How To Download Kodi To Amazon Fire Tablet

To download Kodi to Amazon Fire tablet, you need to sideload the app because it isn't available in the Amazon Appstore. The process takes about five minutes and only requires changing one setting, installing a free downloader tool, and grabbing the correct APK from Kodi's official site.

Before you download Kodi to Amazon Fire tablet: A quick compatibility check

Kodi version 17 and later requires Android 5.0 or higher, so if your Fire tablet runs an older operating system, you'll need to update it first. You can check your tablet's Android version under Settings > Device Options > About. If you're good there, head to the official Kodi website at Kodi.tv/download to see the available options for Android devices. Once installed, you can even stream Kodi from PC to smart TV to enjoy your tablet's media on a much larger screen, or install Kodi on Hisense smart TV directly for a dedicated big-screen experience.

Step 1: Enable apps from unknown sources

By default, Fire tablets only allow installations from the Amazon Appstore. To sideload Kodi, you need to switch on the permission that permits apps from outside the store.

1. Open the Settings app on your Fire tablet.
2. Go to Security (or Device Options on some models).
3. Find "Apps from Unknown Sources" and toggle it on.
4. Tap OK on the warning prompt to confirm.

This permission is essential for any third-party APK, not just Kodi, so it's a one-time setup for future sideloads too.

Step 2: Install the Downloader app

The Downloader app by AFTVnews.com is the simplest way to fetch the Kodi APK directly on your tablet. It's available free from the Amazon Appstore.

1. Open the Amazon Appstore on your Fire tablet.
2. Search for "Downloader" using the search bar.
3. Select the Downloader app by AFTVnews.com from the results.
4. Tap Download or Get to install it.
5. Open Downloader from your Apps section once it's ready.

This tool includes a built-in browser, so you won't need to switch between apps to grab the file.

Step 3: Download the Kodi APK file

With Downloader open, you'll enter the official Kodi URL and pick the right version for your tablet's processor.

1. In the URL field of Downloader, type http://kodi.tv/download/ and tap Go.
2. On the Kodi download page, select the Android icon.
3. Choose the "ARMV7A (32BIT)" link, this is the correct version for virtually all Fire tablets.
4. If you have an Intel or AMD CPU, you'd pick "x86" instead, but that's rare on Fire tablets.
5. Tap the download link for the APK file.
6. If a warning about the file type appears, tap "OK" or "Download anyway" to proceed.

Selecting the wrong architecture can cause installation failures, so double-check that you're on ARMV7A unless you know your tablet has an Intel chip.

Step 4: Install Kodi on your Fire tablet

Once the APK finishes downloading, Downloader will present the file for installation. You may need to confirm which app opens it.

1. Tap the downloaded APK file in Downloader.
2. If prompted to choose an app, select "Package installer" or a similar option.
3. On the confirmation screen, tap Install.
4. Wait for the installation to complete, this usually takes under a minute.

Don't tap Done too quickly; the install screen will show a progress bar, and you'll know it's finished when the button changes to "Open" or "Done."

Step 5: Launch Kodi and clean up

After installation, you can find Kodi in your Apps section. But before you start streaming, it's worth deleting the APK file to free up space, especially if you're mindful about managing Fire Tablet storage.

1. Go to your Fire tablet's Apps section and tap the Kodi icon to launch it.
2. Open the Silk browser and go to its downloads folder.
3. Find the Kodi APK file you downloaded.
4. Tap the three dots next to the APK and hit delete.

Removing the installer file won't affect Kodi itself, it only clears the downloaded package, which can be several hundred megabytes. That's a meaningful chunk on a budget tablet, so it's worth the extra step.