In this tutorial, we will see how to update Kodi on Firestick, Android, Windows & FirestickTV, etc. We all know that Kodi is an open-source software application developed by the XBMC Foundation. The foundation releases Kodi updates from time to time. Hence, users need to update the Kodi to the latest version to gain a better user experience.
Kodi supports various streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu, or music streaming apps like Spotify and Pandora, Saavan, etc. In other words, you need to subscribe to these services.
As stated earlier, users need to update Kodi’s latest version as and when a new version is launched. Kodi supports different devices, let’s start with how to update Kodi on a firestick. So, to update Kodi on a firestick, we have to follow the following steps.
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How to Update Kodi on Firestick
Before you try to update Kodi on Fire TV Stick, make sure you have enabled the “apps from unknown sources or other sources” option from Firestick settings. To enable this option, go to “Settings“, select system, and then “Developer Options“. Enable the “Apps from unknown sources” option.
#1. Update Kodi on FireStick Using ES File Explorer
- Go to FireStick “Main Menu“, click on “Search box” and type “ES File Explorer“
- Open “ES File Explorer” app
- Select “Tools” and then click on “Download Manager” from the left-side menu
- Click on the “New” button
- Enter the URL “http://bit.ly/Kodi-17_6-Krypton-APK” and then click “OK“
- Enter the name of the path as “Kodi“
- Thereafter, click on “Download Now“
- This process will download the Kodi Krypton 17.67 version
- Once the downloading is done, click on “Open File” option and it will start the installation on your FireStick device directly
- Return to FireStick Home Screen and Launch the Kodi Krypton 17.6 version
Now, you can stream your favorite media content or shows with the new Kodi updated version.
#2. Update Kodi Using Downloader App
- Click on the “Search bar” from Firestick Home
- Type “Downloader” and hit enter
- Click on the new “Downloader app” icon to Install it
- Launch the Downloader app and enter this URL https://www.kodi.tv/download/, press enter
- After the download page loads, scroll down and click the android icon
- A new window tab opens with various Kodi updates’ versions
- Click on the latest update version you want to update, it will start downloading the update
- Click on “Install” option, once the downloading is over
- Thereafter click on “Done” once the installation is complete
- Open to the home screen and launch the Kodi application
- You should get updated Kodi version
How to Update Kodi Other Than Firestick
#1. Update Kodi on Android Phone
- Open Android Browser or any browser and go to https://www.kodi.tv/download/
- Click on the Android icon
- The download will start automatically when you click on ARMV7A(32/64 bit) button as per your operating system
- Once the file is downloaded, open the downloaded file
- A message will popup to enable the option “apps from unknown sources” in order to install the updates
- Click on “Settings” and turn on the “Unknown/other sources” option
- Finally, click on “Install” option
- Once the installation is complete, launch the latest Kodi version on your Android phone
#2. How to Update Kodi on Windows
- Launch Kodi on Windows and go to “Add-ons“
- Click on “Package Installer” from the top left corner
- Select “Install from Repository” or any other sources
- Choose Kodi “Add-ons Repository” in windows
- Go to “Program Add-ons” and select “Windows Installer” from the list
- Thereafter, click on “Install” button
- Go to Kodi Home Screen and select “Add-ons > Program Add-ons“
- Now click on “Kodi Installer” and then on “Releases“
- Select “Win32” option, if you have 32bit operating system
- A list of the latest Kodi Krypton versions appear
- Select the latest version of Kodi and then click on the “download” option
- Once the downloading is complete, restart Kodi and enjoy the streaming
#3. Install Kodi on FireStickTV Using MAC
If you have a macOS, then here’s how you can use Kodi on FirestickTV using Mac:
- On your Firestick, Go to “Settings>SystemAdminstration>Developer Options” and “enable Apps from other sources“
- Return to “System>About>Network” and write down your IP address
- Go to the Download for OS page and click on the “Download” button
- Go to https://kodi.tv/download/ and download the Kodi ARM file under the Android icon
- Now launch AdbLink on your Mac and click the “New” button
- In the Description box, enter “FireSticks“
- In the Address box, enter the IP address of your FireStick.
- Press “Save” option
- Under “Current Device“, choose “FireStick“
- Press Connect. (You will now see Fire Stick under Current Devices)
- Click the “Install app” button
- Navigate to the Kodi android app installation file you just downloaded
- At the confirmation prompt, click on “Yes” to allow adbLink to install Kodi on FireTVStick in the system
Disadvantages of Kodi on Firestick
#1. Security and Privacy
Security issues are a genuine concern for Kodi users as it makes them vulnerable to hackers and snoopers whose intent is to monitor and steal your personal data/information.
#2. Add-ons with Malware
Addons let you access Dropbox, YouTube, movie libraries, live TV (often illegally), and other free content.
#3. Support
One problem with Kodi is that it doesn’t have any support where you can report any issue that you face. As it is free open-source software, you are on your own when it comes to troubleshooting any problem.
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