How To Get Kodi On An Iphone

iOS

HOW-TO:Install Kodi for iOS

The current stable release for iOS is Kodi v19.3 Matrix.

Requirements

To install Kodi for iOS/iPadOS you must have one of the following:
- a jailbroken iDevice running iOS 6.0 or higher
- a normal iDevice running iOS 6.0 or higher and a Mac running Xcode 7 and higher
For hardware: iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

1 Kodi 32-bit or 64-bit?

Whichever installation method you will follow to install Kodi on your Apple device, you will need to choose between a 32-bit Kodi package or a 64-bit Kodi package. This choice depends on the processor of your device:

32-bit (ios-arm):

iPhone 1st generation, 3G, 3GS, 4, 4S, 5 and 5C
iPod Touch 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th generation
iPad 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation
iPad Mini 1st generation

64-bit (ios-arm64):

All other newer iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

2 Which version of Kodi can I install?

iOS 9.0 and above: latest working Kodi release version is Kodi v19.3 Matrix
iPadOS 13.1 and above: latest working Kodi release version is Kodi v19.3 Matrix
iOS 8.4.1 and below latest working Kodi release version is Kodi v17.6 Krypton

3 Download Kodi package

Some installation methods given below will ask you to download a Kodi package (.deb file). You will find this file in the current section. First, check if your device needs a 32 bit or a 64 bit Kodi build.

3.1 Latest stable Kodi release

If you just want the latest stable Kodi version available for your device, simply click on the 32-bit or 64-bit link above:

Latest stable Kodi package for 64-bit devices
[ Latest stable Kodi package for 32-bit devices]

3.2 Other Kodi builds

Main page: Development builds

ALWAYS Backup YOUR USERDATA FOLDER WHEN USING DEVELOPMENT BUILDS!

If you want to try a beta or a nightly build of Kodi, choose the build version that you want to install:

Build	Description	URL
Stable build	Stable builds are the current stable and recommended versions of Kodi to install on your device.	- 64-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/darwin/ios-arm64/ - 32-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/darwin/ios/
Nightly build	Nightly builds are unstable test builds that have the latest bug fixes and feature additions. They are not fully tested, so anticipate issues and be sure to backup your userdata folder	- 64-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios-arm64/ - 32-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios/
Monthly build	Monthly builds are more stable than nightly builds, but still contain lots of experimental new code.	- 64-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/snapshots/darwin/ios-arm64/ - 32-bit: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/snapshots/darwin/ios/
Older stable builds	If you wish to download an older version of XBMC/Kodi for whatever reason, you can do so with these same instructions below.	http://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/ios/deb/

4 Jailbroken devices

NOTICE:
If your device is not jailbroken, please follow one of the methods given in Non-jailbroken devices section

If your device is jailbroken, you can install Kodi with one the methods given below, you only need to choose one.

4.1 (option A) Install from Cydia

4.1.1 Installing

Kodi releases are available on the default BigBoss repository.

Step 1: Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
Step 2: Open "Search" tab.
Step 3: Enter "Kodi" in the search field and touch the Kodi version corresponding to your device.
Step 4: Touch "Modify".
Step 5: Touch "Install".
Step 6: Touch "Confirm".
Step 7: Wait until the "Return to Cydia" button appears and touch it.
Step 8: And you're done! You should now be running Kodi v19.3 Matrix for iOS. Enjoy!

4.1.2 Updating

Updates for stable releases of Kodi are handled by Cydia and will show up in the 'Changes' section when available. (After updating the sources).

4.1.3 Uninstalling

Step 1: Tap the Cydia icon on your homescreen.
Step 2: Touch "Installed" tab.
Step 3: Find Kodi in the list and touch it.
Step 4: Touch "Modify".
Step 5: Touch "Remove".
Step 6: Touch "Confirm".
Step 7: Wait until "Return to Cydia" button appears and touch it. You're all done.

4.1.4 Removing settings

Kodi will uninstall from your iDevice but will leave certain things (Databases and everything in your Userdata) behind to make it easier if you wanted to reinstall. To delete those:

From the terminal, run rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/ and rm -Rf /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/.
Or from iFile/Filza delete /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/XBMC/ and /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/.

4.2 (option B) Install from iFile

Install iFile from Cydia if you don't already have it.
In Mobile Safari (or any browser that can download files) open the .deb file you wish to install, such as from the locations noted here.

(e.g: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios/xbmc-20111202-6729214-master-ios.deb)
Wait for the download to complete.

Note: Mobile Safari won't show a progress bar for downloads. Just wait a few minutes until the download is done, but don't close Safari.
Select "Open in..."
Select iFile from the available apps
iFile will get a copy of the downloaded file and open an action menu. Select install. When iFile is complete you can tap done at the top.
In iFile, swipe to delete the downloaded Kodi deb file as it is no longer needed.

Note: To go back to a stable version of Kodi you might need to first uninstall Kodi and then use the normal install instructions, or manually download the stable release deb file and install using the dev build instructions.

