If you have an Android device and you are looking to install XBMC/KODI on it, the info you need is below. It is recommended to buy an Android TV Box that will hook to your TV to fully enjoy XBMC. These entertainment boxes are available on Amazon and they come pre-installed with XBMC and all the video add-ons you are seeking. If you are looking to install XBMC on any Android device, see below for step-by-step instructions and videos.
The http you need to type into XBMC to get tons of Video Add-ons are:
http://i.totalxbmc.tv or http://fusion.tvaddons.ag or http://fusion.xbmchub.com
HOW TO INSTALL XBMC KODI ON ANY ANDROID DEVICE
1: Enabling Installation On Your Android Device
XBMC is NOW available through the Google Play Store. You can now get KODI (XBMC) on the Google Play store here: KODI for Android on Google Play. If you wish to get KODI elsewhere… to be able to install apps on Android that do not originate from the Google Play Store, you will have to do some steps to allow this. If you downloaded KODI from the Google Play Store, skip to step 4 and install the VIDEO ADDONS…
Enable step 1: First locate the settings menu on your Android device and search for the “security” menu.
Enable step 2: Now enable “Unknown sources” option. This will allow you to directly install XBMC as easy as you would install it from Play Store.
2: Download XBMC On Your Android
Download XBMC for Android from online servers. You can now get KODI (XBMC) on the Google Play store here: KODI for Android on Google Play. Official stable builds can be found here: http://kodi.tv/download/ You need to either select the ARM or x86 version depending on your hardware.
Download step 1: Load up http://kodi.tv/download/ in your Android web browser. Most users will want to use the ARM link, unless you have an Intel or AMD CPU. You may get a warning trying to download the file depending on which browser you use. You should say “OK” to actually download it.
Download step 2: Wait for the “.apk” to download.
3: Install XBMC On Your Android
Installing the XBMC app package is as simple as just finding the .apk you just downloaded and opening it up. You can select it with file explorer.
Install step 1: After selecting the XBMC apk file you might be asked to select something to open it with. “Package installer” or some similar option will be what you want.
Install step 2: You will get another confirmation screen where you will need to select “install”.
Install step 3: Wait for the installation to complete.
Install step 4: You’ve now installed XBMC for Android.
First run: The first time you run XBMC it will take slightly longer than normal in order to finish some final install steps. When it is done XBMC will open. Once started you are on XBMC home menu just like on any other platform. Now you want to add video add-ons to be able to watch new and classic adult movies and Live TV.
How to install the Best XBMC Plugins Video Add-ons and Repositories
4: Install Video Add-ons XBMC:
Add-ons are certain packages that add features not normally included with XBMC. Add-ons are developed by people on Team XBMC and third-parties.
Add-on step 1: Select Get Add-ons
Add-on step 2: Select the repository you want to install from.
Add-on step 3: Select the add-on category, in this case choose VIDEO.
Add-on step 4: Select the add-on you want to install.
Add-on step 5: A summary dialog will be brought up allowing you to see various properties of the add-on. Select “Install” to begin automatic downloading and installation.
Add-on step 6: Once installed go to the video add-on and start streaming movies!
If you know an easier way to install XBMC KODI on any Android device, please leave a comment below to assist others.
Written by Keith Schneerer
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Keith has spent 30+ years repairing machines, starting as a military mechanic and later maintaining food processing equipment before moving into appliance repair. He founded RemoveAndReplace.com to share field-tested repair advice.
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I have recently purchased an Android TV box. At first Kodi wouldn’t open, so I have changed the security settings as I have seen above.
I have tried again to open Kodi however it gives me a blank screen as if the app is loading and then goes back to the “my apps” screen. Is there something I am doing wrong or a way to uninstall and reinstall the app??
Kieth,
1: Open the Settings app on your Android device, and scroll all the way down to Security and tap on it.
2: Look for an option named ‘Device administrators’ or ‘All device administrators’, and tap it once.
3: You should now be seeing all the administrators listed with their name. Notice the check marks next to the names? These are the administrators that have been enabled.
You can use the ‘Hidden Device Admin Detector’ from Trend Micro as a last resort.
1: Download and install ‘Hidden Device Admin Detector’ from the Play Store.
2: Run the app, and simply hit the big ‘Click here to Scan’ button that is placed dead right in the center.
3: Let the scan run its course. It may take a few minutes depending on the number of device administrators found. Uncheck the ones you wish to disable.
4: Confirm the changes.
-RR
The box I have is a MX box. Click on the SETTING of it. It shows the proper menu as your description. When I click on the part SECURITY. It did show up the ALLOW UNKNOWN DEVICES. So box I is successful to be set up.
The box II is a My-Gica, The android version is 4.1.2 . On the model number it said MX ENJOY TV BOX.
When I click on the SETTINGS of box II. It also showed up pretty much the same menus as box I. Only that It didn’t have the part SECURITY exist. I tried to click on MORE SETTINGS then it shows: VPN, PORTABLE HOTSPOT, and MOBILE NETWORKS.
I can not find the part SECURITY and ALLOW UNKNOWN DEVICES at all.
I go to the RESET portion and reset it to MANUFACTURE DEFAULT. Then after the system get BACK UP. I check on the APP INSTALLER. The local disc showing empty. So when I download the Kodi. And double check on the download app. It said DOWNLOAD COMPLETED BUT CAN’T BE PARSING.
That’s all I tried on box II. But not successful.
Please provide me more instruction (or how) if updating the android version will work out.
Thanks again
Kieth,
What version of Android are you using on “box 2”? Try updating the Android version to the latest or the same as box 1. Do the menus look the same or is the proper menu just not showing up on box 2?
-RR
Thank you very much for your reply.
I mentioned earlier that I can find the SECURITY on the setting of ONE of my TV box and that I can get the ALLOW UNKNOWN DEVICES, so that box can be successfully downloaded Kodi on it.
But on the setting of THE OTHER, let’s name it box II, there is no SECURITY exist at all on box II. Therefore I am not able to get ALLOW UNKNOWN DEVICES on box II and failed to download the Kodi on this box. What can I do in this case? Or how can I get the part SECURITY?
Thanks again for your attention.
Kieth,
Go into the settings and set it to ALLOW UNKNOWN DEVICES. That is what needs to be set so it allows the APP to be installed. Try re-downloading KODI and try again after you have the settings correct.
-RR
I have 2 android tv boxes at home. Your detail instructions are really helpful for me to successfully set up and install the Kodi on one of them. But there is an issue occurred on the other box. On the SETTING menu of this box, there are all the items show up but the “SECURITY”. Therefore I am not able to enable the “Unknown source”. After downloading the XBMC and open the download app. It said “This download can’t be parsing”. For this reason the XBMC can’t be set up successfully. Please help and advise how I can get this “SECURITY” menu show up or what I can do to make it downloading successfully in the case like this. Thanks for your attention.