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<section begin="intro" />[[Add-ons]] are packages that add features and functions not normally included with XBMC. Add-ons are are developed by persons on the XBMC-team and third-parties. XBMC has a growing list of community driven add-ons/plug-ins/extensions for online content like [[Add-on:YouTube|YouTube]], [[Add-on:Hulu|Hulu]], [[Add-on:Grooveshark|Grooveshark]], [[Add-on:Pandora Radio|Pandora Radio]], as well as [[:Category:Skins|themes (skins)]] and more available from a common [[official repository]], while still enabling third-party developers to also host their own [[unofficial repositories]] for add-ons that any user can choose to add themselves if they like.<section end="intro" />
<section begin="intro" />The ''Add-on manager's'' purpose is to manage the various add-ons to the Kodi application. It can be browsed like any other section and the various installed/uninstalled, enabled/disabled add-ons. In the Add-on manager you can also change the settings for auto update, notifications and search for installed add-ons by bringing up the slide in submenu (press left {{keypress|left}} to show/hide). The Add-on manager is not where you go to run add-ons, but only to install and configure them.<section end="intro" />


For additional information about specific add-ons, see '''[[:Category:All add-ons]]'''.
== How to access the Add-on browser ==
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File:add-ons-accessing-1.png|'''Step 1:''' From the Home screen, navigate to the '''Add-ons''' menu item.  Then select '''Enter add-on browser'''.
File:V19Add-ons-accessing-4.png|'''Step 2:''' The '''Add-on browser''', displaying four to six options  (explained below).
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{{note|You may also enter into the '''Add-on manager''' (see below) by just selecting '''Add-ons''' as show in '''Step 1'''}}
 
== How to access the Add-on manager ==
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File:Add-ons-accessing-1.png|Select '''Add-ons''' from then menu on the Home screen.
File:v19Add-on_manager_main.png|From there you can select which add-on category you want to view. 
File:v19Addon_manager_browser_access.png|You will also no longer be able to access the '''Add-on browser''',  as shown above from the Home menu, once you have installed your first add-on.  Instead you will have to enter the '''Add-on manager''' and select the '''BOX''' icon in the upper left corner.
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== Add-on manager options ==


==Add-on manager==
;My add-ons
The Add-on manager is a feature introduced in the XBMC 10.0 "Dharma" release. Its purpose is to manage the various add-ons to the XBMC application. The Add-ons manager can be browsed like any other XBMC section and the various Add-ons installed/uninstalled, enable/disabled etc. The default function is to have the Add-ons manager Auto update all installed Add-ons when new versions are available from a centralized repository. In the official skin Confluence, it is done by executing a "Left" action to bring up a slide in submenu and deselecting "Auto update". There you can also disable to be notified if new versions are available and when they are updated.
:All installed add-ons, disabled or not, can be found in "My add-ons". This includes both a per-category listing as well as a single unified list of all installed add-ons.


;Available updates
:When an update to an add-on is available it will show up here. By default, add-ons are set to update automatically, so this should normally be empty unless you have changed your preferences to prevent automatic update installs.


{{Frodo note|In [[nightly builds]] XBMC has support for filtering add-ons by language.}}
;Recently updated
:Shows as list of recently updated add-ons.


=== How to access Add-ons ===
;Install from repository
:Allows you to install new add-ons from the installed repositories.  ''Kodi.tv add-on repository'' is the official add-on repository that is already included in Kodi, but other add-on repository sources can also be installed.  (see [[Unofficial repositories#How to install additional add-on repositories|How to install additional add-on repositories]] for more info)
 
;Install from ZIP file
:Allows the installation of an add-on or repository from a ZIP file, either from the hard drive or LAN.
 
;Search
:Allows you to search add-ons in the installed repositories and your installed add-ons.
 
=== Lefthand sidebar menu ===
[[File:v19Add-on_manager_sidebar_menu.png|500px|right]]
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{{center|'''View options'''}}
;View
: The view mode that items are displayed as. Similar to other areas of the interface, such as the video and audio libraries. Common view modes include lists, icons, and variations on those.
 
;Order
: This allows you to order add-ons/repositories by '''Ascending''' or '''Descending'''.
 
;Sort by
:This will allow you to sort add-ons by '''Name''' or '''Last used'''.
 
;Search
:Allows you to search add-ons in the installed repositories and your installed add-ons.
 
;Check for updates
:This will search for updates for all add-ons.
 
;Settings
:This will take you '''Add-ons''' settings page in '''Settings/System''' (see below).
 
;Get more
:This will allow you to download and install other add-ons from a particular category.
 
