How to install Kodi on iPhone without jailbreak

Kodi formerly known as XBMC, is one of the most versatile media players available. With it, you can run almost all Internet and media files in a variety of formats, and it can be used on operating systems including iOS 10. Kodi, a code software Open source, originally designed to connect to a TV so users can control the media from a distance of ten feet away, and the main function remains "shining". All of this makes Kodi popular today, and why it is almost essential on any device you own.

Music, movies, TV shows, photos . almost nothing Kodi can not manage (besides officially bringing it to iOS App Store). It also comes with a variety of add-ons and functions, which means users can customize their preferences and watch many different legal movies and TV shows for free.

If this is what you are looking for, see how you can install Kodi on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch without jailbreaking. The article will use Cydia Impactor, developed by Jay Freeman, Cydia developer. Although the program is called Cydia Impactor, but you do not need to jailbreak to use it, and it will not jailbreak your device. There is another way to install Kodi using Xcode but it is very difficult and only for macOS (or Windows computer running Mac virtual machine).

Condition:

1. Windows or Mac computer
2. iTunes
3. Free Apple ID account or developer ID account
4. iPad, iPhone or iPod touch using iOS 5.1.1 or higher
5. USB lightning cable or 30 batteries, depending on your iOS device
6. Cydia Impactor
7. or Kodi IPA is stable (version 17.0) or Kodi IPA canidate released (version 17.1 RC1)

Update: IPAs have been updated to the latest versions since March 16, 2017. Note that the Kodi IPA files in the above links have been created directly from the official DEB file by the Kodi group. released. DEB files must be converted into IPA files to use them in Cydia Impactor, so this article gives you the converted IPA file for added convenience. You can also switch if you want or even install builds nightly and monthly.

Step 1: Set up the computer

This is the easiest step to install Kodi on iOS devices. If you are using Windows, to Kodi IPA and the files have been extracted from ZIP Impactor into the same folder. This operation is optional but it will save you time. If using a Mac, simply drag the Impactor icon from the DMG file to the Applications folder to install the utility.

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Now, connect your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch to the computer with a 30-pin USB cable or lightning. Close iTunes or open programs.

Step 2: Launch Cydia Impactor

On Windows, just double click Impactor EXE to run the program, do not run it as an administrator. If you run as admin, you will not use drag and drop. On your Mac, launch Impactor and click " Open " when asked if you want to launch this program. Depending on the Gatekeeper security settings, you may need some additional operations to open this application.

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Step 3: Kodi Sideload on iOS device

Make sure Cydia Impactor finds the iOS device detected in the top drop-down menu (if there are multiple devices connected, you should remove everything except a device that wants to install Kodi, so that no error). Next, find the Kodi IPA file downloaded on the computer in Step 1 and click, drag the file to the Cydia Impactor window.

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Step 4: Enter the Apple ID or developer ID

Cydia Impactor will use Apple ID or developer ID to install IPA, this is completely safe. Cydia Impactor does not look or save your information, it only sends to Apple servers to be allowed to Kodi sideload on iOS device.

So, enter the email associated with Apple on the window that appears, then the password on the window appears next. If a warning appears that the developer ID and the previous application are deleted from the device, you can click or restart the sideload process and use the ID associated with the iOS device.

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Step 5: Check Kodi has been sideload

Cydia Impactor starts the sideload process, so wait for it to " Complete " (Note: If you miss the " Complete " message, the Cydia Impactor window is the same as you just opened it, which means it has is completed).

The Kodi application icon will display on one of the iOS device home pages, so search to verify that it has been loaded properly.

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Step 6: "Trust" application is installed

Once Kodi has been successfully sideloaded, you can now unplug the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch plug-in from your computer because you have completed the necessary steps for your Mac or Windows PC.

Now, on your iOS device, open the Settings app, go to General> Device Management (possibly Profiles & Device Management , depending on the iOS beta installation), then click Apple ID used when Kodi sideload with Cydia Impactor. On the next screen, click " Trust ", then confirm that you want to trust the application installed by that user.

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Step 7: Confirm that Kodi is properly installed and functioning

To ensure Kodi works normally, open Kodi on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. You may receive a warning asking Kodi to slow down the device, but users can only ignore that, because it's a standard warning. (If you get a black screen, don't worry, just close and restart Kodi until it's uploaded. This is an error that may occur during the first boot.)

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Step 8: Enjoy and customize Kodi

So Kodi has been installed on iOS devices, you can start adding files to this media manager or start installing additional utilities. Just open the tab (movies, music, etc.) then tap " Get more" and select the utilities you want to install.

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Note is very important

If you use Apple's regular ID, you'll have to sideload the Kodi every seven days due to Apple's restrictions on free accounts. If you have a developer ID, you only have to sideload once a year, but at a price.

To reinstall Kodi after 7 days, just drag and drop the Kodi IPA file onto Cydia Impactor again. All data remains the same on iOS devices, ensuring you do not delete Kodi on iOS devices before reinstalling.

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