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<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" /> | ||
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== General FAQ == | == General FAQ == | ||
:{{big|''See also: '''[[ | :{{big|''See also: '''[[Kodi all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.''}} | ||
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| Question= Will this really do 1080 and all that stuff the desktop can do? | | Question= Will this really do 1080 and all that stuff the desktop can do? | ||
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* Yes! This is a full port of | * Yes! This is a full port of Kodi! It is not a thin client or lite version! | ||
* The initial aim for the Android port is to get | * The initial aim for the Android port is to get Kodi working on inexpensive Android set-top-boxes. Phones and tablets will be supported as well for those who want Kodi on-the-go. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=CPU | {{FAQ|1=CPU | ||
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| Question = There are two versions of | | Question = There are two versions of Kodi for Android. Which one do I use? | ||
| Answer = The vast majority of users will want to use the [http://mirrors. | | Answer = The vast majority of users will want to use the [http://mirrors.Kodi.org/releases/android/arm/ "ARM" version]. Users who have an Android device with an Intel or AMD CPU will want to use the [http://mirrors.Kodi.org/releases/android/x86/ "x86" version]. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Installing | {{FAQ|1=Installing | ||
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| Question= Installing/getting | | Question= Installing/getting Kodi for Android | ||
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{{Main|HOW-TO:Install | {{Main|HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Android}} | ||
* {{current version}} can be found here: http://mirrors. | * {{current version}} can be found here: http://mirrors.Kodi.org/releases/android/ | ||
* [[Nightly builds]] can be found here: http://mirrors. | * [[Nightly builds]] can be found here: http://mirrors.Kodi.org/nightlies/android/ | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Version | {{FAQ|1=Version | ||
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| Question= Is | | Question= Is Kodi for Android different from normal Kodi? | ||
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* The current version of | * The current version of Kodi for Android is based on {{current version}}, and is based on the same code as Kodi for all the other supported platforms. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Current_build | {{FAQ|1=Current_build | ||
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| Question= How do I find out what version of | | Question= How do I find out what version of Kodi am I running? | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* | * Kodi main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. '''Note the version and/or build date.''' | ||
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{{FAQ|1=stores | {{FAQ|1=stores | ||
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| Question = Why is | | Question = Why is Kodi not in Google Play, OUYA store, Amazon store, etc? | ||
| Answer = | | Answer = | ||
{{#lst:XBMC v13 (Gotham) FAQ|app stores}} | {{#lst:XBMC v13 (Gotham) FAQ|app stores}} | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Formats | {{FAQ|1=Formats | ||
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| Question= Video and audio formats | | Question= Video and audio formats Kodi for Android can playback | ||
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* | * Kodi for Android supports all the same formats that other platforms do (such as desktop OS). | ||
* Due to the weak processing power of most ARM processors, for smooth playback most Android hardware will require proper hardware decoding. (See [[#Requirements]] below) | * Due to the weak processing power of most ARM processors, for smooth playback most Android hardware will require proper hardware decoding. (See [[#Requirements]] below) | ||
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| Question= Add-ons and skins | | Question= Add-ons and skins | ||
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* | * Kodi for Android is a full version of Kodi and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]]. More feature rich (CPU demanding) skins like AEON Nox might not run smoothly on lower powered systems, so keep to "lighter" skins for those boxes. | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
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| Question= Remote controls | | Question= Remote controls | ||
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* Some Android set-top-boxes come with a remote and an IR port which | * 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]]'''. | ||
* 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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| Question= Google TV | | Question= Google TV | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* You can install | * You can install Kodi on Google TV devices that have the Android 4.2 update. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Apps | {{FAQ|1=Apps | ||
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| Question= Launching Android apps from within | | Question= Launching Android apps from within Kodi | ||
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* | * Kodi can launch other Android apps by going to "Programs" (on the home screen) and selecting the app you want to run. | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Startup | {{FAQ|1=Startup | ||
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| Question= Automatically start | | Question= Automatically start Kodi | ||
| Answer= | | Answer= | ||
* You can automatically start | * You can automatically start Kodi when your Android device boots up using an application such as [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.startupmanager Startup Manager (free)] | ||
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{{FAQ|1=Forum|2=IRC | {{FAQ|1=Forum|2=IRC | ||
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| Question= Getting more help with | | Question= Getting more help with Kodi for Android | ||
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* '''[http://forum. | * '''[http://forum.Kodi.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=164 Kodi for Android specific help forum]''' | ||
* '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/ | * '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/Kodi-osx #Kodi]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org. | ||
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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 folder]] | ||
* /sdcard/Android/data/org. | * /sdcard/Android/data/org.Kodi.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/ | ||
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{{FAQ|1= | {{FAQ|1=Kodi log | ||
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| Question= Where is the | | Question= Where is the Kodi log | ||
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The | The Kodi log is located inside the userdata folder (see above), i.e. | ||
;[[debug log]] | ;[[debug log]] | ||
* /sdcard/Android/data/org. | * /sdcard/Android/data/org.Kodi.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/temp/kodi.log | ||
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The Kodi minidumps are located inside the userdata folder (see above), i.e. | The Kodi minidumps are located inside the userdata folder (see above), i.e. | ||
;[[debug log]] | ;[[debug log]] | ||
* /sdcard/Android/data/org. | * /sdcard/Android/data/org.Kodi.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/temp/*.dmp | ||
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| Question= How to hide the Android navigation bar | | Question= How to hide the Android navigation bar | ||
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* | * Kodi v13 now supports Android 4.4 (Kitkat)'s immersive mode, allowing for fullscreen automatically. | ||
* '''To remove the navbar:''' | * '''To remove the navbar:''' | ||
** You can use "[http://ppareit.github.com/HideBar/ HideBar]" (Has a free version, and is open source if you wish to compile yourself) | ** You can use "[http://ppareit.github.com/HideBar/ HideBar]" (Has a free version, and is open source if you wish to compile yourself) | ||
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The three most common causes of only having sound, but no video, when playing a video file are: | The three most common causes of only having sound, but no video, when playing a video file are: | ||
* The hardware in the box is AMLogic-based and another video/media app is running in the background. Quit the other media apps or restart the device and | * The hardware in the box is AMLogic-based and another video/media app is running in the background. Quit the other media apps or restart the device and Kodi should display video again. | ||
* The hardware in the box is AMLogic-based and the firmware (Android installation) didn't set certain permissions correctly and isn't rooted. The easiest way to fix this would be to either root the device, so that | * The hardware in the box is AMLogic-based and the firmware (Android installation) didn't set certain permissions correctly and isn't rooted. The easiest way to fix this would be to either root the device, so that Kodi can set the file permissions, or update to a better firmware that sets the correct permissions. | ||
* | * Kodi thinks the video can be decoded using video hardware/acceleration, but the encoding just isn't right. Using software decoding might be a work-around: {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/Videos#Acceleration|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration]]}} | ||
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| Question= Can't select letters on the on-screen-keyboard when using a remote | | Question= Can't select letters on the on-screen-keyboard when using a remote | ||
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* To make the remote work with | * To make the remote work with Kodi's on-screen-keyboard, go to {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''[[Settings/System#Input devices|Kodi -> Settings -> System -> Input devices]]'''}} and enable {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''Remote control sends keyboard presses'''}} | ||
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Revision as of 12:08, 2 April 2015
Android | Android FAQ |
Frequently Asked Questions for Android.
General FAQ
- See also: Kodi all platforms FAQ for FAQs that apply to all versions of Kodi.
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