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	=== Missing "brightness" and "contrast" options ===		=== Missing "brightness" and "contrast" options ===
	: If in Kodi v15 you had brightness and contrast video playback options, but they are missing in v16, then you can re-enable them by going to {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration -> }} and disable only '''"Mediacodec (surface)"'''. Video will still be hardware decoded, but this will disable 4K output support for 4K Android hardware.		: If in Kodi v15 you had brightness and contrast video playback options, but they are missing in v16, then you can re-enable them by going to {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration -> }} and disable only '''"Mediacodec (surface)"'''. Video will still be hardware decoded, but this will disable 4K output support for 4K Android hardware.

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	~~{{Kodi FAQ}}~~
	~~{{mininav\|[[Android]] }}~~
	<section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for Android.<section end="intro" />		<section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for Android.<section end="intro" />
	__TOC__		__TOC__
	{{-}}		{{-}}

	~~== General FAQ ==~~
	~~:{{big\|''See also: '''[[All_platforms_FAQ\|Kodi all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.''}}~~

	=== Will this really do 1080p and all that stuff the desktop can do? ===		=== Will this really do 1080p and all that stuff the desktop can do? ===
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	=== Accessing media ===		=== Accessing media ===
	{{anchor\|1=Media}}		{{anchor\|1=Media}}
	~~{{See also\|Adding videos to the library\|File sharing}}~~
	:* You can connect to media that's being shared from a computer, HTPC, or NAS device on your local network.		:* You can connect to media that's being shared from a computer, HTPC, or NAS device on your local network.
	:* You can access media on the internal memory, SD cards or from USB ports (hard drives, USB stick drives, directly or via hubs, etc).		:* You can access media on the internal memory, SD cards or from USB ports (hard drives, USB stick drives, directly or via hubs, etc).
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	:* Some Android set-top-boxes come with a remote and an IR port which Kodi can use.		:* Some Android set-top-boxes come with a remote and an IR port which Kodi can use.
	:* Any '''Keyboard''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (if supported in your Android ROM). This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii, Boxee remote, most "air mouse" keyboard remotes, and others that appear as a normal USB keyboard to the system.		:* Any '''Keyboard''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (if supported in your Android ROM). This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii, Boxee remote, most "air mouse" keyboard remotes, and others that appear as a normal USB keyboard to the system.
	:* '''[[Web ~~interface]]s~~''', including add-on interfaces.		:* '''Web interfaces''', including add-on interfaces.
	:* Kodi smartphone and tablet remote apps.		:* Kodi smartphone and tablet remote apps.
	:* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''.		:* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''FLIRC'''.
	:* Some Android devices support '''[[CEC]]'''		:* Some Android devices support '''CEC'''

	=== Launching Android apps from within Kodi ===		=== Launching Android apps from within Kodi ===
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	=== Performance: video buffering, stuttering, choppiness ===		=== Performance: video buffering, stuttering, choppiness ===
	{{anchor\|1=Buffering\|2=Performance}}		{{anchor\|1=Buffering\|2=Performance}}
	~~:{{#lst:Android\|FAQ Performance notes}}~~

	~~== Troubleshooting ==~~
	~~{{see also\|Troubleshooting}}~~

	=== Getting more help with Kodi for Android ===		=== Getting more help with Kodi for Android ===
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	:*# Select '''[[Video_playback\|Audio offset]]''' and then adjust the audio until the delay is corrected.		:*# Select '''[[Video_playback\|Audio offset]]''' and then adjust the audio until the delay is corrected.
	:*# Back in the OSD audio settings, scroll down and select '''Set as default for all videos'''.		:*# Back in the OSD audio settings, scroll down and select '''Set as default for all videos'''.
	:* {{editor note\|Sometimes things can be corrected by just not using audio passthrough, but either some people don't want to do that at all, or they don't know exactly what that is. We probably need a guide about audio sync in general (not just Android), and add that to our general '''[[audio]]''' help pages.}}		:* {{editor note\|Sometimes things can be corrected by just not using audio passthrough, but either some people don't want to do that at all, or they don't know exactly what that is. We probably need a guide about audio sync in general (not just Android), and add that to our general '''audio''' help pages.}}

