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The current stable release for iOS is {{current version}}.
The current stable release for iOS is {{current version}}.
;Requirements:
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{{#lst:Supported hardware|iPhone/iPod/iPad}}
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== Kodi 32-bit or 64-bit? ==
== Kodi 32-bit or 64-bit? ==


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'''32-bit (ios-arm):'''
'''32-bit (ios-arm):'''
* iPhone
* iPhone 1st generation, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5 and 5C
* iPhone 3G
* iPod Touch 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th generation
* iPhone 3GS
* iPad 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation
* iPhone 4
* iPad Mini 1st generation
* iPhone 4S
* iPhone 5
* iPhone 5C
* iPod Touch 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th generation
* iPad 1st/3rd/4th generation
* iPad 2
* iPad Mini 1


'''64-bit (ios-arm64):'''
'''64-bit (ios-arm64):'''
* All other newer iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
* All other newer iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch


== (option A) Install from Cydia ==
== Which version of Kodi can I install? ==
 
{{notice|This method is only compatible on jailbroken device}}
 
=== Installing ===
<gallery widths=225px heights=338px>
File:Install ios cydia 1.PNG|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
File:Install ios cydia 2.PNG|'''Step 2:''' Open "Sources" tab.
File:Install ios cydia 3.PNG|'''Step 3:''' Touch "Edit".
File:Install ios cydia 4.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Fill in the official Team Kodi repository: {{highlight|<nowiki>http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/ios/</nowiki>}} and touch "Add Source".
File:Install ios cydia 5.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Wait until the "Return to Cydia" button appears and touch it.
File:Install ios cydia 6.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Open "Search" tab.
File:Install ios cydia 7.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Enter "Kodi" in the search field and touch the Kodi version corresponding to your device.
File:Install ios cydia 8.PNG|'''Step 8:''' Touch "Modify".
File:Install ios cydia 9.PNG|'''Step 9:''' Touch "Install".
File:Install ios cydia 10.PNG|'''Step 10:''' Touch "Confirm".
File:Install ios cydia 11.PNG|'''Step 11:''' Wait until the "Return to Cydia" button appears and touch it.
File:Install ios cydia 12.PNG|'''Step 12:''' Enjoy!
</gallery>
 
And you're done! You should now be running {{current version}} for iOS.


=== Updating ===
* '''iOS 9.0 and above:''' latest working Kodi release version is {{current version}}
Updates for stable releases of {{kodi}} are handled by Cydia and will show up in the 'Changes' section when available. (After updating the sources).
* '''iPadOS 13.1 and above:''' latest working Kodi release version is {{current version}}
 
* '''iOS 8.4.1 and below''' latest working Kodi release version is Kodi v17.6 Krypton
=== Uninstalling ===
==== Uninstalling just XBMC/Kodi ====
<gallery widths=225px heights=338px>
File:Remove ios cydia 1.PNG|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
File:Remove ios cydia 2.PNG|'''Step 2:''' Touch "Installed" tab.
File:Remove ios cydia 3.PNG|'''Step 3:''' Find Kodi in the list and touch it.
File:Remove ios cydia 4.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Touch "Modify".
File:Remove ios cydia 5.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Touch "Remove".
File:Remove ios cydia 6.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Touch "Confirm".
File:Remove ios cydia 7.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Wait until "Return to Cydia" button appears and touch it.
</gallery>
 
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:
<pre>rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/</pre>
<pre>rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/</pre>
 
;Or
 
;From iFile or Filza:
Delete {{highlight|<nowiki>/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/</nowiki>}}
 
Delete {{highlight|<nowiki>/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/</nowiki>}}


== Download Kodi package ==
== 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 (<code>.deb</code> file).
Some installation methods given below will ask you to download a Kodi package (<code>.deb</code> file).
You will find this file in the current section.
First, check if your device needs a [[#Kodi_32-bit_or_64-bit.3F|32 bit or a 64 bit Kodi build]].
First, check if your device needs a [[#Kodi_32-bit_or_64-bit.3F|32 bit or a 64 bit Kodi build]].


