Step-by-Step Guide: How to Update Kodi on Amazon Fire TV Stick

Since February 2017, Kodi developers have released updates roughly every two months. Staying current is essential to access the newest features and patch security vulnerabilities that could compromise your streaming setup.

Outdated versions leave you vulnerable and deprive you of improvements. Note that Kodi isn't available in the Amazon Appstore, so manual updates via sideloading are necessary—a straightforward process we've guided thousands through.

How to Update Kodi on Amazon Fire TV Stick

Follow these proven steps to install the latest stable version:

1. Download the Downloader app from the Amazon Appstore.
2. Hold down the Home button on your remote from the home screen.
3. Launch the Downloader app.
4. In the URL field labeled Enter URL, input https://kodi.tv/download and hit Go.
5. Select Android using your remote.
6. Pick the 32-bit (first-gen Fire Sticks) or 64-bit (newer models) version.
7. Choose the stable Release version—avoid Nightly builds, which may have bugs.
8. Wait for the APK to download fully.
9. Allow the automatic install prompt.
10. Confirm by selecting Install in the popup.

Your Fire TV Stick now runs the latest Kodi, with all add-ons, settings, and content intact. As Kodi experts with years of hands-on testing across devices, we confirm this method's reliability.

Pro tip: Audit your repositories regularly. Uninstall risky ones to maintain security—check our guide on 13 Kodi Repos You Should Uninstall for details.