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
Certified Appliance Tech · Founder, RemoveAndReplace.com
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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Murisha Walker,
When you are using your MXQ Kodi box, at what point does it say to connect the charger? Is your box equipped with a lithium battery? Is it plugged in? Are you in the Kodi screen when this appears or are you in the first Android screen when the MXQ box first starts?
-RR
I have an MXQ Kodi box, my issue is I keep seeing “connect the charger” I’ve look on YouTube to see how can I resolve the issue they gave me a code but it don’t work. Can someone please help me?
Christine,
What version of Android are you running? Do you still have the Cyclone box or did you get another box? Please let us know what type of Android box you have now and what version of Android you are using.
-RR
I am having the same problem as Keith with my android cyclone X2 box there is no drop down box on the settings menu containing SECURITY so I am unable to download any add-ons as all the downloads require the security setting. I returned the box to factory default as previously all the films were freezing.
Chloe,
Yes reinstall Kodi from Google Play. You should be fine after the install. Follow the instructions on the screen and you should have it installed and working.
-RR
The android to box is an MXQ and model number is s805_rt8189es
The version is 4.4.2
Would I reinstall from google play?? When I was going to uninstall is, a message appeared advising that Kodi was not originally downloaded from there.
Chloe,
Can you tell us the exact Android TV box you purchased? The name and model number will help us assist you. What version of Android is installed on your TV media box? You can try to uninstall KODI and then reinstall…
-RR