Cinema HD is the most popular streaming app right now. Since the sad demise of ShowBox, Cinema HD has taken over as the most popular way to stream movies and TV shows on mobile devices. This tutorial will show you how to install Cinema HD on Android and start it safely.
Made by the guys behind PlayBox, Cinema HD offers access to a wealth of HD content covering most movies, popular TV shows, cartoons, anime, and more. The application is not available through the Google Play Store so the installation is a little different. There are a few extra steps you need to take to get everything working and I’ll walk you through it all.
Install Cinema HD on Android
To install Cinema HD on Android, you need the APK file and enable apps from unknown sources. Android has built-in protection against rogue apps that helps protect your phone, but it gets in the way when you want to install unofficial apps. You must disable this protection to use Cinema HD.
As far as I know, Cinema HD is absolutely safe. Many users using this APK have reported great success without any negative side effects. Of course, it is always best to do your research before passing the security features on your device.
To enable apps from unknown sources, follow these steps:
- Select Settings and security on your Android device.
- Turn on unknown sources.
- Acknowledge the warning.
Samsung users or those with newer versions of Android may need to follow these steps:
- Select “Settings” on your device and press Biometrics and Security
- Scroll down and hit ‘Install Unknown Apps’
- Click on ‘Chrome’
- Change “Allow from this source”
If you have trouble finding the “Unknown source” option in your phone settings, please enter the content of the search box in “Settings”, it will help you. That’s it for the matter. You can now install apps from sources other than the Play Store and they should work fine.
Now to install Cinema HD:
- Download a copy of Cinema HD on your device. You can use a different font if you prefer. Just make sure it’s legit.
- Install the application on your device by choosing APK from File Manager.
- Select the installation package and then select Install.
- Open the app on your phone to make sure it’s charging, but don’t do anything else!
Now that we have installed Cinema HD on your device, we need additional security first. As you no doubt know, or at least suspect, Cinema HD isn’t exactly legal. It’s not illegal everywhere, but it makes it easy to access illegal content, so it may be illegal where you live.
Use Cinema HD safely
Clearly, streaming copyrighted content over an insecure connection is an invitation to a termination and a letter of termination from your Internet service provider or network provider. This action can escalate quickly if you’re not careful, so it’s worth being safe.
To use Cinema HD safely, you must use one on your device VPNs should be standard now and everyone should use them every time they are online. They hide your IP address and all your traffic and prevent authorities and ISPs from seeing what you do. Even if you have nothing to hide, your personal habits shouldn’t be for sale.
If you don’t already have one , get one. Install it on your device and always run it before starting Cinema HD. While I did ask you to start it earlier, it was to make sure the installation went smoothly. Never open Cinema HD at any other time after that running in the background.
Cinema HD Troubleshooting
There are two common problems that plague Cinema HD as much as any streaming application. One is failing and the other is a parse error. Both can be fixed quite easily.
The first way to fix this is to clear the application cache.
- Open Settings and applications on your phone.
- Select Cinema HD and then Storage.
- Select Clear cache and try the app again.
Parse errors generally occur when updating Cinema HD to the latest version. You can try the update again or uninstall the app and reinstall it with a fresh copy according to this guide.
- Open Settings and applications on your phone.
- Select Cinema HD and then Uninstall.
- Download a fresh copy of APK and follow the installation steps above.
I have experienced both problems and solved them with these two methods. Hopefully they work for you too.
Cinema HD is a great application for streaming movies and TV shows. It is a strong competitor to ShowBox that is unfortunately no longer with us. Since the team behind the app already has a good track record with PlayBox, I am convinced of this app and can recommend it as a viable option if you are looking for a new media streamer. Just use it safely and always behind a VPN!
Cinema HD option
There are other applications to try apart from Cinema HD and depending on your preferences. The internet is full of information on the best Cinema HD options and is probably worth a look.
Unlock MyTV – Unlock MyTV uses a very similar interface and download process to the ones we listed above. Users love the option because it doesn’t require rooting and there are thousands of titles available to stream anywhere. You can download it on your Firestick, Android device, and more.
The developers boast that there are no ads or pop-ups with this option. It’s a great feature that keeps you watching hours of uninterrupted quality movies.
Kodi – An old but hey, Kodi is one of the most popular streaming sources. Although Kodi doesn’t directly provide any content (as it would be illegal in some areas), it does allow you to select extensions like Exodus (which brings you content. With Kodi, there are no APK or device security settings to tamper with.
Free on the Google Play Store , Kodi isn’t an exact alternative to Cinema HD, but it’s definitely worth mentioning here.
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