{{note|Not all options will appear depending on what part of the Add-ons section you are in.}}
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{{center|'''Settings/System/Add-ons settings'''}}
<section begin="update options" />
;Updates
: Choose how updates are handled. Options are as follows:
:* '''Install updates automatically''' At least once a day, add-ons that are listed in a repo will automatically be updated if an update is available.  If the '''"Notifications"''' option is also enabled, then the user will receive an on-screen notification about the available update and install.
:* '''Notify, but don't install updates''' The same as above, but the update itself will not automatically install. The user will get a notification of available updates, and an "Available updates" folder will appear in the add-on manager list, allowing the user to manually apply updates either for all add-ons or per-add-on.
:* '''Never check for updates''' Kodi will not check for updates nor will it install any known pending updates. The user will also not get any notifications, because Kodi won't know about any pending updates.
<section end="update options" />
;Show notifications
:If '''"Install updates automatically"''' or '''"Notify, but don't install updates"''' are selected for '''Updates''', then selecting this will also show a notification in the Kodi GUI if add-on updates are found.
 
;Manage dependencies
:This will all you to individually update dependencies which are need by other add-ons.
 
;Running
:This will allow you to what add-ons are running.
 
;Unknown sources
:This will allow you to install or block add-ons from unknown sources.  You will need to enable this for installing any add-on/repository not in the Kodi Add-on repository.
 
;Update official add-ons from
:'''Official repositories only:''' add-ons from official repositories will be prevented from being auto-updated from private repositories (default).
:'''Any repositories:''' is useful for cases such as updating from an add-ons beta repository. Please bear in mind this is a less secure option and enabling it could cause incompatibility issues.
 
;Reset above settings to default
:This will reset all the Add-on settings to their defaults.
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== How to install add-ons from a repository ==
<section begin="HOW-TO install" />
For this example a skin is being installed, the same method is used for other add-ons.
;{{highlight| Select ''Install from repository'' -> Select the repository {{small|(if no other repositories are installed it will automatically open the Kodi Add-on repository)}} -> Select the add-on category -> Select the add-on -> Select ''Install''|bordered=yes}}
<big>To access the Add-on browser see: '''[[Add-on_manager#How_to_access_the_Add-on_browser|How to access the Add-on browser]]'''</big>
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File:add-ons-accessing-1.png|'''Step 1:''' Scroll down to "Settings" and click it.
File:v19Installaddon1.png|'''Step 1:''' Select '''Install from repository'''.  If no other repositories are installed then this will open directly into the '''Kodi Add-on Repository'''.  If other repositories then a different window will open allowing you the choice of which repository you want to use.
File:add-ons-accessing-2.png|'''Step 2:''' Scroll down to "Add-ons" and click it.
File:v19Installaddon3a.png|'''Step 2''' Select the add-on category, in this case '''Look and feel''' (applies to Kodi Jarvis and up only).
File:add-ons-accessing-3.png|'''Step 3:''' XBMC displays three options (explained below)
File:v19Installaddon3b.png|'''Step 3:''' Select the add-on sub-category, in this case '''Skin'''.
File:v19Installaddon4.png|'''Step 4:''' Select the add-on you want to install, in this case the skin '''Aeon Nox: SiLVO'''.
File:v19Installaddon5.png|'''Step 5:''' A summary dialog will be brought up allowing you to see various properties of the add-on. Select '''Install''' to begin automatic downloading and installation.
File:v19Installaddon5.1.png|'''Step 6:''' Once you select install, Kodi will begin downloading your add-on and you will see the download progress beside the add-on's name.
File:v19Installaddon6.png|'''Step 7:''' Once the add-on and it's dependencies are installed you will be able to use that add-on.  In the case of skin installation you'll be asked if you want to change to the installed skin immediately.
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When the add-on has finished downloading Kodi will enable it and depending on the add-on ask if you want to start using it. Add-ons will then appear in their appropriate section (e.g. skins in the appearance section of settings, movie scrapers in the options of scrapers when adding a new movie source)
<section end="HOW-TO install" />
== How to install from a ZIP file ==
<section begin="HOW-TO zip" />
'''Install from zip file''' allows you to install add-ons or repositories which may not be available in the '''Kodi add-on repository'''.  To install a add-on or repository from a zip file you will need to enable '''Unknown Source''' from '''Settings/System/Add-ons'''.  This can be done at the time of installation.


