2017-02-06, 04:49
There seems at the moment to be endless repetition of common questions regarding the recent Kodi Krypton release.
So a FAQ is needed:
Q. I cannot install Kodi Krypton on my Android device ?
You need Android Lollipop 5.0 as a minimum OS for Kodi Krypton.
Find out which version of Android you are running by looking in Android Settings > About > Version
Kodi cannot help with Android Firmware upgrades. See your device vendor for help or the Freaktab website.
Other causes are 3rd party, custom Kodi versions blocking installation, these need to be removed first...
Q. But my Android device is stuck on Android version 4.4.2 what can I do ?
Read This post.
NOTE: There is NO support on these Kodi Android forums for modded forks of Kodi. See the MyGica forums for help.
OR - Simply Stop stuffing about with a buggy Android OS if you want Kodi to work properly - this is now my recommended solution for those with AMLogic S8xx/S905(x) devices....
Install LibreELEC Kodi Krypton to a microSDHC card (Samsung EVO, Sandisk or Lexar 300x Class10) if you have an AMLogic S8xx/S905(x) device. LibreELEC runs entirely from the SD card in a Dual Boot config. Internal Android is untouched.
Q. I need to Uninstall Kodi ?
Clear Data and Clear Cache's may be needed too if you want a completely clean Kodi again.
Generic touchscreen Android > In Android Settings > Apps > Downloaded Apps > Kodi > Uninstall
Android TV > simply Long press the big OK button over the offending Kodi App and move to the Trash Can.
Then simply download Kodi Krypton from the Google Playstore - the correct version will auto download. The very easy method is to make sure you are signed into Google on your Android device and then find a PC / Mac / Tablet and use its Web browser and the Goggle Playstore to view and install Apps to your Android media player.
Semi decent Alternate Android Apps store than may help to install Kodi is (click) Aptoide
Q. Where can I download Kodi Krypton 17.0 final for Sideloading (using X-Plore File Manager App) from a USB Stick ?
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm64-v8a/
arm64-v8a Kodi can only be installed on the 64bit Intel/Android OS devices = the nVIDIA Shield or the FireTV2.
2017 4K HDR FireTV (Gen 3) is 32bit and uses armv7 Kodi.
Q. Will my Kodi Addons and user settings migrate to Kodi krypton ?
Yes but there can be problems migrating 3rd party Addons and Krypton will stall during the upgrade process.
Using the Uninstall method above clean Kodi and all data and caches before and try again, all Kodi user settings will be deleted as well.
Q. I turned my Android device on this morning and find it has Auto Updated from Kodi Jarvis to Krypton - why ?
Android Apps in the Google Play Store will autoupdate when new versions become available unless you specifically disable the Auto Update feature in the Google Play Store itself. This is not a Kodi problem.
Q. But Kodi Krypton now does not work properly, help ?
Old incompatible (with Kodi Krypton), or very poor device Firmware will be the problem. Kodi cannot help with device Firmware problems. Bug your seller or visit the Freaktab website.
And stop buying Chinese junk, Android devices that get no Firmware support from the seller.
You will either have to install Koying's SPMC from the Play Store (Kodi Jarvis version) or Uninstall Kodi Krypton and sideload Kodi Jarvis 16.1 again from here:
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/...bi-v7a.apk
PS. Don't forget to Disable Google Play Store - Apps Auto updating.
Q. I cannot get any Krypton Passthrough Audio working at all ?
Click - Start you Krypton Audio setup again from Scratch
Q. My DTS and Passthrough Audio no Longer works with Kodi Krypton ?
Please read Welcome to Android MediaCodec (Audio) standards and hassle your device vendor and manufacturer to implement the required Google IEC Audio standard that is now used by Kodi Krypton - into Android Firmware.
Q. But I have the required IEC Audio support in my new nVIDIA Shield, and passthrough audio still does not work ?
See Page #1 or #2 of the nVIDIA Shield threads in this Android sub-forum or Hardware sub-forum for specific help.
Q. I can no longer get 5.1 AC3 Passthrough using any TV PVR Addons ?
5.1 AC3 Audio passthrough is no longer implemented with Kodi Krypton PVR's. This was a Krypton reliabilty/usability decision.
Q. My Philips / Sony / AMLogic device / TV no longer plays video properly with Kodi Krypton ?
Again it will be a Firmware support problem, details of Kodi Krypton changes for such devices are in:
Welcome to Android MediaCodec (Video) standards
Q. I am seeing a strange small preview circle on the right centre of the screen ?
Your system is infected !
Its called the free ES File Explorer App. Which has now turned into the most annoying Adware, Bloatware, Spyware App on the Google Play Store. Uninstall it right away and use the X-Plore or Total Commander Apps instead.
Then warn others in the Google Play Store and Vote the ES File Explorer App 1 Star.
Q. I've upgraded to Kodi Krypton and now Airplay no longer works ?
The Kodi Airplay implementation is a reverse engineered hack and breaks regularly when Apple does an iOS update.
The Solution is to buy an Apple certified Airplay Receiver or use this nice Android - AirScreen - AirPlay & iTunes App
W.
