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HOW-TO:Install Kodi for iOS

The current stable release for iOS is Kodi v21.3 Omega.

Requirements

If you have any issues, be sure to read the iOS FAQ!

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Installing from Cydia

Kodi v16 has not been posted to the Team Kodi Cydia repo yet due to server issues. However, you can manually install by by clicking here on your iOS device and opening the resulting file in iFile: [ download deb], using the instructions from here.

Step 1: Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
Step 2: Sources -> Edit -> Add
Step 3: Type in http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/ios/
Step 4: Tap on the teamKodi source.
Step 5: Tap on 'All Packages' and then on 'Kodi-iOS'.
Step 6: Tap install, then confirm.
Step 7: Let it install, then exit Cydia. You should now have a new Kodi icon on your screen.

And you're done! You should now be running Kodi v21.3 Omega for iOS. See here to verify your Kodi version.

Updating

Updates for stable releases of Kodi are handled by Cydia and will show up in the 'Changes' section when available. (After updating the sources)

Uninstalling

Uninstalling just XBMC/Kodi

Step 1: Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
Step 2: Tap 'Installed' from the bottom of the Cydia menu and then tap Packages
Step 3: Find and tap Kodi in the list of installed packages.
Step 4: Tap on Modify in the top right and then choose Remove from the pop up menu.
Step 5: Let Kodi uninstall and then press 'Return to Cydia'.

You're all done.

Removing settings

Kodi will uninstall from your iDevice but will leave certain things (databases and everything in your userdata folder) behind to make it easier if you wanted to reinstall. To delete those:

From the terminal, run

rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/

rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/

Or

From iFile

Delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/

Delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/

Installing using Xcode and iOS App Signer

Prerequisites

iOS App Signer
Mac OS X 10.9 or higher
Xcode 7 or higher

Downloads

Build	Description
Stable builds	These are the current stable and recommended versions of Kodi to install on your device.
Nightly builds	Nightly builds are unstable test builds that have the latest bug fixes and feature additions. They are not fully tested, so anticipate issues and be sure to backup your userdata folder
Monthly builds	Monthly builds are more stable than nightly builds, but still contain lots of experimental new code.
Betas and release candidates	Betas and release candidates are builds that are being tested to see if they have any bugs left before becoming a stable release. Most major bugs should be fixed in these builds.

Instructions

If you have a paid developer account with a wildcard (*) provisioning profile, you do not need to follow steps 1-6.

Step 1: Create a new iOS project in Xcode.
Step 2: Type in a name and unique identifier.
Step 3: After creating the project Xcode will probably complain about not having a provisioning profile, click Fix Issue.
Step 4: Xcode may have you sign into or create your free developer account.
Step 5: Select your development team.
Step 6: After fixing the issue, Xcode shouldn't have any errors.
If you have additional devices
- Plug in the device
- Go to the Product Menu
- Under Destination, select your device
- Repeat from step 3
Step 7: Open iOS App Signer and select your signing certificate and provisioning profile, click start and choose a location to save the output.
Step 8: In Xcode, click the Window menu and then Devices.
Step 9: Make sure that your device is selected and click the + and then choose the generated file

Updating Kodi

To update Kodi, run iOS App Signer and select the new deb file and the same provisioning profile that you used initially.

Modifying Kodi userdata

To modify the Kodi userdata, you can use any iOS file manager such as iFunbox

Help

If you are having trouble using iOS App Signer, please post in the forum topic

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 === Updating ===
 Updates for stable releases of {{kodi}} are handled by Cydia and will show up in the 'Changes' section when available. (After updating the sources)
-=== Development and custom builds ===
-{{anchor|Monthly builds|Beta|Frodo beta|Frodo RC|Beta builds|Nightly builds|Development builds}}
-{{main|Development builds}}
-{{highlight|color=#FFB5B5| {{big|ALWAYS '''[[BACKUP]]''' YOUR '''[[userdata|USERDATA FOLDER]]''' WHEN USING DEVELOPMENT BUILDS! }} }}
-{| class="prettytable"
-|-
-! Build !! Description !! URL
-|-
-| '''Nightly build''' || Nightly builds are unstable test builds that have the latest bug fixes and feature additions. They are not fully tested, so anticipate issues and be sure to [[iOS FAQ#Backup|backup your userdata folder]] || ''Download the newest .deb file from:'' http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios/
-|-
-| '''Monthly build''' || Monthly builds are more stable than nightly builds, but still contain lots of experimental new code. || ''Download the newest .deb file from:'' http://mirrors.kodi.tv/snapshots/darwin/ios/
-|-
-| '''Betas and {{nowrap|release candidates}}''' || Betas and release candidates are builds that are being tested to see if they have any bugs left before becoming a stable release. Most major bugs should be fixed in these builds. || ''Download the newest .deb file from:'' http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/pre-release/ios/deb/
-|-
-| '''Older stable builds''' || If you wish to download an older version of XBMC/Kodi for whatever reason, you can do so with these same instructions below. || http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/ios/deb/
-|}
-# Install iFile from Cydia if you don't already have it.
-# In Mobile Safari (or any browser that can download files) open the <code>.deb</code> file you wish to install, such as from the locations noted above.
-#:: '''EXAMPLE:''' <code><nowiki>http://</nowiki>mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios/xbmc-20111202-6729214-master-ios'''.deb'''</code>
-# Wait for the download to complete.
-#:: {{note|Mobile Safari won't show a progress bar for downloads. Just wait a few minutes until the download is done, but don't close Safari.}}
-# Select '''"Open in..."'''
-# Select '''iFile''' from the available apps
-# iFile will get a copy of the downloaded file and open an action menu. Select '''install'''. When iFile is complete you can tap '''done''' at the top.
-# In iFile, swipe to delete the downloaded {{kodi}} deb file as it is no longer needed.
-See [[IOS FAQ#XBMC Version|here]] to verify your {{kodi}} version.
-{{note|To go back to a stable version of {{kodi}} you might need to first uninstall {{kodi}} and then use the normal install instructions, or manually download the stable release deb file and install using the dev build instructions.}}
 === Uninstalling ===