Installing Kodi to a Fire TV Stick is not difficult and does not require a computer or any other device.
A computer can be used if the main install method does not work for your Fire TV version.
The first method does not require a computer only an Amazon account to get a free App called Downloader.
A free Amazon trial account can be used if needed.
Link to Amazon 30 Day Free Trial Instant Video Page
The Downloader App is used to go to the Kodi Download page and get the necessary install file.
This is the most popular method and the most widely used.
There have been a few updates that have stopped some previous methods from working with the Downloader App method working very well.
The second method uses an App called File Commander which allows a computer to copy files to a Fire TV.
Installing with a computer is not usually used since the first method works very well.
How to use both methods are shown below along with the steps and screenshots. A video is also below each method for a visual walk through if needed.
What is Kodi?
Kodi is a media center that is free to use and install.
Since it is free to use and can play most any video or music file it has become very popular.
It is also very easy to modify and change the interface and other features.
Does Kodi Work Well With the Fire Stick?
Yes, Kodi works well with the Fire Stick.
It does need to be side loaded with another program since it is not available in the Amazon App Store.
While the Fire Stick runs Kodi its low cost hardware can limit it at times with many other options available.
Read Here for Our Picks for the Best Hardware to Run Kodi
What is an Addon?
An Addon is a program that can be added to Kodi to expand its abilities.
There are many popular Addons with the most popular being Video plugins that stream videos.
Read Here for the Current Best Up-To-Date Addons
What is a Build?
A Build is a pre-setup Kodi install that comes with all the best Add-ons and artwork.
Anyone can create a Build by backing up a Kodi setup and sharing it with other users.
While Builds are nice they do come with more code and artwork that can slow down an install on a Fire Stick.
Most will only need a few good Addons. If a Build is used be sure it is made specifically for the Fire TV Stick.
Should You Install a Build or Individual Addons?
While Builds are nice, since they come setup with all the latest Addons, often it is best to simply have 3-5 of the top Kodi Addons installed.
Builds always come with more code and artwork which can slow things down.
Installing a few good working Addons is all that is really needed and makes for a faster performance.
With that said many there are many good Builds that work well.
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, along with an easy to use Fire TV Stick app.
Method 1: How To Install Kodi to a Fire TV Stick without a Computer
1… At the top go to Settings
2… Go to Device
3… Select Developer Options
4… Turn On both ABD debugging and Apps from Unknown Sources
5… Go Back to the Home Screen
6… Click to the left for the search option to come up.
7… Type in Downloader
8… After typing in Downloader scroll to it and click it
9… The Downloader App should come up click it
10… Click Get for the Downloader app to download and install
11… After it installs click Open
12… A notification may come up showing the Apps features and updates click OK
13… Click on the http:// address box section
14… A box will come up Type In http://kodi.tv/download and click Go
15… If this box comes up click OK
16… The Main Kodi Download Page should come up
17… Scroll down on the Kodi page to Android and click on it
18… Select ARMV7A (32BIT)
19… The file will download
20… After it downloads click Install at the bottom right.
21… It will start the Install
22… Kodi 17.6 will now be installed. Click on Open at the bottom right.
23… After Kodi 17.6 is installed Addons will need to be added to watch movies and TV shows.
Popular Add-ons include Magic Dragon, Neptune Rising, Maverick TV and many more.
Add-ons can be installed individually or there is Builds that come with all the best plugins that install everything.
Read Here for the Top Kodi Add-ons and How To Install Them.
Read Here for the Top Kodi Builds.
If Kodi does not show up in Apps after closing it go to Settings–>Applications–>Manage Installed Applications–>Kodi–>Launch application
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, along with an easy to use Fire TV Stick app.
Method 2: How To Install Kodi to a Fire TV with a Computer
Kodi can also be copied to a Fire TV with a computer.
An App is downloaded from the Amazon App store called File Commander.
File Commander allows for files to be copied via a computer Browser over to a Fire TV.
It gives an IP Address to type into a Browser and files can be uploaded to a Fire Stick.
It is easy to do, simply be sure the computer and Fire Stick are on the same network.
1… At the top go to Settings
2… Go to Device
3… Select Developer Options
4… Turn On both ABD debugging and Apps from Unknown Sources
5… Go Back to the Home Screen
6… Click to the left for the search option to come up.
7… Type in File Commander
8… Click on the File Commander icon (FC)
9… Click Get for it to download and install
10… After it installs click Open
11… If a popup comes up click Allow access to Files
12… On the left go to PC File Transfer
13… At the bottom click the green bar that says Start Service
14… An Internal IP Address will show on the screen along with the port used.
The IP Address will be entered into a Browser on a computer to copy files to the Fire TV.
In this example it is http://10.0.0.17:1200 but Each Fire Stick will have a unique IP Address. Be sure to use the IP Address shown on your Fire TV.
15… Go to the Computer open any Browser such as Fire Fox, Chrome and so on.
Type in the IP Address and Port number exactly as shown on your Fire TV Screen.
In this example the address and port http://10.0.0.178:1200 is typed in the Browser.
File Commander should come up.
16… At this point files can be copied over to the Fire TV such as Kodi or other APK files.
