Kodi is an open-source media player that will allow you to stream online content with the help of addons. Kodi is very popular among the video streaming community; you must have heard of it if you love streaming videos online. The platform is known for providing pirated content and occasional visits from malware, but it is still very useful if used for legitimate purposes. In this article, I will show you how to install Kodi on Firestick. Read this article attentively, so you don’t miss any step.
Install Kodi on Firestick with easy methods
Amazon Firestick has been in the market for a quite while, and it has created quite an impact in the video streaming industry. It has become quite popular among the customers because of its easy to use interface and support for some of the most popular on-demand video streaming platforms like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, YouTube, (Amazon) Prime Video, Twitch, etc.
The Firestick ships with Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa. That will allow you to navigate through content on your Television by just using your voice. You must be familiar with the concept if you like gadgets. Amazon has its line of smart speakers with AI compatibility called Amazon Echo, which also uses Alexa voice assistant.
As enticing as it may sound, there is indeed a drawback, like almost everything in existence has. The device offers a great deal of multimedia content for free. Still, the premium content costs premium prices to be accessed, which is probably why you are here looking for a guide for the installation of Kodi.
A lot of users install Kodi on their device because of cost barriers and/or regional barriers. This app allows them to choose from a wide variety of addons specializing in different categories, which makes it one of the best apps you can install on your device. Kodi enhances the user experience and provides you with hundreds of different options varying in various departments.
Install Kodi on your Firestick with “Downloader” app
Step 1. Compose your Firestick for Kodi Installation.
If you are installing Kodi for the first time in your Firestick, there are a few things you will have to do in order to do it successfully. You will have to make four changes in the settings:
1. Enable ADB debugging, 2. Allow apps to install from Unknown Sources, 3. Turn OFF Device Usage Data, and 4. Turn OFF Collect App Usage Data. Follow this step-by-step tutorial, and you will be good to go.
Step 1. Navigate to Settings on your Firestick, Select “My Fire TV” and enable “Developer Options” by clicking on it.
Step 2. Next, you’ll require to enable “ADB debugging” (optional but recommended) and allow Apps to install from “Unknown Sources” (this is mandatory.)
Step 3. Turn OFF “Device Usage Data” and “Collect App Usage Data” from Settings>Preferences>Privacy Settings.
After successfully doing that, your Firestick will be ready for the installation of Kodi.
Step 2. Getting the Downloader app.
This method is the easiest and fastest method so far; in other words, the best method for installing Kodi on your Firestick. You just have to follow these steps in the correct order, and it will be done in less than 2 minutes. Downloader is available free of cost on the Amazon App Store. It makes the installation process smooth and convenient.
Select “Search” option at the top left corner of the Firestick Home screen. Type “Downloader” and hit search.
After successfully downloading and installing the “Downloader” app, there is only one step remaining before the installation is completed.
Step 3. Install Kodi on Firestick
In this step, I’ll tell you how to download and install Kodi 18.7 Leia on your Amazon Firestick, the latest stable released version.
Step 1. Launch the Downloader app we just installed and click on the URL box (http://)
Step 2. A popup keypad will now appear on the screen. Type https://howtofirestick.com/kodi.apk and click ‘GO.’
Step 3. Let the required files download.
Step 4. Once the download has finished, click on “Install.”
Step 5. Wait while the installation processes.
Step 6. You will see the popup saying, “App installed.” Click on “OPEN” if you want to run the app or “DONE” if you want to run it later.
To open Kodi later, you will have to go to Settings>Applications>Manage Installed Applications>Kodi>Launch. You won’t find Kodi shortcut on the Home screen of your Firestick.
You can also press-and-hold the Home button for five seconds and click on Apps on the popup screen to launch Kodi.
If you’ve followed the steps mentioned above and still can’t install Kodi properly (which is unlikely), I am providing alternate methods.
How to install Kodi on your Firestick using alternate methods
Downloader is a reliable source, and you should not face any difficulty installing Kodi through it. However, if you have a premium subscription of the popular file manager ESFileExplorer, you might want to reconsider your options.
The free version of ESFileExplorer does not support free sideloading of third-party apps any longer. You will require a premium subscription that costs $9.99 per month, whereas the Downloader is entirely free. If you have already installed Kodi using this method, you may skip this one.
Install Kodi on Firestick using ESFileExplorer
Follow the steps mentioned below to install Kodi on your Firestick using ES File Explorer:
- Power-On your Firestick.
- Go to Settings>My Fire TV.
- Click on Developer Options.
- Allow Apps to install from Unknown sources by clicking on “Apps from Unknown Sources.”
- Go to the Home page of your Firestick and click on the “Search” icon at the top left corner of your screen.
- Type “ES File Explorer” in search bar and click on the app icon when the results appear.
- Follow the instructions showed on the screen to install “ES File Explorer” on your Firestick.
- Launch the app after it is successfully installed.
- Go to the section at the right side where you will see several icons. Click on the “Downloader” icon.
- Click on +New at the bottom.
- A popup will now appear. Enter https://howtofirestick.com/kodi.apk in the Path section and name it anything you may like.
- Click on “Download Now.”
- Let the app download.
- Click on “Open File” after it is downloaded.
- Then Click on “Install” when prompted.
- Click on “Install” one more time.
- That’s pretty much it. You have successfully installed Kodi on your Firestick.
How to Install Kodi on Amazon Firestick using AppStarter
If you have tried both of the above-listed methods and still can’t install Kodi on your Firestick, give this one a go. AppStarter allows devices the installation of third-party apps hence, makes the installation process simpler and smoother.
Once again, you will need to allow the Apps to install from Unknown Sources, which you must have done by now if you have read the instructions on the previous methods carefully. Then you will require to turn off Collect App Usage Data as mentioned in the previous methods. Install the “Downloader” app as we did in the first method.
After you have successfully done those things, just follow the steps listed below for a clean and easy installation:
Step 1. Run the “Downloader.”
Step 2. Click on the URL box (http://)
Step 3. A popup will appear in the next window. Enter https://howtofirestick.com/as4.apk and hit “GO.”
Step 4. After the AppStarter has downloaded, click on “Install.”
Step 5. Run the AppStarter after it is successfully installed.
Step 6. The first thing you will do is go to “Updates” in the menu located on the left side of the screen. Click on “Install” on the right side where it says Kodi.
Eureka. You have successfully installed Kodi on your Firestick, finally. If this method fails you as well and you are still not able to install Kodi, well keep reading.
Install Kodi on Firestick using FileLinked
FileLinked is a file-sharing tool that can also be used to sideload applications on Firestick. Follow this tutorial patiently to install Kodi on Firestick using the FileLinked app.
Step 1. Download and Install FileLinked app from the “Downloader” app. (Stay tuned for a detailed step by step guide on how to install FileLinked App.)
Step 2. Launch FileLinked App.
Step 3. You will be shown a window shown in the picture below. Type the code 54780130 in the text bar and click on Continue.
Step 4. Click on the “Download” icon next to the version of Kodi you wish to install.
Step 5. After the download is finished successfully, click on the play button next to it. Follow the instructions that are shown on the screen to install Kodi on your Firestick.
That’s it, buddy, you have successfully installed Kodi on your Firestick.
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