Kodi is a platform that needs to be maintained with the latest add-ons and its own latest versions. Follow this guide thoroughly to see how to update Kodi on different platforms. Every platform and device has a different operating system and hence the procedure to update Kodi on Windows, FireStick, Android Box, Apple TV, Linux and Mac is different.

Why Should You Update Kodi?

Updating any software is beneficial for an end user, as it enforces the new bug fixes and functionality improvements. Same is the case with Kodi, as its updates fix existing bugs and adds improved add-ons. Another benefit of updating Kodi is that many issues are resolved in each update.

Can You Update Kodi and its Different Versions?

Yes, every Kodi version is updatable up to Kodi Leia version 18. Currently, the oldest version used all around the world is Kodi Jarvis Version 16, which can be easily updated to Kodi Krypton version 17.

However, the most commonly used version of Kodi is Kodi Krypton version 17, which can be further updated to Kodi Leia version 18. The procedures of updating each Kodi version to a newer version are elaborated below.

How To Update Different Kodi Krypton Versions

Kodi itself does not have a built-in feature for updating unlike its add-ons, which have an auto update feature. Therefore, the only way to update Kodi is by reinstalling it from scratch and downloading the latest Kodi version from Kodi.tv. We have listed below some updating procedures for multiple Kodi Krypton Versions.

Version 17.6

Updating Kodi Krypton version 17.6 to Kodi Leia version 18 is very easy. Just follow these steps to update Kodi version 17.6 to 18:

1. Go to https://kodi.tv/
2. Click Download form the top right corner
3. Now scroll down and select the platform on which you are using or installing/updating Kodi
4. Click on Windows > Click on Pre-Release > Now scroll down and select your desired build i.e. Alpha 1 or Nightlies
5. Once you click on your desired build, a new window will open, having a list of releases. Choose the most recent release by clicking in it and the setup download will start
6. Once the download ends, install the Kodi version you have downloaded and enjoy using the updated Kodi Leia version

Version 17.4

1. Go to https://kodi.tv/
2. Click Download form the top right corner
3. Now scroll down and open the older releases page or click here
4. Select your platform e.g. Windows > Select you BIT size 32 or 64 > Select the most recent version of Kodi Krypton 17.5 available > the download will begin. After downloading the file, run the setup to update your Kodi version.

Version 17.5

1. Go to https://kodi.tv/
2. Click Download form the top right corner
3. Now scroll down and select the platform on which you are using or installing/updating Kodi
4. For example, if you are using Windows, then click on Windows > Click in Installer (32BIT) > the download will start.
5. Once the download completes, run the setup and the version of Kodi will be updated.

How to Update Kodi Jarvis version 16

Follow the below mentioned steps to update Kodi Jarvis v16:

1. Go to https://kodi.tv/
2. Click Download form the top right corner
3. Now scroll down and open the older releases page or click here
4. Select your platform e.g. Windows > Select you BIT size 32 or 64 > Click Old > Select kodi-17.0-Krypton.exe

How to Update Kodi on FireStick and Fire TV

There are several ways to update Kodi on FireStick and Fire TV. You can use ES File Explorer or side load the app onto your Amazon platform.

How to Update Kodi 17.6 on FireStick with ES File Explorer

1. Go to Fire Stick Main Menu > Click on Search > In the search-bar type ES File Explorer
2. Launch ES File Explorer > Click on Tools > Click on Download Manager from the menu present on left hand
3. Click on ‘+New’
4. When it prompts for a Path, simply enter http://bit.ly/Kodi-17_6-Krypton-APK > Click OK
5. Now name the source path as Kodi > Click Download Now
6. Wait till the download completes
7. After that, click ‘Open File’ > Return to Fire Stick Home Screen
8. Launch the newly installed Kodi Krypton 17.6 version
9. Now your Kodi has been updated and you can enjoy the ultimate streaming experience!

