HOW-TO:Install Kodi for iOS
iOS | HOW-TO:Install Kodi for iOS |
The current stable release for iOS is Kodi v21 Omega.
- Requirements
- If you have any issues, be sure to read the iOS FAQ!
Kodi 32-bit or 64-bit?
Whichever installation method you will follow to install Kodi on your Apple device, you will need to choose between a 32-bit Kodi package or a 64-bit Kodi package. This choice depends on the processor of your device:
64-bit (ios-arm64):
- iPhone 5S
- iPhone 6/6 Plus
- iPhone 3SE
- iPhone 7/7 Plus
- iPhone 8/8 Plus
- iPhone X
- iPhone XR
- iPhone XS / XS Max
- iPhone X Max
- iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max
- iPod Touch 6th/7th generation
- iPad 5th/6th/7th generation
- iPad Mini 2/3/4/5
- iPad Air (all models)
- iPad Pro (all models)
32-bit (ios-arm):
- iPhone
- iPhone 3G
- iPhone 3GS
- iPhone 4
- iPhone 4S
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5C
- iPod Touch 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th generation
- iPad 1st/3rd/4th generation
- iPad 2
- iPad Mini 1
(option A) Cydia
NOTICE: This method is only compatible on jailbroken device |
Installing
And you're done! You should now be running Kodi v21 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
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 or Filza
Delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/
Delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/
Development and custom builds
ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR USERDATA FOLDER WHEN USING DEVELOPMENT BUILDS!
Build | Description | URL |
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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 backup your userdata folder | Download the newest .deb file from: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ |
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/ |
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. | Download the newest .deb file from: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/darwin/ |
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
.deb
file you wish to install, such as from the locations noted above.- EXAMPLE:
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios/xbmc-20111202-6729214-master-ios.deb
- EXAMPLE:
- 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 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.
Installing using Xcode and iOS App Signer
This is considered and advanced and slightly-expirimental method. It is not for the faint of heart.
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Prerequisites
- iOS App Signer
- Mac OS X 10.9 or higher
- Xcode 7 or higher
Downloads
Build | Description |
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32-bit stable builds 64-bit stable builds |
These are the current stable and recommended versions of Kodi to install on your device. |
32-bit nightly builds 64-bit 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 |
32-bit monthly builds 64-bit monthly builds |
Monthly builds are more stable than nightly builds, but still contain lots of experimental new code. |
Instructions
If you have a paid developer account with a wildcard (*) provisioning profile, you do not need to follow steps 1-6.
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
Installing using Cydia Impactor
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.
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Prerequisites
- Cydia Impactor
- Windows 7 or Higher
- Latest version of iTunes
- Latest .deb file of Kodi from Stable builds
Downloads
I will suggest only stable builds but if you wish you can use other builds as you like.
Build | Description |
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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. |
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.
- You will need to Download 7-zip and install it in your PC
- Download required kodi build from the links given above in your PC
Follow the steps given below and you will be able to convert .deb file into .ipa file.