	{{anchor\|no_video}}		{{anchor\|no_video}}
	=== Amlogic playback issues (zoomed in, 1/4 screen, no video, etc) ===		=== Amlogic playback issues (zoomed in, 1/4 screen, no video, etc) ===
	* As of v15 and later, Kodi will no longer ask to fix incorrect video decoding permissions on Amlogic-based devices that have incorrectly configured firmware. This might cause an issue in some situations, and if this happens to you, first try to manually disable '''amcodec''' and only use '''mediacodec''' and '''libstagefright''' under {{highlight\|bordered=yes~~\| [[Settings/Player/Videos#Processing~~\|Settings -> Player -> Video -> Processing]] }}. If videos still won't play correctly then the device might a firmware/OS update for things to work properly.		* As of v15 and later, Kodi will no longer ask to fix incorrect video decoding permissions on Amlogic-based devices that have incorrectly configured firmware. This might cause an issue in some situations, and if this happens to you, first try to manually disable '''amcodec''' and only use '''mediacodec''' and '''libstagefright''' under {{highlight\|bordered=yes\| Settings -> Player -> Video -> Processing }}. If videos still won't play correctly then the device might a firmware/OS update for things to work properly.

	* In some cases video playback is fine, but incorrectly sized so that it only takes up a small portion of the screen. This again is most likely a firmware issue, but a temp workaround would be to go into Android's system settings (not Kodi's settings) and change the GUI resolution to 720 and/or disable "auto select". Video will still render at 1080, and only the GUI is limited to 720.		* In some cases video playback is fine, but incorrectly sized so that it only takes up a small portion of the screen. This again is most likely a firmware issue, but a temp workaround would be to go into Android's system settings (not Kodi's settings) and change the GUI resolution to 720 and/or disable "auto select". Video will still render at 1080, and only the GUI is limited to 720.
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	{{anchor\|1=rough_playback}}		{{anchor\|1=rough_playback}}
	:There are a number of reasons why this can happen, so it's hard to give general advice for such a description, but here are some things that you can try:		:There are a number of reasons why this can happen, so it's hard to give general advice for such a description, but here are some things that you can try:
	:* Some Android hardware has bugs using the "MediaCodec" hardware decoding method, but plays video fine using "libstagefright". Try turning off "MediaCodec" and leaving "libstageright" on in: {{highlight\|bordered=yes~~\|[[Settings/Player/Videos#Processing~~\|Settings -> Player -> Video -> Processing]]}}. Users of ~~[[Android hardware\|~~AMLogic hardware]] can ignore this, as those devices use a third "AmCodec" hardware decoding method.		:* Some Android hardware has bugs using the "MediaCodec" hardware decoding method, but plays video fine using "libstagefright". Try turning off "MediaCodec" and leaving "libstageright" on in: {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|Settings -> Player -> Video -> Processing}}. Users of AMLogic hardware can ignore this, as those devices use a third "AmCodec" hardware decoding method.
	:* Hardware video decoding might not be enabled at all on your device. Most Android boxes will require hardware video decoding for smooth HD video playback. Check settings under {{highlight\|bordered=yes~~\|[[Settings/Player/Videos#Processing~~\|Settings -> Player -> Video -> Processing]]}}		:* Hardware video decoding might not be enabled at all on your device. Most Android boxes will require hardware video decoding for smooth HD video playback. Check settings under {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|Settings -> Player -> Video -> Processing}}
	:* Most Android boxes don't support hardware video decoding of some codecs, such as VC-1, Hi10P, and HEVC(H.265). Consult the compatibility list on '''[[Android hardware]]'''.		:* Most Android boxes don't support hardware video decoding of some codecs, such as VC-1, Hi10P, and HEVC(H.265). Consult the compatibility list on '''Android hardware'''.
	:* Rule out network performance by loading a small test video directly to the internal memory of your Android device.		:* Rule out network performance by loading a small test video directly to the internal memory of your Android device.
	:* Some AVI files with H.264 encoded video have problems if you play them with hardware decoding - some SoCs play them smoothly (like Mediatek 8129, 8173), while others don't (like Broadcom BCM28145, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617, 652, Samsung Exynos 8890). If your SoC is powerful enough, try disabling hardware decoding.		:* Some AVI files with H.264 encoded video have problems if you play them with hardware decoding - some SoCs play them smoothly (like Mediatek 8129, 8173), while others don't (like Broadcom BCM28145, Qualcomm Snapdragon 617, 652, Samsung Exynos 8890). If your SoC is powerful enough, try disabling hardware decoding.
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	* Go into Android's settings and into "Apps". Then select Kodi and select '''"Clear cache"'''. {{small\|''Do '''{{color\|red\|not}}''' select "Clear data".''}}		* Go into Android's settings and into "Apps". Then select Kodi and select '''"Clear cache"'''. {{small\|''Do '''{{color\|red\|not}}''' select "Clear data".''}}

	* If you are using MySQL then see '''[[MySQL/Upgrading]]'''.		* If you are using MySQL then see '''MySQL/Upgrading'''.