'''Enabled add-ons''' are add-ons that are currently enabled. XBMC comes with certain add-ons already installed and enabled (such as movie scrapers, screen-savers and visualisation)<br>
{{note|By enabling '''Unknown Sources''', Add-ons will be given access to your personal data stored on your device.  By allowing, you agree that you are solely responsible for any loss of data, unwanted behavior, or damage to your device.}}
'''Get add-ons''' allows the user to install new add-ons from the [[#Repositories|repositories]] installed. XBMC comes with one repository pre-installed (the official repository) others can be added [[#How to add a repository|adding a Repository]].<br>
'''Install from Zip file''' allows the installation of an add-on from a zip file


<big>To access the Add-on browser see: '''[[Add-on_manager#How_to_access_the_Add-on_browser|How to access the Add-on browser]] or [[Add-on_manager#How_to_access_the_Add-on_manager|How to access the Add-on manager]]'''</big>


=== How to install add-ons from a repo ===
'''For this example a skin is being installed, the same method is used for other add-ons.'''
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File:add-ons-accessing-3.png|'''Step 1:''' Click "Get add-ons"
File:v19Addon_install_from_zip.png|'''Step 1:''' Select '''Install from zip file'''
File:add-ons-accessing-4.png|'''Step 2:''' Click into the repository you want to install from (see [[#How to add a repository|adding a Repository]] for more)
 
File:add-ons-accessing-5-1.png|'''Step 3:''' Scroll down to "skins" and click it
File:v19Addon_install_from_zip_1.png|'''Step 2:''' If you have not enabled '''Unknown Sources''', you will notified that it is disabled. If you wish to enable select '''Settings''', if you do not wish to enable select '''OK'''.  If you have already enabled '''Unknown sources''' skip to '''Step 6''''.
File:add-ons-accessing-5.png|'''Step 4:''' Click the skin you want to install (in this example it is "Night")
 
File:add-ons-accessing-5.png|'''Step 5:''' A summary dialog will be brought up allowing you see various properties of the add-on. Click "install" to begin automatic downloading and installing.
File:v19Addon_unknown_sources.png|'''Step 3:''' When you select '''Settings''' you will be taken to the Add-ons settings window.  Enable '''Unknown sources''' if you wish to install your add-on or repository from a zip file.
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When the add-on has finished downloading XBMC will enable it and depending on the add-on ask if you want to start using it. Add-ons will then appear in their appropriate section (e.g. skins in the appearance section of settings, movie scrapers in the options of scrapers when adding a new movie source)
File:v19Addon_unknown_sources_1.png|'''Step 4:''' After you enable '''Unknown sources''' you will be presented with a '''Warning'''.  Make sure you read and understand this warning, then select '''Yes''' if you wish to proceed.
 
File:v19Addon_install_from_zip.png|'''Step 5:''' If you have selected '''Yes''' and enabled '''Unknown sources''' you can then navigate back to the '''Add-on browser''' and once again select '''Install from zip file'''
 
File:v19Addon_unknown_sources_2.png|'''Step 6:''' You will now be presented with a warning about your add-on not being updated unless the update is hosted in a repository on a remote server.


File:v19Addon_install_from_zip_3.png|'''Step 7:''' You will now be presented with a browser window where you can navigate to where your zip file is stored.  Your zip file can be stored anywhere your device has access to and can be either on local storage or a network share.


=== How to install from zip ===
File:v19Addon_install_from_zip_2.png|'''Step 8:''' Once you have navigated to the zip file you want installed, select it then select '''OK'''.  After your add-on and any dependencies have finished installing you will be able to use it. {{note|If you have issues with the add-on installing or after installing it does not work as intended, you will need to contact the '''Add-on Author'''.}}
In this example the ''hitcher'' repository is being installed, but the method is the same for other repositories or add-ons. First download the zip file.
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File:installing-repo-1.png|'''Step 1:''' Click '''Install from ZIP file'''
File:installing-repo-2.png|'''Step 2:''' Navigate to the ZIP file (in this example it is in the desktop) and click on it.
File:installing-repo-3.png|'''Step 3:''' In the bottom right, XBMC notifies when the add-on is installed and enabled. Click into '''Get Add-ons'''.
File:installing-repo-4.png|'''Step 4:''' A new repository is listed.
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<section end="HOW-TO zip" />


Cada vez es mas común encotrar en casas particulares de todo el mundo, debido a la [http://www.merkanimal.com compra venta animales], criaturas de las mas variadas especies de todo el planeta, no estamos hablando de [http://www.merkanimal.com venta de perros]. Muchas veces, animales procedentes de compra ventas ilegales de personas que buscan alojamiento en lugares éxoticos por unos días con el fin de traficar e importar a sus paises de origen estos lucrativos animales que les suponen y garantizan una riqueza economica muy suculenta que no quieren despreciar.Pero, ¿que podemos decir de la diferencia del habitat en que viven, al que una vez cautivos los llevan?.
== Repositories ==


Una mirada cautelosa a la selva amazónica
Repositories are storage locations from where add-ons can be retrieved from. They allow the user to browse for more add-ons of all types, as well as allowing Kodi to check them for updates to add-ons, so they don't have to be manually installed. Kodi comes with one official add-on repositories installed by default, ''Kodi.tv add-on repository''. However others can be added.


