This guide will show you how to quickly update Kodi on Firestick or Fire TV to the most stable release in 2025.
Following this technique is important so that you retain your current add-ons, settings, skin, or build while updating.
As of today, Kodi 21.2 Omega is the most recent version of this popular media center software and was released on September 10, 2024.
The developers release updates regularly so it’s important to know how to add the latest release to your Firestick/Fire TV device.
While various app stores host Kodi for automatic updates, this is not the case for the Fire TV Stick. Unfortunately, the app is not available within the Amazon App Store so we must update it manually.
In the guide below, we provide two methods for updating Kodi on an Amazon Fire TV Stick.
In the first method, we will use the Downloader App, which is a popular tool used by millions of cord-cutters to unlock their Firesticks.
The second method involves using the AppStarter app which offers a quick way for applying Kodi updates.
Those who choose to use AppStarter will have a simplified way to download an update to Kodi every time a new version arrives.
In the following guide, we’re using a new Fire TV Stick 4K Max but the same process applies to all Amazon Fire TV models and TVs.
Prepare Your Firestick for Kodi Update
The first thing you want to do is determine whether a Kodi update is currently available for a Fire TV Stick. Here are the necessary steps to see what version you are running.