Kodi Linux : The Complete Guide – Part 1

Note: Do not select Fixed DPI installation from here! it! It will automatically adjust the DPI of your graphics and that may affect Kodi’s graphics output leading to poor video quality.

Step 2

• Once you’ve selected “Install Kodibuntu” the installer will start and send you to the next screen where you will have the option of choosing your preferred language for Kodi Linux. You can view all the available languages on the left side of the screen.

• In our case it’s English (you can see it’s highlighted). So pick your language and then click on “Continue” to proceed to the next step.

Step 3

• Next you will be taken to the configuration page. It will inform you how much storage space is needed for Kodibuntu and whether you currently have an active internet connection.

• As you can see in this case it needs a minimum of 5.6GB HDD storage space, which is already available. It also shows that we have an active internet connection.
• Note: an active internet connection is not a requirement. Even if you are offline you can still install Kodibuntu to completion. So click “Continue” to proceed to the next screen.

Step 4

• Now select the installation type. Here you have two options. The first is “erase disk and install Ubuntu”. If you choose that option it will completely delete your existing operating system (Windows, Ubuntu, Linux Mint etc.), wipe all your disks clean and install Kodi Linux. It’s not a good option if you have important files on your computer. The second option is “Something else” which allows you to partition your hard disk and install Kodi Linux as an alternative operating system.

Since we don’t want to erase the disk, we will go with the second option. It makes it possible to have two operating systems, Kodibuntu and a second one. You can use Kodibuntu strictly as a media center software and the second one for any other purpose, e.g. gaming, normal desktop or formal work. So, select “Something Else” and click continue.

Step 5

• At this stage you can create, configure and/or delete partitions depending on how many local disks you want to create from the available space.

• You can see from the image that ours has no partition, so we will create a new primary partition and swap drive. Head over to where it’s written “New Partition Table” and click to continue.
• When you click on that button you will see a dialog box that looks like this:

There isn’t much there, just a notification informing you that the new partition will remove all current partitions. Click “Continue” to proceed.

Step 6

• On this page you will see that your storage has now partitioned. Even so, it still won’t be able to install Kodi Linux because you need to create a separate drive for Kodibuntu and another one for swap drive.

To do that, click on “Free space” and then click the “+” button to create a new partition.

Step 7

• At this point another dialog box will appear and let you configure things like partition size, partition type, users, and mount point. It should resemble the screenshot below:

• In the “Create Partition” dialog box, choose “Ext4” as the file system and “/” as the mount point, otherwise your Kodi Linux will not boot. Once you’ve configured the partition click on “Ok” to proceed. You will be able to see how much free space is still remaining.

Step 8

• So far we have created the desired drive that will harbor Kodi. Now what we need is a swap drive. To create it select “Free space” and then click the “+” button.

• You will be presented with a dialogue box where you can choose the configurations of your new drive.
• Since it’s a swap drive, you have to choose “Swap area” as the file system. Remember to choose the size of the partition (this depends on how much space you still have) and pick “Logical” as the “Type of new partition”. Click “OK” to create the swap drive.

Step 9

• Now we are ready for installation. Select the drive that will harbor Kodi (typically the first partition, not the swap drive)

• Click “Install Now” to start installation.

Step 10

Along the way you will be required to configure your Kodi. Below are the steps and screenshots of the process:

• Select the Time Zone and Click “Continue“

• Choose your desired keyboard and click “Continue“

• Enter your personal information such as username, password, computer’s name and click “Continue“

• Kodi will lead you to the installation page. It looks like this:

• Wait until the installation is complete and then restart your PC
• After your PC has restarted, you can find the Kodi Linux interface right there on the desktop

Now you’re ready to enjoy top-drawer entertainment with your new Kubuntu media center OS. Remember that this is just the first part of this tutorial. Keep reading ‘How to Use Linux’ and we will update you when we post the next part of the tutorial.

It will cover everything you need to know about configuring Kodi Linux and how to solve internet connection problems, ways of installing add-ons (Genesis, Super Repo, YouTube, Pandora, Soundcloud etc.) and so much more.

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