Apple iPad 1 : Install Kodi Player

I still have my iPad 1 and its still working but sadly most Apps now required newer iOS version. Which the iPad 1 only able to run on iOS v.5.1.1 (that's the max I can upgrade).

Even with Jailbreak, some Apps doesn't work as it should (well..... what do you expect from a JB Apps anyway).

It so happens that I have plans to setup my own media streaming server and so happens that Kodi Player is the best choice around. For Kodi to run on my old iPad 1, there some steps I need to do first :-

1. Ensure that iPad 1 is already updated to iOS v.5.1.1

2. Install the following Apps from Cydia :-

     a) Terminal for iOS

     b) iFile

3. Open Safari and browse to --> https://mirrors.kodi.tv/apt/ios/deb/org.xbmc.kodi-ios_17.2-0_iphoneos-arm.deb

* In my case where HTTPS doesn't work, just replace it with HTTP.

4. When prompted, save the file into "Local" folder OR in my case I just open it with "iFile Apps".

5. Next, is to select "Installer" option, this will take some time so please wait for it.

6. Once done, you will notice the "Kodi" icon is not displayed on the "Home Screen", not to worry...

7. Open "Terminal for iOS" App, and type the following command :-

     a) uicache

     b) killall springboard -9

8. Now close all open Apps and the Kodi icon should be displayed on the "Home Screen".

9. Proceed to configure the Kodi as you want.

!!! HAPPY COMPUTING !!!

Kodibuntu - Free Media Centre OS

Have anyone heard of XBMC or now more commonly known as Kodi ? I used to play around with XBMC but Kodi make it even more better.

With the latest release of Kodi (at time of writing is version 14.0-Helix), it includes tons of bug fixes, supported hardware and most importantly it runs on 64-bit architecture. If you're not familiar with 64-bit architecture, please google around and study yourself.

So what is Kodi ?
Kodi is a Linux based OS, using Ubuntu's kernel as a platform to provide intuitive user's interface & abilities to playback tons of multimedia file's format.

The installation of Kodi was very simple & straightforward (I'm using the Kodibuntu version due to reason I want it to be as bare as possible). The software run straight away after boot-up, now another best thing of Kodi is that you're able to install "Add-ons".

What is Addons ?
Addons is a module developed by Kodi Team for Kodi only. Think of it as "apps" for your smartphone... got it ? There are also individuals who developed these addons for Kodi so rest assure there's tons of addons available.

Now I would like to recommend a visit to TVAddons website, the website contains another tons of addons for Kodi.

Take note that Kodi and TVAddons are different entity entirely, so do not go to the wrong channel asking for help or references.

I'm not going to do another walk-around for Kodi or TVAddons, please refer to their website for more information & guides, these guys have done a great job and I'll be ashamed to take their credits.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!