How To Install Kodi v18.6 (Leia) On FireStick

In this guide, I am going to talk about the latest update of Kodi 18.6 (Leia). Also, I am going to show the steps by step process to install Kodi 18.6 (Leia) on Firestick. This update has been released a few weeks back and it brought a bunch of new features and performance improvements. Also, lots of bugs have been fixed in this Kodi release. So, if you want to update Kodi on Firestick then read this guide till the end. For your convenience, I have added the screenshot of every installation step.

We are living in such an era that loads tons of stress on millions of people’s minds. Either, it’s because of hectic office assignments loaded by the boss or usual family responsibilities. In such a critical situation, our mind looks for some rest. Some people love to go on tour (who love to travel) and some relax with their favorite movies.

People who don’t like to travel, even don’t go to the theatre to watch movies can download movies from the internet. But, again, finding a good website for movies is the next level of pain. Because those websites are loaded with tons of advertisements and panic pop-ups.

All these issues have been solved by Kodi. It’s a brainchild of XBMC developers who created a software which arranges all kind of entertainment at the single platform. Either, you want to watch movies, tv shows, live tv, videos, documentaries, music, or podcasts; everything available on Kodi.

The earlier version of Kodi 18.5 (Leia) has been replaced by the latest version. This version is known as Kodi 18.6 (Leia) while another update of Kodi 19 (Matrix) is under beta testing.

So, in this guide, I am going to show you a step by step process to install Kodi 18.6 (Leia) on Amazon FireStick.

Let’s starts the installation…

How to install Kodi 18.6 (Leia) on FireStick?

If you want to update to Kodi 18.6 (Leia) on Firestick then follow these steps-

1. Plug-in your TV and Firestick to a power socket.
2. Connect your Fire TV Stick with Wifi network.
3. Go to Firestick Settings.
4. Select My Fire TV.
5. Open Developer Options.
6. Enable ADB Debugging.
7. Turn ON Allow Apps from Unknown Sources.
8. Press the Home button on Firestick remote.
9. Go to the Search option.
10. Type Downloader.
11. Select the Download button.
12. Open Downloader on Firestick. (If you don’t find downloader app on firestick apps, then follow this guide to install)
13. Go to the Downloader settings.
14. Enable JavaScripts.
15. Now enter this download link of Kodi 18.6 (Leia) Apk- https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/kapk
16. Wait… File will starts downloading.
17. Now, select the install option.
18. Go to my apps and launch the latest version of Kodi on your amazon firestick.

So, above you have seen short steps to install Kodi 18.6 (Leia) on the Fire TV Stick. But, if you want a detailed guide (most people demands) then below you can check the detailed guide of Kodi installation.

How to install Kodi 18.6 (Latest) on Firestick?

First of all, plug all necessary cables and connect your TV and Firestick to the power supply. Using your TV remote, select the HDMI port (as source) where Fire TV Stick inserted. Once, Firestick will be loaded, your screen should look like below (you may see a different movie or tv show in the slider).

Now, follow these steps to install Kodi 18.6 (Leia) on Firestick-

1- Go to Firestick home

Make sure your Firestick is connected with a WiFi network. Your Firestick homepage will load correctly if it’s connected with a WiFi network. Go to Firestick home to make sure, all the options loaded completely.

2- Select firestick Settings

Now, with the help of your Firestick remote, go to the settings option of Firestick. Because, in order to install Kodi on Firestick, we have to change some settings.

3- Open My Fire TV

Once you press the right-side button on your Firestick remote, you’ll see an option as “My Fire TV“. Scroll there and press the select button on the remote.

4- Choose Developer Options

As I told earlier, we have to do some changes in Firestick default settings. Select Developer Options from the list.

5- Select Apps from Unknown Sources

Here you’ll find two options: ADB Debugging and Apps from Unknown Sources; here enabling Apps from Unknown Sources are compulsory to install Kodi or any third-party app on Firestick. ADB Debugging is optional, you can Enable it or keep it OFF.

6- Enable Apps from Unknown Sources

Once you follow the above step, a warning pop-up will appear on your TV screen. Just select the Turn ON option to move further.

7- Open Search option

Once you enabled the Apps from Unknown Sources, just press the home button on firestick remote. Now, using the left-side button, go to the Search option.

8- Type Downloader

Here, we are going to install the Downloader app on Firestick. So, type Downloader in the search option and select it to open in the app store.

9- Select Downloader

You can see Downloader App available to download. Just press the Download button to install on your FireTVStick.

10- Install Downloader on Fire TV

You’ll see the Download or Get button, just click on that and it’ll automatically start installing.

11- Open Downloader

You can directly open the Downloader app from here. Or you can go to Firestick Home> My Apps> Open Downloader.

12- Go to Settings

With the help of your Firestick remote, go the Settings option and select Enable JavaScript option as shown below.

13- Enable JavaScript

If this option already enabled then skip this step and select the Home option from left navigation.

14- Confirm Warning

A pop-up will open when you try to enable the javascript option of the Downloader app. Just select the Yes option to go-ahead for the installation.

15- Select Address Bar

You can see a few options in the left navigation like Home, Browser, Files, Favorites, Settings, and Help. Just select Home and you’ll see an address bar like this.

16- Enter download link

The download link of Kodi latest version is- https://www.jailbreakfirestick.co/kapk

15- Wait…

The APK file is downloading on your Firestick. Wait till downloading completes, it will automatically jump to the installation panel.

16- Select Install

Here is the installation panel of Kodi on Firestick. Just select the install button to begin the installation.

17- Kodi is installing

It will take around 30-50 seconds to gets finished. Wait, till Kodi is being installed on your device.

18- Open Kodi

Now, you can directly open Kodi or go to My Apps> Kodi to launch it.

Finally, your Amazon Firestick has got the new version of Kodi. Now, install any good Kodi addon from this list and enjoy the free streaming of movies and tv shows.