We’re into 2021 and still, Kodi isn’t available on the Amazon app store. This is why we’ll be showing you how to install Kodi using alternate methods.

We have included the ‘Downloader method’‘ES File Explorer method’, and ‘AppStarter method’, but we would recommend you using the Downloader app because it’s easy and takes fewer minutes to install.

How to Install Kodi on FireStick

As Kodi is still not available on Amazon App Store, you would need to install it through alternative methods.

Although there are many methods to install Kodi 18.9 Leia on your FireStick device, we have shown 3 methods that are reliable and easy to use. These are:

  • Downloader Method
  • ES File Explorer
  • AppStarter

I would recommend using the downloader method because it is absolutely free to use and the app can be installed within minutes.

I would NOT recommend you to use the ES File Explorer method because the app is now charging a ridiculous $9.99/mo.

Method 1: How to Install Kodi on FireStick (Downloader App)

As discussed earlier, you will need to install and use Surfshark VPN on FireStick before you begin streaming on Kodi. Here are the steps you need to install Kodi on FireStick:

1. On your FireStick Home go to the Settings option

2. Select My Fire TV

3. Click on Developer options from the list

4. Select Apps from Unknown Sources

5. Click Turn ON (Don’t worry, it’s completely safe to use)

6. Return to FireStick Home and select the Search icon 

7. Type Downloader and select the search result that appears

8. Click on the Downloader app from the list

9. Press Get or Download

10. Once the download ends, click Open

11. On the Downloader Home menu enter this URL bit.ly/kodi-firetv and click GO

12. The download will now start

13. Click Install once the download ends

14. Once installation ends, click Done

15. Select Delete, to free up space

16. Select Delete again

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kodi on FireStick.

Method 2: How to Install Kodi FireStick (ES File Explorer)

Even though it is easy to download and install Kodi with the help of ES File Explorer, it can cost you $9.99/mo because ES File Explorer is free no more.

Here are the steps you need to follow:

Step 1: First we need to Turn ON Apps from Unknown Sources as we did in the first method at the start

Step 2: On FireStick Home, click on the Search icon

Step 3: Now type ES File Explorer and select the search result that appears

Step 4: Now choose the ES File Explorer app from the list and select Get or Download

Step 5: Once download ends, select Open

Step 6: Select Agree

Step 7: Scroll down and click on Tools on the left menu

Step 8: Select Download Manager

Step 9: Select New

Step 10: Type in the URL bit.ly/kodi18-leia and select Next. Then enter Path name as Kodi and click Next

Step 11: Select Download Now

Step 12: Let the Download finish

Step 13: Once the download ends, select Open File

Step 14: Select Install

Step 15: Select Install again

Step 16: Select Done

You have now downloaded Kodi through ES File Explorer.

Method 3: How to Install Kodi on FireStick (Via AppStarter)

AppStarter is another good tool for installing and managing apps on FireStick. The app works well with all Android devices.

The following steps allow the installation of Kodi through AppStarter.

Step 1: You need to Turn ON Apps from Unknown Sources as we did in the first two methods

Step 2: Install the Downloader app through the App Store

Step 3: Open the Downloader app

Step 4: On the Downloaders Home enter this URL bit.ly/appstarter-firetv and click GO

Step 5: Select Install

Step 6: Now click Open

Step 7: Select Updates and then click Install 

Step 8: Allow the download to finish

Step 9: Select Install

Step 10: Select Done

The Installation of Kodi is now complete through AppStarter.

How to Access Kodi on FireStick

1. Long-press the Home button on FireStick remote and then select Apps

2. Select the Kodi app from the list

3. Click Continue if the message prompts

4. Now select Allow

5. Kodi will now launch

6. This is the interface of Kodi

How to Use a VPN with Kodi

When you have downloaded Kodi addons to stream your favorite shows and movies, here are the steps you can use a VPN on your FireStick before you watch the content:

Step1: Subscribe or Sign Up with Surfshark

Step 2: Open FireStick Home and click on the Search icon

Step 3: Select the Surfshark app and click Download

Step 4: Click Open

Step 5: Enter the Username/Password

Step 6:  Connect to the Server and the installation is complete!

