CinePlus APK (Formerly BeeTV) — Download & Install Guide 2026

What Happened to BeeTV?

BeeTV was one of the most popular free streaming apps on Firestick and Android for years. Millions of people used it as their everyday way to browse movies and shows, and its simple layout made it the app that cord-cutters recommended to friends and family. Then, through 2025 and into 2026, the ground shifted: Amazon repeatedly disabled the BeeTV app on Fire TV devices, working links began dying faster than they could be replaced, and updates stopped landing the way they used to.

Rather than keep fighting the blocks under the old name, the team behind BeeTV relaunched the app as CinePlus — a rebrand, not a copycat. The developers themselves describe CinePlus as the continuation of BeeTV, and long-time users will recognise the layout, the categories, and the way sources are listed the moment they open it. That is why our BeeTV not working guide now points many readers here: when the old app fails completely, switching to CinePlus is usually the real fix. If you would rather compare your options first, our BeeTV alternatives guide covers CinePlus alongside the other working apps.

What Is CinePlus?

CinePlus is a free streaming app for Android-based devices — Firestick and Fire TV, Android TV and Google TV, Android phones and tablets, and TV boxes. Like BeeTV before it, CinePlus is an aggregator: it does not store or host movies and shows on its own servers. Instead it searches publicly available sources on the internet and organises the results into a clean, Netflix-style interface with posters, ratings and descriptions, so you can browse in one place instead of hunting through websites.

Because CinePlus is distributed outside the Google Play Store and the Amazon Appstore, you install it by sideloading the APK — the same method BeeTV always used, and the same method this guide walks you through below. There is no account to create and no subscription to buy: you install it, open it, and browse.

CinePlus Features in Detail

A Familiar, Browse-First Interface

The home screen is built around browsing, not digging through folders. Trending and popular rows, genre categories, and filters by year and rating help you find something to watch quickly, and every title page pulls together a poster, synopsis, and a ratings summary before you commit to a stream.

Multiple Sources for Every Title

Each movie or episode lists several sources rather than a single link. If one source is dead, slow, or poor quality, you pick the next one — this is the single biggest practical difference between a maintained app like CinePlus and the abandoned BeeTV build, whose source list quietly rotted away.

Subtitles in Many Languages

CinePlus can auto-load subtitles, lets you choose your preferred language once in Settings, and allows manual subtitle download and timing adjustment when a track is out of sync. If you ever hit missing or mismatched subtitles, the same fixes in our subtitle troubleshooting guide apply here.

External Player Support

You are not locked into the built-in player. CinePlus works with external players such as MX Player and VLC, which handle more file formats, remember your position reliably, and offer better subtitle controls. Most experienced users pick one external player and set it as the default on day one.

Favourites, History and Resume Playback

Save titles to your favourites, see what you watched in your history, and resume films and episodes where you left them — the small things that make a free app feel like a proper streaming service. Note that favourites and history live inside the app on your device; they do not automatically transfer from your old BeeTV install.

Lightweight and Firestick-Friendly

The app is built to run on modest hardware: streaming sticks, older Android TV boxes, and budget phones. It takes little storage compared with mainstream streaming apps, and its interface is fully remote-friendly — which matters when your “keyboard” is a Firestick remote.

CinePlus System Requirements

There is no iPhone or iPad version — iOS cannot install Android APKs at all, which our iOS page explains honestly, scams included. On Windows and Mac, CinePlus runs inside an Android emulator exactly like BeeTV did; see the method on our PC guide.

CinePlus vs BeeTV: What Actually Changed?

The honest summary: if BeeTV still works on your device, nothing forces you to move today. But the direction is clear — development, fixes, and working sources are on the CinePlus side now.

How to Install CinePlus (Firestick, Android TV, Phone)

On Firestick and Android TV

1. Allow unknown apps: On Firestick go to Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options and allow apps from unknown sources for the Downloader app. (If Developer Options is hidden, tap the device name in About seven times.) On Android TV, allow Downloader under Security & restrictions > Unknown sources.
2. Install Downloader: Search for “Downloader” in the Amazon Appstore or the TV Play Store and install it — it is free.
3. Open Downloader and enter the CinePlus address from the official CinePlus distribution source, then let the APK download.
4. Install the APK when prompted, then delete the downloaded file to save space (Downloader offers this automatically).
5. Open CinePlus, allow the permissions it asks for, and set your preferred external player and subtitle language in Settings.

