Kodi is one of the most popular media player software application currently available. In this tutorial you will learn how to install Kodi on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Linux.
In this tutorial you will learn:
- How to install Kodi from command line
- How to install Kodi from GUI
- How to start Kodi
Software Requirements and Conventions Used
| Category | Requirements, Conventions or Software Version Used |
|---|---|
| System | Installed Ubuntu 20.04 or upgraded Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa |
| Software | KODI |
| Other | Privileged access to your Linux system as root or via the sudo command. |
| Conventions |
# – requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command$ – requires given linux commands to be executed as a regular non-privileged user |
How to install Kodi on Ubuntu 20.04 step by step instructions
- Open the
Softwareapplication from theActivitiesmenu.
Search forKodiand press theInstallbutton within theSoftwareapplication. - If you do not have GUI to your disposal then you can easily install Kodi from the command line. Open up terminal window and execute:
$ sudo apt install kodi
Start Kodi
Search the Activities menu for
Kodi
Click on Kodi icon to start the application
Alternatively, start the Kodi application from the command line:
$ kodi