HOW-TO:Install Kodi for iOS - Revision history

Karellen: Updated for v20

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Updated for v20

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	[[Category:Apple]]		[[Category:Apple]]
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Reflected God: General review of article: updated to v19 / 32-bit version note added / Sideload methods order changed (Sideloadly first, Cydia Impactor later as it is reported as not working since 2019 / Minor change in warnings)

2022-06-27T13:38:13Z

General review of article: updated to v19 / 32-bit version note added / Sideload methods order changed (Sideloadly first, Cydia Impactor later as it is reported as not working since 2019 / Minor change in warnings)

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	=== Latest stable Kodi release ===		=== Latest stable Kodi release ===

	~~If you just want the latest stable Kodi version available for your device, simply click on the '''32-bit''' or '''64-bit''' link above:~~
	* [{{download link\|iOS (64Bit)}} Latest stable Kodi package for 64-bit devices]		* [{{download link\|iOS (64Bit)}} Latest stable Kodi package for 64-bit devices]
	* [{{download link\|iOS}} Latest ~~stable~~ Kodi ~~package~~ for 32-bit devices]		Latest Kodi version is not available for 32-bit devices. See below how to download previous releases.

	=== Other Kodi builds ===		=== Other Kodi builds ===
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	If you want to try a beta or ~~a nightly build~~ of Kodi, choose the build version that you want to install:		If you want to try a beta, nightly or different stable versions of Kodi, choose the build version that you want to install:
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	=== (option A) Install from Xcode and iOS App Signer ===		=== (option A) Install from Xcode and iOS App Signer ===
	{{warning\|This is considered and advanced and slightly-expirimental method. It is not for the faint of heart.		{{warning\|
	This method also requires that Kodi be re-installed every '''7 days''' if you are using a free iOS dev account.}}		This is considered and advanced and slightly-expirimental method. It is not for the faint of heart.<br />
			This method also requires that Kodi be re-installed every '''7 days''' if you are using a free iOS dev account.<br />
	~~{{warning\|This method need macOS and Xcode~~		To get macOS on you computer you can use a virtual machine or check for building an [[w:Hackintosh\|hackintosh]], but we will not discuss this here.<br />
	To get macOS on you computer you can use a virtual machine or check for building an [[w:Hackintosh\|hackintosh]], but we will not discuss this here.}}		If unable to access a macOS, jump to [[#Sideload a self signed .ipa file\|Sideload a self signed .ipa file]]}}

	==== Prerequisites ====		==== Prerequisites ====
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	File:Convert-.deb-file-into-.ipa-file-on-windows-pc9.jpg\|'''Step 8:''' A new window will pop up. Here you have to make sure that the Archive format is set to zip and name the archive ending with .ipa . Something like Kodi.ipa. After that click OK. <br> Now you should have your kodi.ipa file ready for installation.		File:Convert-.deb-file-into-.ipa-file-on-windows-pc9.jpg\|'''Step 8:''' A new window will pop up. Here you have to make sure that the Archive format is set to zip and name the archive ending with .ipa . Something like Kodi.ipa. After that click OK. <br> Now you should have your kodi.ipa file ready for installation.
	</gallery>[https://www.drgeeky.com/convert-deb-file-into-ipa-file-for-sideloading-cydia-apps/ Source]		</gallery>[https://www.drgeeky.com/convert-deb-file-into-ipa-file-for-sideloading-cydia-apps/ Source]