How to install Kodi 20 on firestick using downloader

The second method of installing Kodi on your Amazon Firestick requires the use of an application known as Downloader. It’s a free application that will allow you to directly download the Kodi installer. Follow these steps:

(If you have Downloader installed on your Firestick, you can skip the next few steps.)

  1. If your Firestick is voice activated, just press the microphone button on your remote and speak into it saying “Downloader”. The downloader app will show up with its orange logo.
  2. If your Firestick isn’t voice activated, go to the Home screen and press the up button of the remote to navigate to the top. Then press the left button to access the universal search area. There type in downloader and select the app with the orange logo.
  3. Install the downloader app.

Next, you’ll need to enable installing apps from unknown sources:

  1. Open your Firestick and then go to Settings.
  2. Inside settings, open Device and then Developer Options.
  3. Here, turn on the ‘Allow apps from unknown sources’ and the ‘ADB debugging’ options. (Warning: These options when turned off normally help protect you from malwares and infectious applications. We recommend you turn them off as soon as you are done with this installation process.)

Now we can move on to the installation of Kodi. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Downloader app. (If the app doesn’t show up at the top of your apps feed, just long press the home button to access the system shortcut menu. Go to Apps and you’ll find Downloader there.)
  2. On the home screen of the Downloader app, you will see a little white box. Enter the following URL into the box: https://kodi.tv/download.
  3. This will lead you to a webpage of the Kodi app. Navigate throught the different builds till you find the Android version of the app. Select it.
  4. Next, you will be prompted to select the appropriate Android build from a list of available versions. This will depend on the version of your Firestick. If you have the first generation Firestick, select the ARM version with the 32-bit lable. For a later version of firestick, select the ARM 64-bit build. Also, among the ‘nightly’ and ‘release’ versions, select release as they are the more stable builds.
  5. Now the .apk file (about 87MB) should start downloading. Downloader will present you with an installer pop up. Install the fire.
  6. This will now install Kodi on your Firestick. Once the installation is complete, go back to the home screen and launch the Kodi app.

Install Kodi on Firestick Using App2Fire

This is the third method we’ll be looking into. If you own an android device (a tablet or a smartphone), this is an easier alternative for installing Kodi on your Amazon Firestick. First you will have to install App2Fire on your android smartphone or tablet. Follow these steps:

(If you have App2Fire pre-installed on your android device, you can skip these steps.)

  1. Launch the Google Play Store application.
  2. In Google Play Store, search for “App2Fire”. Click on Install and allow all necessary permissions.
  3. Download the Kodi app on your Android device following the same process.

Now that you have App2Fire and Kodi installed on your Android device, we may proceed on to installing Kodi on your Amazon Firestick. Follow these steps:

  1. Open your Firestick and then go to Settings.
  2. Inside settings, open Device and then Developer Options.
  3. Here, turn on the ‘Allow apps from unknown sources’ and the ‘ADB debugging’ options. (Warning: These options when turned off normally help protect you from malwares and infectious applications. We recommend you turn them off as soon as you are done with this installation process.)
  4. Now go to Settings.
  5. Go to System, and then About and then Network. Here, take a note of the IP address of your Firestick.
  6. On the Android device where you have App2Fire installed, open the application.
  7. Go to Setup and type in the IP address of your Firestick.
  8. Next go to Local Apps and then select the Kodi application. Select it and then click Install.
  9. This will install Kodi on your Firestick. Once the installation is complete, go back to the home screen of your Firestick and launch the Kodi app.

This concludes the article. We looked into three easy methods of installing Kodi on Firestick, first using ES File Explorer, next using Downloader and finally, using the App2Fire application. Once you have Kodi installed on your Firestick, you may further install add-ons to gain access to tons of contents.

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