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{{mininav|[[Android]]|page={{FULLPAGENAME}} }}
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<section begin="intro" />Installing applications on Android is quite easy compared to many other platforms, although it is somewhat different from other platforms. On this page we list the steps needed for basic installation an uninstallation.<section end="intro" />
<section begin="intro" />This page describes how to install Kodi, either from an app "store" such as Google Play, or manually from an APK file.<section end="intro" />


= Installing Kodi from an app store =
= Installing Kodi from an app store =
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Kodi is now available on Google Play: '''https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xbmc.kodi'''
Kodi is now available on Google Play: '''https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xbmc.kodi'''


Google Play will also handle updates unless you change your Google Play preferences.  
Google Play will automatically select which version (ARM or x86) of Kodi you need, and will also automatically handle updates (unless you change your Google Play preferences).
 
{{isengard note|Initially, Kodi v15 Beta/Release Candidates are being posted on Google Play. Once the final "stable" version of v15 is released, then Google Play will only update for stable releases, like v15.0, v15.1, v16.0, etc. This is because current v15 "unstable" builds are actually a little more stable than v14.2 for Android users, due to the various Android-specific changes and fixes.}}


= Manual installation =
= Manual installation =
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File:Android install step01.jpg|{{big|'''Step 1:'''}} First located the settings menu on your Android device and search for the "security" menu.
File:Android install step01.jpg|{{big|'''Step 1:'''}} First located the settings menu on your Android device and search for the "security" menu.
File:Android install step02.jpg|{{big|'''Step 2:'''}} Now enable "Unknown sources" option. This will allow you to directly install {{kodi}} as easy as you would install it from Play Store.
File:Android install step02.jpg|{{big|'''Step 2:'''}} Now enable "Unknown sources" option. This will allow you to directly install Kodi as easy as you would install it from Play Store.
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== Download ==
== Download ==
Download {{kodi}} for Android from our servers. Official stable builds can be found here: '''http://kodi.tv/download/''' You need to either select the '''ARM''' or '''x86''' version depending on your hardware.
Download Kodi for Android from our servers. Official stable builds can be found here: '''http://kodi.tv/download/''' You need to either select the '''ARM''' or '''x86''' version depending on your hardware.
<gallery widths="500px" heights="313px">
<gallery widths="500px" heights="313px">
File:Android_install_step03.png|{{big|'''Step 1:'''}} Load up '''http://kodi.tv/download/''' in your Android web browser. Most users will want to use the '''ARM''' link, unless you have an Intel or AMD CPU. You may get a warning trying to download the file depending on which browser you use. You should say "OK" to actually download it.
File:Android_install_step03.png|{{big|'''Step 1:'''}} Load up '''http://kodi.tv/download/''' in your Android web browser. Most users will want to use the '''ARM''' link, unless you have an Intel or AMD CPU. You may get a warning trying to download the file depending on which browser you use. You should say "OK" to actually download it.
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== Install ==
== Install ==
Installing the {{kodi}} app package is as simple as just finding the .apk you just downloaded and opening it up. You can do this either though the download menu in the web browser or selecting it with a file explorer.
Installing the Kodi app package is as simple as just finding the .apk you just downloaded and opening it up. You can do this either though the download menu in the web browser or selecting it with a file explorer.


<gallery widths="500px" heights="313px">
<gallery widths="500px" heights="313px">
File:Android install step05.png| {{big|'''Step 1:'''}} After selecting the {{kodi}} apk file you might be asked to select something to open it with. "Package installer", "Google Play", or some similar option will be what you want.
File:Android install step05.png| {{big|'''Step 1:'''}} After selecting the Kodi apk file you might be asked to select something to open it with. "Package installer", "Google Play", or some similar option will be what you want.
File:Android install step06.png| {{big|'''Step 2:'''}} You will get another confirmation screen where you will need to select "install".
File:Android install step06.png| {{big|'''Step 2:'''}} You will get another confirmation screen where you will need to select "install".
File:Android install step07.png| {{big|'''Step 3:'''}} Wait for the installation to complete.
File:Android install step07.png| {{big|'''Step 3:'''}} Wait for the installation to complete.
File:Android install step08.png| {{big|'''Step 4:'''}} You've now installed {{kodi}} for Android!
File:Android install step08.png| {{big|'''Step 4:'''}} You've now installed Kodi for Android!
File:Android install step09.png| {{big|'''First run:'''}} The first time you run {{kodi}} it will take slightly longer than normal in order to finish some final installation steps. When it is done {{kodi}} will open normally. This is only done once per installation/update, so the next time {{kodi}} will start up a little faster.
File:Android install step09.png| {{big|'''First run:'''}} The first time you run Kodi it will take slightly longer than normal in order to finish some final installation steps. When it is done Kodi will open normally. This is only done once per installation/update, so the next time Kodi will start up a little faster.
File:Android install step10.png| {{big|'''All done!:'''}} Once started you are on {{kodi}} home menu just like on any other platform.
File:Android install step10.png| {{big|'''All done!:'''}} Once started you are on Kodi home menu just like on any other platform.
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If you are new to {{kodi}} you might wish to check out this section of the wiki: '''[[First time user]]'''.
If you are new to Kodi you might wish to check out this section of the wiki: '''[[First time user]]'''.


