Kodi is an open-source and cross-platform media player that acts as a library for all the streaming services you are subscribed to. You can find all your movies, TV Shows, Podcasts, Pictures, Games, Songs, and more in one place using Kodi. The app is available for almost all platforms, including Android TVs and Chromecast devices. In this article, we show you how to install Kodi on an Android smartphone.
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Table of Contents
Install Kodi from the Google Play Store
Step 1: Launch the Google Play Store app on your Android smartphone.
Step 2: Tap the search bar at the top of the screen.
Step 3: Search for Kodi.
Step 4: In the search results select the official Kodi app.
Step 5: On the app page, hit Install.
The Kodi app will be installed on your Android smartphone.
Install Kodi from a third-party marketplace
Facing trouble on the Google Play Store? Here’s how you can download Kodi from an independent app marketplace.
Step 1: Launch your preferred web browser app on your Android smartphone.
Step 2: Go to the third-party marketplace of your choice. Read this article for our list of the best app marketplaces around.
Step 3: Search for Kodi.
Step 4: Select the latest version of the Kodi app from the search results.
Step 5: Tap on Download APK.
Step 6: In the following dialogue box, select Download Anyway.
The Kodi APK will be downloaded to your phone.
Step 7: Open the downloads folder and select the APK file.
Step 8: In the following popup box, hit Install.
Step 9: Your smartphone may prompt you to flag the mobile browser as a safe source of download. If you’ve already done this before, you won’t be prompted again.
The Kodi app will be installed on your Android smartphone.
How to Install an Add-on on Kodi
The Kodi experience is very limited without Add-ons. Almost every major service has its own add-on that you can add to the Kodi app. Here’s how.
Step 1: Launch the Kodi app on your Android smartphone.
Step 2: From the side menu select Add-ons.
Step 3: Tap the unbox icon at the top of the side menu.
Step 4: Select Install from repository.
Step 5: Select the type of Add-on you want to install.
Step 6: Now tap the Add-on you want to install.
Step 7: Hit Install.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I install the Kodi app on my Android smartphone?
You can install the Kodi app from the Google Play Store. Third-party apps like APKMirror and APKPure also allow you to install the Kodi app on your Android smartphone.
Is the Kodi app free to use?
Kodi is free to install and use on Android.
How do I install an add-on on Kodi?
Launch the Kodi app and go to Add-ons>Unbox icon>Install from repository select the type of add-on you want to install, then tap the name of the add-on and hit Install.
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Conclusion
This is how you can install the Kodi app on your Android smartphone. Kodi has a vast repository of add-ons, but in case you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can easily download one online. Kodi allows you to install third-party add-ons on the app. First, you need to allow installations from unknown sources in the app settings, then head over to the add-on section and select the ‘Install from zip file’ section.
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