	* Make sure your Android device has at least 500 MB of free space (a rough estimate).		* Make sure your Android device has at least 500 MB of free space (a rough estimate).
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	=== Missing "brightness" and "contrast" options ===		=== Missing "brightness" and "contrast" options ===
	: If in Kodi v15 you had brightness and contrast [[video playback]] options, but they are missing in v16, then you can re-enable them by going to {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration -> }} and disable only '''"Mediacodec (surface)"'''. Video will still be hardware decoded, but this will disable 4K output support for 4K Android hardware.		: If in Kodi v15 you had brightness and contrast video playback options, but they are missing in v16, then you can re-enable them by going to {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration -> }} and disable only '''"Mediacodec (surface)"'''. Video will still be hardware decoded, but this will disable 4K output support for 4K Android hardware.

	{{Updated\|17}}		{{Updated\|17}}

	~~[[Category:Manual]]~~
	~~[[Category:FAQ\|Android]]~~
	~~[[Category:Android\|*]]~~
	~~[[Category:Troubleshooting]]~~

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Text replacement - "'''smartphone and tablet remote apps'''" to "smartphone and tablet remote apps"

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	:* Any '''Keyboard''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (if supported in your Android ROM). This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii, Boxee remote, most "air mouse" keyboard remotes, and others that appear as a normal USB keyboard to the system.		:* Any '''Keyboard''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (if supported in your Android ROM). This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii, Boxee remote, most "air mouse" keyboard remotes, and others that appear as a normal USB keyboard to the system.
	:* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces.		:* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces.
	:* Kodi ~~'''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes\|~~smartphone and tablet remote apps~~]]'''~~.		:* Kodi smartphone and tablet remote apps.
	:* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''.		:* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''.
	:* Some Android devices support '''[[CEC]]'''		:* Some Android devices support '''[[CEC]]'''

Karellen at 03:01, 16 July 2020

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	== General FAQ ==		== General FAQ ==
	:{{big\|''See also: '''[[Kodi all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.''}}		:{{big\|''See also: '''[[All_platforms_FAQ\|Kodi all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.''}}

	=== Will this really do 1080p and all that stuff the desktop can do? ===		=== Will this really do 1080p and all that stuff the desktop can do? ===
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	{{anchor\|1=Remotes}}		{{anchor\|1=Remotes}}
	:* Some Android set-top-boxes come with a remote and an IR port which Kodi can use.		:* Some Android set-top-boxes come with a remote and an IR port which Kodi can use.
	:* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (if supported in your Android ROM). This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii, [[Boxee remote]], most "air mouse" keyboard remotes, and others that appear as a normal USB keyboard to the system.		:* Any '''Keyboard''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (if supported in your Android ROM). This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii, Boxee remote, most "air mouse" keyboard remotes, and others that appear as a normal USB keyboard to the system.
	:* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces.		:* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces.
	:* Kodi '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes\|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.		:* Kodi '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes\|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.
	:* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[~~Flirc~~]]'''.		:* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[FLIRC]]'''.
	:* Some Android devices support '''[[CEC]]'''		:* Some Android devices support '''[[CEC]]'''

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	== Performance tips ==		== Performance tips ==
	{{Main\|Android~~#Tips and tricks~~}}		{{Main\|Android}}

	=== Performance: video buffering, stuttering, choppiness ===		=== Performance: video buffering, stuttering, choppiness ===
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	{{anchor\|1=Userdata}}		{{anchor\|1=Userdata}}
	:The userdata folder is located on external storage/sdcard at the following locations (depending on your device):		:The userdata folder is located on external storage/sdcard at the following locations (depending on your device):
	:;[[userdata folder]]		:;[[Userdata\|userdata folder]]
	:* <code>{{userdata\|Android}}</code>		:* <code>{{userdata\|Android}}</code>

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	{{anchor\|1=Kodi log}}		{{anchor\|1=Kodi log}}
	:The Kodi log is located inside the temp folder, i.e.		:The Kodi log is located inside the temp folder, i.e.
	:;[[~~debug log~~]]		:;[[Log_file]]
	:* /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/temp/kodi.log		:* /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/temp/kodi.log