To get Kodi use another Browser window and go to the main Kodi Download Page here https://kodi.tv/download
Scroll down on the Kodi page to Android and click on it
Click ARMV7A (32BIT) which is the version to use with a Fire TV
17… Go back to the Browser window with File Commander and click Internal storage
18… Click the Download Folder
19… Files can now be dragged and dropped to File Commander into the Download Folder
Drag the Kodi APK to the Browser window and click UPLOAD on the popup
20… The file will upload to the Fire TV
21… After it uploads it will now be ready to install
22… Go back to the Fire TV and click Stop Service in File commander
23… From the main File Commander menu click Downloads
24… Click the Kodi APK File
25… Click Install at the bottom right.
26… The Install will start
26… Kodi 17.6 will now be installed. Click on Open at the bottom right.
27… After Kodi 17.6 is installed addons will need to be added to watch movies and TV shows.
How To Install Kodi 18 Leia on a Fire TV Stick
Kodi 18 Leia in now in Beta 1 and almost finished.
While not yet fully done the Beta can be installed with new nightly builds created daily.
Kodi 18 has better Android support which is good news for Fire TV Stick owners.
If you are new to Kodi it is best to install 17.6 Krypton version until 18 Leia is fully released.
For those who want to give it a try here is a link to the nightly downloads Android builds which can be installed to the Fire Stick.
Use the Downloader App to get the file with the following link.
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/android/arm64-v8a/master/
Follow the instructions above simply replacing the URL in Downloader.
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I keep getting parse error when trying to download, what is this and how do I get past this so the download will finish.
I WILL LIKE A FIRE STICK IN TORONTO HOW MUCH IT WILL COST ME INCLUDED TAX.
Carl
It works for me at the first try
I can’t access the download app on my fire stick so it’s pointless
I found the Downloader app under Utilities in the app section. Everything worked from there. I have no search function on the home screen.
followed the non PC version to the letter and it worked perfectly, cannot understand why so many cannot get past certain points. Excellent tutorial.
It is so easy
If you get a low storage message do a system restore make sure you don’t have photos or anything else you want to keep. System restore will wipe it clean you will have to reinstall Kodi but it will free up a lot of space.
Exodus, Covenant and Bennie no longer working
I have 4 firetv’s and installed kodi on all of them . Kodi does not show up as an app ANYWHERE on ANY of them. I have to go in to settings>manage applications>Kodi>Launch every time to launch Kodi. I have long pressed home and went to apps, I have went to the end of my apps and “showed all”. It is not showing up. Anyone have this issue?
all of a sudden i started to get a message popping up low on storage remove apps or manage installed apps i tried both and still got the messages and now my menu won,t come up it just goes back to the kodi app how can i fix this
I have done everything like I was supposed to, but I try to watch something and it says no streaming. Any ideas? Amazon Fire stick.
i’m an amazon customer should i create a new account to download Kodi or is it “safe” to use the existing one?
Sounds like all of you haven’t registered or gotten on wifi yet….
I downloaded kodi 17.6 and it keeps saying version check failed.
I have to Open Kodi as a fresh install every time. Any suggestions?
Wonderful!
Thank you for an incredible step-by-step process that was easy to follow and worked!!
Freezes at step 23. Says”Dowload started” but nothing happens.
Any suggestions?
I’ve tried doing this on my fire stick, obviously I’ve had to make an amazon account but not put my bank details in.. when I get to the Downloader part it’s refusing the downloads due to no billing details, can anyone recommend another way or suggest what I do as I’ve completely lost my Kodi as it got wiped after a upgrade
Step 21: link broken
Brand New HD firestick- we are trying to jail break it like our other firestick-, but when I reach step 21 nothing happens when I press the Android avatar. Any suggestions?
Same here – as others have mentioned, you can install the Kodi .apk file from ES File Explorer.
So – I downloaded the ARMv7 .apk file onto a Windows PC, uploaded to a location that the Firestick could access (WD My Cloud) and installed it from there via ES File Explorer.
After step 22 I keep getting this error message:
An unknown error has occurred. Check your URL and connection. I am connected to the internet.
I am using the new Fire tv 4k
Attempting to install kodi on the new firetv 4k. After the file downloads I don’t get the screen at Step 24. I get a dialogue box with “Install” “Delete” “Done”. When I click on “install” I get the error “No App to Handle this file”
I received the same error, but was able to get around this by installing the downloaded apk through es explorer.
Hi,
Just got my new firestick and Can’t seem to get past step 21 the Android . I presd it but I dpn’t get the screen to make ybe nect dtep. Can ypu help?
Same thing happens to me. Did you find a fix?
ES File Explorer works to load any Kodi. This work around might be the new norm. Thanks oconnk.
Use the Downloader App to Download Kodi, and Use ES File Explore to Install it.
Trying to use this on the new fire tv. It keeps telling me that there is no app to perform this action. This is when i click install after the apk file is downloaded.
I type in kodi.tv/download on step 18, and the little thing goes around
and around, will not stop. And step 19 does not happen, it still goes
around, So i still can not load Kodi, I have uninstall Koki, and now I can not get
it back on, is the Downloader not working?
I have my Amazon address password in the stick.
I tried right now and it worked
while trying to download the downloader app. at step 10 I get a prompt of purchase problem, need to enter mailing address and info, I thought this was free?? what am I doing wrong. it won’t let me download the app.
You are “purchasing” it at a price of FREE. Doesn’t mean you’re paying money.
You arent signed up for amazon. You are required to register an account. The purchase price is free. If you dont have an amazon account you will have to make one, which requires registering your address before you can “purchase” the free download.
