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Guide to Installing Kodi: Beginner's Edition Part 2

Kodi: A Guide for New Users. Part 2


This next article is going to be an all-in-one guide on how to set up Kodi from where to find it to how to install an add-on. This guide will serve to partner with the theme of creating helpful articles for the everyday, new Kodi user. We will focus on keeping the language understandable and hope this article helps teach you something new. By the end of this article we will have answered the what, where, and how to install Kodi, along with a repository, and an add-on.

Now that you have successfully installed and opened Kodi for the first time, lets move to the important part. Installing Repositories and Add-ons.

What is a Repository ?


Great Job getting this far!!!! We really are proud of you as we know this is all new to you. Now that you have installed Kodi on your device we need to load it up. To do this we are going to need to add some repositories. A repository is a storage space for one or more add-ons (third party programs) that fit into Kodi. A repository can hold other repositories, programs, music add-ons, video add-ons, services, and more.

A developer or group of developers will store their files in this repository and you can add the address to the repository inside Kodi to access the add-ons.  Please note you will see repository shortened to repo; however, they are the same thing.

***As always ONLY install Repositories from the official Source***

We will remind you only use the direct source for the repository install and avoid collection repositories like SuperRepo and Kodil (Kodi Israel).  Unofficial sources often are very outdated and can also contain malicious code.

How do you add a Repository to Kodi


So you think you are ready to add a repository to Kodi so you can install some add-ons? Awesome, because we are here to help you do so. For our example we are going to use Mr. Blamo’s Repository and show you how to add it to Kodi and then install it to the system. We are going to give you all the information you need for this; however, many of our articles will walk you through how to install add-ons and their repositories.  For more information on specific add-ons visit our Blog.

First things first and we need to open Kodi so we can add the repository. Once you have Kodi open follow the guide below on how to navigate to add the repository. Depending on what version of Kodi you are using there will be a different set of instructions.  For this guide we are going to explore installing a repository for Kodi 17 (Krypton)

Kodi 17- Krypton Guide to Installing a Repository


There are two methods you can use to Install a Repo; File Manager and a Zip File. We’ll start off with File Manager and the Mr Blamo Repository .

Accessing File Manager


 

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So lets begin by opening Kodi and from the Home Page, select the Cog Icon.

 

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Scroll to the bottom right and click on File manager.

 

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Double Click/Tap on Add source.

 

Entering the URL Address


 

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So in order to input the url address, you will have to click on None as shown above.

 



 

 

 

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As a consequence of selecting none, a new window will appear with a keyboard. If installing Kodi on a PC/Laptop or if your Android device has a keyboard, you can use that to enter the address. If not, you can use the keyboard provided.

Enter the address exactly as shown above. When done, select OK.

 

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You will now be asked to enter a name. It could be anything you wish Blamo, mrblamo, etc, as long as you recognize it later on. Once done, select OK to complete the changes made.

 

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You have now installed the Blamo Repository as indicated above. Congratulations !


Installing a Repo Via Zip File


Install from zip file allows you to install add-ons or repositories which may not be available in the Kodi add-on repository. These Zip Files can be found through out the Internet, primarily in a developers Twitter page or on FB Groups. You could even use your favorite Search Engine.

However you find it, it must be downloaded and saved in a location on your device that you can easily locate later on. At no time should you open or Unzip the file.

 

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For this section of the Guide, we will use the NoobsandNerds (NaN) zip file.

 

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So as we have done before, select Add-ons in the Main Home page. Then click on the Open Box Icon found in the top left corner.

 

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Please click on Install from zip file to proceed.

 

Locating the Zip File


 

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Because it was easier to use photos acquired from a PC for this guide, your screen may not appear as shown here. As a result, my zip file is located in my C: drive, therefore it’s a great idea to always remember where you have saved the zip file.
  • Some options would be :

  • Download it on your PC/Laptop and then transfer it to a USB Flash drive. If your device has a usb slot you could install it from there.

  • If your device has a browser, you can download it directly to the storage folder.


Select the location on your device that has the zip file stored.

 

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Almost done, once you find the Zip File select it to start the install process.

 

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Finally, as soon as you select the zip file you will be returned to Add-ons/Add-on browser page. When the repository has been installed, there will be a confirmation notification in the top right corner. Nice work ! you have just installed a Repo via a zip file !

You may or receive a message stating there is an Update available as shown here. Please refer to Part 1 of the guide on Updating.


End of Part 2


Please click Here to continue to part 3 of the guide. How to install Add-ons.

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