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File:cydia.PNG|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
File:cydia.PNG|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
File:repo.PNG|'''Step 2-iPhone:''' Manage - > Sources -> Edit -> Add<br />'''Step 2-iPad:'''  Sources -> Edit -> Add<br />'''Step 3:''' Type in {{highlight|<nowiki>http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/ios/</nowiki>}}
File:repo.PNG|'''Step 2-iPhone:''' Manage - > Sources -> Edit -> Add<br />'''Step 2-iPad:'''  Sources -> Edit -> Add<br />'''Step 3:''' Type in {{highlight|<nowiki>http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/ios/</nowiki>}}
File:install1.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Tap on the teamXBMC source.
File:install1.PNG|'''Step 4:''' Tap on the teamKodi source.
File:install2.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Tap on the XBMC-iOS icon.
File:install2.PNG|'''Step 5:''' Tap on the Kodi icon.
File:install3.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Tap install, then confirm.
File:install3.PNG|'''Step 6:''' Tap install, then confirm.
File:install4.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Let it install, then exit Cydia. You should now have a new XBMC icon on your screen.
File:install4.PNG|'''Step 7:''' Let it install, then exit Cydia. You should now have a new Kodi icon on your screen.
</gallery>
</gallery>


And you're done! You should now be running {{current version}} for iOS. See [[IOS FAQ#XBMC Version|here]] to verify your XBMC version.
And you're done! You should now be running {{current version}} for iOS. See [[IOS FAQ#XBMC Version|here]] to verify your {{kodi}} version.


== Updating ==
== Updating ==
Updates for stable releases of XBMC are handled by Cydia and will show up in the "Changes" section when available.
Updates for stable releases of {{kodi}} are handled by Cydia and will show up in the "Changes" section when available.


== Development and custom builds ==
== Development and custom builds ==
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! Build !! Description !! URL
! Build !! Description !! URL
|-
|-
| '''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 [[iOS FAQ#Backup|backup your userdata folder]] || ''Download the newest .deb file from:'' http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/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 [[iOS FAQ#Backup|backup your userdata folder]] || ''Download the newest .deb file from:'' 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. || ''Download the newest .deb file from:'' http://mirrors.xbmc.org/snapshots/darwin/ios/
| '''Monthly build''' || Monthly builds are more stable than nightly builds, but still contain lots of experimental new code. || ''Download the newest .deb file from:'' http://mirrors.kodi.tv/snapshots/darwin/ios/
|-
|-
| '''Betas and {{nowrap|release candidates}}''' || Betas and release candidates are builds that are being tested to see if they have any bugs left before becoming a stable release. Most major bugs should be fixed in these builds. || ''Download the newest .deb file from:'' http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/pre-release/ios/deb/
| '''Betas and {{nowrap|release candidates}}''' || Betas and release candidates are builds that are being tested to see if they have any bugs left before becoming a stable release. Most major bugs should be fixed in these builds. || ''Download the newest .deb file from:'' http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/pre-release/ios/deb/
|-
|-
| '''Older stable builds''' || If you wish to download an older version of XBMC for whatever reason, you can do so with these same instructions below. || http://mirrors.xbmc.org/apt/ios/deb/
| '''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/
|}
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# Select '''iFile''' from the available apps
# 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.
# 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 XBMC 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 [[IOS FAQ#XBMC Version|here]] to verify your XBMC version.
See [[IOS FAQ#XBMC Version|here]] to verify your {{kodi}} version.