It is free but you have to have an amazon account. Create one, it is free
Everyone is too fast can’t get all the steps
I can’t get past Step 23. It has the “download started” page, and says “downloading Kodi” but no pop-up window indicating progress. How long does it take? Many thanks!
I cannot get the Kodi app to appear on the main screen, or in the apps list, I have opened it by going thru the settings tab five times. Any suggestions?
Use the search screen and add to home
Search does not find it either….I have the same issue on 4 different Firetv’s
Whenever I go into the Kodi app the screen will go black n come back n just keeps doing that. What do I do
I have installed Kodi three times on my fire stick this morning screen comes up black each time will not load
loaded Kodi v17.6 on new fire stick but upon loading Kodi constantly flickers to a black screen; I have VPNVanish installed, cleared cache and turned hardware accelerator option to “off” position. Nothing worked.
Mine comes up and says amazon 1-click settings for correct billing can’t figure out what to do next , please help
You got to add a billing address to your Amazon account.
Everytime I try to run the update my system comes back with X App not installed
has anyone had this happen to them as well? what am i doing wrong
I had this when I was downloading the 64 bit version.. the 32bit as mentioned in this tutorial installed fine for me
Why do I get a message “no stream available ” when I try to play some movies?
Has anyone answered this question? I have the same problem.
My guess would be your wifi connection has dropped out. reconnect and retry. Also could be that your ISP has soft blockers to protect you from the evils of streaming free content( sky, virgin bt sometimes do this). whilst installed without permission they are voluntary and can be removed by logging in and removing/ adjusting parental controls and security settings. also try clearing the cache in addon tools section as they can store info that says no streams when it had no connection. Hope this helps
Downloader is not connecting to Kodi website with Fire Tv. Have tried multiple resets and still not connecting. I was able to connect our living room fire tv last night and everything installed great. Not today on our other fire tv. We have two. Someone have any ideas? Is amazon blocking this?
I am having the same problem. Were you able to find a way to fix it ?
I have installed and uninstalled everything because I keep getting the message “cannot connect to network” or something similar and I check to make sure I have the URL’s correct. I do and then nothing, I can’t run the zip file. It’s somewhat disheartening to say the least. Any ideas. I’m about to give up and smash this thing into pieces.
I’ve added Kodi and the icon is on the home screen , but how do I get movies to play?
You have to load Kodi with content, it comes empty. There’s a learning curve. Ask any question on a google search, and you’ll find all kinds of help. Start with “getting Kodi set up for the first time” There are super generous & knowledgeable people out there who take the time and effort to post easy to understand help.
Having trouble with my fireTV Stick with Alexa Voice. I’v tried loading kodi 17.4 but I get a black screen after pressing OPEN after INSTALL. I’ve even Installed previous version 16.1 and Kodi loads and opens OK but when I try to add ADDONS I get server errors. I have no problem with Kodi working on all my other devices except the fireTV Stick with Alexa Voice. Can some one please help. Spent way to many hours on this and I’m starting to give up.
great build, but the last one doesn’t seem to be able to play some of the live videos. I can’t get FX or FOX(USA) or Disney to load. Any other ways to get Fox(USA) that you know of. I’m trying to watch NFL football and most of the games are on CBS and FOX
After Download whenever I run any movie it will take long time to first load which is very annying
Downloaded 17.4…runs but movies buffer out and audio is often out of sync. I have 22 meg down on wifi to my Firestick which is about two years old. I cleared cache constantly not really much help. Are the streaming sites that bad now or is it the download 17.4 bugs. I ahve been working on it for a week. Seems like the first version I had was much better.
I have installed Kodi to my firestick and it appears to work but when I have added the addons and then go to install from zip files that is when I have trouble… It shows the names of the addons that I have attempted to install but when I click on them there is nothing there? I get an error message something like a network connection problem??? Any suggestions what I may be doing wrong?
Having the same problem too
I tried to install kodi on my fire stick but it says did not install. I don’t know why, any suggestions? I did use the 64 bit could that be wrong? I just got my fire tv stick at the beginning of this year
need to use the 32bit version.
I’ve gone to “get ” button and it tells me I do not have a valid billing address. Went to amazon. Com/ mykps and I have billing address. It will not let me go any farther. What’s up??
Is it the same instructions for fire tv as fire stick
Hi im trying to load kodi on my fire stick and now all it is doing is showing is showing screen savers need help
did you get it to work?
Hi! I can’t figure out how to add kodi app to the home page, I’d like it there where all my other apps are…also, I can’t get es download manager on firestick. Thanks for taking the time to help.
Go into apps on firestick & launch/open it & it should then be under recent, or go yo setting & apps then manage apps & go down to kodi & launch from there, & its should show in recent. If not go to apps scroll to the right to show all & all the apps will show up then find kodi & click the option button & click option to show first in apps… Hopefully that helps u
If you can’t install just reset your fire stick and start over again and go to step by step instruction make sure your spelling is right it will download
I was but I am stuck on Amazon account ,and can’t get out of it
Hi there trying to download kodi on firestick but will not open please help
Downloader just hangs on “Connecting…”
What can I do? Using the browser will take me to the kodi download page but then will not allow me to select to download the 32 bit… even after enabling JavaScript and reloading the page. This is getting very frustrating :/
Is there a link to the video instruction?
