How to Upgrade Kodi on PC or Mac

This updated guide examines How to Upgrade Kodi on PC or Mac and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

Method 1of 3:

Using the Kodi Installer (Windows)

1. Close Kodi if it's currently running. You can do this by clicking thebutton near Kodi's top-left corner, and then clicking Exit .
   • Use this method only if you installed Kodi by downloading and running an installer file from Kodi.tv.
2. Go tohttps://kodi.tv/downloadin a web browser. You can use any web browser on your computer, such as Edge or Firefox, to install Kodi.
3. Scroll down and click the blue Windows logo. It looks likebut blue. This brings you to the download page.
4. ClickINSTALLER (32 Bit)orINSTALLER (64 Bit). The option that displays will vary depending on your computer.
5. Select a download location and clickSave. The latest installer will download to your computer.
6. Double-click the.exe file you just downloaded. This opens the Kodi installer.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the latest version of Kodi. This will replace the current version of Kodi with the latest version.

Method 2of 3:

Using the Microsoft Store (Windows)

1. Close Kodi if it's currently running. You can do this by clicking thebutton near Kodi's top-left corner, and then clicking Exit .
   • Use this method if you installed Kodi from the Microsoft Store.
2. Typestoreinto the search bar. It's usually at the bottom-left corner of the screen. A list of search results will appear.
   • If you don't see the search bar, press?Win+Sto open it.
3. ClickMicrosoft Store. It's the blue icon with a white shopping bag inside. This opens the Store.
4. Typekodiinto the search bar. It's at the top-right corner of the Store. A list of results will appear.
5. ClickKodi. It's the blue diamond icon that should be at the top of the list.
6. ClickUpdate. If an update is available, you'll see this button next to the Kodi logo near the top of the page. Clicking this button will update the app to the latest version.
   • If you see a button that says "Launch" instead, you are already using the latest version of Kodi.

Method 3of 3:

Using the Kodi Installer (macOS)

1. Make sure you can download third-party applications in macOS. Here's how:
   • Click themenu.
   • Select System Preferences .
   • Click Security & Privacy .
   • Select App Store and Identified Developers . If it's an option, you can choose Anywhere if you'd like to be able to get apps from anywhere you wish.
   • If you can't edit these options, click the lock icon and enter your admin password.
2. Go tohttps://kodi.tv/downloadin a web browser. You can use any web browser on your Mac, including Safari or Chrome, to get the latest version of Kodi.
3. Scroll down and clickMacOS. It's the first large gray apple icon in the list of options. A download window will appear.
4. ClickINSTALLER (32 Bit)orINSTALLER (64 Bit). The option that displays will vary depending on your computer.
5. Double-click the installer file you just downloaded. It should be in the Downloads folder or on your desktop.
6. Drag the Kodi icon to the Applications folder. It's the blue diamond icon. A confirmation message will appear.
7. ClickReplace. This tells the installer to overwrite the current version, which will start immediately.
8. Double-click the Kodi icon. This opens the new version of Kodi.
   • If it's your first time using Kodi, click Open when prompted.