EL PEQUEÑO reactor vuela sobre los Andes sudamericanos en dirección al este, rumbo a la vasta selva amazónica. Dejando atrás los picos cubiertos de nieve, miramos por nuestra ventana. Debajo se extiende una vasta alfombra de color verde brumoso. Al examinar el paisaje más de cerca, se asemeja a una masa de florecillas de bróculi densamente apiñadas. Como en un bordado, el “lazo” de ríos serpenteantes y el “ojete” de verde más claro, formado por las puntas salientes de las palmeras, añaden una agradable variedad a la escena. Pronto el avión comienza a descender. La alfombra verde se transforma ante nuestros ojos en una asombrosa variedad de árboles que contrastan en tamaño y descripción.


La selva del Amazonas se conoce como la más rica zona de plantas del globo terráqueo. Se han identificado decenas de miles de variedades. En casi cada milla cuadrada (2,6 km2) crecen mucho más de cien clases de árboles. Dependiendo de las diferencias geográficas de altitud, hay espesuras de árboles de mangle, ébano, caoba fina, cedros, aromáticos palos de rosa, castaños, altos palos del Brasil, varias clases de sauces y hermosos árboles de caucho. Esparcidas entre todos éstos hay numerosas variedades de palmas y árboles frutales tropicales. Las ramas rebosan de enredaderas y plantas trepadoras. Tan profusa es la verdura que las cimas de los árboles pugnan por alcanzar un cielo apenas visible.
To install a new repository you must first find the ZIP file to install the repository, a list of [[unofficial add-on repositories]] (third-party add-on repositories) is semi-maintained on the wiki - other repositories may exist. Then follow the instructions at [[Add-ons#How to install from a ZIP file|How to install from a ZIP file]].
Al nivel del suelo la colección de vida vegetal sencillamente es espectacular. Hay una mezcla de hojas de formas insólitas y hierbas de toda clase y variedad. Ceñidas al suelo hay una variedad interminable de plantas, en cuyo follaje se combinan el verde, rojo, rosado, púrpura, amarillo y blanco. Otras plantas de poca altura sirven de cerco a hileras de espigas vigorosas del tipo de cacto y a palmeras bajas, arbustos y vegetación de hojas grandes. Los helechos sedosos y sueltos añaden un toque delicado de verde más pálido. Las enredaderas se aferran a cualquier espacio sobrante.
En muchas zonas flores de intensos colores abrillantan la escena. Hay macizos de flores de colores rosados y rojos. Florecillas amarillas apenas asoman de entre raíces nudosas. De las ramas cuelgan racimos de flores de naranja brillante, carmesí intenso y blanco. También hay magníficos despliegues de delicadas orquídeas que anidan en los troncos de los árboles o parecen caer en cascadas de las ramas. Ni una hoja se mece en el aire húmedo.
Señales de vida animal


¿Qué hay de la vida animal? Las hormigas barrigonas que se llaman Tangarana enjambran en el árbol palo de santo. A cambio de una morada permanente, estas hormigas protegen el árbol del menor toque de cualquier invasor. Abajo, en el suelo de la selva, las hormigas cortadoras de hojas marchan en fila india, cada una cargando un pedazo grande de hoja. Innumerables escarabajos se precipitan aquí y allá o velozmente emprenden el vuelo. Especialmente se puede notar el mayor de todos los escarabajos, titanus giganteus, que mide unos 15 centímetros de largo. De vez en cuando uno ve el destello de una luciérnaga que se hace visible en la penumbra permanente de la densa maleza. Brillantes mariposas y gigantescas polillas de extraña apariencia emprenden el vuelo. Cerca, las ranas croan. A nuestros pies, curiosas lagartijas verdes y grises salen cual flecha, mientras que pequeñas salamandras suben velozmente a los árboles.
== Updating ==
En alguna parte de la selva hay anacondas gigantes… se afirma que las más grandes de estas serpientes miden hasta 12 metros de largo y casi un metro de diámetro. De las 250 clases de reptiles que se dice que moran en la selva del Amazonas, pocas verdaderamente son venenosas. A menos que se les sorprenda o se les moleste, las variedades rapaces solamente matan para obtener alimento, y el hombre no es parte de su régimen.
There are several ways to update add-ons, depending on your settings in '''Settings→System settings→Add-ons'''.
Contrario a la opinión popular, no todos los animales que viven en la selva son animales grandes y peligrosos. En la selva sudamericana, el mayor animal es el tapir, que es del tamaño del cerdo, y le siguen de cerca el puma y el jaguar. Comparten la maleza tigrillos semejantes a gatos, y el oso hormiguero de largo hocico, armadillos y ocelotes. Las zorras, mapaches, pequeños ciervos y muchos tipos de roedores tienen su nicho en el suelo de la selva. En condiciones ordinarias no se sabe que ninguno de éstos sea una amenaza a los seres humanos. Se dice que de las 14.712 variedades de animales que habitan en la zona del Amazonas, más de 8.000 existen únicamente en esta región.