Good job! Installing Kodi and the plex add-on fixed my direct play failed issue. Plex for the Firestick would require transcoding of all movies causing choppy playback. Thanks for this post.
My fire tv stick is jailbroke and came with a generic Amazon account. It will not let me install anything including downloader. It says to update payment and address to the generic account. I’m so frustrated and lost. Help!
Make another Amazon account and and start here
Thank you. This tutorial was a big help installing kodi. I had no problems until I got to the add-ons. I can’t add Exodus. Please help. Thank you.
Exodus has been replaced with Covenant. It’s the same thing.
Thanks for providing clear instructions with the screenshots! This is great for someone tech challenged like me.
You mention using IPVanish. At what point and how do I use it? Should I only use it for the download or do you recommend using all the time?
Thanks to anyone who can help!
Successfully downloaded Kodi however, when I click “launch application” it fails to open and returns back to the kodi screen
Thanks for the info about holding down home button for 10 seconds to get apps to show. I couldn’t get the Kodi link to show up on home page, but that got done after I clicked on Kodi. I was almost ready to try loading Kodi the old way,since downloaded wouldn’t put the link on the home page for me.
Thanks again
Very nice. Thanks for the instructions.
I bought a brand new firestick with Alexa voice. I went step by step to install the Downloader & KODI , at the end a box cam up stating that I did not have internet connection… I checked and I did.
I have the two icons in the app section for downloader and KODI.
I then tried to add on Exodes, Fusion and was not able to… so then I went to add on Ares Wizard.. It showed was downloading but then never exported the info.
I do not know what to do next. Anyway of checking to see if the KODI is (or has been ) Completed on the stick? I read that you should not uninstall KODI, It that true? Am I able to uninstall everything and start over?
I always reset my firestick to factory settings and re-install kodi. It has worked for me for all my TV’s (I have 5 of them) 🙂
Hey just what I was looking for!
You guys are great your steps where perfect to get Kodi going on my firestick! Thanks!
Your video was easy and self explanatory for those new to programming devices.
Thank you for taking the time to educate and share your knowledge.
Please email or add video on adding a free tv source
It keeps saying need to update billing address before being able to download , downloader app ? Help ?
Log into your amazon account and updated credit card on file. Your credit card may have expired. Don’t worry it will not bill you for updating.
My fire stick dose not give me the app ES explorer…. is there a nother way around? Or why my fire stick is not giving me ES explore ?
Use the downloader application from Fire Stick. Do not need ES Explorer.
the video is great, I am brand new user to FireStick. I just received from Amazon today (not sure how to tell what version it is, but I did the factory reset after having problems with another video :/. I got all the way to installing the .spinz which it said it did, but instead of going to the greeting box you show here I got a notification of no clear packages found, and right back to the SpinzTV Wizard with a check
Everything installed but Exodus just shows dots
I get to #13 and have no key board to type in the kodi link after http:// How do I get a key board with the remote?
CLICK222
Im stuck at the download after typing in the Kodi url. Just keeps saying connecting.
Did you ever get that figured out?
Same with me…..I get the Connecting…. Screen and nothing happens after several minutes. How do we resolve this issue??
All of the steps were fine up to the point of installing from the zip file. Once I click on “install from zip file” there are no options there. I’m stuck here. Can you please help me ASAP to find out why there’s are no options in the zip file?
I ran into the same problem also last night. I’ve installed Krypton 17.x multiple times and I’ve never had this issue. Any help would be appreciated.
Same here on zip files
Im stuck here as well. Did anyone find a fix?
Can you tell me how I can get ARMV7A (32Bit) version to install? I followed the direction above as listed and it won’t install.
I’m stuck at step 13 when I click open in browser I get a message saying amazon does not open browser links
Super easy! I had it installed and ready to play a movie in less than 15 mins! Thanks so much!
The only thing is that it doesn’t show up on my main homepage. Does anyone have a solution?
Thanks!
What do I do if downloader app doesn’t appear?
I followed your every step, but when I get to “open from zip files” the icon is red and when I click on it I don’t get the choices you get on the video. What am I doing wrong!?
Excellent video tried several videos was not successful until I ran across this one .
Thanks so much
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I guess I’m a complete idiot. How am I supposed to “type” a website on the download app when there is no keyboard or text to type remote option with on my TV, does everyone have a wireless keyboard or something? I’m totally lost. You can’t possibly have the firestick plugged into your computer as it is HDMI… wth
Unless I misunderstand your question, what you need to do is this: When your cursor is on the line underneath “Enter the URL that you want to download” (see step 13 above), click the select button on your remote (it’s the middle or inside circle on the remote). This SHOULD bring up an onscreen keyboard. You can then just move the cursor around and type what is needed (http:// kodi.tv/download).
This is how you’ll type many things on the firestick. Think of it like text messaging on a phone. You’ll bring up the onscreen keyboard when you click on the empty text line.
Hope that helps.
Download the amazon fire tv app on your phone and it will have a keyboard you can use
I get all the way to the the box part in the addons, but once I press spins, nothing shows up in the next screen except 2 dots. Install from repository is not there. What am I doing wrong?
I am having the same issue.
Please help, I got a “spinz tv wizard error” How can i fix it.
I had no problems installing until the end. I got a “Spinz tv wizard error” What can I do to fix this????
Parse error?
roadblock at step 11 i click on kodi then nothing comes up help please
Same.
