To this day, Kodi is the type of media player that many users need to play almost any type of file. And if you are reading these lines, it is because you are also interested in knowing the fastest way to download Kodi. Without more to say, here you will discover step by step how to download Kodi from your PC or Android phone / TV.
How to install Kodi on Android step by step?
Installing Kodi on Android devices such as a TV Box or Smartphone is simple from any method. Here we mention the most recommended.
Method 1: Official page (recommended)
Just enter the Kodi official page from your Android device and follow the steps below:
- Go straight to the download section and select Android as your device of choice.
- Choose the download method most compatible with your device. In case you have a mobile or tablet, the App will be downloaded as an APK file.
- Before you continue with this step, you must enter the configuration menu of your device and locate the security section to access it and enable the option "unknown sources".
- If you can't find the option to Enable unknown sources. Just enter Apps and notifications> See all apps. Click on Chrome> Advanced Options, and enables the option of "Install unknown apps".
- If you want to download Kodi from an Android TV, open the “setting”, Scroll down and select“Security and restrictions”. Finally, activate the option “Unknown sources".
2 method: Play Store
It is undoubtedly the most common and easy method of all. All you have to do is enter the Play Store as you normally do, and use the navigation bar to search and download Kodi. You can use this method even if you have a Smart TV or Android TV Box.
How to install Kodi on Windows / Mac PC step by step?
The easiest way to install Kodi from your PC / computer is by going to the official Kodi page, or going directly to the Microsoft store if you have Windows 10. Next, we will explain the two download methods.
Method 1: Official Page (recommended)
- Enter the Kodi page and access the section of "Downloads".
- Choose the version of your preference or the one most compatible with your computer. You can choose between Kodi v8.9 (Lehia) and Kodi v9 (version under construction). The first option is the most recommended, basically because it is in the finished phase and does not present errors or bugs.
- Also select the installer that corresponds to your computer. If you don't know which one is yours, go to your local disk and click law> properties, as in the following image.
- Download the file and wait for the process to finish. If the download does not start, do it manually, by clicking on "click here".
- At the end of the download, click on the file and run it. If a pop-up window appears about accepting permissions, click "Allow."
- From this step, all you have to do is click "next" until the installation is complete.
Method 2: Microsoft Store (easy)
- You just have to enter the store, use the navigation bar and type "Kodi".
- Next, click on add and that's it. You can now download or play your multimedia files from Kodi.
Requirements to install Kodi from a computer
If you intend to install Kodi from a Windows or Mac computer, you must meet certain minimum requirements. For instance:
On Mac
To install the penultimate version of Kodi you must have Mac OS X 10.8 or later, while to install the latest version of the program (Kodi V18.9), you will need at least Mac OS X 10.9, but this is only at the software level. In terms of hardware level, all the requirements are the same as for running OS X 10.8.
In other words, if your Mac computer can run OS X10.8 or later, then you won't have a problem installing Kodi and you won't have any complications with its functionality or compatibility with your computer.
On windows
For Windows users, Kodi recommends having the latest versions of Windows operating systems. However, it is not a restrictive requirement as it is possible to install it on Win 7 without any problem.
On the other hand, at the hardware level, it is necessary to have an x86 or x86-x64 processor for encoding videos. If your GPU / VPU does not support this process, then you must have a modern and fast processor, to be able to decode 1080p videos in H.264, VC-1 / WMV9, HEVC / H.265 VP9, etc.
What you should know after installing Kodi
After downloading Kodi, remember to configure and install the add-ons / addons. This is part of the essence of the program and basically the only way to use the program. The addons are not pre-installed, you must add them as you need to play a specific file or use a specific function.
The easiest way to install addons is to do it from the repository. You can do this by accessing the addons menu. From there, you can choose the add-ons you want, from any category, music, videos, movies, etc.
We hope this guide helps you when installing Kodi. If you have a specific question on the subject, leave it in the comments.