Kodi is one of the most used multimedia centers on devices, be they mobile phones, tablets, computers, or even televisions. However, in order to get the full potential of this software, it is always interesting to have the latest version installed. Although it is not very complicated to carry out this action, we are going to explain how to update kodi on all your devices.
Kodi, along with the large number of add-ons that it has, it becomes an ideal entertainment tool in every home: watch movies, series, play music and even games thanks to different emulators. Now, just as it is important in the entertainment sector, that is why it usually has updates -with improvements- very often. Hence, we explain how to update Kodi on all your devices and be able to enjoy the news that the platform presents.
Kodi is available for Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS and for Linux. For all these platforms we are going to give you the solution to have it to the latest version. And we will start with the most popular operating system on the market: Microsoft's.
How to update Kodi on Windows
Windows is the most used operating system in the world. And for this reason, having a computer with the Microsoft operating system is the most common thing in a home. In addition, there is so much diversity that getting hold of a team under this platform can be very affordable, either with laptops for less than 250 euros or small pc box. With that being said, let's start with the step by step of how to update Kodi on this platform.
- Enter the internet browser and type in the address bar: kodi.tv
- Now look for the download section and select the platform that interests you: Kodi for Windows
- Now you will enter another screen in which you must choose between three options: Windows Store, Windows Installer (32-bit) or Windows Installer (64-bit)
- In the first option, it will redirect you to the Windows application store and it will be downloaded and installed like any application downloaded from the platform
- If you choose one of the other two options, an .exe (executable) file it will be downloaded to your computer. Wait for the download to finish, run it and wait for it to install. You will already have the latest version installed on your computer
How to update Kodi on Android
On the other hand, Android is also one of the most popular operating systems in the field of mobile phones, tablets and even televisions thanks to Google TV. In the case of Android and Kodi, the mobile version is also extensible to Smart TVs. And the way to update to the latest version may be through Google Play or through the official website. In the first case, if you have automatic updates enabled, you should not do anything; the Kodi update will always be there at the time of its release.
Now, as you well know, Android also allows the installation of applications through .APK files. In this case you must follow the following steps:
- The first thing is to enable your device to recognize applications that come from outside of Google Play
- Now it's time to head over to the official Kodi page and select the android option
- Now depending on your device you can choose the version for Huawei, or the 32 or 64 bit ARM version
- By downloading the .APK file, hit the package installer option and let the installation proceed. Once finished, you will have your Kodi updated
How to update Kodi on MacOS
The second most widely used desktop platform in the world is MacOS, Apple's operating system for its desktop or laptop computers. In this case, the steps will be the following:
- Again, enter -through the web browser you use- on the official Kodi page: kodi.tv
- Select in the downloads section, the option for macOS and click on download in the only option that is offered to you: Installer 64 Bit – you must take into account that Kodi works under MacOS from version 10.13 onwards-
- Once the .DMG file is downloaded, go to the download folder and move the file kodi-xxx.dmg to the applications folder. This will cause the file to automatically replace the previously installed version with the one you downloaded. You already have Kodi for MacOS updated
How to update Kodi on iOS
While Android downloading and installing external files is very simple, in iOS things get more complicated. And more if you do not have a team with jailbreak, you will have to resort to other methods to install the latest version of Kodi, since it is not in the App Store. In this case we are going to show you the simplest option:
- Download the with Cydia Impactor on your Windows or MacOS computer and install it
- Now is the time to make a Finding a Kodi iOS .IPA File -this type of files are the executables in iOS. Or, put another way, they are the counterpart of APKs on Apple's mobile platform. You shouldn't have any problem finding these files.
- Now, connect your iPhone/iPad to your computer. If any program like iTunes opens, close it or the method will not work
- Once Cydia Impactor is open and the device recognized, you should drag the .IPA file to Cydia Impactor and select the computer you want to install it on
- You will be asked for your Apple ID and password before proceeding with installation. Once entered, wait for the process to finish
- Before launching the app on your device, you must go to Settings>General>VPN and device management and search for the Kodi app to grant permissions. You already have the latest version of with installed on your computer
It is also true that there are versions - not so current - in AppValley, for example. And if Cydia Impactor doesn't convince you, you can also use sideloaded to install the .IPA file on your computer.
How to update Kodi on Linux
We still had Linux, the free platform, pending. In this case, you will already know in advance that you must resort to the commands. And therefore, for update kodi on linux you must do the following:
- open a terminal
- Now enter the following command and press ENTER: sudo add-apt-repository ppa: team-xbmc / ppa
- Next, type the following command and press ENTER: sudo apt update
- Lastly, type this command and press ENTER: sudo apt install kodi
You will now have updated Kodi on your Linux computer. In addition, there are Linux distributions that have their own application store and you will be able to update the applications from itself. Check this step before carrying out all the previous steps.