I am very new to this technology. You verbal and video instruction no were great. I did successfully install Kodi, however when I try to play a movie I click and just the play cuter of the movie appears. Any guidance you can give would be greatly appreciated. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
This is the only video that easily explained how to set this up. Thanks for your clear instructions
I had kodi TV,with hard NOx and exodus installed several weeks ago, worked great. Yesterday when I went to watch movies a notification came up that update to spin TV. Not having updating anything yet , it appears I pressed the wrong install selection “fresh install” . Now I’m trying figure out how to get the movies back. Can you help me??
I had kodi TV,with hard NOx and exodus installed several weeks ago, worked great. Yesterday when I went to watch movies a notification came up that update to spin TV. Not having updating anything yet , it appears I pressed the wrong install selection “fresh install” . Now I’m trying figure out how to get the movies back. Can you help me??
Thank you
When you say an Amazon account but then “a free trial is available,” do you mean you need to have a Prime account to download the downloader?? I don’t have a Prime account anymore but just looking for something reasonably priced to play Kodi Krypton on my smaller TV (I got a smartTV recently, and the old box I used to play Kodi cannot support Krypton, so I have a dormant TV–sacrilege! LOL)
Hi, i just bought a refurbished firestick and im unable to download kodi 17.3 the firestick is kind of updated, it gives me 2 settings options the old one( classic) and the new one( updated) im able to allow unknown source on the new version but not on the classic version, it says unable to allow unknown source. Please help.
Firestick needs to be updated, then do a factory reset, then you’ll be able to download kodi all over again. I’ve been running into those issues with the first generation firesticks
My moms fire stivk wont go pass the download part if she factory resets it. Dose she just staft over tthe steps to get kodi she had the old version but now she want kodi 17 help!!!!
Hi, I recently bought a new (refurbished) firestick from Amazon, I have tried many different methods to try and get Kodi to run on it. !6.0 Jarvis downloaded, installed and appeared to run until switched off, then I could only find it in the downloads folder. What usually seems to happen is I get to the stage where it say’s ‘Running Kodi for the first time’ Then instead of opening up it goes back to the previous ‘do you want to install screen’
Following your method for Kodi 17.3, I get to the same point, ‘Preparing to run for the first time…please wait. then it returns to the download screen! I have attempted fresh install about 5 times and via ES and downloaded and the kodi site.
Can you help?
All I can say is perfect ,perfect ,perfect are you a school teacher you should be can’t get better instructions than this
THANKS!
Hi..your instructions were great and I downloaded Kodi. When I tried to download and install Exodus, I got the message there was a connectivity problem. I added it, but no zip file of course. I just got the Fire stick, could Exodus be blocked? I tried it 2x and know I had the right URL Thanks
I’m getting same error sue! Have you gotten a response to this?
Same issue here, any luck?
no zip file at all hear
I did all the steps but when I click on Kodi I get a message saying “Your library is currently empty. In order to populate it with your personal media, enter “Files” section, add a media source and configure it. After the source has been added and indexed you will be able to browse your library.
Do I need to do some other steps to be able to watch movies?
This is a great instructional video! Very easy to understand and follow along. Thanks!
Great instructional video. You made this process extremely easy…
great job, thanks for the help.
Great job, you did that!!! Thank you soooo much!!
Worked perfectly! Steps were precise and easy to follow. Thanks!
I hit a roadblock at step 12, there was not an option for Kodi 16.1 and it would not allow me to click on Android inside the web page … any help appreciated
Fantastic I’ve been trying to get this right for 3 days
Thank you so much
Your are awesome!! Was going to take it to someone else but your video made it super easy!! Side note: me and my daughter were cracking up whenever u said fortslash! Lol
awesome step by step instructions I tried 3 other videos before this one and this was the most successful Thanks
Great video! Easy to follow. Well paced steps. Thank you so much!
Any idea how to live stream horse racing ( like cable channels TVG or HGTV)?
procedure was much simpler than using ftp under windows. Very good job! 🙂
One correction due to Firestick UI change: step 2 the settings/system is now Settings/Device.
I couldn’t get the short url to work, could have been a typo, but I used the following long URL to get the latest version for firestick Krypton 17.3: http://ftp.halifax.rwth-aachen.de/xbmc/releases/android/arm/kodi-17.3-Krypton-armeabi-v7a.apk
Awesome! This was so easy to follow along. I like that you did it in real time, makes it so much easier to keep up. Thanks!
Does this work to upgrade from 16.1 to 17.3?
This was awesome and easy to follow I really appreciate the help
Love this video. Instructions so easy. I’ve tried a couple of others and gave up until I found your video. Thanks.
Hi I can’t get kodi to install how did you get it done
Great instructions. Followed right the way to the end but want to install Exodus. Can’t work out how to get back to the native Kodi screen to enable me to go into settings and follow your other video to install Exodus. Please help! Thanks
I have tried installs of kodi on amazon firestick using several guidance videos. This was BY FAR the best I’ve ever come across. The clear step-by-step instructions are second to none….great job!!!!
Thanks
Steve
Great video very helpful super easy to follow.