	~~===== Installing Kodi using Cydia Impactor =====~~
	~~{{warning\|Cydia Impactor is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi. It is not for the faint of heart.~~
	~~If you a free Apple dev account this method no longer works since November 2019.}}~~
	~~Make sure you have the following software on your computer:~~
	* [http://cydiaimpactor.com/ Cydia Impactor]
	* Latest version of iTunes
	~~Procedure, step by step:~~
	~~<gallery widths="225px">~~
	~~File:Lightning_Dock_in_iPad_mini.jpg\|'''Step 1:''' Connect your iDevice with your computer, and make sure that it is turned ON. If iTunes or some other program pops up then close that first.~~
	File:install-kodi-on-iPhone-without-jailbreak-and-XCode1.jpg\|'''Step 2:''' Extract the Impactor zip file somewhere in your computer and Open Impactor.exe. Don’t select “Run as Administrator” for Cydia Impactor.
	~~File:install-kodi-on-iPhone-without-jailbreak-windows2.jpg\|'''Step 3:''' Make sure that your iOS device is detected by Cydia Impactor. After that Drag and drop the Kodi.ipa file in Cydia Impactor.~~
	File:install-kodi-on-iPhone-without-jailbreak-windows3.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Cydia Impactor will ask you to Enter your Apple ID. Enter a Valid Apple ID here and click OK Cydia Impactor will start installing Kodi on your iOS Device.
	File:install kodi on ipad without jailbreak.png\|'''Step 5:''' Once you see Kodi icon in your iDevice, go in Settings > General > Profiles & Device management and Trust the Apple ID you used which installation.
	~~File:Kodi on ipad in hand.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Now you should have kodi working on your iOS device.~~
	~~</gallery>~~
	{{note\|Due to limitations on free iOS dev accounts, Kodi needs to be sideloaded periodically. If Kodi stops to work, '''do not uninstall Kodi'''. Instead, repeat all steps to have Kodi working again. Configuration will remain untouched.}}

	~~[https://www.drgeeky.com/kodi-iphone-without-jailbreak-windows-no-xcode-no-mac/ Source]~~

	===== Installing Kodi using Sideloadly =====		===== Installing Kodi using Sideloadly =====
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	[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=351449&pid=3090702#pid3090702 Source]		[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=351449&pid=3090702#pid3090702 Source]

			===== Installing Kodi using Cydia Impactor =====
			{{warning\|
			Cydia Impactor is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi. It is not for the faint of heart.<br />
			If you a free Apple dev account this method no longer works since November 2019.}}
			Make sure you have the following software on your computer:
			* [http://cydiaimpactor.com/ Cydia Impactor]
			* Latest version of iTunes
			Procedure, step by step:
			<gallery widths="225px">
			File:Lightning_Dock_in_iPad_mini.jpg\|'''Step 1:''' Connect your iDevice with your computer, and make sure that it is turned ON. If iTunes or some other program pops up then close that first.
			File:install-kodi-on-iPhone-without-jailbreak-and-XCode1.jpg\|'''Step 2:''' Extract the Impactor zip file somewhere in your computer and Open Impactor.exe. Don’t select “Run as Administrator” for Cydia Impactor.
			File:install-kodi-on-iPhone-without-jailbreak-windows2.jpg\|'''Step 3:''' Make sure that your iOS device is detected by Cydia Impactor. After that Drag and drop the Kodi.ipa file in Cydia Impactor.
			File:install-kodi-on-iPhone-without-jailbreak-windows3.jpg\|'''Step 4:''' Cydia Impactor will ask you to Enter your Apple ID. Enter a Valid Apple ID here and click OK Cydia Impactor will start installing Kodi on your iOS Device.
			File:install kodi on ipad without jailbreak.png\|'''Step 5:''' Once you see Kodi icon in your iDevice, go in Settings > General > Profiles & Device management and Trust the Apple ID you used which installation.
			File:Kodi on ipad in hand.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Now you should have kodi working on your iOS device.
			</gallery>
			{{note\|Due to limitations on free iOS dev accounts, Kodi needs to be sideloaded periodically. If Kodi stops to work, '''do not uninstall Kodi'''. Instead, repeat all steps to have Kodi working again. Configuration will remain untouched.}}

			[https://www.drgeeky.com/kodi-iphone-without-jailbreak-windows-no-xcode-no-mac/ Source]

	{{Updated\|19}}		{{Updated\|19}}

Reflected God: /* (option B) Sideload a self signed .ipa file */

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(option B) Sideload a self signed .ipa file