Vida animal en los árboles
'''<big>Automatic updates</big>'''


Con mucho la mayor concentración de fauna vive en los árboles. Los gritos y los roncos chillidos identifican mundos de loros, guacamayos, tucanes y numerosas otras clases de aves, algunas conocidas y otras poco conocidas. Añada a esto el chirrido de los periquitos, los arrullos y gorjeos de las palomas, de las chotacabras americanas y de otros, así como el ratatá ruidoso del pájaro carpintero, y usted empieza a percibir el afanoso mundo de las alturas. Varias clases de monos de cara curiosa y de libre movimiento se balancean fácilmente de rama en rama, mientras parlotean y riñen. Volando en círculo sobre las cimas de los árboles, hay buitres alertas que están a la espera de una comida. Sus apetitos voraces mantienen la zona limpia de carne putrefacta.
The first method, and easiest, is if you have '''Install updates automatically''' (default) enabled. With this method, any add-on installed that's in an installed repository will automatically update when there is a new one available.
Aquí y allá hay estanques en los cuales las hojas gigantescas de las ninfeas esconden brillantes peces tropicales. Por todas partes hay pequeños arroyos de agua que las hojas han teñido de color pardo. Al fin todo fluye al Amazonas, la carretera de la selva.


Vida en las aguas
'''<big>Check available updates</big>'''


En las aguas de la selva del Amazonas hay pastinacas, gimnotos, caimanes, tortugas y pirañas de dientes afilados que pueden despojar a un animal de su carne en tan solo unos pocos minutos de febril actividad. Uno tiene que indagar con los nativos de la localidad antes de nadar en cualquiera de estas aguas. ¡Las aguas de la selva no son necesariamente buenas piscinas de natación! Sin embargo, uno ve pequeños grupos de niños nativos chapoteando en algunos de los lentos ríos de la selva. Esto nos lleva a la gente que vive en la zona del “gran río,” la cual contribuye de manera interesante al temperamento de la selva.
The second method is if you have '''Notify, but don't install updates''' selected.  Assuming that you have '''Show notifications''' also enabled in the settings, you will be notified when a update is available and you can use the following method to update. {{note|If you don't have '''Show notifications''' enabled you can still use this method, but you will not know when a update has become available}}.
Su gente


Hace tres o cuatro siglos por lo menos 230 diferentes tribus de indios habitaban la región. Vivían en pequeñas comunidades aisladas, y por lo general se limitaban a ciertas zonas geográficas. Entre los dominios de tribus que todavía se reconocen hoy día se encuentran los de los jívaros, aucas, campas, chamas, machiguengas y shipibos. Quizás solo queden unas veinte tribus bien definidas. No tienen muchas necesidades… tal vez una casa de troncos, una o dos hamacas, una cerbatana y una lanza. Su régimen consiste principalmente de yuca, bananas, tortugas y pescado.
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La selva amazónica ciertamente es una zona fascinante… un lugar tranquilo. Este apacible y húmedo ambiente de vez en cuando se ve perturbado por tronadas tropicales. Sin embargo, estos sonidos y los exóticos ruidos de una gran variedad de animales en realidad no perturban la calma de la inmensa y apacible selva. Aunque muchas clases de criaturas se albergan en ella, la selva no es un ambiente lleno de tremendos peligros para los que respetan las señales que dicen “No moleste.”
File:v19Estuary_home_available_updates.png|'''Step 1:''' From the Home screen, naviagate to '''Add-ons''', then select '''Available updates'''.


== Repositories ==
File:v19Addon_update.png|'''Step 2:''' Select the add-on you want to update.
 
File:v19Addon_update_download.png|'''Step 3:''' The add-ons will then download and install.  When finished you will be notified that the add-ons have been updated.
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'''<big>Update all</big>'''


Repositories are a place where add-ons can be retrieved from. XBMC comes with one repository installed by default, the [[Official Add-on Repository]]. However others can be added
The third method is to update all add-ons. To do this, access the <big>[http://kodi.wiki/view/Add-on_manager#How_to_access_the_Add-on_manager Add-on Mangager]</big>.