PLEASE HELP both on my Fire TV and my Fire Sticks the new ones they just came today which is May 18th 2017 I can download the ES File Explorer then I can download Kodi but once I open Kodi it brings up all of the options such as shown in the picture but each of the icons the windows Linux Mac OS Android all of those things have nothing underneath them therefore I cannot go to the ARM. Do you know how to fix this issue or what is going on. It’s all that it’s doing it with both my Fire TV as well as the new Fire Sticks. Thank you for your help in advance period once I can get to the ARM I can follow the directions from there but I can’t even see those options 🙁
Go to the link for old releases, then click Android, then ARM, then click on the newest, as of now it’s from March.
Thank you that helped
Thank you!
Im having the exact same issue! And then i get a “unsupported browser link” message when i try the “open in browser” tab!
Hi
I had the same issue.
I downloaded the file with my laptop. Then i shared the directory with the files. After this you go to ES and connect to the laptopshare. Now you can choose the file and install it.
You are awesome!!! Tremendous video!!! I know nothing and you walked me thru it!!!
Hi all, please can anyone help….I have watched loads of videos on how to put kodli on the fire stick I tried through es..file …downloader, I get kodi on fully and I can even get a build, but I can’t get any open links or streams on anything exodus salts velocity Zen….same message ..on all no stream available no links..i have gone through tools and removed as suggested but still nothing….is it to do with my connection …I don’t have a vpn..
I have a similar issue, I do not see any movies on search or in any of the categories. This is in Zen and Exodus. MP3 Stream works…
You are freaking awesome! Thank you so much!
This was a great instructional!!! Work fantastic thank you
Hey thanks a lot, i bought a new fire stick and it wouldnt download, install couldnt highlight the android etc, tried apps to fire etc, came across your video instructions and bang- sorted. Nice one.
Great video! Thanks for the easy instructions!
Everything was great except for I cant seem to play any content. Any suggestions?
Thank you so much your instructions were right on my question is iif I get a add on your provided will I still have my build?
Thanks so much you are the best!!!!
Thank you!!!!
Thank you so much you’re awesome
I have accidentally removed Kodi from my amazon fire stick via the remote control. Is there a easier way to install it back on or do I need to follow all these instructions
Thank you
Tom
Already configured uth everything. $45.
I had tried four other jailbreak instructions and all four had different steps. I was getting tired and ready to give up when I came across this one , I figured I would give it a try . The instructions were very clear , she spoke slow enough that you did not have to back the video up every two seconds. I followed it step by step and every one was right on the money. Try this one and you will not be sorry.
Thank you followed every step and got it to work. Thank you again
I made it to step 12, but there are only the various icons (linux, apple, android, etc) but no visible links below each icon to highlight or select?? It looks slightly different than the screen shot, but basically the same. Am I in the wrong place? Should I try and reload kodi? And if I ever see links below the icons am I suppose to choose the android ARM?
I’m having the same problem! Did you ever figure it out?
had same problem. watch video on top of this page. she shows you how to download “downloader”. this app has a cursor that you use to click on the android icon.
I had to go to Older Versions> Andrioid/ > and only the 16.1 apk would download and install for me
I love it. Thank you so much!! You are amazing
Thank you so much!
Thank you so very much for your help. I was gonna be charged $30 to get my firestick broken. It was super easy and you explain in great detail! You are such a big help girl!!! 😃🙋👍💗
I got as far as installing Kodi. Then it gives me the option to open. When I go to open it shows the new Kodi screen, then it says “clearing cache” then “preparing first run” then it goes back to the downloader.
Thanks
Best instructions ever
Many thanks to the provider of the walkthrough tutorials. I have messing around with upgrades and builds since Feb 2017. I don’t know how to code but it sounds challenging. Anyway to those who have problems with Kodi …. Go back and start over.😯
Hi
Getting message
‘Text File for builds not formated correctly’
Cannot see any Krypton Builds
Was missing the Thumbs file
Can Kodi be downloaded on FireTV box
Thank you.
Thank you so much for your clear and concise instructions! I would hedge never figured it out without your directions.
THANK YOU!!! I previously had this jailbroken for my mother and father before my mother decided to update the system and cause Kodi to fail. This was so easy to follow and works great. I really appreciate you posting this. Thank you again!!!
Purchased fire stick. Says will not open in browser. Please help
Thank you so much you did great
Im trying to upgrade and I get the kodi webpage to install it and my Amazon remote won’t let me click on any of the platforms to install it! I see a yellow box on all the things I can click on on the website, but I get down to the platforms and it won’t click/highlight them?? Please help!!!!! Someone!
This was a fantastic video…thank you SO much! Can’t wait to try it out!
Has ANYONE figured out why 17.1 won’t load after being installed after this new Amazon update? I was running 17.1 beta, then the Amazon update came last night so I updated to the stable version of 17.1 but now my firestick won’t start Kodi…i got the “initial load” message but then it goes to a black screen. I’d really rather NOT delete and reinstall…i had a really nice customized install of Titan and I don’t want to have to redo it all…even with the Titan backups I’ve saved.
Anyone figure this out yet?
This happened to me when I deleted cache. I went into Es explorer, favorites, kodi, download original kodi DL. Came back. Been working ever since
Oh God that was fantastic….it was your soothing voice that got me through this!
Thank You
old stick, make favorite use http:// mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/old/kodi-16.1-Jarvis-armeabi-v7a.apk
open in browser if needed
new stick use troy instructions and ‘downloader’
You rock, Thank you!
