Kodi 18.6 has been officially released. It is now the stable version of this software.
This article will highlight the updates and changes in Kodi 18.6 Leia. It also includes download links for the latest version and instructions on how to update your software.
Important – TROYPOINT has not tested Kodi 18.6 with any add-ons or builds yet. Some may not function properly with this new release.
Kodi 18.6 Fixes and Updates
The Kodi 18.6 release does not include any new features. It focuses solely on bug fixes.
The Kodi team is incorporating bug fixes from the upcoming 19 release into 18.6. Currently, Kodi 19 is in beta testing with no confirmed release date.
Should you update? Most users aren’t going to see many improvements. If you’ve experienced issues listed below, then updating may be beneficial for you.
If Kodi is running smoothly on its current version, we recommend that you do not update.
The Kodi 18.6 changelog can be found below. This information is pulled directly from the official Kodi Website.
Audio
- Fixes surrounding visualizations
- Fixes surrounding pause/resume
- Fixes surrounding TrueHD crashes
- Workaround firmware bug (AMLogic v23). Note that there are many other Android audio fixes that can’t be merged into 18.x “Leia” due to old AMLogic workarounds.
- Fix for correctly resuming audio-only MPEG-TS streams
- Correct headphone enumeration (Android)
Build System
- Updates for absent includes
- Updates for Cmake (Windows)
- Updates for device handling and packaging (MacOS)
Games
- Fixes for launching disc images and .zip files
- Fixes for black screen for RGB emulators (Rpi)
Interface Look & Feel
- Fixes surrounding TextureCache
- Fixes for windowing, refresh rate, mode change and more (Android)
- Fixes for floating/split keyboard (iOS)
- Fix for artist slideshow (Estuary)
- Fix media view from addon given content
Playback/Display
- Fixed race condition for OnPlaybackStarted
- Fixes for MIME type (Android)
- Support for Dolby Vision streams through addons
- Fixes for maximum width and height/vertical-shift (Android)
- Fix for scanning in sub-directories
- Fix size of EAGL layer on external screen (iOS)
- Fix for glTexImage3D (Linux)
- Fix for seeking issues
- Reset playlist on new file playback
PVR
- Fix for multi-line episode names
Other General Fixes
- Fixed incorrectly formatted region time
- Pass JSON serialized path settings to python scrapers
- Fix file access on auto-mounted sources
- Fix seeking with FileCache lockup
- Fix pass-through on USB devices (Android)
- Fix crash if profile.xml gets broken
- Fix cache forward size on EOF
Install Kodi 18.6 Via TROYPOINT App
The free TROYPOINT app can be installed on any Android-based device. This includes the Fire TV Stick, Fire TV, Fire TV Cube, NVIVDIA SHIELD, Android phones, and tablets.
The TROYPOINT App features the Rapid App Installer. This allows you to quickly install the best streaming apps and tools in minutes.
You will also find Troy’s latest videos. An Internet Speed Test tool is also available.
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Kodi 18.6 Download Links
For Firestick and Fire TV users, the following links offer installation and updating guides. Guides are available for your specific device.
Update to Kodi 18.6 on Firestick
TROYPOINT Android Shortcode for Downloader app or browser: https://iptvproviders.info/k18
Windows
MacOS
iOS (Must have jailbroken device)
Linux
To install Kodi 18.6, use the following commands in your Linux/Ubuntu terminal. Follow the prompts, just as you would with any other software installation.
sudo apt-get install software-properties-common sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get install kodi
Raspberry Pi
Xbox One
Fire TV/Cube/Stick
Remember that installing a repository gives you more freedom. You can choose from different streaming add-ons. TROYPOINT’s list of the Best Kodi Add-ons is available at the link below.
If you’re seeking a streamlined method for installing the best add-ons and repositories, consider using a Kodi Build. For a list of the best Kodi Builds currently available, click the link below.