=== Latest stable Kodi release ===
=== 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:
* [{{download link|iOS (64Bit)}} Latest stable Kodi package for 64-bit devices]
* [{{download link|iOS (64Bit)}} Latest stable Kodi package for 64-bit devices]
* [{{download link|iOS}} Latest stable Kodi package for 32-bit devices]
Latest Kodi version is not available for 32-bit devices. See below how to download previous releases.


=== Other Kodi builds ===
=== Other Kodi builds ===
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{{highlight|color=#FFB5B5| {{big|ALWAYS '''[[Backup]]''' YOUR '''[[Userdata|USERDATA FOLDER]]''' WHEN USING DEVELOPMENT BUILDS! }} }}
{{highlight|color=#FFB5B5| {{big|ALWAYS '''[[Backup]]''' YOUR '''[[Userdata|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:
If you want to try a beta, nightly or different stable versions of Kodi, choose the build version that you want to install:
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== (option B) Install from iFile ==
== Jailbroken devices ==
 
{{notice|If your device is not jailbroken, please follow one of the methods given in [[#Non-jailbroken_devices|Non-jailbroken devices section]]}}
 
If your device is jailbroken, you can install Kodi with one the methods given below, you only need to choose one.
 
=== (option A) Install from Cydia ===
 
==== Installing ====
Kodi releases are available on the default BigBoss repository.
<gallery mode="packed" widths="225px" heights="338px">
File:Install ios cydia 1.PNG|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
File:Install ios cydia 6.PNG|'''Step 2:''' Open "Search" tab.
File:Install ios cydia 7.PNG|'''Step 3:''' Enter "Kodi" in the search field and touch the Kodi version corresponding to your device.
File:Install ios cydia 8.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Touch "Modify".
File:Install ios cydia 9.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Touch "Install".
File:Install ios cydia 10.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Touch "Confirm".
File:Install ios cydia 11.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Wait until the "Return to Cydia" button appears and touch it.
File:Install ios cydia 12.PNG|'''Step 8:''' And you're done! You should now be running {{current version}} for iOS. Enjoy!
</gallery>
<!--File:Install ios cydia 2.PNG|'''Step 2:''' Open "Sources" tab.-->
<!--File:Install ios cydia 3.PNG|'''Step 3:''' Touch "Edit".-->
<!--File:Install ios cydia 4.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Fill in the official Team Kodi repository: {{highlight|<nowiki>http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/ios/</nowiki>}} and touch "Add Source".-->
<!--File:Install ios cydia 5.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Wait until the "Return to Cydia" button appears and touch it.-->
 
==== 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).


{{notice|This method is only compatible on jailbroken device}}
==== Uninstalling ====
<gallery mode="packed" widths="225px" heights="338px">
File:Remove ios cydia 1.PNG|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
File:Remove ios cydia 2.PNG|'''Step 2:''' Touch "Installed" tab.
File:Remove ios cydia 3.PNG|'''Step 3:''' Find Kodi in the list and touch it.
File:Remove ios cydia 4.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Touch "Modify".
File:Remove ios cydia 5.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Touch "Remove".
File:Remove ios cydia 6.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Touch "Confirm".
File:Remove ios cydia 7.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Wait until "Return to Cydia" button appears and touch it. You're all done.
</gallery>
 
==== 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 {{highlight|<nowiki>rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/</nowiki>}} and {{highlight|<nowiki>rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/</nowiki>}}.
* Or from iFile/Filza delete {{highlight|<nowiki>/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/</nowiki>}} and {{highlight|<nowiki>/private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/</nowiki>}}.
 
=== (option B) Install from iFile ===


# Install iFile from Cydia if you don't already have it.
# Install iFile from Cydia if you don't already have it.
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# 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.
# 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.
# In iFile, swipe to delete the downloaded {{kodi}} deb file as it is no longer needed.
See * Kodi -> Main menu -> System -> Lower submenu -> System info. '''Note the build date.''' 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.}}
{{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 ==
=== (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.
# Install Filza from Cydia if you don't already have it.
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# When you see <code>bash-5.0#</code> at the bottom of your screen you can select '''respring''' at the top right and '''yes'''.
# When you see <code>bash-5.0#</code> at the bottom of your screen you can select '''respring''' at the top right and '''yes'''.


