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== Settings levels ==
For information on where settings and other usage data are saved read '''''[[Kodi data folder]]'''''
[[File:settings_levels.jpg|400px|right]]
 
There are four tiered settings levels where each level unlocks more settings, the levels are:
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* Basic
 
* Standard (Default)
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* Advanced
==Accessing The System Settings Menu==
* Expert
The System Settings icon is the middle icon and is located in the top left of the Home Screen when using the default skin Estuary. Other skins may use a different method to access the settings screen, such as a Home Menu item, or via the Shutdown menu.
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The "Settings level" can be changed using the button in the bottom left which shows the currently selected level.
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== Settings ==
== Settings ==
Select the Kodi version you are using from the options below to see the Settings options available.
The main Settings Window {{Kodi}} v18 and v19.
 
Click on the relevant icon in the image to navigate to the wiki page.


{{collapse top|Click [Expand] to see the Settings for Kodi version 17 - note this is a Work In Progress}}
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<big>'''GUI Settings'''</big>
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Choosing Settings from the Home Screen opens the Settings Window. In this window, you are able to configure Kodi's options:
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| link 4 = Settings/Services
| link name 4 = Service settings
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| link 6 = Profiles#Profile_settings
| link name 6 = Profile settings
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| link 7 = Settings/Interface
| link name 7 = Interface
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| link 8 = Settings/System
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| link 9 = System Information
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{{collapse top|Click [Expand] to see the Settings for Kodi versions up to version 16}}
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<big>'''GUI Settings'''</big>
[[File:System settings.png|400px|right]]


Most of Kodi's global settings can be configured via the GUI (Graphical User Interface) under Settings (labeled "System" under the default skin, Confluence).
== Settings Level ==
The "Settings level" will change the number of Settings options visible. The higher the level, the more options shown.  


Choosing Settings from the Home Screen opens the Settings Window. In this window, you are able to configure Kodi's options:
There are four settings levels - Basic, Standard (default), Advanced, Expert. Scroll down to the setting level to change levels.
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This setting also affects the settings page of add-ons.
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| image 2 = Video.png
| link 2 = Settings/Videos
| link name 2 = Videos
| image 3 = Television.png
| link 3 = Settings/Live_TV_v16
| link name 3 = Live TV
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| link 4 = Settings/Music
| link name 4 = Music
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| link 5 = Settings/Pictures
| link name 5 = Pictures
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| link 6 = Weather
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| link 7 = Add-on manager
| image 8 = Crystal Project Network Connection Manager.png
| link 8 = Settings/Services_v16
| link name 8 = Services
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| link 9 = Settings/System_v16
| link name 9 = System
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<big>'''Additional Settings'''</big>
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| link 1 = Video playback
| link name 1 = Video OSD settings
| description 1 = Some video playback settings can (currently) only be accessed while playing a video back and accessing the on-screen-display. For more info see [[Video playback]]. These include subtitle and audio track selection, zoom (aspect ratio) options, and more.
| link 2 = Media sources
| description 2 = [[Media sources]] and [[scrapers]] control what files are listed in Kodi and what is scanned into the library. These settings can also control what information is pulled from the internet.
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| link 3 = Add-ons#Add-on settings
| link name 3 = Add-on settings
| description 3 = {{#lst:Add-ons|settings}}
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| link 4 = Profiles
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== Advanced settings ==
== Advanced settings ==
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== Resetting Kodi settings to default ==
{{see also|userdata}}
Delete your [[userdata]] folder and the parent "Kodi" folder (sometimes named ".Kodi") to remove all Kodi settings and library databases. Deleting some individual files/folders in the [[userdata]] folder will also selectively reset those files to a default state.


== Other settings related pages ==
It is also possible to move GUI Settings into advancedsettings.xml which removes them from these Settings pages.
* [[Audio]]
 
See: '''[[Advancedsettings.xml#guisettings.xml_Setting_Conversion|Convert Settings]]'''


== See also ==
* [[Backup]]


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Revision as of 22:22, 29 January 2023

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This section details the settings in the various settings pages.

For information on where settings and other usage data are saved read Kodi data folder



Accessing The System Settings Menu

The System Settings icon is the middle icon and is located in the top left of the Home Screen when using the default skin Estuary. Other skins may use a different method to access the settings screen, such as a Home Menu item, or via the Shutdown menu.

  • Estuary home settings icon.png


Settings

The main Settings Window Kodi v18 and v19.

Click on the relevant icon in the image to navigate to the wiki page.


File managerAdd-on managerSettings/System informationEvent LogSettings/PlayerSettings/MediaSettings/Live TVSettings/ServicesSettings/GamesSettings/InterfaceSettings/ProfilesSettings/SystemSettingsOverview-leia.png
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Settings Level

The "Settings level" will change the number of Settings options visible. The higher the level, the more options shown.

There are four settings levels - Basic, Standard (default), Advanced, Expert. Scroll down to the setting level to change levels.

This setting also affects the settings page of add-ons.

  • SettingsSettingsLevel-leia.png


Advanced settings

Main page: advancedsettings.xml

The advancedsettings.xml file, which does not exist by default, can be created by a user in their userdata folder.

This file is used for advanced settings and options that do not have GUI controls inside of Kodi. Some settings are experimental or very rarely set, so they can only be used via the advancedsettings.xml file. The file is simply a plain text file and can be edited by various text editors, so long as the name is "advancedsettings.xml". These advanced settings can be used to tweak various things such as episode naming patterns, special network ports, special behaviors, and more.


It is also possible to move GUI Settings into advancedsettings.xml which removes them from these Settings pages.

See: Convert Settings


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