Most of the notes I originally wrote are obsolete. Things change often for Kodi and one must find sources that keep up with the changes. It is easy to do with YouTube.
2020-10-11
Backup or Transfer
On Windows
-Installed
Kodi folder is in user>appdata>Kodi
(same as .kodi folder in Android)
To backup copy all folders
- Portable
In portable dir
Set up Kodi on Windows and authenticate Trakt & Real Debrid.
Put the Kodi on Win files on thumb drive and transfer to Android box.
I prefer X-plore but it chokes and gives up on the large transfers.
I hate ES-File Explores but it transfers perfectly. Use a keyboard with trackpad or plug in a mouse.
- Otherwise maneuvering around ES is impossible I even tried the Shield remote app and no go.
Maybe there is a better Android file explorer ?
Set Up Xenon
Xenon Setup 3.6.4
go to
add-ons>my-addons>program-addons>Trakt>Configure>HowDoIAuthorize
- This is the only Trakt auth needed
next add-ons>myaddons>videoaddons>OpenMeta>Config>Trakt>SyncToKodi
next auth Trakt in OpenMeta
go back
next weather
next xenon>system>addons>managedependcies>resolvurl>config>resoluniversal>realdebrid
next
addons>videoaddons (on lower icons under Xenon Plus main)
seren, shadow, fen,
accounts
next may want crew, numbers etc
On Android box
show hidden files
home>android>data>org.xbmc.kodi>files>.kodi
To backup copy to Download in a folder
2017-06-11
you can always get some from here http://www.dimitrology.com/repo/ such as NoobsandNerds for Elysium which seems to be doing well.
Maintenance, fresh start and wizards:
Start with these:
http://fusion.tvaddons.ag (Indigo, Exodus, Phoenix, Bubbles, Velocity, One242415, SALTs in TKNorris) Indigo has best factory reset function.
http://kodi.filmkodi.com (Specto is in MrKnow) (can add searched items to library)
http://noobsandnerds.com/portal (Zen, Bob, Metalliq) (Metalliq can add searched to library)
Trakt is in the Kodi Addon Repository
Droid Buddy http://kodicustombuilds.com/
Keyboard Shortcuts
\ full screen on/off
f fast forward
r rewind
p or space is play
x quit stream to main menu
i information
c right click (context menu)
s power menu
backspace (drove me crazy trying to figure stepping back - go figure)
Basic Idea is never start the original install.
Never use kodi.exe to start kodi. Always use a shortcut with -p added to target.
***CAUTION*** If you don't get the "-p" included you will overwrite your main Kodi setup.
Why? To keep one clean and the other to try new builds. Probably a waste of time.
install one in programs and one in programs (x86)
make shortcuts for kodi.exe
properties add after final " (space)-p
will save things to the folder and not Window's user
OR
Copy Kodi program folder into a new Kodix folder.
Rename Kodi folder to "App"
Create a bat file in the Kodix folder:
start ./App/Kodi.exe /p
Step-by-Step
Make a folder somewhere named Kodi2 and open
Open Programs (x86) and copy Kodi folder into Kodi2 folder.
Rename the Kodi folder inside Kodi2 folder to "App"
Go into App folder and right click kodi.exe and make shortcut
Cut and paste Kodi.exe-shortcut into Kodi2 folder
Rename the shortcut to Kodi2 (Folder Kodi2 will contain App folder and Kodi2 shortcut)
Right click shortcut - properties and add "space -p" (without quotes) behind the final " in the target.
*With each new Kodi folder be sure to create a new shortcut from within that folder and add the -p.
If installing on Raspberry Pi Openelec try this for PIA
http://openelec.tv/forum/12-guides-tips-and-tricks/80577-private-internet-access-pia-vpn-configuration
SPMC (If you want to stick with Kodi 16)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.semperpax.spmc16&hl=en
Terrarium tv (No Kodi needed) the add free version is good.
ttv on no limits working
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If using Fire TV:
File Commander
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobisystems.fileman&hl=en
VPN
Private Internet Access VPN on Android is the one I use.
PIA app on Android may not work depending on device. On Galaxy 7s yes but Nvidia Shield no.
PIA app is now working on Nvidia Shield today 2017-03-25
If PIA app does not work . . .
Install an OpenVPN for Android app from the play store (works easier than VPN Connect app)
Use your PIA credentials to log in to the Open VPN for Android app.
Download OpenVPN Profiles for the regions you want.
*OpenVPN Profiles https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/pages/openvpn-ios
Direct your OpenVPN app to the download location for each profile. This is not elegant but does work.
IP Vanish will be easier because the app works but I started with PIA and it is cheaper. Currently PIA is $3.33 per month yearly vs IP Vanish at $6.49
Pure VPN gets high points for speed and is even cheaper. I have not used it. It is currently $2.95 per month for a 2 year contract. Many servers and based in Hong Kong so no logs kept.
To see what/if your VPN is "leaking" any details, two good sites to check are https://whoer.net/ and https://ipleak.net/. Turn on DNS leak protection and Kill Switch.