On an Android Phone or Tablet

1. Go to Settings > Apps > Special access > Install unknown apps and allow your browser.
2. Download the CinePlus APK from a source you trust — fake copies are common, so read the safety section below first.
3. Open the downloaded file and tap Install.
4. Launch CinePlus and set your default player and subtitle language.

The classic app’s step-by-step screenshots live in our BeeTV for Firestick guide — the process for CinePlus is nearly identical.

First-Time Setup: Five Settings Worth Changing

1. Default player: Switch to MX Player or VLC for wider format support and better subtitle handling.
2. Subtitle language: Set it once, turn on auto-load, and subtitles follow you everywhere.
3. Default quality: On a Firestick Lite or an older TV, cap quality at 1080p — most “buffering” complaints end here. Our buffering fixes cover the rest.
4. Home rows: Favourite the categories you actually watch so the home screen works for you.
5. Clear cache monthly: Streaming apps accumulate cache; a monthly clear keeps a small-storage stick healthy.

Common CinePlus Problems — and the Fixes

CinePlus Shows “No Links” or “No Data”

Usually a source-side hiccup, not your device. Wait a few minutes and retry, switch to a different source in the list, and check your internet connection. If every title is empty, work through our no links and no data fixes — the causes and cures are the same ones BeeTV had.

The App Will Not Install

On Firestick and Android TV this is almost always the unknown-apps permission: it must be allowed for Downloader specifically, not just “somewhere” in Settings. A “parse error” means the download was incomplete or corrupted — delete the file and download it again on a stable connection.

Buffering on an App That Used to Run Fine

Check three things in order: your real speed at the TV (not at the router), whether a 4K source is too heavy for your stick, and whether the cache needs clearing. The full method is in our buffering guide.

CinePlus Disappeared or Refuses to Open

Platforms can disable sideloaded apps from time to time — that history is exactly why BeeTV became CinePlus. Reinstalling with the steps above restores it in most cases. If problems repeat across apps, the fuller checklist is our not working guide.

Is CinePlus Safe? Is It Legal?

CinePlus, like BeeTV, is a third-party app distributed outside the official app stores, so treat it with the same care: only download it from a source you trust, check the permissions it requests, and scan the file with security software if you can. As an aggregator, the app itself does not host content — what you choose to watch through it is your responsibility, and we recommend sticking to content you have the right to view, such as public-domain and freely licensed titles. Our full, honest breakdown is in Is BeeTV safe and legal? — every point there applies to CinePlus too. One extra warning: because CinePlus is new and popular, fake “CinePlus MOD” and “CinePlus Premium” copies already circulate. There is no official premium build — anything sold under that name is a third-party modification, with all the risks our MOD APK page explains.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CinePlus really the new BeeTV?

Yes. After Amazon repeatedly disabled BeeTV on Fire TV devices, the developers relaunched the app as CinePlus. The interface, categories, and source system will feel immediately familiar to BeeTV users.

Is CinePlus free?

Yes, CinePlus is free to download and use, and it does not require an account or sign-up to browse and stream.

Does CinePlus work on Firestick?

Yes. CinePlus is built for Android-based devices and installs on Firestick and Fire TV using the Downloader method described on this page, as well as on Android TV and Google TV.

Should I uninstall BeeTV after installing CinePlus?

You can keep both, but most users remove BeeTV once CinePlus is set up, because BeeTV’s sources are no longer maintained. Your favourites and history do not transfer automatically between the two apps.

Is CinePlus on the Google Play Store or the App Store?

No. CinePlus is distributed as an APK outside the official stores, like BeeTV before it, and there is no iOS version. Apps in the official stores using the CinePlus name are unrelated — do not assume they are this app.

Does CinePlus need a VPN?

The app itself does not require a VPN to work. Whether to use one is a personal choice; a VPN changes your visible location and can affect which sources respond, but it does not change the legal picture of what you watch — only watch content you have the right to view.

Written by

Maya Brooks

Maya Brooks is a streaming-tech writer who covers Android and Firestick apps, cord-cutting guides and app troubleshooting. She tests every install guide on real devices — Firestick, Android TV and phones — tracks BeeTV and CinePlus updates as they land, and keeps every guide on this site accurate and up to date, so readers can set up safely and get back to watching.