4.3 (option C) Install from Filza

Install Filza from Cydia if you don't already have it.
In Mobile Safari (or any browser that can download files) open the .deb file you wish to install, such as from the locations noted here.

(e.g: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/darwin/ios/xbmc-20111202-6729214-master-ios.deb)
Wait for the download to complete.

Note: Mobile Safari won't show a progress bar for downloads. Just wait a few minutes until the download is done, but don't close Safari.
Select "Open in..."
Select Filza from the available apps
Filza will open and get a copy of the downloaded. In the files list, select the freshly downloaded file and choose install.
When you see bash-5.0# at the bottom of your screen you can select respring at the top right and yes.

5 Non-jailbroken devices

5.1 (option A) Install from Xcode and iOS App Signer

This is considered and advanced and slightly-expirimental method. It is not for the faint of heart.

This method also requires that Kodi be re-installed every 7 days if you are using a free iOS dev account.

This method need macOS and Xcode

To get macOS on you computer you can use a virtual machine or check for building an hackintosh, but we will not discuss this here.

5.1.1 Prerequisites

iOS App Signer
Mac OS X 10.9 or higher
Xcode 7 or higher

5.1.2 Downloads

Download the Kodi package by following this section.

5.1.3 Instructions

If you have a paid developer account with a wildcard (*) provisioning profile, you do not need to follow steps 1-6.

Step 1: Create a new iOS project in Xcode.
Step 2: Type in a name and unique identifier.
Step 3: After creating the project Xcode will probably complain about not having a provisioning profile, click Fix Issue.
Step 4: Xcode may have you sign into or create your free developer account.
Step 5: Select your development team.
Step 6: After fixing the issue, Xcode shouldn't have any errors.
If you have additional devices
-Plug in the device
-Go to the Product Menu
-Under Destination, select your device
-Repeat from step 3
Step 7: Open iOS App Signer and select your signing certificate and provisioning profile, click start and choose a location to save the output.
Step 8: In Xcode, click the Window menu and then Devices.
Step 9: Make sure that your device is selected and click the + and then choose the generated file

5.1.4 Updating Kodi

To update Kodi, run iOS App Signer and select the new deb file and the same provisioning profile that you used initially.

5.1.5 Modifying Kodi userdata

To modify the Kodi userdata, you can use any iOS file manager such as iFunbox

5.1.6 Help

If you are having trouble using iOS App Signer, please post in the forum topic

5.2 (option B) Install from Cydia Impactor

Cydia Impactor is still a work-in-progress, There might be some bugs that you face while installing Kodi. It is not for the faint of heart.

This method also requires that Kodi be re-installed every 7 days if you are using a free iOS dev account.

5.2.1 Prerequisites

Cydia Impactor
Windows 7 or Higher
Latest version of iTunes
A .deb file of Kodi (see this section)

5.2.2 Converting deb into ipa

Before beginning the installation, you have to convert .deb file of Kodi into .ipa. That is because Cydia Impactor only accepts .ipa files and not .deb files. If you already know how to convert .deb into .ipa, you skip to the installation below.

You will need to Download 7-zip and install it in your PC
Download required kodi build from the links given above in your PC

Follow the steps given below and you will be able to convert .deb file into .ipa file.

Step 1: Right Click on .deb file of Kodi that you downloaded on your PC and Select 7-zip > Extract files. Click OK in the next Window.
Step 2: Open the resulting Folder and you will find data.tar file inside. Simply extract data.tar file with Right Click > 7-zip > Extract Files.
Step 3: Now you should have data folder and data.tar file in the folder.
Step 4: Go inside the data folder and open Applications folder. Here you will find a folder named Kodi.app.
Step 5: Here create a new folder and name it "Payload" without quotes. Now you should have 2 folders. Payload and Kodi.app folder. Make sure that the P is capital in Payload.
Step 6: Now simply drag the Kodi.app folder and drop it on top of the Payload folder. In other words, copy kodi.app and paste it inside Payload folder.
Step 7: Next you have to Right-click the Payload folder and Click 7-zip > Add to archive option.
Step 8: A new window will pop up. Here you have to make sure that the Archive format is set to zip and name the archive ending with .ipa . Something like Kodi.ipa. After that click OK.
Now you should have your kodi.ipa file ready for installation.

Source

5.2.3 Installing Kodi Using Cydia Impactor

If you a free Apple dev account this method no longer works since November 2019

Step 1: Connect your iDevice with your computer, and make sure that it is turned ON. If iTunes or some other program pops up then close that first.
Step 2: Extract the Impactor zip file somewhere in your computer and Open Impactor.exe. Don't select "Run as Administrator" for Cydia Impactor.
Step 3: Make sure that your iOS device is detected by Cydia Impactor. After that Drag and drop the Kodi.ipa file in Cydia Impactor.
Step 4: Cydia Impactor will ask you to Enter your Apple ID. Enter a Valid Apple ID here and click OK Cydia Impactor will start installing Kodi on your iOS Device.
Step 5: Once you see Kodi icon in your iDevice, go in Settings > General > Profiles & Device management and Trust the Apple ID you used which installation.
Step 6: Now you should have kodi working on your iOS device.