The combo of Kodi and firestick is an amazing entertainment package. If you are still not using Kodi addon on your firestick you can prefer our previous article to learn how to install Kodi on Firestick. But in this tutorial we learn how we can update Kodi Addon on Firestick and why it is required.
Kodi Addon update are required as developers release the latest updates for their apps regularly. Usually, you will get
one new update for Kodi within every two months . No doubt it is essential to keep your Kodi up
to date because you can face some security flaws if you not update your Kodi regularly.
If you dont know know how to update Kodi on firestick no need to worry. In this guide you will learn simple steps to upgrade your Kodi. So stay tuned with us till the end of this tutorial.
One very important point I would like to mention here -you will not find the Kodi updates in the Firestick app store, so have to do this upgrade manually.
How To Update Kodi On Firestick?
To update Kodi on Firestick follow the below mentioned steps carefully. Are you ready to update the same?
Here we go:
Before starting the main process, follow these instructions to enable download from third party source in your firestick device.
- Visit “Settings” in your Firestick
- Click “My Fire TV”
- Click “Developer Options”
- Make sure you turned on “Apps from Unknown sources”
Once you turn on the App from unknown source now your firestick allows to download the Kodi .
Now guys here comes the actual process to update your favorite Kodi:
- Download “Downloader” from the Amazon App Store.
- Press and hold the “Home” button.
- Launch "Downloader"
- In the below box, type " Kodi. tv download and select “Go”
- Use the remote to select “Android”
- Choose either the “32-bit” or “64-bit” version of your Kodi.
- First-generation Firestick has a 32-bit CPU, and the new one has 64-bit.
- Select the “Release” version of the app.
- Wait till the “APK file” download.
- After completion, the Downloader will automatically attempt to install it.
- Click on the " Install on-screen pop-up.
Now you have a new updated version of Kodi on your Amazon Firestick. Don’t worry all your
settings will be retained back within few minutes.
The Bottom Lines:
We hope you guys find this tutorial interesting and informative. We tried to explain everything in a simple way to avoid complexity and confusion during the process. Now, go ahead and enjoy movies and your favorite shows on your latest version of Kodi.