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	==== Installing Kodi using Cydia Impactor ====		===== Installing Kodi using Cydia Impactor =====
	{{warning\|Cydia Impactor is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi. It is not for the faint of heart.		{{warning\|Cydia Impactor is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi. It is not for the faint of heart.
	If you a free Apple dev account this method no longer works since November 2019.}}		If you a free Apple dev account this method no longer works since November 2019.}}
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	==== Installing Kodi using Sideloadly ====		===== Installing Kodi using Sideloadly =====
	{{warning\|Sideloadly is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi.}}		{{warning\|Sideloadly is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi.}}
	{{note\|Windows or macOS can be used for this method.}}		{{note\|Windows or macOS can be used for this method.}}

Reflected God: /* (option B) Sideload a self signed .ipa file */

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	If you are having trouble using iOS App Signer, please post in the [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=245978 forum topic]		If you are having trouble using iOS App Signer, please post in the [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=245978 forum topic]

	=== (option B) ~~Install from Cydia Impactor~~ ===		=== (option B) Sideload a self signed .ipa file ===
	{{warning\|~~Cydia Impactor is still a work-in-progress~~, ~~There might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi. It is not for the faint of heart.~~		{{warning\|Currently, these methods require that Kodi be re-installed every '''7 days''' if you are using a free iOS dev account.}}
	~~This method also requires~~ that Kodi be re-installed every '''7 days''' if you are using a free iOS dev account.}}

	==== Prerequisites ====		==== Prerequisites ====
	* [http://cydiaimpactor.com/ Cydia Impactor]
	* Windows 7 or Higher		* Windows 7 or Higher
	* [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]		* [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]
	* Latest version of iTunes
	* A <code>.deb</code> file of Kodi (see this [[#Download Kodi package\|section]])		* A <code>.deb</code> file of Kodi (see this [[#Download Kodi package\|section]])

	==== Converting deb into ipa ====		==== Converting deb into ipa ====

	Before beginning the installation, you have to convert .deb file of Kodi into .ipa~~. That is because Cydia Impactor only accepts .ipa files and not .deb files~~. If you already know how to convert .deb into .ipa, you skip to the installation below.		Before beginning the installation, you have to convert .deb file of Kodi into .ipa. If you already know how to convert .deb into .ipa, you can skip to the installation methods below.

	*You will need to [http://www.7-zip.org/download.html/ Download 7-zip] and install it in your PC		*You will need to [http://www.7-zip.org/download.html/ Download 7-zip] and install it in your PC
	*Download required kodi build from the links given above in your PC		*Download required kodi build from the links [[#Download Kodi package\|given above]] in your PC

	'''<big>Follow the steps given below and you will be able to convert .deb file into .ipa file.</big>		'''<big>Follow the steps given below and you will be able to convert .deb file into .ipa file.</big>
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	==== Installing Kodi ~~Using~~ Cydia Impactor ====		==== Installing Kodi using Cydia Impactor ====
	{{warning\|If you a free Apple dev account this method no longer works since November 2019}}		{{warning\|Cydia Impactor is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi. It is not for the faint of heart.
			If you a free Apple dev account this method no longer works since November 2019.}}
			Make sure you have the following software on your computer:
			* [http://cydiaimpactor.com/ Cydia Impactor]
			* Latest version of iTunes
			Procedure, step by step:
	<gallery widths="225px">		<gallery widths="225px">
	File:Lightning_Dock_in_iPad_mini.jpg\|'''Step 1:''' Connect your iDevice with your computer, and make sure that it is turned ON. If iTunes or some other program pops up then close that first.		File:Lightning_Dock_in_iPad_mini.jpg\|'''Step 1:''' Connect your iDevice with your computer, and make sure that it is turned ON. If iTunes or some other program pops up then close that first.
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	File:Kodi on ipad in hand.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Now you should have kodi working on your iOS device.		File:Kodi on ipad in hand.jpg\|'''Step 6:''' Now you should have kodi working on your iOS device.
	</gallery>		</gallery>
			{{note\|Due to limitations on free iOS dev accounts, Kodi needs to be sideloaded periodically. If Kodi stops to work, '''do not uninstall Kodi'''. Instead, repeat all steps to have Kodi working again. Configuration will remain untouched.}}

	[https://www.drgeeky.com/kodi-iphone-without-jailbreak-windows-no-xcode-no-mac/ Source]		[https://www.drgeeky.com/kodi-iphone-without-jailbreak-windows-no-xcode-no-mac/ Source]