{{note|To go back to a stable version of XBMC you might need to first uninstall XBMC 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.}}


== Uninstalling ==
== Uninstalling ==
=== Uninstalling just XBMC ===
=== Uninstalling just XBMC/Kodi===
<gallery widths=225px heights=338px>
<gallery widths=225px heights=338px>
File:cydia.PNG|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
File:cydia.PNG|'''Step 1:''' Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
File:packages.png|'''Step 2:''' Tap Manage from the bottom of the Cydia menu and then tap Packages
File:packages.png|'''Step 2:''' Tap Manage from the bottom of the Cydia menu and then tap Packages
File:XBMCinlist.png|'''Step 3:''' Find and tap XBMC-iOS in the list of installed packages.
File:XBMCinlist.png|'''Step 3:''' Find and tap {{kodi}} in the list of installed packages.
File:XBMC-iOS.png|'''Step 4:''' Tap on Modify in the top right and then choose Remove from the pop up menu. <br />'''Step 5:''' Let XBMC uninstall and then press Return to Cydia.
File:XBMC-iOS.png|'''Step 4:''' Tap on Modify in the top right and then choose Remove from the pop up menu. <br />'''Step 5:''' Let {{kodi}} uninstall and then press Return to Cydia.
</gallery>
</gallery>


You're all done. XBMC will now be uninstalled from your iDevice. If you want you can also uninstall XBMC-IconPack using the same method.
You're all done.


=== Removing settings ===
=== Removing settings ===
XBMC will uninstall from your iDevice but will leave certain things ([[XBMC databases|databases]] and everything in your [[userdata folder]]) behind to make it easier if you wanted to reinstall. To delete those:
{{kodi}} will uninstall from your iDevice but will leave certain things ([[databases]] and everything in your [[userdata folder]]) behind to make it easier if you wanted to reinstall. To delete those:


;From the terminal, run:
;From the terminal, run:
<pre>rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/</pre>
<pre>rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/</pre>
<pre>rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/</pre>


;Or
;Or
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Delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/
Delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/


{{gotham updated}}
Delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/
 
{{Helix updated}}


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

Revision as of 19:40, 23 December 2014

Home icon grey.png   ▶ 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!


Installing from Cydia

  • Step 1: Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.

    Step 1: Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.

  • Repo.PNG

    Step 2-iPhone: Manage - > Sources -> Edit -> Add
    Step 2-iPad: Sources -> Edit -> Add
    Step 3: Type in http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/ios/

  • Step 4: Tap on the teamKodi source.

    Step 4: Tap on the teamKodi source.

  • Install2.PNG

    Step 5: Tap on the Kodi icon.

  • Step 6: Tap install, then confirm.

    Step 6: Tap install, then confirm.

  • Step 7: Let it install, then exit Cydia. You should now have a new Kodi icon on your screen.

    Step 7: Let it install, then exit Cydia. You should now have a new Kodi icon on your screen.

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.

Development and custom builds

Main page: Development builds

ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR USERDATA FOLDER WHEN USING DEVELOPMENT BUILDS!

Build Description URL
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 Download the newest .deb file from: 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. Download the newest .deb file from: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/snapshots/darwin/ios/
Betas and release candidates Betas and release candidates are builds that are being tested to see if they have any bugs left before becoming a stable release. Most major bugs should be fixed in these builds. Download the newest .deb file from: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/pre-release/ios/deb/
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/
  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 above.
    EXAMPLE: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/darwin/ios/xbmc-20111202-6729214-master-ios.deb
  3. Wait for the download to complete.
    Note: Mobile Safari in iOS 7 won't show the progress bar for downloads, but it will show a loading icon in the menu bar. 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.

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.

Uninstalling

Uninstalling just XBMC/Kodi

  • Step 1: Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.

    Step 1: Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.

  • Step 2: Tap Manage from the bottom of the Cydia menu and then tap Packages

    Step 2: Tap Manage from the bottom of the Cydia menu and then tap Packages

  • Step 3: Find and tap Kodi in the list of installed packages.

    Step 3: Find and tap Kodi in the list of installed packages.

  • Step 4: Tap on Modify in the top right and then choose Remove from the pop up menu. Step 5: Let Kodi uninstall and then press Return to Cydia.

    Step 4: Tap on Modify in the top right and then choose Remove from the pop up menu.
    Step 5: Let Kodi uninstall and then press Return to Cydia.

You're all done.

Removing settings

Kodi will uninstall from your iDevice but will leave certain things (databases and everything in your userdata folder) 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

Delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/

Delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/

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