This tutorial will show you how to update Kodi to the most latest version, Kodi 19 Matrix. You will discover how to do it on any Kodi-compatible platform, including Linux, MacOS, iOS, Android, Amazon FireOS, and more.
If you are reading this, it is likely that you already have Kodi installed and wish to update to a newer version. This will only take you a few minutes to complete.
How to Update Kodi on Windows
There is now a quicker update method available in addition to the usual method of installing a new version of Kodi on top of an existing installation. You can update Kodi directly from the program itself with the help of an addon called Windows Installer.
To manually update Kodi, perform the steps that follow:
- Go to the official Kodi page and scroll down to the “Download” section to see the different versions of the app. Click the one for Windows.
- There will be different versions of Kodi that you can download in a window that opens.
- If your version of Windows is 64-bit, click INSTALLER (64 BIT). If your version of Windows is 32-bit, click INSTALLER (32-BIT).
- Start the installer you just downloaded and follow the steps on the screen.
This tutorial on how to install Kodi on Windows can be used as a more detailed guide. Several ways are shown, including the classic one, which is to download the new version of Kodi from the official website and run the installer. Another goal was to make a portable version. In either case, your Kodi will be updated to the most recent version.
How to Update Kodi on MacOS
On MacOS, the only way to get a new version of Kodi is to reinstall the app. This way, not only will the new files be copied, but the updated files will also replace the old ones. Follow these steps to do this:
- Go to the official Kodi page and find the section for downloading. As you scroll down, you will see different versions of Kodi. Click the one for MacOS.
- A window will pop up with a link to download the latest version of Kodi. When you click INSTALLER (64 BIT), the file will be downloaded in DMG format.
- Double-click on the file you downloaded to run it.
- You have to drag the Kodi icon to the Applications folder in the installer. You’ll be asked if you want to overwrite the file that’s already there. Accept to finish setting up.
As you can see, this process is the same as the one you followed to install Kodi on MacOS.
How to Update Kodi on Linux
Most Linux apps are updated through the terminal, which is why updating Kodi on any Linux distribution also requires running a series of commands. We’ll look at how to update Kodi on Ubuntu, but the steps will be very similar for other distributions or package managers:
- Click on the Terminal’s icon and press CTRL + ALT + T to open it.
- To run the following command, you must type it in and press Enter:
sudo apt-get update- Next, run this command to update all packages on your system:
sudo apt-get upgrade- Then enter this command:
apt-get dist-upgrade- With this, Kodi and all Kodi dependencies will be updated to its latest stable version. If you just want to update Kodi, run this command:
apt-get install --only-upgrade kodiYou can use a software or package updater if your Linux distribution has one; the result will be the same. If you can’t get Kodi to update, you can try installing it from scratch by following the Kodi Linux installation tutorial. The guide tells you how to update Linux on different kinds of computers. By doing this, you will avoid any problems that could happen.
How to Update Kodi on Android
If you have Kodi on an Android device, you can activate it by going to the Google Play Store. To do this, do the following:
- On your device, open the Google Play Store.
- Click on the icon in the upper left corner to get to the main menu, then tap on My Apps & Games.
- If there are any updates to Kodi, they will show up in this list. If so, click Update. Tap
- Update all if you want to update all of your apps at once.
- You will now have the most recent version of Kodi for Android. If Kodi is installed on your
- TV Box by sideloading, which is common, you will have to install the new version of Kodi by hand.
How to Update Kodi on Xbox One
Most of the time, you won’t have to manually update Kodi on Xbox One consoles because the system of the console takes care of keeping the apps up to date. But if there is a problem and it doesn’t update automatically, you can update Kodi manually, just like you would update any other app. You need to do these things:
- To get to the menu, press the Xbox button on the controller.
- Choose My Games & Apps from the menu.
- On the left side of the screen, click Updates.
- If there is a Kodi update that needs to be done, you can download and install it from this page.
It is best to automate this process as much as you can. To do this, go to Settings, then System, and then Updates. In this panel, you can set up the updates so that they automatically download and install. Both apps and games will be able to use this.
How to Update Kodi on Amazon Fire OS
There is no way to get Kodi from the Amazon App Store for FireOS. But there are different ways to make FireOS devices work with Kodi.
If you want to update Kodi on a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick, you will have to go through the installation process again. For that, you can look at the Fire TV Stick Kodi installation guide. This guide shows you how to set up Kodi in different ways. Make sure the version you download is the most recent one. If you have trouble with Kodi, you can always take it off the device and put it back on. By doing this, you will get rid of any problems that could come up during the installation.
How to Update Kodi on Chromebook
If you have a Chromebook from the most recent generation, you can probably get to the Google Play Store. If this is the case, you can update Kodi from there.
Without Google Play, there are two other ways to get Kodi on a Chromebook or any other Android device. You can make Kodi work as a browser extension by using the Ark Welder Chrome extension. You can also use this extension to make a Kodi Chrome extension. You will have to reinstall Kodi if you want to update it. You can look at this step-by-step guide to installing Kodi on a Chromebook, which explains all of these steps in detail.
How to Update Kodi on Apple TV
The same thing happens on devices that use iOS and Apple TV. You won’t be able to get Kodi from the Apple TV’s app store, which is called tvOS App Store. Because of this, you will also not be able to update it. Kodi isn’t in the App Store because it doesn’t meet the requirements to be there. This is because it uses parts of the system that Apple doesn’t let apps use. You can still install Kodi, though, by sideloading.
To update Kodi for devices that use Apple TV, you will need to install it again. For this, you can look at the Apple TV Kodi installation guide. There is a step-by-step guide that you can find.
How to Update Kodi on Nvidia Shield TV
The Nvidia Shield TV is just an Android TV box, so you can find Kodi in the Google Play Store and update it from there. When a new version of Kodi comes out, the system will update it on its own. But if you have updates turned off, it might be helpful to know how to update Kodi manually. You need to do these things:
- You can go to the Google Play Store.
- Go to My Apps & Games in the menu.
- You can see a list of all the programs you have installed. Those who have a new version will also be pointed out.
- You can update apps one at a time, or you can tap Update all to update them all at once.
How to Update Kodi on Smart TV
You will also be able to run Kodi on most, but not all, Smart TVs. If you have an Android Smart TV, it couldn’t be easier to update Kodi. Do these things:
- You can use your Android TV to get to the Google Play Store.
- Choose My Applications from the menu on the left side of the screen.
- There will be a list of all the apps. Those who have a new version will also be pointed out. Click on Kodi, then click on Update.
- So, that’s it. The TV will take care of the rest.
If you don’t have an Android TV, the process might be more difficult. When it’s not possible to install Kodi, people often use mirroring to get Kodi from other devices that already have it.
How to Update Kodi on Raspberry Pi
With the Raspberry Pi board, many people like to make their own TV Boxes. You might also be able to save some money. Since Raspberry Pi users already have LibreELEC, it couldn’t be easier to set up Kodi. The operating system LibreELEC was made just for Kodi. To update Kodi, all you have to do is make sure you have the latest version of LibreELEC, which works with the latest version of Kodi. Here are the steps that you need to take:
- Go to Settings, then LibreELEC/OpenELEC.
- Then you should go to System, where you will find a section called Updates.
- Choose Update Channel and then Main version from the menu.
- Now, choose the option that says Available Versions. Choose the most up-to-date version and confirm your choice.