 How to Update Kodi on Fire Stick by Side loading method

1. Open Google Play Store from your Android device and install Kodi Krypton on your device
2. After that, install Apps2Fire application available on Google Play Store on your Android device > once installed, open Apps2Fire application
3. Go to Fire Stick Home screen > Go to Settings > Click Network > Extract Fire Stick IP address and note it > Now from your Android device, open Apps2Fire > Click Setup > Over here, type the IP address of your Fire Stick that you extracted earlier > Click on Local Apps
4. Search for Kodi in the list and select it > Click Install
5. Now Kodi will be accessible on your Fire Stick device > You can search for Kodi in the Fire Stick apps > Open Kodi and enjoy the updated version of Kodi.

How to Update Kodi on Windows

When it comes to updating Kodi on Windows, there process is more or less the same. We have highlighted all the detail in the following section, based on different versions of Microsoft Windows.

Windows 10

Updating on Kodi is not different from the method that is defined above for updating the Kodi Krypton version 17.6. The procedure for updating Kodi on Windows 10 will remain the same.

Windows 8

Updating Kodi on windows 8 will be same as that was for updating different versions of Kodi Krypton version 17.6, 17.5 etc. because the platform refereed in the procedures is Widows. You can simply refer to the procedure elaborated above and update your Kodi Krypton or Kodi Jarvis version.

How to update Kodi on Android Box

Since there are numerous Android Boxes available in the market, we have handpicked some of the best and elaborated the steps to update Kodi.

Update Kodi on Android G Box

1. Run GBox > Go to its Home Screen > Open Google Play Store
2. Search for ES File Explorer > Click Install
3. Return to Home Screen again > Open Browser > Go to this URL: Kodi.tv/download
4. Scroll down on the page and click on Android > from the available options, select ARM
5. After downloading, run the setup file > Click on New > Click Install
6. Your Kodi version will be updated to the new one.

Update Kodi on Seguro Trongle

Seguro Trongle is another Android Box that you can use to stream unlimited movies, TV shows, videos and so much more by using Kodi. The installation procedure for installing and updating Kodi on Android platforms are almost similar for every Android device. For Seguro Trongle, the procedure for updating Kodi will be the same as that of Nvidia shield.

Update Kodi on Nvidia Shield TV

NVidia Shield is one of the most famous and commonly used Android box used for streaming purposes. You can update Kodi on NVidia Shield by following these steps:

1. Run your device > Got o Home Screen > Go to Google Play Store.
2. Go to search bar > Search for Kodi.
3. Select Kodi from the list > Click Install.
4. The new version of Kodi will be installed. Run Kodi from your NVidia Shield Home Screen.

Update Kodi on MXQ Pro

Android boxes come in wide range and MXQ Pro is another Android box that enables streaming geeks to watch their favorite movies and videos for free by installing Kodi on MXQ Pro.

If you do not have Kodi installed on your MXQ Pro device, then you can install it by following the procedure mentioned in our guide: How to Install/Setup Kodi on Android Devices.

How to Update Kodi on Mac

Mac is the most widely used OS after Windows. Update Kodi on Mac by simply following this procedure:

1. Download Kodi for Mac from the official Kodi website, as it will have the latest version of Kodi. For Mac, a disk image will be available
2. After downloading the disk image, open the Kodi disk image
3. Drag and drop the Kodi app icon in the Applications folder to install the app on your device
4. Open Kodi
5. CMD + click on the Kodi application and Open it
6. Now you have updated your Kodi version on Mac, enjoy steaming with better functionality and fixed bugs.

How to Update Kodi on Apple TV 4 And 2

A Mac device is required for updating Kodi on Apple TV 2. Once you have arranged a Mac Device, follow the following procedure to update Kodi.

1. Run your Mac > Head to its Terminal > Start typing this command: ssh [email protected] (Replace the I.P address that is mentioned with your Apple TV 2’s IP address)
2. A dialogue box will prompt for entering password if the above-mentioned command is correctly entered. Enter the password i.e. alpine, in case you have changed the password already then enter the new password
3. Tart entering the following commands in the sequence they are illustrated below:
   1. apt-get install wget
   2. wget -0- http://apt.awkwardtv.org/awkwardtv.pub | apt-key add –
   3. echo ?deb http://apt.awkwardtv.org/ stable main? > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/awkwardtv.list
   4. echo ?eb http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/atv2 ./? > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/xbmc.list
   5. apt-get update
   6. apt-get install org.xbmc.kodi-atv2
   7. reboot
4. Restart your Apple TV 2 after inserting the above mentioned commands, but make sure they are entered correctly.
5. After restarting, you will be able to access an updated version of Kodi.

