Once that is done, I upload the zip file to dropbox. These are the folders I select and compress. You will see your userdata and addons folders. On a firetv – you need to make sure ES File Explorer has “show hidden files” checked. On a windows box they are located via windows explorer in: To transfer your whole kodi setup (with all passwords, addons, presets, skins, etc) you would need to locate the 2 folders on your original setup. If you still don’t see the app on your Home screen, follow this guide to make it appear. Be sure to launch the app directly from the “App” section of your Fire TV at least once so it appears on your Home screen’s “Recent” list.You can launch it by selecting the “Open” option. Select “Install” to install the APK you just downloaded.Select “Open file” when the file finishes downloading.Select the “Download Now” button and wait for the APK file to download.This is in place of having to enter the full URL:

Remember, this is the URL to the APK file and NOT the URL to the webpage that has the APK link.įor Kodi 16.1, which is currently the latest stable version, you can use the short URL:

Enter the full URL to the APK file you want to install in the “Path” field, and any name you want in the “Name” field.Press RIGHT on your remote and select “New” from the bottom of the screen.Expand the “Tools” menu in the left column and select the “Download Manager” option.If a tutorial or message appears when first launched, press the BACK button on your remote to dismiss it.

Launch ES File Explorer when it finishes installing.

You can find it using the Fire TV’s search feature.

Install ES File Explorer for free from the Amazon Appstore.

If you haven’t done so before, enable “Apps from Unknown Sources” on your Fire TV by following this guide.

Note: This video is outdated and should only be used as a supplement to the written guide, not a replacement for the written guide. This guide has been updated to reflect these changes. ES File Explorer can once again download APK files directly, without needing them to be zipped, using the built in download manager.

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