Fire TV doesn’t update Kodi automatically, which means the app quietly falls behind unless you check on it yourself. If it’s been a while, here’s exactly what version you should be on and how to get there without losing your add-ons or settings.
As of August 2026, the latest stable release of Kodi is 21.3 “Omega”. Since Kodi isn’t in the Amazon Appstore, Fire TV can’t auto-update it — you’ll update manually using the Downloader app, the same tool used for the original install. Installing the new version over the old one keeps your add-ons and settings intact.
How to Check Your Current Kodi Version
Open Kodi and go to Settings (the gear icon)
Select System Information
Look under Summary for the Build number — this tells you exactly which version you’re running
If it doesn’t say 21.3, an update is available and worth installing — Kodi’s team regularly ships fixes for stability, security, and compatibility.
Stable vs. Alpha: Which Version Should You Actually Install
| Version | Status | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|
| 21.3 “Omega” | Stable (current) | Everyone — this is the one to install |
| 22 “Piers” | Alpha / in development | Testers and developers only, expect bugs |
It’s easy to stumble onto the Alpha build while searching around, since it’s actively covered on tech sites as “the newest version.” For daily use, stick with the stable 21.3 release — Alpha builds exist specifically for testing upcoming features and can be genuinely unstable.
How to Update Kodi on Firestick
Open the Downloader app on your Fire TV (the same one used for the original Kodi install)
Enter the official download URL from kodi.tv/download — always get it from Kodi’s own site, never a third-party mirror
Let it download, then select Install
When prompted about the existing app, choose to install over it rather than uninstalling first
If you haven’t installed Kodi at all yet, our full media center app installation guide and Fire TV & Fire Stick guide cover the sideloading basics from scratch.
What’s New in Kodi 21.3 Omega
Point releases like 21.3 are primarily bug fixes and stability improvements rather than major feature overhauls — better hardware decoding support, various crash fixes, and refinements to the add-on manager. For the complete, official changelog, Kodi’s team publishes detailed release notes on kodi.tv’s blog with every release.
Fixing Common Update Issues
Quick Questions People Ask
Final Thoughts
Updating Kodi on Fire TV takes the same five minutes as the original install, just pointed at a newer file. Do it directly over your existing install, grab the file from kodi.tv, and you’re set — add-ons, skins, and settings all stay right where you left them.
Need help with another device? Our full tutorials library covers setup and troubleshooting for everything from Fire TV to Smart TVs.