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Karellen at 19:47, 20 August 2024

2024-08-20T19:47:12Z

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	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''~~System~~ Settings''' (the gear) icon.		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''Settings''' (the gear) icon.
	File:SettingsOverview-leia.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface'''.		File:SettingsOverview-leia.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.

Karellen at 23:01, 7 February 2023

2023-02-07T23:01:56Z

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	{{top}}		{{top}}
	{{Updated\|19}}		{{Updated\|20}}

	[[Category:Skins\|*]]		[[Category:Skins\|*]]
	[[Category:Manual]]		[[Category:Manual]]
	[[Category:Add-ons]]		[[Category:Add-ons]]

Karellen at 19:26, 23 December 2020

2020-12-23T19:26:19Z

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	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System Settings''' (the gear) icon.		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System Settings''' (the gear) icon.
	File:~~Interface_settings~~.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface ~~settings~~'''.		File:SettingsOverview-leia.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.
	File:Skin_get_more.png\|'''Step 5:''' ~~By default, there~~ are only 2 skins installed, '''Estuary'''(the default skin) and '''Estouchy'''. To install another skin, select '''Get more...'''		File:Skin_get_more.png\|'''Step 5: '''There are only 2 skins installed, '''Estuary''' (the default skin) and '''Estouchy'''.<br> To install another skin select '''Get more...'''
	File:Skin_get_more_browse.png\|'''Step 6:''' In the new window, select the skin ~~you want~~ to install ~~from the list.~~		File:Skin_get_more_browse.png\|'''Step 6:''' In the new window, select the skin to install
	File:Skin_get_more_downloading.png\|'''Step 7:''' After you have select the skin it will begin downloading.		File:Skin_get_more_downloading.png\|'''Step 7:''' After you have select the skin it will begin downloading and installing skin dependencies and the skin.
	~~File:Skin_get_more_installing.png\|'''Step 8:''' Once downloaded,~~ the skin ~~and any dependencies it requires will install~~.		File:Skin_get_more_switch_skin.png\|'''Step 8:''' Once installed, you will be asked if you want to start using that skin.<br> If you do then select '''Yes'''
	File:Skin_get_more_switch_skin.png\|'''Step 9:''' Once installed, ~~Kodi~~ will ~~ask you~~ if you want to start using that skin. If you do ~~the~~ select '''Yes'''		File:Skin_get_more_new_skin.png\|'''Step 9:''' Enjoy your new skin!!!
	File:Skin_get_more_new_skin.png\|'''Step 10:''' Enjoy your new skin!!!
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	== Installing a skin from a zip file. ==		== Installing a skin from a zip file. ==
	Although there are many skins already available to you from Kodi Add-on repository, there are even more that you may want to try out, including modified ~~skins~~ of the ones available. Some of those skins can be found in the [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Skin Support] section of the Kodi forum as well as Work in Progress skins which can be found in the [~~http~~://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Skinning/WIP Skins] sub-section of the Kodi forum.		Although there are many skins already available to you from Kodi Add-on repository, there are even more that you may want to try out, including modified versions of the ones available in the Official Kodi repository. Some of those skins can be found in the [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Skin Support] section of the Kodi forum as well as Work in Progress skins which can be found in the [https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=160 Skinning/WIP Skins] sub-section of the Kodi forum.

	To install these skins you will need to install them from a zip file. See [[Add-on_manager#How_to_install_from_a_ZIP_file\|How to install from a ZIP file]] ~~for how to install.~~		To install these skins you will need to install them from a zip file. See: '''''[[Add-on_manager#How_to_install_from_a_ZIP_file\|How to install from a ZIP file]]'''''

	:''Note: Estuary was designed to be fully featured. Sometimes as a new user, it can be daunting enough to get used to the program for starters without changing things. It is highly recommended that you stick to Estuary until you’re sure of how things work. Should you ever encounter issues with another skin, such as the feeling that something is missing, consider reverting to Estuary to see if it was simply an issue with that skin.'