			==== Installing Kodi using Sideloadly ====
			{{warning\|Sideloadly is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi.}}
			{{note\|Windows or macOS can be used for this method.}}

			Make sure you have the following software on your computer or mac:
			* [https://sideloadly.io/ Sideloadly]
			Procedure, step by step:
			<gallery widths="225px">
			File:Lightning_Dock_in_iPad_mini.jpg\|'''Step 1:''' Connect your iDevice with your computer, and make sure that it is turned ON. If iTunes or some other program pops up then close that first.
			File:Sideloadly main window.png\|thumb\|alt=Sideloadly main window\|'''Step 2:''' Open Sideloadly and check your device is detected. Enter your Apple account, choose your Kodi ipa file and press Start button. You will be asked to enter your Apple account password and verification code. This is required by Sideloadly to sign the ipa file with your own ID.
			File:Sideloadly process done.png\|thumb\|alt=Sideloadly process done window\|'''Step 3:''' Wait until Sideloadly reports process as Done. You’ll be able to see Kodi icon on your iDevice.
			File:install kodi on ipad without jailbreak.png\|'''Step 4:''' Once you see Kodi icon in your iDevice, go in Settings > General > Profiles & Device management and Trust the Apple ID you used which installation.
			File:Kodi on ipad in hand.jpg\|'''Step 5:''' Now you should have kodi working on your iOS device.
			</gallery>
			{{note\|Due to limitations on free iOS dev accounts, Kodi needs to be sideloaded periodically. If Kodi stops to work, '''do not uninstall Kodi'''. Instead, repeat all steps to have Kodi working again. Configuration will remain untouched.}}

			[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=351449&pid=3090702#pid3090702 Source]


	{{Updated\|18}}		{{Updated\|19}}

	[[Category:Apple]]		[[Category:Apple]]
	[[Category:How-to\|IOS]]		[[Category:How-to\|IOS]]
	[[Category:Installation\|IOS]]		[[Category:Installation\|IOS]]

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Prerequisites

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	* [http://cydiaimpactor.com/ Cydia Impactor]		* [http://cydiaimpactor.com/ Cydia Impactor]
	* Windows 7 or Higher		* Windows 7 or Higher
			* [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]
	* Latest version of iTunes		* Latest version of iTunes
	* A <code>.deb</code> file of Kodi (see this [[#Download Kodi package\|section]])		* A <code>.deb</code> file of Kodi (see this [[#Download Kodi package\|section]])

Karellen at 20:13, 11 December 2020

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	{{#lst:Supported hardware\|iOS}}		{{#lst:Supported hardware\|iOS}}
	~~{{Kodi migration note}}<br>~~

	__TOC__		__TOC__

Sy6sy2: Add minimum Kodi working version

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	'''64-bit (ios-arm64):'''		'''64-bit (ios-arm64):'''
	* All other newer iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch		* All other newer iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

			== Which version of Kodi can I install? ==

			* '''iOS 9.0 and above:''' latest working Kodi release version is {{current version}}
			* '''iPadOS 13.1 and above:''' latest working Kodi release version is {{current version}}
			* '''iOS 8.4.1 and below''' latest working Kodi release version is Kodi v17.6 Krypton

