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Official ** KODI ** streaming thread (tips, help, add ons, etc) (2 Viewers)
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Best way, that I know of, to get Kodi onto a Fire Tablet.
1- Install Google services and Google play store.
2- Downlad Kodi directly from the Google play store.
How to Video link
For Windows 8 and 10 disable driver signatures first by:
Windows 8: Press the keyboard shortcutWindows key + C to open the Charms menu, then go to
Settings > More PC Settings > General. The following steps are identical to Windows 10.
Windows 10
ress the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to open the Settings menu, then go to Update and Security > Recovery.
Under Advanced Startup , click Restart Now.
On the reboot screen, choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart
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1- Install Google services and Google play store.
2- Downlad Kodi directly from the Google play store.
How to Video link
For Windows 8 and 10 disable driver signatures first by:
Windows 8: Press the keyboard shortcutWindows key + C to open the Charms menu, then go to
Settings > More PC Settings > General. The following steps are identical to Windows 10.
Windows 10
ress the keyboard shortcut Windows key + I to open the Settings menu, then go to Update and Security > Recovery.Under Advanced Startup , click Restart Now.
On the reboot screen, choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart
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DA RAIDERS
Footballguy
thanks guys
Hope I didn't confuse you; my post a couple up was for fire tablets , not sticks, don't know if that works or not.
Use es file explorer method for firestick or side load with adbfire.
VA703
Footballguy
Was trying to load kodi on the new fire tv box using laptop and adblink. I've done it 20+ times but for some reason it wouldn't work with the box. Found a tutorial to download an app on the firestick called downloader. Enter a URL and it installs kodi in a minute. Easiest method outside of adblink
Tick
Footballguy
I never thought about using a Fire Tablet. I might pick up one of their cheap 7" models next time they're on a good sale so I have a Kodi device to watch in bed.Best way, that I know of, to get Kodi onto a Fire Tablet.
1- Install Google services and Google play store.
2- Downlad Kodi directly from the Google play store.
How to Video link
For Windows 8 and 10 disable driver signatures first by:
Windows 8: Press the keyboard shortcutWindows key + C to open the Charms menu, then go to
Settings > More PC Settings > General. The following steps are identical to Windows 10.
Windows 10
Under Advanced Startup , click Restart Now.
On the reboot screen, choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings > Restart
.
Yeah, the trick is getting a browser or program with a browser pointed to the download link with unknown app sources turned on for fire stick/tv. I tried all that with the fire tablets and the download link was always greyed out. Probably because they're surfing devices and that would be too obvious. I wanted google store, gmail and chrome anyway so opening up the tablet to Google service killed two birds with one stone anyways and was super easy.
Tick
Footballguy
The Live TV section looked incredible - no selecting a stream, just pick a channel and it popped up. Hmm - I'll definitely try this one out when I go to Kodi 17.
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
Dimitrology is best buds with Husham. Should be a stable build. Going to try it out myself
Love that the maintenance autoloads when you first open it up.
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Anarky
Footballguy
Brady Marino
Footballguy
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Insoxicated
Odd. I think I may have something funny going on with the network because despite 12-14MBps readings on Speedtest, last night WatchESPN feed was grainy as hell too.
I did sign up but haven't subscribed yet. I am holding off on cord-cutting for now, though that would have likely been a good idea for a 24hr pass. Good call. I ended up using ATHDTV(?) and the SD feed was very stable and looked pretty good.
Kinda saved the day as I had folks over and the wind was pushing my already off-axis DirecTV dish just far enough to kill my signal. Three cheers for Kodi 
I was using Exodus, and it's not too old of a show but I'll start checking 1Channel as well. Thanks
Sorry to keep asking so many questions... I really appreciate the ongoing feedback
Buzzbait
Footballguy
Speaking of 17 how is Krypton? I'm interested in any significant/cool improvements as well as bleeding edge issues. Would you consider it stable yet (should be getting close as I believe the beta came out in summer).
They've been saying that for over a year. If you don't go with Kodi go with vue or sling.
VA703 said:v17 ui looks ####ty or maybe im just hesitant to change. I will try that shakalaka build on 16 though
I like it, it's streamlined and acts like you are opening an app instead of a heafty program. Much faster, installing a complete 350MB build took 1-2 minutes instead of 10-15. Seems stable to me. Just getting started with it.Buzzbait said:
ETA tiles and panes are gorgeous with a build installed. Feels like a Win10 or Android now instead of xbmc.