See * Kodi -> Main menu -> System -> Lower submenu -> System info. '''Note the build date.''' to verify your {{kodi}} version.
== Non-jailbroken devices ==
 
== (option D) Install from Xcode and iOS App Signer ==
{{warning|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.}}


{{warning|This method need macOS and Xcode
=== (option A) Install from Xcode and iOS App Signer ===
To get macOS on you computer you can use a virtual machine or check for building an [[w:Hackintosh|hackintosh]], but we will not discuss this here.}}
{{warning|
This is considered and advanced and slightly-expirimental method. It is not for the faint of heart.<br />
This method also requires that Kodi be re-installed every '''7 days''' if you are using a free iOS dev account.<br />
To get macOS on you computer you can use a virtual machine or check for building an [[w:Hackintosh|hackintosh]], but we will not discuss this here.<br />
If unable to access a macOS, jump to [[#Sideload a self signed .ipa file|Sideload a self signed .ipa file]]}}


=== Prerequisites ===
==== Prerequisites ====
* [http://dantheman827.github.io/ios-app-signer/ iOS App Signer]
* [http://dantheman827.github.io/ios-app-signer/ iOS App Signer]
* Mac OS X 10.9 or higher
* Mac OS X 10.9 or higher
* Xcode 7 or higher
* Xcode 7 or higher


=== Downloads ===
==== Downloads ====
Download the Kodi package by following this [[#Download Kodi package|section]].
Download the Kodi package by following this [[#Download Kodi package|section]].


=== Instructions ===
==== Instructions ====
If you have a paid developer account with a wildcard (*) provisioning profile, you do not need to follow steps 1-6.
If you have a paid developer account with a wildcard (*) provisioning profile, you do not need to follow steps 1-6.


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File:ios-app-signer-howto-4.png|'''Step 4:''' Xcode may have you sign into or create your free developer account.
File:ios-app-signer-howto-4.png|'''Step 4:''' Xcode may have you sign into or create your free developer account.
File:ios-app-signer-howto-5.png|'''Step 5:''' Select your development team.
File:ios-app-signer-howto-5.png|'''Step 5:''' Select your development team.
File:ios-app-signer-howto-6.png|'''Step 6:''' After fixing the issue, Xcode shouldn't have any errors.<br />'''If you have additional devices'''<ul><li>Plug in the device</li><li>Go to the Product Menu</li><li>Under Destination, select your device</li><li>Repeat from step 3</li></ul>
File:ios-app-signer-howto-6.png|'''Step 6:''' After fixing the issue, Xcode shouldn't have any errors.<br />'''If you have additional devices'''<br />-Plug in the device<br />-Go to the Product Menu<br />-Under Destination, select your device<br />-Repeat from step 3
File:ios-app-signer-howto-7.png|'''Step 7:''' Open iOS App Signer and select your signing certificate and provisioning profile, click start and choose a location to save the output.
File:ios-app-signer-howto-7.png|'''Step 7:''' Open iOS App Signer and select your signing certificate and provisioning profile, click start and choose a location to save the output.
File:ios-app-signer-howto-8.png|'''Step 8:''' In Xcode, click the Window menu and then Devices.
File:ios-app-signer-howto-8.png|'''Step 8:''' In Xcode, click the Window menu and then Devices.
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</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Updating Kodi ===
==== Updating Kodi ====
To update Kodi, run iOS App Signer and select the new deb file and the same provisioning profile that you used initially.
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 ===
==== Modifying Kodi userdata ====
To modify the Kodi userdata, you can use any iOS file manager such as [http://www.i-funbox.com/ iFunbox]
To modify the Kodi userdata, you can use any iOS file manager such as [http://www.i-funbox.com/ iFunbox]


=== Help ===
==== Help ====
If you are having trouble using iOS App Signer, please post in the [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=245978 forum topic]
If you are having trouble using iOS App Signer, please post in the [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=245978 forum topic]


== (option E) Install from Cydia Impactor ==
=== (option B) Sideload a self signed .ipa file ===
{{warning|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.
{{warning|Currently, these methods require that Kodi be re-installed every '''7 days''' if you are using a free iOS dev account.}}
This method also requires that Kodi be re-installed every '''7 days''' if you are using a free iOS dev account.}}
==== Prerequisites ====
 
=== Prerequisites ===
* [http://cydiaimpactor.com/ Cydia Impactor]
* Windows 7 or Higher
* Windows 7 or Higher
* Latest version of iTunes
* [https://www.7-zip.org/ 7-Zip]
* A <code>.deb</code> file of Kodi (see this [[#Download Kodi package|section]])
* A <code>.deb</code> file of Kodi (see this [[#Download Kodi package|section]])


=== Converting deb into ipa ===
==== 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.
Before beginning the installation, you have to convert .deb file of Kodi into .ipa. If you already know how to convert .deb into .ipa, you can skip to the installation methods below.


