In this step-by-step guide, I will show you how to install the Kodi 21 Omega within 2 minutes. The same guide will also work for FireStick 4K, 4K Max, Fire TV, FireStick Lite, All-New FireStick 4K, All-New FireStick 4K Max, and Fire TV Cube. However, before we start the installation steps, let’s begin with a brief introduction.

What’s Kodi?

Kodi is a free and open-source media player generally considered safe for users. It was initially created for the Xbox in the early 2000s. However, the media player was later renamed from XBMC (Xbox Media Center) to Kodi.

With this player, you can organize and watch your digital media, such as TV shows, movies, series, etc. Kodi is compatible with various audio and video formats, making it a versatile and all-in-one platform.

Kodi is available on all major hardware platforms, including FireStick, Android, Linux, iOS, Windows, Mac, etc.
The best feature of Kodi is its user-friendly design and easy-to-use layout. Furthermore, the media player allows you to get add-ons from official and unofficial sources. These add-ons further enhance the functionality of the media player and let you access live TV, watch tons of content, enjoy integrating various services, and more.

Is Kodi Safe & Legal?

It’s normal to be concerned about the safety and legal status of an open-source media app like Kodi. Fortunately, Kodi is a safe and legal app available on all major app stores, including the Google App Store and Microsoft Store.

It’s crucial to note that while Kodi is 100% safe and legal, this may not be the case for all Kodi add-ons. Third-party sources also develop Kodi addons, meaning you can’t always tell whether the third-party addon contains malware.

Unofficial third-party add-ons may sometimes contain viruses. Still, you’ll be happy to know Kodi doesn’t put your device or data at risk of any malware attacks. Here is what VirusTotal shows regarding Kodi’s safety status.

As highlighted in the section above, Kodi is safe and legal, but some unofficial addons are unlicensed and consequently operate in legal gray areas. Using these third-party add-ons may breach several copyright and piracy laws and land you in serious legal trouble.

The best precaution when using third-party Kodi addons is to connect to a reliable and high-quality VPN provider like ExpressVPN. With a VPN, you don’t have to worry about IP address exposure that may lead the authorities or your ISP to your location.

ExpressVPN also ensures that your streaming and download data is safe and protected from anyone snooping on your connection.

Why Kodi for FireStick?

Amazon Fire TV/FireStick is one of the most popular streaming devices today. It’s affordable, easy to use, and provides a quick and seamless way to enjoy entertainment from the comfort of your home. It also supports premium streaming service providers like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and many more.

Unfortunately, premium streaming services have expensive subscription costs. Having adequate entertainment from premium services may require multiple subscriptions, making this option unsuitable for many users. This is where FireStick comes in. Fire TV provides a reliable way to watch your favorite movies, TV series, documentaries, live channels, and much more at no cost.

With open-source media apps like Kodi and other Amazon FireStick apps, FireStick will give you access to all the necessary entertainment sources without the inconvenience and hustle of exorbitant subscriptions.

Note: If you are already using Kodi on your Fire TV or Fire Stick and looking for a simple update to 21.0 Omega, you should read how to update Kodi on your FireStick.

How to Install Kodi on FireStick

If you’ve decided to jailbreak Amazon FireStick, you’re in the right place. You’re about to learn how to install Kodi on FireStick in as many ways as possible.

Legal Disclaimer: This tutorial is purely educational. FireStickTricks.com doesn’t own, host, operate, resell, or distribute any streaming apps, addons, websites, IPTV or services. The page contains some unverified services, and we are not certain whether they hold legal licenses to distribute the content. FireStickTricks.com does not verify the legality of each app/service in all regions. Do your due diligence if you use any of the unverified apps/services, and stream only content that is available in the public domain. The end-user shall be solely responsible for the media accessed. 

STEP 1: Get the Downloader app

This is the most popular, easiest, and fastest method for installing Kodi on Fire TV Stick. If you follow all the steps carefully, it won’t take more than 2 minutes.

Downloader is a fantastic app that is available free of charge on the Amazon App Store. It makes the Kodi installation process easy, smooth, and convenient.

1. Select the FIND option in the middle bar on the FireStick home screen. Then click Search.

2. Now, search and click the Downloader app in the search results.

3. Click Download.

Once you have downloaded and installed the Downloader app on your Fire TV or Fire Stick, we are just a few steps away from installing Kodi.

STEP 2: Prepare Your FireStick for Kodi Installation

Installing Kodi on FireStick is pretty easy if you have the correct information. The instructions to set up FireStick for Kodi installation are as follows:

1. Launch FireStick and click the cogwheel settings icon at the right-side edge of the icons bar.

2. Select the My Fire TV tile at the lower-left corner of the screen.

3. Click Developer Options.

4. Click ADB debugging (optional) and turn it ON.

5. You will see one of these two options on this window:

1. Install unknown apps
2. Apps from unknown sources

If it’s the first option, click it and proceed to the next step (step 6). If it’s the second option, click and enable it, skip step 6, and jump to step 7.

