Page Table of Contents
- How To Install Kodi
- Setup Unknown Sources
- Add-ons and Repositories
- How to Install Exodus Redux
- How To Use Exodus
- Kodi Frequently Asked Questions
- What Is a VPN?
Kodi has become the best home entertainment system available, and all for free.
Originally called XBMC (Xbox Media Center) it has evolved leaving behind the hardware limitations of the original Xbox and changing its name to Kodi.
A new version called Kodi 18 Leia has been released which is a nice new edition to the ever evolving media center.
Kodi can be installed on many different hardware platforms from a cheap desktop/laptop computer to a Fire TV Stick.
Dedicated Android media center boxes can also be bought.
Read Here To See Our Picks for Best Kodi Boxes
After Kodi is installed to a media box it needs what are called Add-ons to take advantage of the content available.
Add-ons are like Apps for a smartphone that are installed in Kodi and do what they are programmed to do.
For example, Exodus Redux is a popular Add-on that allows you to stream movies and TV shows with Kodi.
There are different sections within Kodi including, TV, Radio, Games, Add-ons, Pictures, Videos, Favorites, and Weather.
Exodus would be under Add-ons Video after being installed.
How To Install Kodi 18 Leia
Installing Kodi depends on which hardware you plan to use.
To keep it simple Kodi can be installed on an old computer, Mac or PC, and setup as a dedicated media center.
To do this simply go to the Kodi download page and download the install that works for your machine.
Download Kodi Here https://kodi.tv/download
The install for Windows or a Mac is easy by simply downloading the correct installer and following the instructions.
The install to a Fire TV Stick or a Raspberry Pi the setup is more difficult.
Read Here for How To Install Kodi to an Android Smartphone or Tablet
Read Here for How To Install Kodi to an Android TV Box
Read Here for How to Install Kodi on an Amazon Fire TV Stick
Read Here for How to Install Kodi on a Raspberry Pi 3.
Steps to Setup Unknown Sources in 18 Leia
Kodi 18 Leia needs a box checked called Unknown Sources to install add-ons such as Exodus.
- Click the Settings Icon in the top left corner.
- Settings.
- Add-ons.
- Turn ON Unknown Sources.
- A warning box will come up click Yes .
Add-ons and Repositories
After Unknown Sources have been set to ON, repositories and add-ons can be installed.
A repository URL needs to be added to Kodi so that add-ons can be installed.
What is a Kodi Repository?
Repositories are websites that store an Add-on for download.
They often contain multiple add-ons and are a repository for all add-ons a developer has created.
The websites address or URL is added into Kodi to download the Add-on that a repository contains.
There are many add-ons and repositories that can be added. Below are the steps to install the popular Exodus Redux add-on.
There are many other add-ons and it is best to have a few if one stops working.
Read Here To See a List of the Current Top Kodi Add-ons
Using a good VPN with Kodi is always suggested for privacy and security. If you need a good low cost VPN to use with Kodi Try IPVanish it has multiple high speed servers with no throttling or logs.
*WirelesSHack.org is not affiliated with Kodi, or any Addons or Builds. WirelesSHack.org is a news and informational site which does not support or condone copyright infringement. Kodi should only be used with content that is bought and owned personally or is in the public domain.
Steps To Install Exodus Redux Add-on into Kodi
- At the top left click the System Settings Icon
- Click File Manager
- On the left click Add Source
- Click where it says NONE
- Enter the URL: https://i-a-c.github.io/ and click OK
- In the next box down name it Redux and click OK
- Double Check everything is correct and click OK
- Go back to the main menu and click Add-ons
- Click the Add-on Package Installer Icon at the top left
- Click Install from zip file
- A box will slide open find Redux and click it
- Click repository.exodusredux-0.0.8.zip
- Wait for the Repository to download and popup at the top right and say Exodus Redux Repo Installed
- Click Install from repository
- Click Exodus Redux Repo
- Video Add-ons
- Click Exodus Redux
- Click Install
- A box will popup showing all the dependencies and add-ons that will be install Click OK
How To Use Exodus Kodi Add-on
Exodus Redux like all add-ons will have video sections for movies and TV shows.
Kodi add-ons don’t host any content and simply search the internet for website links for videos the same as Google.
After a video is selected to watch, Exodus will take 60 seconds to find the best links available.
Once it finds the best links it will display them.
To start the video click the first link and Exodus will automatically go through them until one starts playing.
If a link comes up with a popup saying to PAIR click cancel and it will go to the next link on the list.
Once a stream starts if it buffers stop it from playing and click farther down the list of links until a good one is found.
Sometimes a good link will be found quickly while other times it will be harder to find and require a bit of patience.
Kodi Frequently Asked Questions
Why Don’t I see Exodus?
Exodus is located in its own repository, as long the repository is installed into Kodi it will show up when enabled.
To see which repositories you have installed go to Install From Repository . All the installed Repositories will be shown.
Clicking on a repository will also show the add-ons it contains.