*You will need to [http://www.7-zip.org/download.html/ Download 7-zip] and install it in your PC
*You will need to [http://www.7-zip.org/download.html/ Download 7-zip] and install it in your PC
*Download required kodi build from the links given above in your PC
*Download required kodi build from the links [[#Download Kodi package|given above]] in your PC


'''<big>Follow the steps given below and you will be able to convert .deb file into .ipa file.</big>
'''<big>Follow the steps given below and you will be able to convert .deb file into .ipa file.</big>
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</gallery>[https://www.drgeeky.com/convert-deb-file-into-ipa-file-for-sideloading-cydia-apps/ Source]
</gallery>[https://www.drgeeky.com/convert-deb-file-into-ipa-file-for-sideloading-cydia-apps/ Source]


=== Installing Kodi Using Cydia Impactor ===
===== Installing Kodi using Sideloadly =====
{{warning|Sideloadly is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi.}}
{{note|Windows or macOS can be used for this method.}}
 
Make sure you have the following software on your computer or mac:
* [https://sideloadly.io/ Sideloadly]
Procedure, step by step:
<gallery widths="225px">
File:Lightning_Dock_in_iPad_mini.jpg|'''Step 1:''' Connect your iDevice with your computer, and make sure that it is turned ON. If iTunes or some other program pops up then close that first.
File:Sideloadly main window.png|thumb|alt=Sideloadly main window|'''Step 2:''' Open Sideloadly and check your device is detected. Enter your Apple account, choose your Kodi ipa file and press Start button. You will be asked to enter your Apple account password and verification code. This is required by Sideloadly to sign the ipa file with your own ID.
File:Sideloadly process done.png|thumb|alt=Sideloadly process done window|'''Step 3:''' Wait until Sideloadly reports process as Done. You’ll be able to see Kodi icon on your iDevice.
File:install kodi on ipad without jailbreak.png|'''Step 4:''' Once you see Kodi icon in your iDevice, go in Settings > General > Profiles & Device management and Trust the Apple ID you used which installation.
File:Kodi on ipad in hand.jpg|'''Step 5:''' Now you should have kodi working on your iOS device.
</gallery>
{{note|Due to limitations on free iOS dev accounts, Kodi needs to be sideloaded periodically. If Kodi stops to work, '''do not uninstall Kodi'''. Instead, repeat all steps to have Kodi working again. Configuration will remain untouched.}}
 
[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=351449&pid=3090702#pid3090702 Source]


===== Installing Kodi using Cydia Impactor =====
{{warning|
Cydia Impactor is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi. It is not for the faint of heart.<br />
If you a free Apple dev account this method no longer works since November 2019.}}
Make sure you have the following software on your computer:
* [http://cydiaimpactor.com/ Cydia Impactor]
* Latest version of iTunes
Procedure, step by step:
<gallery widths="225px">
<gallery widths="225px">
File:Lightning_Dock_in_iPad_mini.jpg|'''Step 1:''' Connect your iDevice with your computer, and make sure that it is turned ON. If iTunes or some other program pops up then close that first.  
File:Lightning_Dock_in_iPad_mini.jpg|'''Step 1:''' Connect your iDevice with your computer, and make sure that it is turned ON. If iTunes or some other program pops up then close that first.  
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File:Kodi on ipad in hand.jpg|'''Step 6:''' Now you should have kodi working on your iOS device.
File:Kodi on ipad in hand.jpg|'''Step 6:''' Now you should have kodi working on your iOS device.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{note|Due to limitations on free iOS dev accounts, Kodi needs to be sideloaded periodically. If Kodi stops to work, '''do not uninstall Kodi'''. Instead, repeat all steps to have Kodi working again. Configuration will remain untouched.}}
[https://www.drgeeky.com/kodi-iphone-without-jailbreak-windows-no-xcode-no-mac/ Source]
[https://www.drgeeky.com/kodi-iphone-without-jailbreak-windows-no-xcode-no-mac/ Source]


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The current stable release for iOS is Kodi v20.5 Nexus.