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	:* If you have a delay that is consistent regardless of the file, you can manually adjust the delay:		:* If you have a delay that is consistent regardless of the file, you can manually adjust the delay:
	:*# Open any video that has audio playing.		:*# Open any video that has audio playing.
	:*# Bring up the '''[[~~Video playback#On screen display (OSD)~~\|on-screen-display]]''' and select the [[~~Video playback#OSD audio and subtitle settings~~\|audio options]].		:*# Bring up the '''[[Video_playback\|on-screen-display]]''' and select the [[Video_playback\|audio options]].
	:*# Select '''[[~~Video playback#OSD audio and subtitle settings~~\|Audio offset]]''' and then adjust the audio until the delay is corrected.		:*# Select '''[[Video_playback\|Audio offset]]''' and then adjust the audio until the delay is corrected.
	:*# Back in the OSD audio settings, scroll down and select '''Set as default for all videos'''.		:*# Back in the OSD audio settings, scroll down and select '''Set as default for all videos'''.
	:* {{editor note\|Sometimes things can be corrected by just not using audio passthrough, but either some people don't want to do that at all, or they don't know exactly what that is. We probably need a guide about audio sync in general (not just Android), and add that to our general '''[[audio]]''' help pages.}}		:* {{editor note\|Sometimes things can be corrected by just not using audio passthrough, but either some people don't want to do that at all, or they don't know exactly what that is. We probably need a guide about audio sync in general (not just Android), and add that to our general '''[[audio]]''' help pages.}}

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	{{anchor\|1=Add-ons\|2=Skins}}		{{anchor\|1=Add-ons\|2=Skins}}
	:* Kodi for Android is a full version of Kodi and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]].		:* Kodi for Android is a full version of Kodi and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]].
	~~:* If you are using a touch screen device and the build you are using did not include it, you can manually instal [[Add-on:Touched]] for better touch screen support.~~

	=== Remote controls ===		=== Remote controls ===

Davu at 07:58, 19 October 2018

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	=== Amlogic playback issues (zoomed in, 1/4 screen, no video, etc) ===		=== Amlogic playback issues (zoomed in, 1/4 screen, no video, etc) ===
	* As of v15 and later, Kodi will no longer ask to fix incorrect video decoding permissions on Amlogic-based devices that have incorrectly configured firmware. This might cause an issue in some situations, and if this happens to you, first try to manually disable '''amcodec''' and only use '''mediacodec''' and '''libstagefright''' under {{highlight\|bordered=yes\| [[Settings/Videos#~~Acceleration~~\|Settings -> ~~Videos~~ -> ~~Acceleration~~]] }}. If videos still won't play correctly then the device might a firmware/OS update for things to work properly.		* As of v15 and later, Kodi will no longer ask to fix incorrect video decoding permissions on Amlogic-based devices that have incorrectly configured firmware. This might cause an issue in some situations, and if this happens to you, first try to manually disable '''amcodec''' and only use '''mediacodec''' and '''libstagefright''' under {{highlight\|bordered=yes\| [[Settings/Player/Videos#Processing\|Settings -> Player -> Video -> Processing]] }}. If videos still won't play correctly then the device might a firmware/OS update for things to work properly.