To install a new repository you must first find the zip file to install the repository, a list of [[3rd party add-on repositories]] is semi-maintained on the wiki - other repositories may exist. Then follow the instructions at [[#How to install from zip]]
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File:v19Addons_update_all.png|Then at the top of the menu bar, select the update all icon (shown above).  The number of available updates will appear next to the icon.
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== Updating ==
'''<big>Manually updating</big>'''
From the main menu, go to {{highlight|bordered=yes|System/Settings -> Add-ons}}


The forth method is to update manually.


If auto updates are turned off then you should see a folder that says something like "Available updates" where you can go in and one-by-one update add-ons
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File:v19Addon_update_manual.png|From the Home screen, select '''Add-ons''', then in the '''Add-ons manager''' select the correct category for your add-on or go to '''My add-ons''' (this can also be done from the Home screen) and select '''All'''.  Navigate to your add-on and select it. Then select '''Versions'''.


File:v19Addon_update_select_version.png|Select the desired version and it will install.
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If you want to enable/disable auto-updates, while in the Add-on manager bring up the side bar (press left) and enable/disable auto-updates.
'''<big>Update from ZIP file</big>'''


== Rollback ==
If you installed a add-on from a zip file and/or it isn't in a repository, then you will need to update from a zip file.  To do this see <big>[[Add-on_manager#How_to_install_from_a_ZIP_file|How to install from a ZIP file]]</big>. Updating from a zip is the same method, just choose the new file to install.
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See: '''[[xbmc.org:natethomas/2011/10/20/xbmc-addon-rollbacks/|XBMC Addon Rollbacks]]'''


==See also==
== See also ==
* [[:Category:All add-ons]]
* [[:Category:All add-ons]]
* [[3rd party add-on repositories]]
* [[Unofficial add-on repositories]] - Third-party add-on repositories
'''Development:'''
'''Development:'''
* [[Add-on development]]
* [[Add-on development]]
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The Add-on manager's purpose is to manage the various add-ons to the Kodi application. It can be browsed like any other section and the various installed/uninstalled, enabled/disabled add-ons. In the Add-on manager you can also change the settings for auto update, notifications and search for installed add-ons by bringing up the slide in submenu (press left ← to show/hide). The Add-on manager is not where you go to run add-ons, but only to install and configure them.

How to access the Add-on browser

  • Step 1: From the Home screen, navigate to the Add-ons menu item. Then select Enter add-on browser.

    Step 1: From the Home screen, navigate to the Add-ons menu item. Then select Enter add-on browser.

  • Step 2: The Add-on browser, displaying four to six options (explained below).

    Step 2: The Add-on browser, displaying four to six options (explained below).

Note: You may also enter into the Add-on manager (see below) by just selecting Add-ons as show in Step 1

How to access the Add-on manager

  • Select Add-ons from then menu on the Home screen.

    Select Add-ons from then menu on the Home screen.

  • From there you can select which add-on category you want to view.

    From there you can select which add-on category you want to view.

  • You will also no longer be able to access the Add-on browser, as shown above from the Home menu, once you have installed your first add-on. Instead you will have to enter the Add-on manager and select the BOX icon in the upper left corner.

    You will also no longer be able to access the Add-on browser, as shown above from the Home menu, once you have installed your first add-on. Instead you will have to enter the Add-on manager and select the BOX icon in the upper left corner.

Add-on manager options

My add-ons
All installed add-ons, disabled or not, can be found in "My add-ons". This includes both a per-category listing as well as a single unified list of all installed add-ons.
Available updates
When an update to an add-on is available it will show up here. By default, add-ons are set to update automatically, so this should normally be empty unless you have changed your preferences to prevent automatic update installs.
Recently updated
Shows as list of recently updated add-ons.
Install from repository
Allows you to install new add-ons from the installed repositories. Kodi.tv add-on repository is the official add-on repository that is already included in Kodi, but other add-on repository sources can also be installed. (see How to install additional add-on repositories for more info)
Install from ZIP file
Allows the installation of an add-on or repository from a ZIP file, either from the hard drive or LAN.
Search
Allows you to search add-ons in the installed repositories and your installed add-ons.

Lefthand sidebar menu

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View options
View
The view mode that items are displayed as. Similar to other areas of the interface, such as the video and audio libraries. Common view modes include lists, icons, and variations on those.
Order
This allows you to order add-ons/repositories by Ascending or Descending.
Sort by
This will allow you to sort add-ons by Name or Last used.
Search
Allows you to search add-ons in the installed repositories and your installed add-ons.
Check for updates
This will search for updates for all add-ons.
Settings
This will take you Add-ons settings page in Settings/System (see below).
Get more
This will allow you to download and install other add-ons from a particular category.

