How to Install Kodi on Android (2026)
How to install Kodi on Android phones, tablets and TV boxes (2026) — install straight from Google Play or sideload the official APK.
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Android is the easiest platform for Kodi because the official app is available directly from the Google Play Store — no sideloading required on most phones, tablets and Android TV boxes. If your device can’t reach Play (some TV boxes ship without it), you can install the same official APK from the Kodi website in a couple of taps.
Kodi runs well across a huge range of Android hardware, though older or budget boxes may struggle with large builds. For those, stick to lighter setups and enable hardware acceleration under Settings → Player.
Does this work on Android TV in 2026? Yes. The Play Store version installs on Android TV, Google TV and standard Android alike, all on Kodi 21 Omega. As always, keep a no-logs VPN connected while streaming through third-party addons to protect your privacy.
Step-by-step installation
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Open the Google Play Store on your Android phone, tablet or TV box and search for "Kodi".
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Select the official app by the XBMC Foundation and tap Install.
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If Play Store isn't available, download the ARM APK from kodi.tv/download and allow installs from your browser.
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Open the installed APK and confirm the installation when prompted.
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Launch Kodi, connect a VPN, and begin installing addons or a build.
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Is Kodi on Android working in 2026?
Yes — as of our last check on July 5, 2026, Kodi on Android is fully working on Kodi 21 Omega with fast HD sources. We re-test this weekly and update the status badge above. If it stops loading, clear the addon cache and try again.