How to update Kodi on all your devices

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Kodi is a multimedia center with settings that are as useful as they are complicated, and the same goes for updating this software . The process to follow can vary greatly from one device to another. Therefore, in this guide to updating Kodi , you will find the step-by-step instructions for any device where you can use this media player.

This cross-platform software is available on Android, Microsoft, iOS, MacOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi. It is a free and open source project, so it is constantly updated depending on the activity of its developers. In this post you will learn how to get the latest version of Kodi for any of the aforementioned devices, and how to stay up to date with the program’s updates.

Index

  • On Android
  • On iOS
  • On MacOS
  • On Windows
  • On Linux
  • On Raspberry Pi

On Android

The Kodi update process on Android is the easiest of all, only if you download the application through the Play Store. Simply enter the app location (if you want, you can follow thislink and access directly). If there are updates available, you will see the “ Update ” button, press it and it will start the update automatically.

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In case you cannot perform this process through Google Play Store , since some devices do not have it, you will have to follow another procedure . It will be necessary to download Kodi again from the official website.

Whether you use Android or Android TV, you will need to enable permissions to download files from unknown sources first , then follow these steps to complete the process:

  1. Find the Settings menuon your device.
  2. Enter the “ Security” section.
  3. Enable the “ Unknown sources” option.
  4. Once this is done, simply go to the official Kodi siteusing this link:https://kodi.tv/download .
  5. Then, you will need to click on the Android icon.
  6. Select the download optionthat corresponds to your device.

Once you have completed these steps, you will only need to click on the downloaded file to open it and reinstall Kodi in its most current version .

On iOS

Jailbreaking is required to install and update Kodi on devices running iOS . This process is not approved by Apple and may result in the loss of technical support and warranty on your device.

Updating this software on iOS is achieved by reinstalling it. To get the latest version of Kodi available , go to the download center using this link:https://kodi.tv/download . Then click on the “ iOS ” button and finally select the file that corresponds to your Operating System. This will be downloaded and you will only need to run it to install.

Another alternative available is updating via Cydia . If you installed Kodi using this alternative virtual store, you will be able to find it in the latest version and thus be able to update Kodi on your device.

On MacOS

The process of updating Kodi on MacOS is similar to the installation, use the following guide to get the latest version of this software:

  1. Click on the followinglinkto direct you to the Kodi download site .
  2. Click on the Apple apple where the “ MacOS” device is indicated.
  3. Click “ 64-bit Installer” to start downloading the installer.
  4. You will simply have to wait for it to download and run it to start the installer.

Afterwards, you will simply need to drag the Kodi icon to the Applications icon on the MacOS. Once finished, you will have replaced the previously installed Kodi with the updated version.

On Windows

One of the easiest procedures for updating Kodi is the one you should follow on Windows. If you have installedKodi from the official store , updates will be done automatically. The system will notify you when a new version is available and you will only have to confirm the update. In the same way you can update Kodi on Xbox One .

Another installation method is the manual one, if you installed the application from the web , you will have to update it in the same way. In this case, go to the official site by following thislink and press the Windows symbol to enter the download options. Click on the option that corresponds to your OS. Finally, you must wait for the process to finish and run the file.

On Linux

Updating Kodi on Linux must be done manually. While the process is slightly similar to installing the software, it will be much simpler. You will simply need to use the following commands in the terminal :

  • “ sudo apt-get update”.
  • “ sudo apt-get upgrade”.

In some cases, you may be required to install additional packages when upgrading. To install such packages, enter the following command: “ sudo apt-get dist-upgrade ”.

On Raspberry Pi

For updating Kodi on Raspberry Pi , you will have more than one alternative depending on whether you use OpenELEC or LibreELEC on your device. In this case it is possible:

  • Have automatic updates enabled: This means that no additional procedures will be necessary.
  • Easy update in LibreElec: This system has a simple Kodi update procedure, just follow this path: “ Settings > Librelec > System > Updates ”.

Below you will find the procedure to follow to update Kodi on both LibreELEC and OpenELEC :

  1. Enter the Kodi settingson your OpenELEC or LibreELEC system.
  2. Go to “ System > Updates”
  3. Then follow the next options path: “ Update Channel > Main Version > Available Versions”.
  4. Simply select the latest version and confirm the operationto update.

Additionally, you will find a simple step-by-step guide for updating Kodi on OpenELEC using an SSH client :

  1. Go into KODI info to get the IP addressand write it down somewhere to save it.
  2. If you don’t have it, download and install the SSH clientfollowing thislink .
  3. Enter the download pageusing thisbond .
  4. Look for the section that says “ Raspberry Pi Builds” and download the latest version.
  5. Once the download is complete, run the SSHyou installed earlier.
  6. Log in with the IP address and default password which is “ openlec”. You will be able to see your device directory, open the Updates folder .
  7. Return to the desktop and copy the downloaded .tar file.
  8. Paste the .tar file into the Updates folder.
  9. Reboot the System. Once turned on, the corresponding updates will start.

If you want to always be informed of new Kodi updates available , follow the official social networks, which are.Twitter andFacebook . Whenever a new update is announced, you can use this guide to update Kodi on any of your devices .

 

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