Your version of Kodi will not automatically update if you download it directly from kodi.tv or another website. Instead, a Version Check notice will appear on your screen. This does not imply that it has been updated or will update. Instead, it’s notifying you that a new Kodi update is available, and you should install it.
However, until additional addons are updated to operate with Version 19, it is not suggested to update. Kodi users find one issue when they use a Windows PC or Mac, where the app comes from the Microsoft store or other areas where the auto-update is available.
There’s nothing worse than Kodi shutting down to update as you’re trying to stream. It can lead users to think, is Kodi shutdown, luckily, Kodi getting shut down, isn’t likely yet the third-party add-ons it uses could be. (Learn How To Add Velocity To Kodi)
In our guide, you can learn more about will Kodi be shut down automatically when updating.
By the end, you’ll how to prevent this for the best Kodi experience when streaming.
How Do I Close Kodi On Windows?
Hitting the power button to shutdown Kodi is the recommended way. However, here are the steps to disable the version check of your Kodi version.
Kodi 19 ‘Matrix’ was launched abruptly, surprising many users. A simple update turned out to be a huge update that “broke” hundreds of add-ons.
Kodi 18.9 was automatically updated to 19.0 for Android and Windows.
First, some tips.
Kodi does not update itself. On Android, Android TV, Nvidia Shield TV, Windows, and Xbox, your device’s operating system can automatically update Kodi.
Here’s how to disable it.
- With Kodi open, select the cog icon to the upper left of the screen
- Select Add-ons
- Select My add-ons
- Click on Services
- Locate Version Check
- Click on Configure
- Toggle the Enable Kodi version check to off?
- Select OK
Version check is now disabled, and you’ll not see the warning message for updates.
How To Turn Off Kodi Auto Update?
Here, you can see how to disable Kodi auto update on all platforms in a few steps.
The auto update function on Android devices made the Kodi media center inoperable, requiring a fresh installation.
In most cases, auto updates are safe, yet the recommendation is to disable them and stop kodi installing them without your consent.
Google Play updates Android TV apps to the latest version by default.
To prevent third-party repositories from overwriting unrelated add-on code, Kodi will now restrict the origin of installed Kodi addons and their dependencies, which has resulted in numerous error reports.
Most Kodi addons still require Python 2.7, which Kodi 19 removes.
We recommend NOT updating unless your addons are ready for the latest version of Kodi.
The Kodi Foundation posts significant new versions on its website and Android TV and Windows app stores.
These operating systems automatically update apps in the background like your phone’s app store unless you disable this default.
Some users wait to update Kodi until the latest version is stable and works with third-party addons. (Learn How To Install Stream Engine On Kodi)
After that, manually update the app on Android TV or Windows Store.
Disable Kodi auto-update on Android
- Open Google Play Store from the main menu of your device.
- To the top right corner, tap your profile picture
- Select “Manage apps & device”
- Open the “Manage” tab
- Select Kodi from the installed apps list
- Tap the three dots at the top right corner
- Uncheck “Auto Update”
Disable Kodi auto-update on Nvidia Shield TV
- Start your Nvidia Shield TV
- Open the Google Play Store
- Highlight your profile picture in the top right corner
- On the left select “Settings.”
- Select “Auto-update apps.”
- Check the option “Don’t auto-update apps.”
Disable Auto Updates for Microsoft Store Apps
- Launch the Microsoft Store.
- Click the three horizontal dots in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings.”
- Disable “Update apps automatically,” which is the first option under “Home.”
Full Guide To Stop Automatic Updates From Operating System Settings
Stop Kodi Auto-Updating on Android
The Google Play Store is where you manage how your Android apps are updated.
Kodi’s automatic updates can be disabled in two methods. First, as detailed below, we’ll show you how to disable all of your Android apps from updating.
On your Android phone or tablet, launch the Google Play Store.
Then, click the “hamburger” button in the top-left corner, where a drop-down menu should now be shown.
You’ll need to tap “Settings,” which will bring up a Play Store fine-tuning options list.
How to disable Off Android’s Automatic App Updates
‘Auto-Update Apps’ should be selected first, followed by ‘Don’t Auto-Update Apps.’
You’ll have to manually update any apps installed from the Google Play Store from now on, including Kodi.
This type of setup is viable if you want to prohibit Kodi from auto-updating while allowing other Android apps to update on their schedule.
This is how it’s done.
- Launch the Google Play Store and use the top-left search bar to tap what you’re looking for.
- Type ‘Kodi’ into the search box and choose the app from the results list.
- The overview of Kodi should now appear. In the top-right corner, tap the ‘three dots’ icon.
Another option for stopping Kodi from automatically updating is to sideload it onto your Android device. This will install you complete control over the app, so here’s how to get Kodi on Android.
Stop Kodi Updating Automatically on Android TV & Nvidia Shield TV
Android TV comes in various flavors, and Nvidia’s Shield TV is no exception. With that in mind, we’ll go through how to disable automatic app updates, so here’s what you need to know.
- Navigate to ‘Settings’ on your Android TV device.
- Then select System > Advanced > Software Update > Menu button (three vertical dots) > Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Select ‘Auto-Update Apps’ and then the selection from the pick-down menu.
Google’s Play Store may be used in older versions of Android TV to help you manage automatic app updates. In that situation, take the following steps.
- Select the ‘hamburger’ button from the Play Store on your Android TV (in the top-left corner of your screen).
- Select ‘Settings,’ followed by ‘Auto-Update Apps.’
- Finally, pick the choice from this menu, ‘Don’t Auto-Update Apps,’ and return to the home screen of your Android TV.
Stop Kodi Automatic Updates On Xbox
Finally, there’s one more platform where Kodi might receive automatic updates, and that platform is Xbox.
Follow these instructions to disable Kodi’s automatic updates option on your Xbox One X/S or Xbox Series X/S console.
- Using your Xbox console, navigate to the ‘Settings’ app.
- Then, using the left-placed menu, go to ‘System.’
- System Settings Xbox copy
- On the right-hand side, select ‘Updates.’
- And finally, un-check the box next to ‘Keep my games & apps up to date.’
When connecting to the internet with Kodi, it is best to use a VPN to mask your location. This is because ISPs can see what videos you access and retain this data for 2 years. (Learn How To Put Kodi On PS3)
If you watch illegally obtained content, you could be liable for prosecution. Besides this, when streaming, ISPs can throttle internet connections, so your videos can end up stuttering as they play.
