Kodi is an open-source and free media player software that allows its users to play and view videos, music, podcasts, and other digital media files from local and network storage media. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Kodi on Linux Mint.
Before installing Kodi, you require a few prerequisites. Please ensure that you have the following on your system:
A Linux Mint installed system with administrative rights.
Stable and reliable high-speed internet connectivity.
Follow the steps given below to install Kodi on Linux Mint:
Start the terminal by pressing CTRL+ALT+T.
Type in the following command to add the Kodi repository to your system.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:team-xbmc/ppa
You will be prompted to enter your password. Type in the password and press Enter.
Type in the following command to update the system.
sudo apt update
Wait for the update to finish.
Type in the command given below to install Kodi.
sudo apt install kodi
Wait for the installation process to finish.
Once the installation is complete, you can open Kodi by typing the following command in the terminal.
kodi
Congratulations, you have now installed Kodi on your Linux Mint system. You can now enjoy your favorite media files using Kodi. If you face any other issues, you can refer to the Kodi documentation or the Linux Mint community for further support.
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