How to Install Kodi on Android and Cast to Chromecast: Complete Guide

As experienced media enthusiasts who've tested Kodi across countless devices, we can confirm it's the ultimate free media center for streaming local videos, live TV, and on-demand content. While unavailable on iOS without workarounds—check our detailed guide to installing Kodi on iPhone or iPad without jailbreaking—Android users have it easy.

Setting up Kodi on Android involves two straightforward steps: installing the app and enabling Chromecast casting. After all, epic shows like Game of Thrones deserve the big screen, not your phone's 5-inch display. Let's dive in.

How to Install Kodi on Android Devices

Installation is simpler than ever. Grab Kodi directly from the Google Play Store for automatic updates, or download the APK from the official Kodi website (updates must be manual).

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How to Cast Kodi to Chromecast from Android

Follow these proven steps to enable seamless Chromecast playback—tested on various Android devices for reliability.

1. Install Kodi as outlined above.
2. Download LocalCast for Chromecast.
3. Get a trusted Android file explorer, like those in our Top 7 Free File Explorers for Android roundup.
4. Enable hidden files in your file explorer settings.
5. Navigate to Downloads and copy the playercorefactory.xml file.
6. Head to Android > data > org.xbmc.kodi > files > .kodi > userdata.
7. Paste the file here.

When playing media in Kodi, select LocalCast as the player and choose your Chromecast device. Playback will stream directly to your TV.

This method outperforms Google Home screen mirroring by keeping your phone's screen off, saving battery life during long sessions.

Pro tip from our Kodi experts: Do you run Kodi on Android? Drop your favorite add-ons or tweaks in the comments below!