How to Update Kodi 21.2 (Latest) on FireStick [Apr 2025]

In this guide, I’ll show you how to update Kodi on FireStick. Kodi 21.2 Omega is the latest version as of date. The steps will work in all Fire TV devices, including FireStick HD, FireStick Lite, FireStick 4K, FireStick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, and TVs with preloaded Fire OS.

Why Update Kodi?

Kodi developers frequently release new updates to enhance performance, introduce features, and fix issues. While downloading Kodi updates on Windows and Android devices is simple, it isn’t as straightforward for Fire TV devices.

Since the Kodi app is not available on the Amazon App Store, new updates don’t install automatically on FireOS devices. You must update Kodi manually.

Here are some reasons why you should update Kodi on FireStick regularly:

• Fixing Bugs
• Minimal Lags
• New Features
• Security Updates
• App Stability
• Compatibility with new or updated Kodi addons
• It may help reduce buffering issues. 

Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick

How to Update to the latest Kodi 21.2 Omega on FireStick

Below are the complete step-by-step instructions on how to update Kodi on FireStick.

Step 1: Prepare FireStick for Kodi Update

Here are the quick steps to set up FireStick to update Kodi. You may also follow our step-by-step instructions to prepare FireStick.

1. From the FireStick home screen, click Find>Search. Type Downloader in the search bar and select the relevant result in the suggested results. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Downloader app on your device.

2. Go to Fire Stick Settings > My Fire TV > Developer Options. You should see Install Unknown Apps. Open it and select Downloader to turn it ON.

Note: On some Fire TV devices, you will see the option Apps From Unknown Sources instead of Install Unknown Apps. Navigate to this option and turn ON the toggle.

Updating Kodi on Fire TV Stick

The latest update available as of this writing is Kodi 21.2 Omega. Follow the steps below to update Kodi on FireStick:

1. Navigate to All Apps on the FireStick home screen.

2. Launch the Downloader app from Your Apps & Channels window.

3. Click the input box.

4. A pop-up keypad box will open. For the latest Kodi 21.2 Omega, enter firesticktricks.com/kapk. Then, click GO.

Note: FireStickTricks.com does not own any APKs. This URL points to an external location.

5. The FireStick will automatically start downloading the APK file. Once the download is complete, you’ll be prompted to install the Kodi application. Click Install.

6. Wait for the Kodi APK to install.

7. The App Installed message means, Kodi has been updated on FireStick. Click Done.

8. The Kodi app on Fire TV Stick has been updated to the latest version. Launch Kodi and go to Settings > System Information to verify the new update. The version information is displayed at the bottom.

How to Use Kodi on FireStick Safely

Everything you stream on Kodi is visible to your ISP and the Government. Streaming free movies, TV shows, and Sports might get you into legal trouble. I always connect ExpressVPN on my FireStick, which I also recommend as it is the fastest VPN. A VPN for FireStick helps you bypass Online Surveillance, ISP throttling, and content geo-restrictions.

We do not encourage copyright violations. However, it is difficult to distinguish between a legal and illegal source, and streaming content from an illegitimate source could land you in trouble if you unintentionally do so.

So, before you stream any content on FireStick with Kodi, let’s find out how to use ExpressVPN to keep your streaming activities hidden from prying eyes.

Step 1: Get ExpressVPN HERE. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can use it freely for the first 30 days, and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for a full refund.

Step 2: On your Fire TV / Stick, go to the Find > Search option. Type Expressvpn in the search bar and select ExpressVPN when it appears in the search results.

Step 3: Click the Download button to install the ExpressVPN Fire TV / Stick app.

Step 4: Open the app and enter the login credentials you created when buying the ExpressVPN subscription. Then click Sign in.

Step 5: Click the Power icon to connect to a VPN server. That’s all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for FireStick.

You can also read more about using ExpressVPN with Fire TV / Stick.

How to Update Kodi Using the ES File Explorer App (Alternate method)

With the ES File Explorer App, you may sideload and update Kodi on FireStick. This is an alternate method. If you have already used the Downloader app for this purpose, there is no need to follow this method.

Note: ES File Explorer is no longer free for sideloading. To sideload apps, you must pay $9.99 monthly (or use the unofficial version of ES File Explorer). That is why I recommend using the Downloader app.

Install the ES File Explorer app and follow the quick steps below:

1. Launch the ES File Explorer app.
2. On the right, select and then click the Downloader icon.
3. Click +New at the bottom.
4. Enter this URL https://www.firesticktricks.com/kapk in the Path field and any name in the Name field.
5. Click Download Now.
6. Wait for the Kodi APK file to download.
7. Click Open File.
8. Click Install.
9. Wait for a few seconds while Kodi installs on your device.
10. Click Open.

This is it. You have the latest Kodi update on your Fire Stick / Fire TV.

Kodi Update Failed on FireStick?

If you are not able to update Kodi by the above-mentioned ways, you can try uninstalling the application and installing it again. This will update Kodi; however, uninstalling the app will cause you to lose your data. Try it as the last resort after trying everything else.

Follow the steps below to uninstall Kodi:

Step 1: Uninstall Kodi from the Fire TV Stick

First, we need to uninstall the current version of Kodi from your Fire TV Stick. Follow the steps below.

1. Go to Fire Stick Settings and open Applications. Then, select Manage Installed Applications.

2. Navigate to Kodi and click it.

3. Click Force Stop to ensure Kodi is not running in the background.

4. Now click Uninstall.

Step 2: Reinstall the Kodi App on the Fire TV Stick

If you have removed Kodi from your Fire TV or Stick, you can reinstall Kodi 21.2 Omega, the latest stable release. The installation steps are similar to the manual update method discussed earlier.

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