title: “How To Install Kodi On Android” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-28” author: “Ann Andrews”
How to Install Kodi on Android With Google Play
For most phones, the process is simple: Go to the Kodi page in Google Play and install the app as you would any other on your phone. After completing the process, you can start loading up your media library and, if desired, install Kodi add-ons for movies and TV for additional capabilities.
Installing Kodi Without Using the Google Play Store
The best way to install Kodi is through Google Play. However, in the rare case of an Android device that doesn’t have Google Play, you can install Kodi in a process known as sideloading.
First: Enable Installations From Unknown Sources
For most devices, navigate to Settings > Security, then check the Unknown sources box.
On a device with Android 8.0 (Oreo):
Go to Settings > Apps > Special Access. Select Install unknown apps or Install other apps. This takes you to a screen where you can select Google Chrome to allow downloading and installing of Android APK files.
Installing the APK
Now that you’ve enabled the necessary permissions, you’re ready to sideload the Kodi APK (Android package). Here’s how:
Go to the Kodi download page. Select Android, then choose the 32-bit or 64-bit option, depending on the hardware and operating system of your device. Download the appropriate Android APK file. Open your file browser, and navigate to the folder where your Kodi APK was downloaded. Select the file to open it. Android prompts you to confirm that you want to install the app. Tap Install. You’ll see a message that the APK was installed successfully. From there, you can launch Kodi as you normally would any app from the Play Store.