	== Download Kodi package ==		== Download Kodi package ==

Ronie at 09:30, 24 November 2020

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	File:ios-app-signer-howto-4.png\|'''Step 4:''' Xcode may have you sign into or create your free developer account.		File:ios-app-signer-howto-4.png\|'''Step 4:''' Xcode may have you sign into or create your free developer account.
	File:ios-app-signer-howto-5.png\|'''Step 5:''' Select your development team.		File:ios-app-signer-howto-5.png\|'''Step 5:''' Select your development team.
	File:ios-app-signer-howto-6.png\|'''Step 6:''' After fixing the issue, Xcode shouldn't have any errors.<br />'''If you have additional devices'''<~~ul><li~~>Plug in the device</~~li><li~~>Go to the Product Menu</~~li><li~~>Under Destination, select your device</~~li><li~~>Repeat from step 3~~</li></ul>~~		File:ios-app-signer-howto-6.png\|'''Step 6:''' After fixing the issue, Xcode shouldn't have any errors.<br />'''If you have additional devices'''<br />-Plug in the device<br />-Go to the Product Menu<br />-Under Destination, select your device<br />-Repeat from step 3
	File:ios-app-signer-howto-7.png\|'''Step 7:''' Open iOS App Signer and select your signing certificate and provisioning profile, click start and choose a location to save the output.		File:ios-app-signer-howto-7.png\|'''Step 7:''' Open iOS App Signer and select your signing certificate and provisioning profile, click start and choose a location to save the output.
	File:ios-app-signer-howto-8.png\|'''Step 8:''' In Xcode, click the Window menu and then Devices.		File:ios-app-signer-howto-8.png\|'''Step 8:''' In Xcode, click the Window menu and then Devices.

Karellen at 08:43, 24 November 2020

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	==== Uninstalling ====		==== Uninstalling ====
	<gallery widths=225px heights=338px>		<gallery mode="packed" widths="225px" heights="338px">
	File:Remove ios cydia 1.PNG\|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.		File:Remove ios cydia 1.PNG\|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
	File:Remove ios cydia 2.PNG\|'''Step 2:''' Touch "Installed" tab.		File:Remove ios cydia 2.PNG\|'''Step 2:''' Touch "Installed" tab.
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	[https://www.drgeeky.com/kodi-iphone-without-jailbreak-windows-no-xcode-no-mac/ Source]		[https://www.drgeeky.com/kodi-iphone-without-jailbreak-windows-no-xcode-no-mac/ Source]

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

			{{Updated\|18}}

	[[Category:Apple]]		[[Category:Apple]]
	[[Category:How-to\|IOS]]		[[Category:How-to\|IOS]]
	[[Category:Installation\|IOS]]		[[Category:Installation\|IOS]]

Karellen at 08:32, 24 November 2020

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	==== Installing ====		==== Installing ====
	Kodi releases are available on the default BigBoss repository.		Kodi releases are available on the default BigBoss repository.
	<gallery mode="~~traditional~~" widths="225px" heights="338px">		<gallery mode="packed" widths="225px" heights="338px">
	File:Install ios cydia 1.PNG\|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.		File:Install ios cydia 1.PNG\|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
	File:Install ios cydia 6.PNG\|'''Step 2:''' Open "Search" tab.		File:Install ios cydia 6.PNG\|'''Step 2:''' Open "Search" tab.

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	File:ios-app-signer-howto-4.png\|'''Step 4:''' Xcode may have you sign into or create your free developer account.		File:ios-app-signer-howto-4.png\|'''Step 4:''' Xcode may have you sign into or create your free developer account.
	File:ios-app-signer-howto-5.png\|'''Step 5:''' Select your development team.		File:ios-app-signer-howto-5.png\|'''Step 5:''' Select your development team.
	File:ios-app-signer-howto-6.png\|'''Step 6:''' After fixing the issue, Xcode shouldn't have any errors.<br />'''If you have additional devices'''<~~ul><li~~>Plug in the device</~~li><li~~>Go to the Product Menu</~~li><li~~>Under Destination, select your device</~~li><li~~>Repeat from step 3~~</li></ul>~~		File:ios-app-signer-howto-6.png\|'''Step 6:''' After fixing the issue, Xcode shouldn't have any errors.<br />'''If you have additional devices'''<br />-Plug in the device<br />-Go to the Product Menu<br />-Under Destination, select your device<br />-Repeat from step 3
	File:ios-app-signer-howto-7.png\|'''Step 7:''' Open iOS App Signer and select your signing certificate and provisioning profile, click start and choose a location to save the output.		File:ios-app-signer-howto-7.png\|'''Step 7:''' Open iOS App Signer and select your signing certificate and provisioning profile, click start and choose a location to save the output.
	File:ios-app-signer-howto-8.png\|'''Step 8:''' In Xcode, click the Window menu and then Devices.		File:ios-app-signer-howto-8.png\|'''Step 8:''' In Xcode, click the Window menu and then Devices.