How to Update Kodi on Linux

There are two different versions of Linux that users prefer for Kodi streaming. Follow the steps mentioned below to update Kodi on Linux Mint and Ubuntu.

Update Kodi on Linux Mint

To update Kodi on Linux Mint, g to Teminal 1 and type the following commands:

1. sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
2. sudo apt-get update
3. sudo apt-get install kodi
4. sudo apt-get install.

Update Kodi on Linux Ubuntu

The procedure for updating Kodi on Ubuntu is same as that of Linux Mint. The reason being that they are similar platforms and follow similar machine language, making procedure same.

How to Update Kodi on Raspberry Pi

1. Open the OpenELEC official website > Head to Download section > Select Raspberry Pi Builds
2. Select the Raspberry Pi generation that you are using, as there will be multiple options related to the different generations > Download the Zip File
3. Unzip the files after downloading the Zip file
4. Transfer the setup files unzipped on a micro SD card (You can use the application Rufus, that enables users to boot from USB)
5. Activate Rufus
6. Choose SD card from the device option > Click Disk image on the box
7. Browse and open the unzipped file > Click Start > the existing file will be file will be swapped
8. Unplug your SD card > Insert it in Raspberry Pi > Once your Raspberry Pi device is Turned ON, Kodi will start booting automatically

Kodi Update Errors and Fixes

While installing and updating Kodi, you might encounter some errors. The nature of these errors is somewhat similar and sometimes the error is completely similar because the procedure of installing Kodi and updating it are same. Here are some of the most common errors you might face while trying to update Kodi on your device:

Failed to Install Kodi Error:

While trying to update, you might see this error when you run the setup file. This means that the file you have downloaded is not stable or your older version of Kodi is corrupted and needs to be removed first.

Fix

Remove the older version of Kodi that you have on your device and then download the setup file for your device from the official Kodi website. Refrain from downloading any Kodi version from other sites as they might have many bugs. Once you have removed the Kodi’s older version, run the setup file again and it will be installed.

Kodi Keeps on Crashing Error:

Sometimes, when you open Kodi, it crashes and closes. This happens if the installed version has bugs that are not allowing it to run properly.

Fix

Simply remove the Kodi setup file you have installed n your device and download the latest version of Kodi again by downloading it from the official site.

What does Exodus no stream available mean?

Not only Exodus, but a lot of kodi addons such as Covenant, Aragon and others deliver no stream available error. This is mainly because of the few reasons for kodi no stream available such as using an abandoned addon, slow internet speed and others.

Fix

There are 6 methods presented in our guide to fix Exodus no stream available error.

Update Kodi Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

Will the update retain my add-ons and repositories?

Yes, the update retains the add-ons and repositories that you have already installed. It doesn’t wipe your add-on library.

Is Kodi Leia 18 different form Kodi Kryton17?

Kodi Leia 18 is the latest version of Kodi that has been released after Kodi Krypton version 17.6. Its stable build is not yet available as it is still in its development phase and testing is in process. However, the interface and functionality of Kodi Leia 18 is similar to as that of Kodi Krypton version 17.6.

I cannot find the older versions please help?

You can find the older versions of Kodi by following this link: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/windows/win32/old/

Final Words

Kodi is a globally preferred streaming service and the fact that it can be used with numerous platforms and devices is what makes it much more preferred.

Users are usually aware with the instillation procedure of Kodi and the installation procedure of Kodi add-ons. However, users are unaware of the procedure how to update Kodi and that is why we have written this guide.

This guide covers all the important aspects that are required for updating Kodi on various devices and operating systems.

We hope you will have no problem updating Kodi by following our tutorials. However, if you do stumble upon an issue, drop us a comment below and we will get back to you.