== Tidy up ==
== Tidy up ==


After {{kodi}} has installed you can delete the downloaded {{kodi}} APK file to save some disk space.
After Kodi has installed you can delete the downloaded Kodi APK file to save some disk space.


== Update ==
== Update ==
{{Kodi migration note}}
{{Kodi migration note}}


To update {{kodi}} for Android simply follow the normal install steps with the newer version. All your settings and files will be preserved as they are located in a different place in the userdata folder. Be sure to make a backup of the userdata folder when doing updates in case something goes wrong.
To update Kodi for Android simply follow the normal install steps with the newer version. All your settings and files will be preserved as they are located in a different place in the userdata folder. Be sure to make a backup of the userdata folder when doing updates in case something goes wrong.


{{note|Since {{kodi}} for Android is signed with our own signatures you will be able to install all succeeding versions without a problem. If you are using a non-official version not signed by us you may be required to un-install {{kodi}} and you will loose all your settings due to this. Be warned before trying.}}
{{note|Since Kodi for Android is signed with our own signatures you will be able to install all succeeding versions without a problem. If you are using a non-official version not signed by us you may be required to un-install Kodi and you will loose all your settings due to this. Be warned before trying.}}


== Uninstall ==
== Uninstall ==


To un-install {{kodi}} just go to your Android settings menu and select "apps". From there you will be able to un-install {{kodi}} like any other Android app.
To un-install Kodi just go to your Android settings menu and select "apps". From there you will be able to un-install Kodi like any other Android app.


{{note|Unlike other OSes, uninstalling {{kodi}} on Android will also erase your [[userdata folder]] and all of your settings.}}
{{note|Unlike other OSes, uninstalling Kodi on Android will also erase your [[userdata folder]] and all of your settings.}}


<gallery widths="500px" heights="313px">
<gallery widths="500px" heights="313px">
File:Android install step13.jpg| {{big|'''Step 1:'''}} Go into your Android "Settings" app and then select "Apps".
File:Android install step13.jpg| {{big|'''Step 1:'''}} Go into your Android "Settings" app and then select "Apps".
File:Android install step14.jpg| {{big|'''Step 2:'''}} Select {{kodi}} from the list.
File:Android install step14.jpg| {{big|'''Step 2:'''}} Select Kodi from the list.
File:Android install step15.jpg| {{big|'''Step 3:'''}} Select uninstall and confirm.
File:Android install step15.jpg| {{big|'''Step 3:'''}} Select uninstall and confirm.
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* [[Android hardware]]
* [[Android hardware]]


{{Helix updated}}
{{Isengard updated}}


[[Category:Manual]]
[[Category:Manual]]

Revision as of 02:01, 21 June 2015

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This page describes how to install Kodi, either from an app "store" such as Google Play, or manually from an APK file.

Installing Kodi from an app store

Google Play

Kodi is now available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.xbmc.kodi

Google Play will automatically select which version (ARM or x86) of Kodi you need, and will also automatically handle updates (unless you change your Google Play preferences).

Template:Isengard note

Manual installation

Enabling installation

Here's how to install Kodi from an .APK file. This is commonly known as "sideloading".

Download

Download Kodi for Android from our servers. Official stable builds can be found here: http://kodi.tv/download/ You need to either select the ARM or x86 version depending on your hardware.

Install

Installing the Kodi app package is as simple as just finding the .apk you just downloaded and opening it up. You can do this either though the download menu in the web browser or selecting it with a file explorer.


If you are new to Kodi you might wish to check out this section of the wiki: First time user.

Tidy up

After Kodi has installed you can delete the downloaded Kodi APK file to save some disk space.

Update

Template:Kodi migration note

To update Kodi for Android simply follow the normal install steps with the newer version. All your settings and files will be preserved as they are located in a different place in the userdata folder. Be sure to make a backup of the userdata folder when doing updates in case something goes wrong.

Note: Since Kodi for Android is signed with our own signatures you will be able to install all succeeding versions without a problem. If you are using a non-official version not signed by us you may be required to un-install Kodi and you will loose all your settings due to this. Be warned before trying.

Uninstall

To un-install Kodi just go to your Android settings menu and select "apps". From there you will be able to un-install Kodi like any other Android app.

Note: Unlike other OSes, uninstalling Kodi on Android will also erase your userdata folder and all of your settings.

See also