So a FAQ is needed:
Q. I cannot install Kodi Krypton on my Android device ?
You need Android Lollipop 5.0 as a minimum OS for Kodi Krypton.
Find out which version of Android you are running by looking in Android Settings > About > Version
Kodi cannot help with Android Firmware upgrades. See your device vendor for help or the Freaktab website.
Other causes are 3rd party, custom Kodi versions blocking installation, these need to be removed first...
Q. But my Android device is stuck on Android version 4.4.2 what can I do ?
Read This post.
NOTE: There is NO support on these Kodi Android forums for modded forks of Kodi. See the MyGica forums for help.
OR - Simply Stop stuffing about with a buggy Android OS if you want Kodi to work properly - this is now my recommended solution for those with AMLogic S8xx/S905(x) devices....
Install LibreELEC Kodi Krypton to a microSDHC card (Samsung EVO, Sandisk or Lexar 300x Class10) if you have an AMLogic S8xx/S905(x) device. LibreELEC runs entirely from the SD card in a Dual Boot config. Internal Android is untouched.
Q. I need to Uninstall Kodi ?
Clear Data and Clear Cache's may be needed too if you want a completely clean Kodi again.
Generic touchscreen Android > In Android Settings > Apps > Downloaded Apps > Kodi > Uninstall
Android TV > simply Long press the big OK button over the offending Kodi App and move to the Trash Can.
Then simply download Kodi Krypton from the Google Playstore - the correct version will auto download. The very easy method is to make sure you are signed into Google on your Android device and then find a PC / Mac / Tablet and use its Web browser and the Goggle Playstore to view and install Apps to your Android media player.
Semi decent Alternate Android Apps store than may help to install Kodi is (click) Aptoide
Q. Where can I download Kodi Krypton 17.0 final for Sideloading (using X-Plore File Manager App) from a USB Stick ?
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm64-v8a/
arm64-v8a Kodi can only be installed on the 64bit Intel/Android OS devices = the nVIDIA Shield or the FireTV2.
2017 4K HDR FireTV (Gen 3) is 32bit and uses armv7 Kodi.
Q. Will my Kodi Addons and user settings migrate to Kodi krypton ?
Yes but there can be problems migrating 3rd party Addons and Krypton will stall during the upgrade process.
Using the Uninstall method above clean Kodi and all data and caches before and try again, all Kodi user settings will be deleted as well.
Q. I turned my Android device on this morning and find it has Auto Updated from Kodi Jarvis to Krypton - why ?
Android Apps in the Google Play Store will autoupdate when new versions become available unless you specifically disable the Auto Update feature in the Google Play Store itself. This is not a Kodi problem.
Q. But Kodi Krypton now does not work properly, help ?
Old incompatible (with Kodi Krypton), or very poor device Firmware will be the problem. Kodi cannot help with device Firmware problems. Bug your seller or visit the Freaktab website.
And stop buying Chinese junk, Android devices that get no Firmware support from the seller.
You will either have to install Koying's SPMC from the Play Store (Kodi Jarvis version) or Uninstall Kodi Krypton and sideload Kodi Jarvis 16.1 again from here:
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/...bi-v7a.apk
PS. Don't forget to Disable Google Play Store - Apps Auto updating.
Q. I cannot get any Krypton Passthrough Audio working at all ?
Click - Start you Krypton Audio setup again from Scratch
Q. My DTS and Passthrough Audio no Longer works with Kodi Krypton ?
Please read Welcome to Android MediaCodec (Audio) standards and hassle your device vendor and manufacturer to implement the required Google IEC Audio standard that is now used by Kodi Krypton - into Android Firmware.
Q. But I have the required IEC Audio support in my new nVIDIA Shield, and passthrough audio still does not work ?
See Page #1 or #2 of the nVIDIA Shield threads in this Android sub-forum or Hardware sub-forum for specific help.
Q. I can no longer get 5.1 AC3 Passthrough using any TV PVR Addons ?
5.1 AC3 Audio passthrough is no longer implemented with Kodi Krypton PVR's. This was a Krypton reliabilty/usability decision.
Q. My Philips / Sony / AMLogic device / TV no longer plays video properly with Kodi Krypton ?
Again it will be a Firmware support problem, details of Kodi Krypton changes for such devices are in:
Welcome to Android MediaCodec (Video) standards
Q. I am seeing a strange small preview circle on the right centre of the screen ?
Your system is infected !
Its called the free ES File Explorer App. Which has now turned into the most annoying Adware, Bloatware, Spyware App on the Google Play Store. Uninstall it right away and use the X-Plore or Total Commander Apps instead.
Then warn others in the Google Play Store and Vote the ES File Explorer App 1 Star.
Q. I've upgraded to Kodi Krypton and now Airplay no longer works ?
The Kodi Airplay implementation is a reverse engineered hack and breaks regularly when Apple does an iOS update.
The Solution is to buy an Apple certified Airplay Receiver or use this nice Android - AirScreen - AirPlay & iTunes App
W.