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Tick said:
It's ok. Going to keep it until something better comes out for Krypton. Titanium for 17 would be awesome. The espn live tv just opened up without choosing a stream, but, buffered a lot. Exodus isn't a default option under movies or tv, you have to go to movies-video apps to find it. Then I just added it to favorites.BroncoFreak_2K3 said:
Pigskin Fanatic
Footballguy
PSA:
For those of new to Kodi, tvaddons.ag is a must read resource for addons (sorry for honda if it was already mentioned, or sorry if i'm not allowed to post links).
Live streaming is still wonky for most of the sources. There aren't many free live streams worth a damn at the moment. Sports especially. tony already mentioned this, hd antennae is your best bet for stuff on over the air channels.
For tv shows and movies, 1channel and Genesis were great addons for years, but they are no longer supported. Exodus is the next one up that is along the same line and has the best HD streams of the three, but it doesn't give you a local favorite option (the option exists in the menu but does not work locally by design) so you can't save the shows you watch regularly. It requires a Trakt account, which essentially saves your favorites through the Trakt free service. Concern there is the legality of the streams and having an online account that tracks your streams. If this isn't a concern, Exodus is a great addon. You can read more about these at the tvaddons forums.
For those of new to Kodi, tvaddons.ag is a must read resource for addons (sorry for honda if it was already mentioned, or sorry if i'm not allowed to post links).
Live streaming is still wonky for most of the sources. There aren't many free live streams worth a damn at the moment. Sports especially. tony already mentioned this, hd antennae is your best bet for stuff on over the air channels.
For tv shows and movies, 1channel and Genesis were great addons for years, but they are no longer supported. Exodus is the next one up that is along the same line and has the best HD streams of the three, but it doesn't give you a local favorite option (the option exists in the menu but does not work locally by design) so you can't save the shows you watch regularly. It requires a Trakt account, which essentially saves your favorites through the Trakt free service. Concern there is the legality of the streams and having an online account that tracks your streams. If this isn't a concern, Exodus is a great addon. You can read more about these at the tvaddons forums.
VA703
Footballguy
Just tried SpinzTV build. This one comes pretty close to beating titanium. It has its own horror section which is a + for me
check out the vid
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=amN-CvvExww
edit: this was good for a week or so, going back to titanium
check out the vid
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=amN-CvvExww
edit: this was good for a week or so, going back to titanium
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Osaurus
Footballguy
VA703
Footballguy
easiest method for someone new
launch the firestick setup your wifi etc
goto settings, device, developer and enable both options
goto search and find downloader (its orange) install and open this
enter url for the kodi 16.1 install http://troypoint.com/kodistable
click download. click install
when its done - then you launch kodi (its blue and white)
I feel like a nerd I have this all memorized. inside when kodi launches scroll over to system file manager, add source. enter this url http://infadroid.tk/temp
hit ok ok go back to system now choose system info I think it is. choose add-ons, click install from zip. scroll down to temp hit ok. install the Jarvis file. you'll see a thumbnail popup box lower right corner saying inafroid boxes or something has been installed. hit the back button, select install from repo. choose infadroid boxes choose add ons, click install wizard. click install.
when its finished go back a few times til your at the main menu, select programs- add ons, infadroid boxes. install wizard. install wizard latest builds, click titanium. let it download and install. when its finished and you see a 'OK' pull the power from the wall. plug back in and launch kodi you are now part of the elite club
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Couple things. I believe the add-ons is under settings and not system info. However, maybe I did something wrong because I did not see a "Jarvis" file. There were two files however.
When I chose the install wizard, it asked if I had an account to infadroid.tk. Do I need to setup an account?
Thanks again.
Tick
Footballguy
Titanium is an add-on for Kodi. It installs everything you want onto Kodi.What is Titanium?
If you don't get an add-on like Titanium, you have to install all of the channels yourself. Adding one channel is the same amount of work as adding Titanium, so it's best if you just grab Titanium once to get all the channels.
ETA: Kodi plus Titanium is a little bulky, and is probably right on the edge of what a Fire Stick can handle. If you feel you have too much installed and that it's slowing things down, you can install a smaller add-on or just individual channels to keep things lean.
