Update Kodi on Firestick: Transform Your Streaming Life

To get the latest bug fixes and new features, update your Kodi app on the Amazon Fire TV Stick. Since Kodi isn’t on Amazon’s official Appstore, you’ll need to do this manually. Follow these steps to keep your Kodi app up to date.

Why Update Kodi on FireStick?

Kodi developers regularly release updates to ensure the media player operates smoothly. While updating Kodi on Windows and Android devices is straightforward, it can be a bit trickier for Fire TV devices.

Since the Kodi app isn’t available on the Amazon App Store, updates aren’t automatically installed on FireOS devices. This means you’ll need to update Kodi manually.

Why You Should Regularly Update Kodi on FireStick:

• Fix Bugs: Updates often resolve software bugs or glitches, improving the app’s performance.
• Reduce Lags: Many users experience lags and buffering issues. Updating Kodi can help provide a smoother, lag-free streaming experience.
• Access New Features: Each update may bring new and improved features, including customizations and additional streaming options.
• Enhance Security: Most importantly, updates can address system vulnerabilities, keeping your device secure.

How to Update Kodi on FireStick?

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Step 1: Prepare Your FireStick for the Kodi Update

Before updating Kodi, you need to configure your FireStick. Follow these steps:

1. Install the Downloader App:

• Go to the FireStick home screen.
• Navigate to the Magnifying Glass icon and select “Search.”
• Search for the Downloader app and install it by following the on-screen instructions.

2. Enable Installation from Unknown Apps:

• Go to `Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options`.
• Select Install Unknown Apps.
• Choose Downloader and turn it ON.

Note: If you don’t see Developer Options, go to `Settings > My Fire TV > About`, select Fire TV Stick, and click it 7 times to enable Developer Options. Need more help? Check out our step-by-step guide to enable developer options.

Step 2: Update Kodi on FireStick

The latest version of Kodi available is Kodi 21.0 Omega. Here’s how to update it:

1. Access Your Apps:

• Press and hold the Home button on your remote.
• Click Apps on the popup menu.

2. Open Downloader:

• In the Your Apps & Channels window, open the Downloader app.

3. Enter the Download URL:

• Click the input box within the Downloader app.
• A keypad popup will appear. Enter `firesticktricks.com/kapk` for Kodi 21.0 Omega and click GO.

4. Install the Update:

• Once the update file is downloaded, FireStick will stage it automatically.
• Click Install.
• Wait for the installation process to complete.

5. Verify the Update:

• When you see the App Installed message, Kodi has been successfully updated on your FireStick.
• Launch Kodi and go to `Settings > System` to verify the new update. You will find the version info at the bottom.

Alternate Method

To sideload and update Kodi on your FireStick using the ES File Explorer app, follow these steps. This method is an alternative to using the Downloader app. If you’ve already used Downloader, you can skip this method.

1. Launch the ES File Explorer app.
2. On the right, select and click the Downloader icon.
3. Click +New at the bottom. In the Path field, enter https://www.firesticktricks.com/kapk and type any name in the Name field.
4. Click Download Now. Wait for the Kodi APK file to download.
5. Click Open File.
6. Click Install. Wait a few seconds for Kodi to install on your device.
7. Click Open.

What to Do If an Update Failed?

If updating Kodi on your Firestick still doesn’t work, you might need to address some technical issues. The simplest solution is to uninstall the current Kodi app and reinstall it.

Here’s how to uninstall Kodi from your Firestick:

1. Go to Settings on your Firestick and select Applications.
2. Choose Manage Installed Applications.
3. Scroll down and find Kodi in the list of your apps.
4. Click Force Stop to ensure the app isn’t running.
5. Select Uninstall.
6. Click Confirm to remove the outdated Kodi app.

Then, follow the previous steps to install the latest version of Kodi on your Firestick via the Downloader app.

Is Kodi Safe & Legal?

It’s natural to worry about the safety and legality of an open-source media app like Kodi. Fortunately, Kodi is both safe and legal, available on major app stores such as Google Play and the Microsoft Store.

However, while Kodi itself is 100% safe and legal, not all Kodi addons share this guarantee. Since third-party developers create many of these addons, they can sometimes contain malware.

Unofficial third-party addons might pose risks, but rest assured, using Kodi does not put your device or data at risk of malware attacks. Here’s what VirusTotal reports about Kodi’s safety status.

Conclusion

To update Kodi on your FireStick, you can use either the Downloader app or the ES File Explorer app. Both methods are simple and effective for updating Kodi on any FireOS device. Since ES File Explorer is a paid service, I suggest using the free Downloader app to install the updates.