How To Install Kodi 18.0 (Leia) on Firestick [Beta]- (Easy Guide)

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In this post, we are discussing the latest release of Kodi media center i.e. Kodi 18.0 (Leia) update. If you don’t know the features of Kodi 18.0 or looking for how to install Kodi 18.0 on Firestick then read this article till the end. Here, I’ll provide you a step by step guide to update Kodi 18.0 on Firestick/Fire TV cube.

Also, read- How to install Kodi 17.6 (Apk) on Android Devices

Kodi 18.0 (Leia) Update

Kodi 18.0 is named as Leia update. Although it’s under beta testing and if you can’t wait for the stable update, you can test Kodi 18.0 Leia (Beta 2) release on Firestick. I’ve been testing this latest update of Kodi on Windows 10 since last four 7 weeks and haven’t seen any major changes.

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However, there is little change in the dashboard layout and icons. But, there are many changes done in the stability and features. Lot’s of source codes has been optimized by XBMC developers. I have written a separate post for Kodi 18.0 changelogs. You can check it here…

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In this post, I’m going to write the process of installing Kodi 18.0 on Firestick. So, if you are looking to download Kodi 18 for Firestick then read this post till the end.

How to install Kodi 18.0 on Firestick?

Step-1. Launch Firestick-

Plug all necessary cables and power cables in the socket. Select the HDMI source where Firestick plugged in.

Install Kodi On firestick 1 — **Firestick Home**

Step-2. Open Settings-

Open settings on your Firestick device to make some changes. This option can be selected by using your firestick remote left and right button. Use select button to open settings option.

Install Kodi On firestick 2 — **Firestick Settings**

Step-3. Select Device-

Scroll side and select Device option from the list. This option contains developer options and various other options.

Step-4. Select Developers Option-

Here we need to perform some changes. Select Developers Option to do the same. You’ll see ADB debugging and Unknown Sources inside the developer option of firestick setting.

Install Kodi On firestick 4 — **Firestick Developers Option**

Step-5. Turn ON Apps from Unknown Sources-

Enable ADB Debugging (optional) and Apps From Unknown Sources to allow Firestick device to install any third-party application. By default, this option kept disabling to secure your Android OS from malware and threats.

Install Kodi On firestick 6 — **Turn ON Apps From Unknown Sources**

Step-6. Go back to Firestick Home-

Using your firestick remote back button, go back to firestick home.

Step-7. Select Search option-

Select the search option from your Firestick remote and go to the address bar.

Install Kodi On firestick 8 — **Search Firestick App Store**

Step-8. Install Downloader-

Type Downloader in the search bar and search. Now, download the first app from the result.

Install Kodi On firestick 9 — **Downloader**

Step-9. Open Downloader-

Just click on the Open button once Downloader is installed or back to Firestick Home> then Apps> scroll down and open Downloader.

Step-10. Type Kodi v18.0 file location-

In the URL bar, enter the following address to download Kodi Krypton 18.0 Apk installation file- http://bit.ly/kodi180 and select Go.

Step-11. Wait for few seconds-

Once you click Go, a file will start downloading on your Firestick device. Wait till the downloading process is finished. The downloading time will depend upon your internet connection speed.