Also, another nice thing about Titanium is that it auto-updates the channels, rather than you having to manually update all the channels individually. That might be the nicest thing about it... I only use about five of the channels, but don't want to keep up with them. Titanium does it for me.
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VA703
Footballguy
My bad repository infradroid not the wizard
start this video at 2:35
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LWyLmhsUQzc
Wingnut
Footballguy
I dont have Titanium or anything, I just installed Kodi and then added Exodus and Sportsdevil. I believe when it starts it says Kodi 16.1 Jarvis.
I originally bought it loaded up but the buffering was horrble. I wiped it and went bare bones and I have zero lag or buffering issues now.
I originally bought it loaded up but the buffering was horrble. I wiped it and went bare bones and I have zero lag or buffering issues now.
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Wingnut
Footballguy
Favorites works for me. I add a show to favorites and click the star at the lower left on Kodi main screen and all my favorites show up.
Seem to have it working. Though it seemed to update a ton of other "add-ons". Normal?
Watching Trolls. This is legal? I saw mention of a VPN. Do I need to worry about anything here?
Also, looks to be playing back in 2.0 audio. IS this a setting or just this particular feed maybe?
Watching Trolls. This is legal? I saw mention of a VPN. Do I need to worry about anything here?
Also, looks to be playing back in 2.0 audio. IS this a setting or just this particular feed maybe?
sbonomo
Footballguy
$$$$ thank again for helping us challenged folks. Can this also be done with Roku or only firestick?
VA703
Footballguy
I could be wrong but I think parental controls are only for xxx in the titanium build
it would take some effort to make a 'kids' profile
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Figured out what my issues were... I kept getting time-outs and stream won't play errors despite my speedtest app registering 15MBps.
It got so bad I couldn't get anything to play last night. Then I remembered talking to the ATT whiz (aka the wolf) that I had come into the house once and he recommmended changing my router wifi to certain channels because they're less likely to be used. Moved from channel 9 to 7 and voila, everything is working great again
It got so bad I couldn't get anything to play last night. Then I remembered talking to the ATT whiz (aka the wolf) that I had come into the house once and he recommmended changing my router wifi to certain channels because they're less likely to be used. Moved from channel 9 to 7 and voila, everything is working great again
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
There is no way to download Kodi to Roku, you can only mirror it...as far as I know:
Mirror Kodi to Roku
VA703
Footballguy
yea that's the main reason I updated my router to 5ghz. no more neighborhood trafficFigured out what my issues were... I kept getting time-outs and stream won't play errors despite my speedtest app registering 15MBps.
It got so bad I couldn't get anything to play last night. Then I remembered talking to the ATT whiz (aka the wolf) that I had come into the house once and he recommmended changing my router wifi to certain channels because they're less likely to be used. Moved from channel 9 to 7 and voila, everything is working great again
Tick
Footballguy
Titanium has a kid section, but there's nothing preventing kids from watching things they shouldn't other than your relationship with them.
Pigskin Fanatic
Footballguy
Thanks, I've been using Kodi for years and I never knew this existed. It looks like Kodi itself has a favorite list, I clicked on the star and it had a few shows added there across several different addons. Genesis just became obsolete for me.
After playing around a bit more, I think Titanium is just way too much.
Can I load Kodi, Exodus, and then things like the Disney app or Nickelodeon for the kids to have in their rooms?
Can apps like Disney, Nick, ESPN, WWE, etc be installed through Kodi??
Again, I appreciate everyone's help.
Can I load Kodi, Exodus, and then things like the Disney app or Nickelodeon for the kids to have in their rooms?
Can apps like Disney, Nick, ESPN, WWE, etc be installed through Kodi??
Again, I appreciate everyone's help.
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I went through and disabled about 90% of the viewing sources. I may add some back as needed, but for now there are really only 3-4 I'm using with any regularity. This has helped a lot, to not have to scroll multiple screens to get to sources I use.
Tick
Footballguy
Yes, you can. Rather than installing those apps through Kodi, you do it from the main Fire Stick menu. Kodi would just be for Exodus and any other add-ons you want. Just search youtube to find installation guides for each add-on.
If I dumped Titanium and went to streams, I'd just go with:
- Exodus
- 1Channel
- USTVNow
- ProSports
- Maybe Sporsdevil