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

	~~[[Category:How-to]]~~		{{top}}
			{{Updated\|19}}

	[[Category:Skins\|*]]		[[Category:Skins\|*]]
	[[Category:Manual]]		[[Category:Manual]]
	[[Category:Add-ons]]		[[Category:Add-ons]]

Karellen at 22:17, 22 January 2018

2018-01-22T22:17:05Z

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	{{mininav\|~~[[Extras]]\|[[Add-ons]]~~\|[[Skins]]\|page={{FULLPAGENAME}} }}		{{mininav\|\|[[Skins]]\|page={{FULLPAGENAME}} }}
	<section begin="intro"/>Many of us have been tempted by the allure of Kodi's beauty. There are some excellent skin designers out there who have gone to great lengths to create and share beautiful ways of viewing and navigating our media collections. As default, Kodi comes with the excellent skin Estuary, but there are plenty more to choose from.<section end="intro"/>		<section begin="intro"/>Many of us have been tempted by the allure of Kodi's beauty. There are some excellent skin designers out there who have gone to great lengths to create and share beautiful ways of viewing and navigating our media collections. As default, Kodi comes with the excellent skin Estuary, but there are plenty more to choose from.<section end="intro"/>

Ned Scott: newer template. Others are just redirects to this one.

2017-05-02T12:16:44Z

newer template. Others are just redirects to this one.

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	:''Note: Estuary was designed to be fully featured. Sometimes as a new user, it can be daunting enough to get used to the program for starters without changing things. It is highly recommended that you stick to Estuary until you’re sure of how things work. Should you ever encounter issues with another skin, such as the feeling that something is missing, consider reverting to Estuary to see if it was simply an issue with that skin.'		:''Note: Estuary was designed to be fully featured. Sometimes as a new user, it can be daunting enough to get used to the program for starters without changing things. It is highly recommended that you stick to Estuary until you’re sure of how things work. Should you ever encounter issues with another skin, such as the feeling that something is missing, consider reverting to Estuary to see if it was simply an issue with that skin.'

	{{~~krypton updated~~}}		{{Updated\|17}}

	[[Category:How-to]]		[[Category:How-to]]

Tinwarble at 18:19, 27 April 2017

2017-04-27T18:19:18Z

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	:''Note: Estuary was designed to be fully featured. Sometimes as a new user, it can be daunting enough to get used to the program for starters without changing things. It is highly recommended that you stick to Estuary until you’re sure of how things work. Should you ever encounter issues with another skin, such as the feeling that something is missing, consider reverting to Estuary to see if it was simply an issue with that skin.'		:''Note: Estuary was designed to be fully featured. Sometimes as a new user, it can be daunting enough to get used to the program for starters without changing things. It is highly recommended that you stick to Estuary until you’re sure of how things work. Should you ever encounter issues with another skin, such as the feeling that something is missing, consider reverting to Estuary to see if it was simply an issue with that skin.'

	{{~~helix~~ updated}}		{{krypton updated}}

	[[Category:How-to]]		[[Category:How-to]]

Tinwarble: /* Installing a new skin */

2017-04-21T16:05:04Z

Installing a new skin

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	<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System''' (the gear) icon.		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System Settings''' (the gear) icon.
	File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.		File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.

Tinwarble: /* Installing a new skin */

2017-04-19T06:19:51Z

Installing a new skin

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	<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System''' (the gear icon).		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System''' (the gear) icon.
	File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.		File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.

Tinwarble: /* Installing a new skin */

2017-04-19T06:19:07Z

Installing a new skin

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	<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''~~Settings~~''' (the gear icon).		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System''' (the gear icon).
	File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.		File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.

Tinwarble: /* Installing a new skin */

2017-04-19T05:21:02Z

Installing a new skin

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	<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:~~Esturary_home_settings_icon~~.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''Settings''' (the gear icon).		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''Settings''' (the gear icon).
	File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.		File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.