It was successful for me however I can not figure out a way to save the app quick link to my home page. I have to go to my settings > manage installed apps > Kodi and launch how do I just have it on the main home screen?
Thank you so much! I’m new to Firestick, Android, and Kodi. Could not have done it without you!
Perfect option for anyone that was using complete kodi setup before it stopped working for the new version of kodi 17. Great job
awesome easiest video I have seen
Just wanted to say thank you so much for posting it saved me a lot of money I didn’t really have to pay someone else to do it so thank you.
Hi, help anyone. I thought the video was great and very easy to follow, although something went wrong as it`s not installed. I got to the page where the three dots were highlighted to clear the cache, packages & thumbnails, then after clicking the build menu option, there was no builds in the build menu, the page only showed 4 lines.
Kodi Version: 17.1
Save Data Menu
Long line like this ================
Text file for builds not formated correctly.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Danny.
Great video
thanks Sally – worked perfectly!
Anybody figure out how to do this on the new Fire TV box?
This video was awesome, perfect directions even a two year old could follow this. Thank you very much.
For people who can’t click on the Android icon:
– scroll down the webpage until you see the section ‘Older Releases’
– at the end of the paragraph, ‘here’ is clickable
– everything after is clickable, you just need to decide which release you need
– I went to android/arm/old/
– here you can find the Jarvis 16.1 releases that seem to be recommended
Using your directions, you can go to android, arm, kodi 17.1 🙂 thank you!
I’m using the original fire stick. I Went to the older releases as recommended and it’s still not letting me click on it. Any ideas?
Thank you! Was starting to get worried. I wasn’t able to do 17.1 (but hopefully 16.1 will work)
I just watched the entire video and did every step including adding the build. I don’t like the build and need to know how to restore to default. Anyone know how to do it? Please help!
Use to have version 16.1 now updated to 17 but having problems still watching movies like get out (still cam copy) but can get newer movies are fine any tips please.
To remove the bubble at right side
es file explorer and settings, remove notification bubble
This is seriously the most helpful how too on the internet. I’ve been trying to get kodi on my firestick ALL DAY! Seriously, this is the only you tube video that got me there. Thank you so much!
you got it going on…. thanks
Get as far as clicking on the Android app but there is no ARMfile link below it All is shows is Android. The GooglePlay or APK Arm install is missing so there is nothing to click on. Please help – don\t know what to do now
I get as far as trying to download kodi, but the Web page it brings me to istop not showing any download links. Only the different sources. How do I get the file links to appear?
Did Kodi redesign their webpage? I can’t click on the android icon to download ARM. I can if I use a PC but on fire stick.
Brand new firetv with alexa. Can’t access android version to download kodi.
I can’t even get Jarvis 16.0 to come up!
After step 10, entering https:// kodi.tv/download and navigating to kodi for step 11, instead of being brought to the download page, I’m receiving an error that says “the page you are looking for cannot be found”. I have also tried “http://…” – does anyone know what to do?
I’m having a similar problem but after step 10 it takes me to a promo type page for kodi that says “join millions using kodi” & won’t let me scroll for android icon?
Your issue is my issue. I can’t cluck the Android icon.
For this to work, I had to install the downloader and type exactly the same into the browser there. I then put the circle over Arm64bit, clicked it and the kodi download started then I installed it from files on left hand side. Hope this helps
That’s what mine did too^^
I can’t find kodi 16.1 Jarvis, all the ones I have are 16.0.. I refreshed it to see if I get the 16.1 but nothing.
I cannot even get the 16.0 Jarvis!
I have the latest fire tv box, just got it today. Did everything exactly like you showed, I get the page you are looking for cannot be found. Any ideas on how to fix this?
I have the same issue
Yep me too
same
When I tried to download webpage.. could not be loaded because,,…. net::err_connection_refused. What would I do. This is for Alexa Vic, 802.11ac memo wifi, 1080p he, quad core. Is this amazon fire stick not jail breakable?
You are a livesaver!! Only thing that worked for my fire tv
I do not have a fire stick. I only have the new firetv. So are there any new directions that you can give people who don’t have the stick? I really would like your help. Thanks.☺️
Everything worked perfectly with the current (at least for me) Krypton 17.1 version of Kodi. Like a couple other people have said, there is a little bubble that appears on the right side of the screen in Exodus. Is there any way to get rid of it!? If not then it can definitely be lived with, but it would be nice if it was gone. Any help would be awesome, thanks!
Do you have to have a smart tv for this process?
after i installed kodi exodus and fusion i still cant watch anything without signing up signing in or pay some dues what else do i need to do so i dont have to pay for all those apps?
Is this done on the TV or on a desktop please?
I’m trying to add new file source (Fusion) to Kodi, but it keeps giving me error: “Couldn’t retrieve directory information. This could be due to the network not being connected. Would you like to add it anyway?” I click on NO and ensure that the URL is entered correctly, and it is. I click OK again, and it just goes to the File Manager screen and acts as if Fusion is loaded fine.
If I go ahead and go to Add-Ons > Install from Zip File and choose Exodus, it installs. However, if I click on Install from Repository, next, and try installing Exodus, it gives me the message: “the dependency on script.module.metahandler version.”
Subsequently, it’s also not letting me go into any repository, even the Kodi Add-on repository.
This is installed on a brand new Amazon Fire Stick – just bought it today – and I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling Fusion, Kodi, and resetting the firestick. My internet is working fine and Kodi works fine on my laptop.
