are tied to your device profile and synchronized through the platform, so reinstalling or adding another device does not mean rebuilding your channel list.
Install zol Today
Installation really is a few minutes of work: open Downloader, type 5333911, register your device, and add your playlist. The payoff is a free IPTV player with quality that rivals paid apps, on every TV you own. Start with the zol homepage and find more guides in the zol blog archive.