While there are a good number of apps to choose from in the default App Store, there are a good number of apps that are not available in the App Store of Firestick. This can be annoying. One of the most popular apps which is not in the App Store is the Kodi app.
What is Kodi?
You see, the Kodi app is an all-in-one entertainment hub for your TV. Whether you want to watch Movies, TV shows, or music that has been stored digitally on your own private server, Kodi lets you stream all of it for free. It is also a platform that supports a bunch of useful add-ons that can be installed for more features. Since it is open source, any developer can build add-ons for the platform.
What is Sideloading?
Is It Legal to Install Kodi on Firestick?
Kodi itself is a legal media application which means you can legally install it on any device that supports the app. But you need to get the Kodi app from a trusted source. Since Kodi supports external add-ons, there might be some add-ons that may not be legal so make sure to know about add-ons that you will be adding to the Kodi platform.
Enable Installation from Unknown Sources
Install the Downloader App
Once you have enabled sideloading on the FireStick, it is time to install the Downloader app. Downloader let you easily download APK files that are required for the process. And the best thing is Downloader is available on the App Store of Firestick. Here’s what you need to do:
How to Install Add-Ons on Kodi App
You can add Add-ons to make the Kodi app more useful. You can get add-ons either from the repository, app, or you can manually download and install through zip file. Its quite simple, here’s what you need to do.
Conclusion
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