Any thoughts on what may be going on?
I figured it out; well, I at least got it installed. It wasn’t working with the new Krypton version. I installed Jarvis and it worked perfectly!
How’d you get Jarvis? I only see krypton.
When I load Kodi I get this Message which says “Your library is currently empty. In order to populate it with your personal media,”………..
I got all the way to the end, and instead of Kodi being installed I am getting a message of App not installed. All instructions were followed step by step as laid out. What do I do now?
Hi Kim I’m having the same problem did you figure it out??
kodi worked for me thanks
Followed instructions to the letter. After completing all the steps I clicked on my Kodi icon and all I get is a blank screen. Help?
I have the same issue. Everything loads, then starts to fire up for first time use, then the screen just goes black and nothing happens.
Open Es explorer click on the android robot with the word app and click to open click to kodi and click to open. Permission will open go to full network access and click it
I can find this, but none of the options are highlighted, so I can’t click on full access network.
What do I do now?
When i get to Kodi, all i have is Kodi v17.1 “Krypton” version. There is no Jarvis. Suggestions?
Krypton is newest version
I just received the new fire tv stick. Followed all you structions got to install to zip file went to fusion then click begin here and only one line came up plug in indigo 1.0.2zip. I can’t got to wizard. What should I do ?
me too, mine says indigo, what to do
Load Indigo. It’s the new configuration wizard. Works well.
I got to the step to open in browser but don’t know how! I’m a fool
Current release: Kodi v17.1 “Krypton” Release Candidate.
Will this hack work for “Kodi v17.1 ‘Krypton’ Release’ “
Installed both, but it just asks for files videos etc…. should I have done something else so I can see tv, netflix etc options….? many thanks
same issue thinking i made a mistake in buying fire stix. seems to be a big waste of money.
I also got kodi 17 and don’t have install from zip. I am stuck and dont know if anything works. I need some assistance that would be appreciated. Thanks
I have the same issue.
I got kodi 17 loaded on newer stick works great. Only thing is i now how small circle on right side in middle is there a way to remove that cirlce in settings or something? Thanks
I have the same little circle on the right side. Did you figure out how to get rid of it. Or am I stuck with it?
Its in the config of es explorer. Something like, disable annoying little widget
To find Jarvis 16.1 you have to continue clicking Down through the kodi webpage. Towards the bottom there is an option to click an older version. in case you have trouble scrolling the screen With the remote, You can open any URL that leads directly to any .apk file with es explorer instead of trying to navigate web pages.
I can download Kodi until it gets to where you’re supposed to download Jarvis only problem is Jarvis does not exist on my Version I have 17.0 krypton. Please help.
I have the same problem
I got kodi and my build on but it kept kicking me out to the Amazon homescreen!
I get as far as installing kodi the first time and when i git install the 2nd time its says it cant be installed. Could someone help me please.
Works perfectly! Thank you! How can I add Exodus via Kodi to my recent file? A short cut would be great.
Susan and Bryan,
Did you follow step #3 and turn on the function that allows the device to install apps from unknown sources?
Settings > Device > Developer Options > Apps from unknown sources
I’m following step 3 and its still not working
Just got new stick and it does not let u open ES File Explorer.
I got ES open but i wont let me install kodi….says I don’t have permission to install unknown apps.
I’m lost.
You need to go to ‘Settings’ and enable the ability to install from unknown sources.
You don’t need to use ES FE on the new Fire Sticks. Use Downloader and the included browser. Use the TroyPoint instructions.
Followed instruction word for word… worked great for me! ??????
I got to the last part of installing ARM….but I get a message saying it’s blocking downloads from unknown sources. I think it’s because of the update.
You have to go to your settings and allow unknown sources
Yes
Worked perfectly! I did have to open in browser as the instructions warned I might have to do. But it worked! Thank you for the easy, step by step instructions. Now I just need to figure out how to get the add ons I want and need!
Ares wizard then add pulse build.
help….I have the program but not the movies; that the only way I can explain it…..I was following the u tube video and somewhere; actually when he named the path is where I got lost…can u help me??? Also if I erase kodi and the files that are there will that allow me to install kodi?
You have to install the add on as well to get movies.. Xodus is how you watch content
i followed those instructions but got a message “App not installed”.
Can anyone advise why and what I need to do to install kodi???
I get the same message when trying to install anything. Someone said reset to factory device and then do it. Idk looking for alternate options before i do that..
If you are using the original fire TV stick and you want to install Cody where are the instructions for that install? Also, can you initiate the install on and iOS device or does it have to be on a Mac or Windows device?
I seem to have a newer version (purchased Dec 2016) and although I have made it through the fusion add on, I do not have an “install from zip” option in my menu. So I am now stuck. Is there a “newer ” how to video that addresses the latest version?
Tried but keep getting error message cloudflare what do i do about that when https url
hi I have done the following word for word but when i click to open .kodi i get the error that it is not associated with my amazon account? thanks in advance
I get the same message but that doesn’t stop Kodi from working. That’s all it is…a message
I got as far as clicking on the three dots then got a message that “Amazon Fire TV does not open browser links. try opening URL in the web browser of another device”. How does that help?
For this to work, I had to install the downloader and type exactly the same into the browser there. I then put the circle over Arm64bit, clicked it and the kodi download started then I installed it from files on left hand side. Hope this helps