Note: Not all options will appear depending on what part of the Add-ons section you are in.

Settings/System/Add-ons settings
Updates
Choose how updates are handled. Options are as follows:
  • Install updates automatically At least once a day, add-ons that are listed in a repo will automatically be updated if an update is available. If the "Notifications" option is also enabled, then the user will receive an on-screen notification about the available update and install.
  • Notify, but don't install updates The same as above, but the update itself will not automatically install. The user will get a notification of available updates, and an "Available updates" folder will appear in the add-on manager list, allowing the user to manually apply updates either for all add-ons or per-add-on.
  • Never check for updates Kodi will not check for updates nor will it install any known pending updates. The user will also not get any notifications, because Kodi won't know about any pending updates.
Show notifications
If "Install updates automatically" or "Notify, but don't install updates" are selected for Updates, then selecting this will also show a notification in the Kodi GUI if add-on updates are found.
Manage dependencies
This will all you to individually update dependencies which are need by other add-ons.
Running
This will allow you to what add-ons are running.
Unknown sources
This will allow you to install or block add-ons from unknown sources. You will need to enable this for installing any add-on/repository not in the Kodi Add-on repository.
Update official add-ons from
Official repositories only: add-ons from official repositories will be prevented from being auto-updated from private repositories (default).
Any repositories: is useful for cases such as updating from an add-ons beta repository. Please bear in mind this is a less secure option and enabling it could cause incompatibility issues.
Reset above settings to default
This will reset all the Add-on settings to their defaults.


How to install add-ons from a repository

For this example a skin is being installed, the same method is used for other add-ons.

Select Install from repository -> Select the repository (if no other repositories are installed it will automatically open the Kodi Add-on repository) -> Select the add-on category -> Select the add-on -> Select Install

To access the Add-on browser see: How to access the Add-on browser

  • Step 1: Select Install from repository. If no other repositories are installed then this will open directly into the Kodi Add-on Repository. If other repositories then a different window will open allowing you the choice of which repository you want to use.

    Step 1: Select Install from repository. If no other repositories are installed then this will open directly into the Kodi Add-on Repository. If other repositories then a different window will open allowing you the choice of which repository you want to use.

  • Step 2 Select the add-on category, in this case Look and feel (applies to Kodi Jarvis and up only).

    Step 2 Select the add-on category, in this case Look and feel (applies to Kodi Jarvis and up only).

  • Step 3: Select the add-on sub-category, in this case Skin.

    Step 3: Select the add-on sub-category, in this case Skin.

  • Step 4: Select the add-on you want to install, in this case the skin Aeon Nox: SiLVO.

    Step 4: Select the add-on you want to install, in this case the skin Aeon Nox: SiLVO.

  • Step 5: A summary dialog will be brought up allowing you to see various properties of the add-on. Select Install to begin automatic downloading and installation.

    Step 5: A summary dialog will be brought up allowing you to see various properties of the add-on. Select Install to begin automatic downloading and installation.

  • Step 6: Once you select install, Kodi will begin downloading your add-on and you will see the download progress beside the add-on's name.

    Step 6: Once you select install, Kodi will begin downloading your add-on and you will see the download progress beside the add-on's name.

  • Step 7: Once the add-on and it's dependencies are installed you will be able to use that add-on. In the case of skin installation you'll be asked if you want to change to the installed skin immediately.

    Step 7: Once the add-on and it's dependencies are installed you will be able to use that add-on. In the case of skin installation you'll be asked if you want to change to the installed skin immediately.

When the add-on has finished downloading Kodi will enable it and depending on the add-on ask if you want to start using it. Add-ons will then appear in their appropriate section (e.g. skins in the appearance section of settings, movie scrapers in the options of scrapers when adding a new movie source)


How to install from a ZIP file

Install from zip file allows you to install add-ons or repositories which may not be available in the Kodi add-on repository. To install a add-on or repository from a zip file you will need to enable Unknown Source from Settings/System/Add-ons. This can be done at the time of installation.

Note: By enabling Unknown Sources, Add-ons will be given access to your personal data stored on your device. By allowing, you agree that you are solely responsible for any loss of data, unwanted behavior, or damage to your device.

To access the Add-on browser see: How to access the Add-on browser or How to access the Add-on manager

  • Step 1: Select Install from zip file

    Step 1: Select Install from zip file

  • Step 2: If you have not enabled Unknown Sources, you will notified that it is disabled. If you wish to enable select Settings, if you do not wish to enable select OK. If you have already enabled Unknown sources skip to Step 6'.