	* In some cases video playback is fine, but incorrectly sized so that it only takes up a small portion of the screen. This again is most likely a firmware issue, but a temp workaround would be to go into Android's system settings (not Kodi's settings) and change the GUI resolution to 720 and/or disable "auto select". Video will still render at 1080, and only the GUI is limited to 720.		* In some cases video playback is fine, but incorrectly sized so that it only takes up a small portion of the screen. This again is most likely a firmware issue, but a temp workaround would be to go into Android's system settings (not Kodi's settings) and change the GUI resolution to 720 and/or disable "auto select". Video will still render at 1080, and only the GUI is limited to 720.
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	{{anchor\|1=rough_playback}}		{{anchor\|1=rough_playback}}
	:There are a number of reasons why this can happen, so it's hard to give general advice for such a description, but here are some things that you can try:		:There are a number of reasons why this can happen, so it's hard to give general advice for such a description, but here are some things that you can try:
	:* Some Android hardware has bugs using the "MediaCodec" hardware decoding method, but plays video fine using "libstagefright". Try turning off "MediaCodec" and leaving "libstageright" on in: {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|[[Settings/Videos#~~Acceleration~~\|Settings -> ~~Videos~~ -> ~~Acceleration~~]]}}. Users of [[Android hardware\|AMLogic hardware]] can ignore this, as those devices use a third "AmCodec" hardware decoding method.		:* Some Android hardware has bugs using the "MediaCodec" hardware decoding method, but plays video fine using "libstagefright". Try turning off "MediaCodec" and leaving "libstageright" on in: {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|[[Settings/Player/Videos#Processing\|Settings -> Player -> Video -> Processing]]}}. Users of [[Android hardware\|AMLogic hardware]] can ignore this, as those devices use a third "AmCodec" hardware decoding method.
	:* Hardware video decoding might not be enabled at all on your device. Most Android boxes will require hardware video decoding for smooth HD video playback. Check settings under {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|[[Settings/Videos#~~Acceleration~~\|Settings -> ~~Videos~~ -> ~~Acceleration~~]]}}		:* Hardware video decoding might not be enabled at all on your device. Most Android boxes will require hardware video decoding for smooth HD video playback. Check settings under {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|[[Settings/Player/Videos#Processing\|Settings -> Player -> Video -> Processing]]}}
	:* Most Android boxes don't support hardware video decoding of some codecs, such as VC-1, Hi10P, and HEVC(H.265). Consult the compatibility list on '''[[Android hardware]]'''.		:* Most Android boxes don't support hardware video decoding of some codecs, such as VC-1, Hi10P, and HEVC(H.265). Consult the compatibility list on '''[[Android hardware]]'''.
	:* Rule out network performance by loading a small test video directly to the internal memory of your Android device.		:* Rule out network performance by loading a small test video directly to the internal memory of your Android device.
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	: If in Kodi v15 you had brightness and contrast [[video playback]] options, but they are missing in v16, then you can re-enable them by going to {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration -> }} and disable only '''"Mediacodec (surface)"'''. Video will still be hardware decoded, but this will disable 4K output support for 4K Android hardware.		: If in Kodi v15 you had brightness and contrast [[video playback]] options, but they are missing in v16, then you can re-enable them by going to {{highlight\|bordered=yes\|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration -> }} and disable only '''"Mediacodec (surface)"'''. Video will still be hardware decoded, but this will disable 4K output support for 4K Android hardware.

	{{Updated\|16}}		{{Updated\|17}}

	[[Category:Manual]]		[[Category:Manual]]

Tinwarble: /* Installing/getting Kodi for Android */

2017-05-08T15:28:20Z

Installing/getting Kodi for Android

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	{{Main\|HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Android}}		{{Main\|HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Android}}
	:* {{current version}} can be found here:		:* {{current version}} can be found here:
	:** '''~~ARM~~''' (most users want this): http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/~~arm~~/		:** '''[http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/ ARMV7A (32bit)]''' (most users, regardless of your devices SoC, want this):
	:** '''x86'''~~: {{Download link\|Android x86}}~~		:** '''[http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm64-v8a/ ARMV8A (64bit)]''' (requires the Soc & Android version to be 64bit)
			:** '''[http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/x86/ x86]''' (for devices with Intel SoCs)
	:* For nightlies, alphas, betas and experimental builds, see the links on '''[[Development builds]]'''		:* For nightlies, alphas, betas and experimental builds, see the links on '''[[Development builds]]'''

Tinwarble: /* There are two versions of Kodi for Android. Which one do I use? */

2017-05-08T15:22:10Z

There are two versions of Kodi for Android. Which one do I use?

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	=== There are ~~two~~ versions of Kodi for Android. Which one do I use? ===		=== There are three versions of Kodi for Android. Which one do I use? ===
	{{anchor\|1=CPU}}		{{anchor\|1=CPU}}
	:The vast majority of users will want to use the [~~{{download link\|Android ARM}~~} "~~ARM~~" version]. Users who have an Android device with an Intel or AMD CPU will want to use the [{{Download link\|Android x86}} "x86" version].		:The vast majority of users will want to use the [http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/ "ARMV7A (32bit}" version] or the [http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm64-v8a/ "ARMV8A (64bit) version]. Users who have an Android device with an Intel or AMD CPU will want to use the [{{Download link\|Android x86}} "x86" version].

	=== Installing/getting Kodi for Android ===		=== Installing/getting Kodi for Android ===

Tinwarble: /* Installing/getting Kodi for Android */

2017-05-08T15:17:39Z

Installing/getting Kodi for Android

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	{{Main\|HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Android}}		{{Main\|HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Android}}
	:* {{current version}} can be found here:		:* {{current version}} can be found here:
	:** '''ARM''' (most users want this): ~~{{Download link\|Android ARM}}~~		:** '''ARM''' (most users want this): http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/
	:** '''x86''': {{Download link\|Android x86}}		:** '''x86''': {{Download link\|Android x86}}
	:* For nightlies, alphas, betas and experimental builds, see the links on '''[[Development builds]]'''		:* For nightlies, alphas, betas and experimental builds, see the links on '''[[Development builds]]'''