How-to: Install Kodi for Linux
Are you looking to install Kodi on your Linux system? Kodi is a powerful media center application that allows you to manage and play all your digital media files. Whether you’re using Ubuntu, Fedora, or any other Linux distribution, installing Kodi is a straightforward process. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to install Kodi for Linux.
Step 1: Check Your Linux Distribution
Before you begin the installation process, it’s essential to check your Linux distribution. Kodi is available for various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian, openSUSE, and many others. Ensure that your distribution is supported by Kodi.
Step 2: Update Your System
To ensure a smooth installation, update your system packages. Open your terminal and run the following command:
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sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
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For Fedora, use:
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sudo dnf update
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For openSUSE, use:
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sudo zypper refresh
sudo zypper update
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Step 3: Install Kodi Repository
Next, you need to add the Kodi repository to your system. Depending on your Linux distribution, the steps may vary slightly.
For Ubuntu, open a terminal and run:
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sudo apt install software-properties-common
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
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For Fedora, run:
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sudo dnf install @xbmc
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For Debian, run:
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sudo apt-get install apt-transport-https ca-certificates curl software-properties-common
curl sublimehq-pub.gpg | sudo apt-key add –
echo “deb https://download.sublimetext.com/Debian/ ./” | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/sublime-text.list
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install kodi
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For openSUSE, run:
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sudo zypper addrepo https://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/kodi:/master/openSUSE_Leap_15.0/ home:kodi:master
sudo zypper refresh
sudo zypper install kodi
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Step 4: Install Kodi
Now that the Kodi repository is added, you can proceed to install Kodi. In the terminal, run:
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sudo apt install kodi
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For Fedora, run:
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sudo dnf install xbmc
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For Debian, run:
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sudo apt-get install kodi
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For openSUSE, run:
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sudo zypper install kodi
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Step 5: Launch Kodi
After the installation is complete, you can launch Kodi by searching for it in your application menu or by running the following command in the terminal:
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kodi
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Congratulations! You have successfully installed Kodi on your Linux system. Enjoy managing and playing your digital media files with this versatile media center application.
