This in-depth guide will walk you through the process of installing or updating Kodi on Firestick using step-by-step instructions. It’s worth noting that this process is applicable not only to Firestick but also to Fire TV Cube, Fire TV, and Smart TV Fire TV Televisions.

We will cover both installation and updating of Kodi in this tutorial, as the procedures for both tasks are very similar.

TROYPOINT suggests opting for the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max due to its affordability and powerful features.

Kodi is highly favored for Fire TV Stick due to its variety of free addons and Builds, offering limitless free entertainment in the form of movies, TV shows, music, and games. We will delve deeper into addons and builds once Kodi is successfully installed.

Since Kodi is not found on the Amazon App Store, we need to side-load it using a free application called Downloader. While this might sound complicated, rest assured that it’s a straightforward process.

There are several versions of Kodi available for installation, as the application undergoes continuous updates and improvements. Users can usually access a developmental build to test the latest cutting-edge release of Kodi, which is the current Kodi 21 Omega in the “pre-release” phase.

However, TROYPOINT recommends sticking to the stable version of the software, which, at the time of writing this article, is 21 Omega.

For detailed instructions on installing any version of Kodi, refer to the video tutorial and screenshot guide below.

This page is continuously updated to provide relevant guides, featuring the latest stable release of Kodi as well as previous releases.

If you already have Kodi installed on a Firestick and wish to update to the newest version, our guide below will be helpful.

How to Update Kodi on Firestick

How to Install Kodi on Firestick Video Guide

Troy has created a quick video guide that will help you get started swiftly!

Install Kodi on Firestick –  Fastest Method

Below is a screenshot guide summarizing the detailed steps outlined in the video above. We highly recommend watching the video prior to utilizing the image guide below.

STEP 1: Install the free Downloader App

The Downloader app offers the simplest method of installing Kodi on the Fire TV Stick.

1. Hover over the Find icon and click on the Search box to access the keyboard.

2. Search for and select Downloader.

3. Choose the Downloader app.

4. Click Download or Get.

5. Wait for the app to install.

6. You will then come across a message that says Downloader Ready to launch!.

STEP 2: Turn on Unknown Sources

We need to enable unknown sources to install Kodi since it’s not accessible in the Amazon App Store.

1. Go back to the home screen, hover over Settings, and select My Fire TV.

2. Select Developer Options.

IMPORTANT: If Developer Options are not visible on your screen, please refer to the notes below.

3. Click on Install unknown apps.

4. Locate the Downloader app and open it.

5. This will enable Unknown Sources for the Downloader app and allow side-loading on your device.

Developer Options Not Available

If you are unable to find the developer options in settings, follow the steps below to activate them for using the Downloader App.

1. Hover over the Settings icon and select My Fire TV.

2. Select About.

Note: If you notice that Developer Options is not there, follow the next steps.

3. Hover over Fire TV Stick and click the OK button on your remote 7 times to activate the developer mode.

4.Click the back button on your remote to reveal the Developer Options within My Fire TV. After that, you can proceed to the next step, which is to Install Kodi on Firestick. In this step, you’ll be installing Kodi on your Fire TV Stick using the Downloader application.

To begin, launch the Downloader App, then hover over the URL Bar and click the select button on your remote. Next, type the Downloader Code for the TROYPOINT Toolbox, which is 250931, and click Go. Upon encountering a Redirect Page, you will be directed to the TROYPOINT Toolbox home screen. Scroll down to find your preferred version of Kodi and click Download (Kodi 21 Omega is the latest stable release).

You also have the option to select Kodi 21 Omega, which is currently version RC 2 (Release Candidate 2). One great reason to use the TROYPOINT Toolbox for Kodi installation on Firestick is because of the TROYPOINT Kodi Fork. This allows you to have two variations of Kodi on your device for addon/build testing on the pre-release version while streaming on the stable version. After making your selection, patiently wait for the app to finish downloading.

9. Click Install.

10. You will then encounter Kodi Ready to launch! message.

11. Click Done.

12. Click Delete to get rid of Kodi installation file.

13. Click Delete again to confirm.

Kodi is now installed on your Fire TV Stick / Fire TV Cube. Enjoy!

STEP 4: Move Kodi to Firestick Home Screen

1. Click shortcut to the left of gear icon to open page that displays all Firestick apps.

2. Highlight Kodi and press the menu button on your Firestick remote. Choose Move.

3. Move Kodi to the top of your apps list and click to drop the Kodi icon. Click to launch Kodi.

4. Click continue.

5. Click Allow for Kodi to record audio.

6. Click Allow for Kodi to access storage.

7. Kodi is now ready to be used on your Amazon Firestick, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV, or Fire TV Television!

How to Install Kodi on Firestick/Fire TV with APKTime

The following guide provides an alternative method to install Kodi on Firestick with the APKTime APK.

APKTime features tons of quality streaming apps & APKs that are maintained with the latest releases.

1. Launch the Downloader Application.

2. Hover over the URL bar and click the select button on your remote.

3. Type 250931 and click Go to access the TROYPOINT Toolbox.

9. Return to your apps list and launch APKTime.

10. Click the search bar in the upper right-hand corner.

11. Type Kodi and click Next.

12. Find the most recent version of Kodi and click Download.

13. Wait for Kodi on Firestick to install.

14. Click Install.

15. You will then encounter Kodi Ready to launch! message.

16. Click Open.

Kodi on Firestick or Fire TV has been successfully installed using the APKTime APK. Enjoy!