Why Don’t I see the Add-on I am looking for?
Each add-on will be located in its own repository, so adding the repository it is in will be necessary.
Every repository will have a unique URL that will need to be typed in to install it.
When I click a link to a TV show or movie the link doesn’t work or buffers.
This does happen and the more popular Kodi becomes the more the servers/sources can at times become overwhelmed.
This is the reason many sources/links will come up on a list. If one source link does not work go to the next link. If it starts to buffer stop the video and move on to another link.
Most often a good source can be found within 2-3 links depending on the time of day.
Most add-ons will automatically try to go through the list of links but sometimes stop.
For example, if an add-on stops on link 7, restart at link 8.
What Is a VPN?
A VPN provides privacy and security while being online.
Entities such as an internet service providers or unscrupulous persons will only see encrypted data and not be able to track what is being done.
This gives a user anonymity as well as privacy while online.
A VPN is not necessary to use Kodi but can hide all online activities which has become very desirable.
It can also help bypass any blocking an ISP (Internet Server Provider) may be doing.
Two popular Kodi friendly options are IPVanish and Express VPN with both having multiple high speed servers with no throttling or logs.
I have a KODI box an I’m wondering how do I update it ?
Thanks for these guidelines, I found them super helpful! I second the statement about VPN. Whenever you are streaming or torrenting anything, it’s always best to secure your connection. Since I wanted a cheap subscription, I found this VPN called Surfshark, and it works quite decently for me.
I’ve read and watched dozens of Films on Kodi boxes but not one has info about how to correct the situation where the box says you’ve connected successfully to WiFi and shows a strong signal but when I go in to navigate to the Kodi repository, I get a message that says my internet connection isn’t working (!). Very frustrating and no help anywhere.
got kodi 17 and exedous running!but i cant put anything in my favorite folder. anyone know how to do this?
Hold down the select button and options come up where you ca add it to favorites
hold down on the tab that u want to add to favorites. and a box opens next to it to add to favorites ar delete or well youll see
Hi, i noticed you mention about VPN. do wee need to purchase that before streaming Kodi?
Since I updated my kodi when I go to exodus it shows all the sources, then it says working, but the video doesn’t play. I tried many times nothing play.
It’s coming up with could not connect to repository. Please help??
How do you download exodus ? We have it installed today but cannot get anything working
Thank u that was easy
I was really clueless about this software but after watching this video on YouTube and reading your article. I have installed it on my laptop and TV but guess what ! It is awesome !
Thank you! Easy to install and it works!
How do I remove “swipe down from the top to exit full screen” instruction box?
How did you get full screen? I cannot make any suggestions work. Thanks
If your using a PC press the backslash key ” \ “
Thank you thank you thank you
Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for, great step by step instructions. Much appreciated!
Trying to install Kodi on my pc after I add source and check if downloaded I get a message cannot connect to network server. Plesase Help
Hi friends installed as per the guide when trying to play movie getting information check for log ..with x symbol..pls help
Thank you for the clear and detailed instructions…
Does anyone know if subtitles can be turned on for movies?
Thank you, your step by step was so helpful!
Awesome!
when i try to download from zip file it says that it failed to download
Very helpful thank you so much
I have a problem with my kodi box(mxq pro) repeatedly giving me a black screen when clicking on tabs, after I install addons even from the kodi repository. When I add them, I can add a few but then I’ll do one and the screen constantly goes black when I click on a tab/option. With the screen being black I can’t see where to click to delete recently installed addons. This leads to me having to delete and reinstall kodi, before my deleting I clear cache, clear data then uninstall. When I reinstall kodi and try to reinstall the addons I add them in a different order so it isn’t a particular addon only for the same thing to happen. I have had to make do with only one addon as I’m scared if I try anymore it will mess up again
Your website to me is priceless. The only thing that kept tripping me up, was where the instructions to drop down and add xvmbc to add Covenant, if you don’t put repository in front of these letters my box would not process it? Once I put repository.xvmbc it went through. I did it three or four times without repository and nothing? Thank you for setting up this site, whereas people who or novice with these boxes could spend weeks trying to figure it out.
Nick Alvis
You do have to add in a URL and do a initial setup to install add-ons. Once the add-ons are installed your good to go.
Very well put together guide – Thanks!
Hello 🙂 I have a tablet and kodi is installed and it works. I am wondering if I can get what I want to watch from the tablet to the TV without screen mirroring… I have showbox and I can stream from allcast. Is there a way to do this with kodi?
Wonderful step by step instructions! Worked perfectly! Thank you!
Fantastic info. Thank you.. i have been so not using the capabilities of my TV
Thank you! Extremely helpful!
Can this be installed on an older IPad?
It would require you to jailbreak it and depending on how old, it may not work very well. You’re better off with a lower end Android tablet or a TV box that can be purchased for around $35 on eBay if you’re planning on installing it yourself.
Kodi cannot be installed on iOS tablets or phones. Only ones running Android.