    Step 2: If you have not enabled Unknown Sources, you will notified that it is disabled. If you wish to enable select Settings, if you do not wish to enable select OK. If you have already enabled Unknown sources skip to Step 6'.

  • Step 3: When you select Settings you will be taken to the Add-ons settings window. Enable Unknown sources if you wish to install your add-on or repository from a zip file.

    Step 3: When you select Settings you will be taken to the Add-ons settings window. Enable Unknown sources if you wish to install your add-on or repository from a zip file.

  • Step 4: After you enable Unknown sources you will be presented with a Warning. Make sure you read and understand this warning, then select Yes if you wish to proceed.

    Step 4: After you enable Unknown sources you will be presented with a Warning. Make sure you read and understand this warning, then select Yes if you wish to proceed.

  • Step 5: If you have selected Yes and enabled Unknown sources you can then navigate back to the Add-on browser and once again select Install from zip file

    Step 5: If you have selected Yes and enabled Unknown sources you can then navigate back to the Add-on browser and once again select Install from zip file

  • Step 6: You will now be presented with a warning about your add-on not being updated unless the update is hosted in a repository on a remote server.

    Step 6: You will now be presented with a warning about your add-on not being updated unless the update is hosted in a repository on a remote server.

  • Step 7: You will now be presented with a browser window where you can navigate to where your zip file is stored. Your zip file can be stored anywhere your device has access to and can be either on local storage or a network share.

    Step 7: You will now be presented with a browser window where you can navigate to where your zip file is stored. Your zip file can be stored anywhere your device has access to and can be either on local storage or a network share.

  • Step 8: Once you have navigated to the zip file you want installed, select it then select OK. After your add-on and any dependencies have finished installing you will be able to use it. Note: If you have issues with the add-on installing or after installing it does not work as intended, you will need to contact the Add-on Author.

    Step 8: Once you have navigated to the zip file you want installed, select it then select OK. After your add-on and any dependencies have finished installing you will be able to use it. Note: If you have issues with the add-on installing or after installing it does not work as intended, you will need to contact the Add-on Author.


Repositories

Repositories are storage locations from where add-ons can be retrieved from. They allow the user to browse for more add-ons of all types, as well as allowing Kodi to check them for updates to add-ons, so they don't have to be manually installed. Kodi comes with one official add-on repositories installed by default, Kodi.tv add-on repository. However others can be added.


To install a new repository you must first find the ZIP file to install the repository, a list of unofficial add-on repositories (third-party add-on repositories) is semi-maintained on the wiki - other repositories may exist. Then follow the instructions at How to install from a ZIP file.

Updating

There are several ways to update add-ons, depending on your settings in Settings→System settings→Add-ons.

Automatic updates

The first method, and easiest, is if you have Install updates automatically (default) enabled. With this method, any add-on installed that's in an installed repository will automatically update when there is a new one available.

Check available updates

The second method is if you have Notify, but don't install updates selected. Assuming that you have Show notifications also enabled in the settings, you will be notified when a update is available and you can use the following method to update. Note: If you don't have Show notifications enabled you can still use this method, but you will not know when a update has become available.

  • Step 1: From the Home screen, naviagate to Add-ons, then select Available updates.

    Step 1: From the Home screen, naviagate to Add-ons, then select Available updates.

  • Step 2: Select the add-on you want to update.

    Step 2: Select the add-on you want to update.

  • Step 3: The add-ons will then download and install. When finished you will be notified that the add-ons have been updated.

    Step 3: The add-ons will then download and install. When finished you will be notified that the add-ons have been updated.

Update all

The third method is to update all add-ons. To do this, access the Add-on Mangager.

  • Then at the top of the menu bar, select the update all icon (shown above). The number of available updates will appear next to the icon.

    Then at the top of the menu bar, select the update all icon (shown above). The number of available updates will appear next to the icon.

Manually updating

The forth method is to update manually.

  • From the Home screen, select Add-ons, then in the Add-ons manager select the correct category for your add-on or go to My add-ons (this can also be done from the Home screen) and select All. Navigate to your add-on and select it. Then select Versions.

    From the Home screen, select Add-ons, then in the Add-ons manager select the correct category for your add-on or go to My add-ons (this can also be done from the Home screen) and select All. Navigate to your add-on and select it. Then select Versions.

  • Select the desired version and it will install.

    Select the desired version and it will install.

Update from ZIP file

If you installed a add-on from a zip file and/or it isn't in a repository, then you will need to update from a zip file. To do this see How to install from a ZIP file. Updating from a zip is the same method, just choose the new file to install.

See also

Development:

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