6. Turn it ON for the Downloader app.

7. Now, navigate to Settings and open Preferences > Privacy Settings. Turn OFF the Device Usage Data and Collect App Usage Data. 

Note: This step is optional but highly recommended if you are concerned about privacy.

Your Amazon Fire TV Stick is all set, so we are closer to the Kodi installation.

STEP 3: Install Kodi on FireStick

In this step, we will learn to download and install Kodi on your Amazon Fire TV Stick. Kodi 21.0 Omega is the latest stable version as of date.

1. Launch the Downloader app you just installed and click the URL box.

2. To install the latest Kodi Omega 21.0, enter firesticktricks.com/kapk and click GO.

Note: FireStickTricks.com does not host any APKs or URLs. The URL above redirects to an external source.

3. This will begin the downloading process.

4. Once the download is finished, click Install.

5. Wait for the download to complete.

6. You see the app Installed message once Kodi is installed. Click OPEN to start the Kodi application. If you want to open it later, click DONE.

You won’t find the Kodi app on your home screen. However, you can easily create the Kodi home screen shortcut. Alternatively, press the Home key/button on your remote for 5 seconds and click Apps on the pop-up screen to access Kodi.

How to Use Kodi on FireStick

Now that you have installed Kodi, it is time to learn how to use it on Fire Stick for safe and sound entertainment.

With Kodi, you will have access to the vast world of free content ranging from movies to TV shows and a lot more. But, before you start using Kodi on your Fire TV / Stick, I want to warn you that whatever you stream on Kodi is visible to your ISP and Government. If caught watching copyrighted content (free movies, TV shows, Sports), you might have serious legal trouble.

Thankfully, there is a way to continue enjoying your favorite content through Kodi without worrying about who might be looking. Use a trusted VPN service to mask all your internet activities from web snoops.

A VPN helps bypass Internet Throttling, online surveillance, and content geo-restrictions. I use and recommend ExpressVPN. It is the fastest VPN, the most important thing for a smooth streaming experience.

We never promote or encourage copyright infringements, but we don’t want you to be involved in the legal hassles. Furthermore, we believe in the right to privacy and are strong advocates of it.

So, before using Kodi on Fire TV / Stick, let’s see how to use ExpressVPN to keep your streaming activities hidden from prying eyes.

How to Get Kodi on FireStick Using Alternate Methods

You may skip this section if you have already installed Kodi on FireStick using the Downloader method (as provided above).

Downloader is a reliable app, and you should typically face no difficulty installing Kodi on FireStick through it. But, if you have a premium subscription to the popular file manager app ES File Explorer, you might want to use that instead.

ES File Explorer no longer supports free sideloading of third-party apps. Instead, you need a premium monthly subscription that costs $9.99. On the other hand, Downloader is one hundred percent free.

Note: You can download the unofficial version of ES File Explorer. The unofficial version unlocks all the features of premium ES File Explorer for free. 

Install Kodi on FireStick Using ES File Explorer

You can learn more about the ES File Explorer app in our guide on How to Install and Use ES File Explorer on FireStick. Here are the steps to install Kodi on the Amazon Fire TV Stick:

1. Power on your Amazon Fire TV Stick.
2. Go to Settings > My Fire TV.
3. Open Developer Options.
4. Turn On Apps from Unknown Sources.
5. Go to the Fire Stick homepage and click the “Search” icon at the top left of your screen.
6. Type “ES File Explorer” and click it when it shows in the search results.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the ES File Explorer app on FireStick.
8. Once the app is installed, launch it. Now, go to the right, where you see several icons. Select and click the Downloader icon.
9. Click +New at the bottom.
10. A pop-up will appear. In the Path section, enter firesticktricks.com/kapk and any name of your choice in the Name section.
11. Click Download Now.
12. Wait while Kodi is downloaded on FireStick.
13. Click Open File.
14. Click Install when prompted.
15. Click Install again.
16. That’s all. Kodi is now installed on your FireStick / Fire TV.

How to Install Kodi on FireStick Using AppStarter

If you can’t successfully install Kodi via the Downloader app or ES File Explorer, try using AppStarter.

Like the Downloader, AppStarter allows the installation of unregistered apps or apps from unknown sources.

It also follows a similar installation process that requires installing third-party apps on your FireStick and disabling the Collect App Usage Data. The steps to make these adjustments are the same as those for the Downloader app.

After completing all the required changes, proceed with installing Kodia via AppStarter using the steps below:

1. Go to your Fire TV home page and click the Apps icon at the right-side corner of the icon bar.

2. Select the Downloader tile from the list of apps.

3. Click the URL box highlighted in the image below.

4. Now, a new window will appear. Enter firesticktricks.com/appstarter and click GO.

5. Once the AppStarter is downloaded, click “Install.”

6. After AppStarter is installed, launch it. To install Kodi, go to “Updates” on the left-hand menu of AppStarter. Now click “Install” on the right side, where it displays Kodi.

Kudos, you’ve successfully jailbroken your Amazon Fire Stick and installed Kodi using AppStarter.

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