Wednesday 21 September 2016

Install Kodi using ES File Explorer’s Download Manager

 Method 1:  Install Kodi using ES File Explorer’s Download Manager

(UPDATED: #1 Easiest Install EVER!)  No longer the best method (ES File Explorer not available in FireTV appstore).

Update #2 (July 31st, 2016):

This method still works, but ONLY in case you first SIDELOAD ES File Explorer on your Firestick using our “Sideload Kodi to Firestick” guide, then follow this method.  Sideloading ES File Explorer to put in Kodi is redundant (as you are can just sideload Kodi to start with) – nevertheless, you can STILL sideload ES File Explorer on your Firestick when you want – then utilize the “old” install method below to work with ES File Explorer’s Download Manager to download the bit.ly link below.
Make sure you enable Apps from Unknown sources on the FireTV.  If you don’t, visit Settings > Developer Options > Enable Apps from Unknown Sources
Use your FireTV to set up ES File Explorer from Amazon AppStore.
Open ES File Explorer in your FireTV
Press “TOOLS” around the left side menu of ES File Explorer.  Then head over to Download Manager.  Then using the Firestick remote, move the cursor so it’s choosing MENU button on the Download Manager screen (the menu button really should have 3 lines).  Once you press the MENU button inside Download manager, Add the url below because the download by inputting these address into your Path field (the address just isn't case sensitive, btw)


After inputting the Download link into ES File Explorer’s Download Manager, you'll give your own Download a reputation.  Any name will perform – “ddl” works fine.  Give it a brand and press Next.  While Kodi is downloading, enjoy some popcorn.
Once the download finishes, click Open File from the inside of ES File Explorer.  20160530_140211
Your FireTV will say “Please wait while loading file..”.  Then the screen will turn black, show the Kodi logo from the upper left corner, and ask when you want to setup (or update) your Kodi.  Choose INSTALL!

Wait for Kodi to setup.  You might launch Kodi by pressing Home on your own FireTV remote, then likely to System > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > Kodi > Launch Application.
Once Kodi is installed in your FireTV, launch Kodi by about to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps > Kodi > Launch.

(Optional) Once you’ve launched Kodi, install and this TV Addons!  Stream on.
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See what TVs and flicks are playing on Kodi & Netflix at our sister site: ClawTV.com – The Streaming TV Guide.
(Optional) Use a Fire TV Launcher for instance FiredTV or AppStarter (formerly Firestarter).
If you've trouble with this technique (Method #1):

Try Method #2 below!  Method #2 below is similar basic process, but runs on the different a part of ES File Explorer to download Kodi (through ES File Explorer’s stripped down browser display they call the “Favorites”).

 Method 2:  Install Kodi using ES File Explorer’s “Favorites”

(UPDATED: 2nd Easiest Install EVER!)

Note:  Many FireTV users report significantly better overall performance using their company FireStick when working with a Samsung phone charger instead on the stock Amazon Fire TV Power Adapter.
For other firestick performance tips see our Fire TV Buffering Fix guide.
Make sure you might have Apps from Unknown sources enabled with your FireTV.  If you don’t, check out Settings > Developer Options > Enable Apps from Unknown Sources
Use your FireTV to fit ES File Explorer from Amazon AppStore.
Open ES File Explorer in your FireTV
Press “Add” around the left side under “Favorite”.  Then press the guts button for the FireTV remote to input this address in the Path field (the address is just not case sensitive, btw):
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/kodi-16.1-Jarvis-armeabi-v7a.apk
After inputting the Path, you might be prompted to give a new “Favorite” a title.  Any name can do – “kftv” works fine.  Give it an identity and press Next.
Press Add to finish adding this as being a Favorite.
Find “Favorite” inside left side menu and Open the brand new item (whatever you decide and named it – we used “kftv”).  This will launch KodiFireTVStick.com’s tailor made Kodi for FireTV Download Page inside ES File Explorer main window!
Thanks Louise!  Thank someone to our user, Louise, for letting us understand the previous Path we listed here (on Kodi.tv) hasn't been working properly.  We solved this by creating your own Kodi Download Page made JUST for the FireTV).
  Use your FireTV remote to click on the button or even the download link on our Kodi Download Page for FireTV.
Once the download finishes, click Open File from the inside of ES File Explorer.  20160530_140211
Your FireTV will say “Please wait while loading file..”.  Then the screen will turn black, show the Kodi logo inside the upper left corner, and ask in the event you want to fit (or update) your Kodi.  Choose INSTALL!
Wait for Kodi to set up.  You are able to launch Kodi by pressing Home on your own FireTV remote, then likely to System > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > Kodi > Launch Application.
Once Kodi is installed with your FireTV, launch it by about to Settings > Apps > Installed Apps > Kodi > Launch.
(Optional) Once you’ve launched Kodi, install some good TV Addons!  Stream on.
(Optional) Use a Fire TV Launcher for instance FiredTV or FireStarter.
If you could have trouble with this procedure:

The next easiest way to set up Kodi burning TV is to make use of a sideloader app like Apps2Fire or AGK Fire.

To install Kodi using this technique, just purchase an Android device, install one on the above-mentioned sideloader apps towards the Android device, open the sideloader app, connect for a FireTV (after enabling Developer mode), install Kodi around the Android device, then select Kodi > Install through the sideloader app screen.

The video below (“Kodi Easiest Install”) is no longer the perfect way to Install kodi on firestick
.  The proper way now is to Sideload Kodi on FireTV.  (But you may also still sideload ES File Explorer and Kodi to have use of ES File Explorer, too ;)
Watch my YouTube video to put in Kodi FAST
Install Kodi on Fire TV with ES File Explorer

What do I do after I install Kodi in this little FireTV?

Install TVAddons (directions below) to obtain the latest and greatest streaming TV and movies on the FireStick.
Enable viewing of blocked pleased with IPVanish (60% off for KFireTV visitors).  Why?
Stop ISPs from throttling your streaming connections (yes, cash!)
Access blocked content without restrictions.  See how.
Keep 3rd parties from “spying” of what you’re streaming
Install a Fire TV launcher (AppStarter, formerly Firestarter)
Appstarter keeps your Kodi updated automatically.  Well, it a minimum of checks for updates and provides you a 1-click Update / Install option.  You can sideload this app to Kodi each and every other app.
Install a remote-control app (optional) like Yatse, the Kodi / XBMC remote to unlock the total Kodi interface.  Without utilizing a remote app or even a gamepad for Kodi, you might be losing a lot from the visual interface (by way of example, the Audio Options screen).
Get a gamepad for Kodi.  Check out your guide we have now for Fire TV Gamepads!  You will use this to navigate the Kodi dashboard, play classic games on awesome Fire TV emulators, and brag to any or all your friends (well probably not).    The Ouya Bluetooth gamepad for Kodi / Fire TV is the foremost Fire TV gamepad (it’s $39).
Install and this APPS!  We possess a guide only for that (Best Kodi Apps).  So check out your Best apps for Fire TV and commence playing now.
Get some very nice home theater accessories just like a soundbar to maximise your audio fidelity.
Play classic games in your FireStick, including retro games on consoles like:
Nintendo 64 (“N64”)
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (“SNES”)
Sega
MAME
Nintendo DS
Many others..
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How to Install TV Addons on Firestick

After you install Kodi on the FireTV, this is How to Install TVAddons:

Check out our guide on How to Install TVAddons on Kodi
How to Install TVAddons in Kodi

There are no less than 2 strategies to installing TVAddons on kodi fire stick:  Method A (Config Wizard) and Method B (AddOn Installer).

Method A:  Install TVAddons with Config Wizard

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