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) Install from 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) 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/
Download Kodi package
If you use one of the above methods to install Kodi on your iDevice you will need to download a Kodi package (.deb
file).
First, check if your device needs a 32 bit or a 64 bit Kodi build.
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:
- Latest stable Kodi package for 64-bit devices
- [ Latest stable Kodi package for 32-bit devices]
Other Kodi builds
ALWAYS Backup YOUR USERDATA FOLDER WHEN USING DEVELOPMENT BUILDS!
If you want to try a beta or a nightly build of Kodi, choose the build version that you want to install:
Build | Description | URL |
---|---|---|
Stable build | Stable builds are the current stable and recommended versions of Kodi to install on your device. | - 64-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/darwin/ios-arm64/ - 32-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/darwin/ios/ |
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 | - 64-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios-arm64/ - 32-bit: 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. | - 64-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/snapshots/darwin/ios-arm64/ - 32-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/snapshots/darwin/ios/ |
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/ |
(option B) Install from iFile
NOTICE: This method is only compatible on jailbroken device |
- 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 here.- (e.g:
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios/xbmc-20111202-6729214-master-ios.deb
)
- (e.g:
- 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.
(option C) Install from Filza
NOTICE: This method is only compatible on jailbroken device |
- Install Filza 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 here.- (e.g:
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios/xbmc-20111202-6729214-master-ios.deb
)
- (e.g:
- 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 Filza from the available apps
- Filza will open and get a copy of the downloaded. In the files list, select the freshly downloaded file and choose install.
- When you see
bash-5.0#
at the bottom of your screen you can select respring at the top right and yes.
See here to verify your Kodi version.
(option D) Install from Xcode and iOS App Signer
This is considered and advanced and slightly-expirimental method. It is not for the faint of heart.
This method also requires that Kodi be re-installed every 7 days if you are using a free iOS dev account. |
This method need macOS and Xcode
To get macOS on you computer you can use a virtual machine or check for building an hackintosh, but we will not discuss this here. |
Prerequisites
- iOS App Signer
- Mac OS X 10.9 or higher
- Xcode 7 or higher
Downloads
Download the Kodi package by following this section.
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
(option E) Install from 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.
This method also requires that Kodi be re-installed every 7 days if you are using a free iOS dev account. |
Prerequisites
- Cydia Impactor
- Windows 7 or Higher
- Latest version of iTunes
- A
.deb
file of Kodi (see this section)
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.