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	<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''~~System~~ Settings''' (the gear) icon.		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''Settings''' (the gear) icon.
	File:SettingsOverview-leia.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface'''.		File:SettingsOverview-leia.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:26, 23 December 2020
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	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System Settings''' (the gear) icon.		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System Settings''' (the gear) icon.
	File:~~Interface_settings~~.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface ~~settings~~'''.		File:SettingsOverview-leia.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.
	File:Skin_get_more.png\|'''Step 5:''' ~~By default, there~~ are only 2 skins installed, '''Estuary'''(the default skin) and '''Estouchy'''. To install another skin, select '''Get more...'''		File:Skin_get_more.png\|'''Step 5: '''There are only 2 skins installed, '''Estuary''' (the default skin) and '''Estouchy'''.<br> To install another skin select '''Get more...'''
	File:Skin_get_more_browse.png\|'''Step 6:''' In the new window, select the skin ~~you want~~ to install ~~from the list.~~		File:Skin_get_more_browse.png\|'''Step 6:''' In the new window, select the skin to install
	File:Skin_get_more_downloading.png\|'''Step 7:''' After you have select the skin it will begin downloading.		File:Skin_get_more_downloading.png\|'''Step 7:''' After you have select the skin it will begin downloading and installing skin dependencies and the skin.
	~~File:Skin_get_more_installing.png\|'''Step 8:''' Once downloaded,~~ the skin ~~and any dependencies it requires will install~~.		File:Skin_get_more_switch_skin.png\|'''Step 8:''' Once installed, you will be asked if you want to start using that skin.<br> If you do then select '''Yes'''
	File:Skin_get_more_switch_skin.png\|'''Step 9:''' Once installed, ~~Kodi~~ will ~~ask you~~ if you want to start using that skin. If you do ~~the~~ select '''Yes'''		File:Skin_get_more_new_skin.png\|'''Step 9:''' Enjoy your new skin!!!
	File:Skin_get_more_new_skin.png\|'''Step 10:''' Enjoy your new skin!!!
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	== Installing a skin from a zip file. ==		== Installing a skin from a zip file. ==
	Although there are many skins already available to you from Kodi Add-on repository, there are even more that you may want to try out, including modified ~~skins~~ of the ones available. Some of those skins can be found in the [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Skin Support] section of the Kodi forum as well as Work in Progress skins which can be found in the [~~http~~://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Skinning/WIP Skins] sub-section of the Kodi forum.		Although there are many skins already available to you from Kodi Add-on repository, there are even more that you may want to try out, including modified versions of the ones available in the Official Kodi repository. Some of those skins can be found in the [http://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=67 Skin Support] section of the Kodi forum as well as Work in Progress skins which can be found in the [https://forum.kodi.tv/forumdisplay.php?fid=160 Skinning/WIP Skins] sub-section of the Kodi forum.

	To install these skins you will need to install them from a zip file. See [[Add-on_manager#How_to_install_from_a_ZIP_file\|How to install from a ZIP file]] ~~for how to install.~~		To install these skins you will need to install them from a zip file. See: '''''[[Add-on_manager#How_to_install_from_a_ZIP_file\|How to install from a ZIP file]]'''''

	:''Note: Estuary was designed to be fully featured. Sometimes as a new user, it can be daunting enough to get used to the program for starters without changing things. It is highly recommended that you stick to Estuary until you’re sure of how things work. Should you ever encounter issues with another skin, such as the feeling that something is missing, consider reverting to Estuary to see if it was simply an issue with that skin.'

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

	~~[[Category:How-to]]~~		{{top}}
			{{Updated\|19}}

	[[Category:Skins\|*]]		[[Category:Skins\|*]]
	[[Category:Manual]]		[[Category:Manual]]
	[[Category:Add-ons]]		[[Category:Add-ons]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:05, 21 April 2017
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	<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System''' (the gear) icon.		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System Settings''' (the gear) icon.
	File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.		File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.

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	<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System''' (the gear icon).		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System''' (the gear) icon.
	File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.		File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.

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	<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>		<gallery widths=500px heights=313px>
	File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen		File:Estuary_home_blank.png\|'''Step 1:''' Start from the Home screen
	File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''~~Settings~~''' (the gear icon).		File:Estuary_home_settings_icon.png\|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the top of the menu and select '''System''' (the gear icon).
	File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.		File:Interface_settings.png\|'''Step 3:''' Select '''Interface settings'''.
	File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.		File:Interface_settings_skin.png\|'''Step 4:''' In the Interface setttings, select '''Skin''', then '''Skin''' under '''Look and feel'''.