So much of our media is digital these days, whether it be music or movies. With so many devices, how do we access our media as we stay on the go? Enter Kodi. The popular open-source media center is a fantastic way to organize and play virtually all of your collected media, and the available add-ons give you access to hundreds of web-based resources for streaming media. But now you find yourself wondering how to keep your new media player up-to-date so you don’t miss out on new features and security patches. Fear not, we have you covered. Here’s how to update Kodi on all of your devices.
How to update Kodi on a Windows PC or Xbox One
Use the Microsoft Store
If you’re a Windows or Xbox One user,installing Kodi from the Microsoft Store(formerly the Windows Store) is by far the easiest way to keep it updated. When a new version is released, your operating system should automatically retrieve it and install it for you.
How to update Kodi manually on Windows, MacOS, or Linux
If you don’t want to use the Microsoft Store on Windows for your initial Kodi install, or if you’re a Mac or Linux user, there’s no automatic update option for Kodi. However, Kodi will inform you when an update is available.
Installing updates for these platforms is the same process as installing Kodi for the first time:
The new version should automatically overwrite the older one while preserving your media library. However, it’s never a bad idea to create a backup before installing any new software, and there’s abackup add-on for Kodithat makes this a quick and simple task.
How to update Kodi on Android and Android TV
If you used the Google Play Store to download and install Kodi on your Android or Android TV device, you’re in luck: These versions of Kodi will automatically update themselves when new versions are released, as long as you’ve enabled automatic updates on your device.
If you sideloaded Kodi using an Android .apk file, you’re in the same boat as computer users, and you will have to track Kodi updates on our own and install them manually the same way you did when you initially added Kodi to your device. These updates are also available on theKodi Downloads page. Pro tip:There’s a specialinstaller app for Kodi for Android userswho aren’t using Google Play that makes installing updates a one-tap process.
How to update Kodi on iOS
Using Kodi on iOS requires a jailbroken iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, and is not as simple as heading to the App Store and downloading the latest version. As with Kodi on a computer, each Kodi for iOS update will need to beinstalled manually, unless you used theCydia app store, in which case you can find the latest version there too. Keep in mind, jailbreaking your device is frowned upon by Apple, and the company may refuse to support you or warranty your device if you end up having issues.
How to update Kodi on Fire TV
Like iOS, Kodi isn’t officially supported on Fire TV, but the process to install it and keep it updated is a little less onerous, and doesn’t involve jailbreaking. Here’s ourfull explainer on installing Kodi on Fire TV.
