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Because v14 physically moves the location of your settings and add-ons during the upgrade, please backup those files before upgrading (while you are still on v13 or newer). While this isn't required for normal use, you will need the backup file if you ever want to downgrade to v13. Plus, really, it's always a good idea to backup regularly. And call your mother sometime. |
Frequently Asked Questions for upgrading to Kodi v14 (codename Helix) from a previous version. Includes how to enable some of the new features, where some controls got moved to, etc.
General FAQ
- See also: All platforms FAQ for an FAQ that applies to all versions of Kodi.
What is "Helix"?
- See also: History of XBMC
- Helix is the codename for Kodi version 14 and can be downloaded from http://kodi.tv/download/ . You will often see "v14" and "Helix" used interchangeably in the community.
Changelog
- See: Kodi v14 (Helix) changelog (and add-on developers should also see Helix API changes)
How do I upgrade to v14?
Note: Always backup your userdata folder before upgrading, just incase!
- Just install/copy the new version of XBMC over the old one.
- Apple TV 2 (black)
- iOS devices
- Linux
- Kodi Linux FAQ > Upgrade in Ubuntu properly short how-to upgrade XBMC in Linux.
- How to install XBMCbuntu
- Mac
- Windows
- Openelec and other pre-made Linux distros - Wait for them to push an update or manually install a Gotham build
What are some of the major new features?
- See Kodi v14 (Helix) changelog for a condensed list of large and important changes
- Examples include:
Where did it this or that go?
Troubleshooting
Main page: Troubleshooting
What are some of the known issues in Gotham?
- See: Common issues
What might break when upgrading to v13? (add-ons, skins, remotes, etc)
- Most things from v13 will work in v14. However:
- A small amount of Add-ons may not work, prompting Kodi to ask you to disable them. You can keep using them if you wish (by choosing not to disable them), but doing so is unsupported. See Category:All add-ons for a list (check the drop-down menus). Where there is a noticeable slowdown in Kodi add-ons are likely cause, backup your userdata and as a last resort delete the userdata Addons folder and the Addons15.db & Addons16.db in the userdata Database folder.
- Skins need to be updated for Helix - check your skin has been upgraded ready for Helix: Category:Skins (check the drop-down menus). If you have problems starting up Kodi after updating, you might need to move/delete your guisettings.xml file (see userdata for location) to reset your skin.
- Should your repo appear empty, or you are missing the new subtitles services, you may need to trigger a Force refresh on the XBMC.org repository.
What happens if I don't like Kodi v14, can I just install XBMC v13 again?
- You must restore a backup of your userdata and add-ons, as the v14 upgrade will physically move the location of those files.
Where can I get more help?
- The general and platform specific FAQs, the Kodi support forums: http://forum.kodi.tv, and/or the #kodi IRC chat channel on irc.freenode.org.