Continue reading to explore more methods for installing Kodi on Firestick or Fire TV.

How to Install Kodi on Firestick with Unlinked App Store

Another popular method for installing Kodi on Firestick is through the Unlinked app store.

Follow the quick steps below to install Kodi through the Unlinked app store on a Fire TV Stick.

1. Launch the Downloader app on your Fire TV Stick and tap the search box.

Note: Consult the provided video tutorial if you require assistance with configuring Downloader correctly.

2. Enter the following URL exactly as provided – https://unlinked.link and tap Go

• This is the official source of Unlinked

3. Scroll down and click Download Android App.

4. Wait for the file to download.

5. Click Install.

6. Click Open or Done.

7. Prior to launching Unlinked, you will need to enable Install Unknown Apps within the developer options.

8. After installing Unlinked click Add under Add a new library.

9. Enter the following code – 12341234.

NOTE: If this code is down, you can also try 51829986 and install Kodi through that code.

10. After the 12341234 store launches, scroll to the right to locate Kodi 19.

11. Select your preferred Kodi download.

12. Click Download.

13. Click Launch.

14. Click Install.

15. That’s it! You have installed Kodi on Firestick using the Unlinked app store.

Screenshots

Shown below are images of Kodi after installing this app on your device.

How To Update to New Kodi 21 Omega on Firestick

Prior to updating, you should ensure that your favorite addons and/or builds are compatible with the new version.

If you are using a Kodi build, you should change the skin back to default Estuary prior to going through the guide below. You can usually do this under System / Interface Settings / Skin for most.

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Prepare Fire TV Stick for Kodi Update

The first thing you want to do is determine whether a Kodi update is currently available for a Fire TV Stick.

Here are the necessary steps to see what version you are running.

Check Kodi Version Info

1. Click gear icon in Kodi.

2. Select System Information.

3. Look at Version info: Build.

In the example above, I know that there is an update available because the current stable version is 21 Omega.

Change to Estuary Skin if Using a Build Prior to Updating Kodi

It’s important to switch to the default skin in Kodi if you are using a Kodi Build.

If you don’t do this you may encounter a black screen within Kodi following an update.

All builds are different but the same settings can be accessed by finding the System menu and then Interface settings.

Continuing the process, click System, select Interface, click the current skin that you are using, choose the default Estuary skin, and click yes to confirm changes. You are now back to the default skin and ready to update Kodi on your Fire TV Stick.

Kodi Update Methods

You will find two methods below for updating Kodi on a Firestick or Fire TV Cube.

Using Downloader with the TROYPOINT Toolbox is the most convenient and straightforward method.A popular method for updating is to use AppStarter, which offers future updates without manual processes.

Downloader App

Below is a step-by-step guide on updating Kodi on Firestick using the free Downloader application.

1. Install Downloader and enable Unknown Sources in your device settings.

If you have not done this yet, please refer to the guide provided How to Install Downloader & Enable Unknown Sources.

2. Launch Downloader.

3. Click the URL box to open the virtual keyboard.

4. Enter the Downloader Code for the TROYPOINT Toolbox, which is 250931, and click Go.

5. Wait for the redirect screen to load.

6. The Toolbox will now load.

7. Use the down arrow on your remote to locate the stable release of Kodi. Click the Download button.

8. Wait for the updated Kodi app to finish downloading on Firestick.

9. If you wish to install an update for this application, your existing data will remain intact. Click Install.

10. Once the App installed screen appears, click the Done button.

11. Click Delete to remove the installation file.

12. Click Delete again to confirm.

13. You can now launch Kodi. A message saying “Preparing for first run” will appear since it’s a new version.

14. That’s it! You have successfully updated Kodi and will now see the home screen of the app.

For an alternative method, read on.

AppStarter Instructions

AppStarter is a helpful application for Fire TV Sticks with a variety of functions.

It’s notable for its feature that allows you to automatically update Kodi on Firestick with just one click whenever a new version is available.

1. Launch the Downloader Application and select the URL box using your remote.

2. Enter the code 250931 and then click the Go button to access the Toolbox.

3. Scroll down until you locate AppStarter and then select Download.

4. Click on Install.

5. You will receive a Ready to launch! message.

6. Select Done.

7. Remove the installation file.

8. Click on Delete again to confirm the removal.

9. Return to the home screen of your Fire TV Stick. Hover over the gear icon and select My Fire TV.

10. Choose Developer options.

11. Click Install Unknown Apps.

12. Click AppStarter to turn on Unknown Apps.

13. Unknown Apps is now set to ON.

14. Launch the AppStarter Application and choose Updates.

15. Click Update to the latest version for Kodi.

16. Wait for the app to download.

17. Click Install on the update application screen. Be aware that your existing addons, build, settings, etc., will not be lost.

18. Click Open.

19. The latest version of Kodi will now open on Firestick.

Please keep in mind that some Kodi Addons or Builds may not be compatible with your.Kodi on a Firestick has been updated. If you want to test a new version before using it, you can install multiple instances of Kodi on your streaming device with the TROYPOINT Kodi Forks.

After setting up Kodi on your Firestick, you’ll find the extensive streaming capabilities this media software offers. Explore different uses for Kodi on a Firestick, such as a variety of Kodi addons that provide movies, TV shows, live channels, sports, and more. Some popular add-ons used with Kodi on Firestick include The Crew, Seren, Magic Dragon, Asgard, and others.