Requirements
  • To install Kodi for iOS/iPadOS you must have one of the following:
    • a jailbroken iDevice running iOS 6.0 or higher, though iOS 8.0 or higher is recommended
    • a normal iDevice running iOS 6.0 or higher and a Mac running Xcode 7 and higher
  • For hardware: iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.



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:

32-bit (ios-arm):

  • iPhone 1st generation, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5 and 5C
  • iPod Touch 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th generation
  • iPad 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation
  • iPad Mini 1st generation

64-bit (ios-arm64):

  • All other newer iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Which version of Kodi can I install?

  • iOS 9.0 and above: latest working Kodi release version is Kodi v20.5 Nexus
  • iPadOS 13.1 and above: latest working Kodi release version is Kodi v20.5 Nexus
  • iOS 8.4.1 and below latest working Kodi release version is Kodi v17.6 Krypton

Download Kodi package

Some installation methods given below will ask you to download a Kodi package (.deb file). You will find this file in the current section. First, check if your device needs a 32 bit or a 64 bit Kodi build.

Latest stable Kodi release

Latest Kodi version is not available for 32-bit devices. See below how to download previous releases.

Other Kodi builds

ALWAYS Backup YOUR USERDATA FOLDER WHEN USING DEVELOPMENT BUILDS!

If you want to try a beta, nightly or different stable versions 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/

Jailbroken devices

Emblem-important-yellow.png NOTICE:
If your device is not jailbroken, please follow one of the methods given in Non-jailbroken devices section

If your device is jailbroken, you can install Kodi with one the methods given below, you only need to choose one.

(option A) Install from Cydia

Installing

Kodi releases are available on the default BigBoss repository.

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

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/ and rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/.
  • Or from iFile/Filza delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/ and /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/.

(option B) Install from iFile

  1. Install iFile from Cydia if you don't already have it.
  2. 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)
  3. 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.
  4. Select "Open in..."
  5. Select iFile from the available apps
  6. 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.
  7. In iFile, swipe to delete the downloaded Kodi deb file as it is no longer needed.

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

  1. Install Filza from Cydia if you don't already have it.
  2. 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)
  3. 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.
  4. Select "Open in..."
  5. Select Filza from the available apps
  6. Filza will open and get a copy of the downloaded. In the files list, select the freshly downloaded file and choose install.
  7. When you see bash-5.0# at the bottom of your screen you can select respring at the top right and yes.

Non-jailbroken devices

(option A) Install from Xcode and iOS App Signer

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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.
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.
If unable to access a macOS, jump to Sideload a self signed .ipa file


Prerequisites

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 B) Sideload a self signed .ipa file

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Prerequisites

  • Windows 7 or Higher
  • 7-Zip
  • 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. If you already know how to convert .deb into .ipa, you can skip to the installation methods below.

Follow the steps given below and you will be able to convert .deb file into .ipa file.

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Installing Kodi using Sideloadly
Stop hand.png Sideloadly is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi.

Note: Windows or macOS can be used for this method.

Make sure you have the following software on your computer or mac:

Procedure, step by step:

Note: Due to limitations on free iOS dev accounts, Kodi needs to be sideloaded periodically. If Kodi stops to work, do not uninstall Kodi. Instead, repeat all steps to have Kodi working again. Configuration will remain untouched.

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Installing Kodi using Cydia Impactor
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Cydia Impactor is still a work-in-progress and there might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi. It is not for the faint of heart.
If you a free Apple dev account this method no longer works since November 2019.

Make sure you have the following software on your computer:

Procedure, step by step:

Note: Due to limitations on free iOS dev accounts, Kodi needs to be sideloaded periodically. If Kodi stops to work, do not uninstall Kodi. Instead, repeat all steps to have Kodi working again. Configuration will remain untouched.

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