Installing the Fire TV Stick Guru Kodi Build: A Step-by-Step Guide
Hey there! Today, I’m going to show you how to install the Fire TV Stick Guru Kodi build. If you’re not familiar with it, Kodi is a powerful media center that allows you to access all sorts of content on your TV. And the Fire TV Stick Guru build is a special version of Kodi that comes with a bunch of pre-installed add-ons and a customized interface, making it super convenient to use.
Now, let’s get started with the installation process. Here’s what you need to do:
Step 1: Get your Fire TV Stick ready. Make sure it’s plugged into your TV and connected to the internet. Don’t worry, it’s a simple process and I’ll guide you through every step.
Step 2: Enable Installation from Unknown Sources. To do this, go to Settings on your Fire TV Stick, then scroll right and select My Fire TV. From there, choose Developer Options and turn on the option that says “Apps from Unknown Sources.” This allows you to install apps from sources other than the Amazon Appstore.
Step 3: Install the Downloader app. This is a handy tool that will help you download the Fire TV Stick Guru Kodi build. Go back to the home screen of your Fire TV Stick and search for the Downloader app in the search bar. Once you find it, install it and open it up.
Step 4: Enter the URL. Now, open the Downloader app and you’ll see a field where you can enter a URL. This is where we’ll be putting in the address to download the Fire TV Stick Guru Kodi build. Don’t worry, I’ve got the URL for you: {URL}. Simply type it in and hit Go.
Step 5: Download and install the Kodi build. The Downloader app will connect to the URL and start downloading the Fire TV Stick Guru Kodi build. Once the download is complete, you’ll be prompted to install it. Just follow the on-screen instructions and you’ll have the Kodi build up and running in no time.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully installed the Fire TV Stick Guru Kodi build. Now you can enjoy all the awesome features and add-ons that come with it. Remember to explore and customize your Kodi build to make it truly your own.
I hope this guide has been helpful to you. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy streaming!
If you’ve read any of our TechJunkie guides on how to install Kodi on an Amazon Fire TV, you may be interested in a special build designed specifically for it called Fire TV Guru. It’s a slimmed-down version that’s much smaller than a standard build, but still includes most of the features you would expect.
If you use an Amazon Fire Stick with Kodi, you already know how much extra content it opens up. While Amazon’s own content is great, Kodi adds almost unlimited potential for all kinds of content, both legal and otherwise. Fire TV Guru has been delivering that potential for a couple of years now and is still going strong.
Before we dive in, I just want to mention that Fire TV Guru has experienced some downtime recently and there are rumors that it may have shut down completely. As of now, it seems to be working fine. However, this could change at any moment, so if it doesn’t work when you try to install it, don’t worry—it might not be your fault. You can check out TechJunkie’s list of working Kodi Builds if that happens.
What is Fire TV Guru?
The goal behind Fire TV Guru is to offer a streamlined Kodi build for devices with more modest hardware, like the Fire TV Stick. The download is just 333Mb, which expands to 600Mb when decompressed. It’s designed to run smoothly on low-powered hardware while still offering most of the options you’d find in the standard Kodi build.
The user interface (UI) is okay. It’s not the best, and I’m not a huge fan of the navigation, but it’s logically arranged and works quickly, so I can’t complain too much. The sections include Movies, TV Shows, All-in-One, Live Streams, Kids Corner, Sports Centre, Music, and Streams. When you select a section, some of its contents are highlighted before you make your final selection, which is a neat trick. Each section has its own background image that reflects its content, which is cool, and everything loads up quickly once you make your selection.
As of now, Fire TV Guru is still being updated and works well. With the Kodi community constantly seeing addons come and go, it’s important to use a build that stays updated to reflect those changes. I believe Fire TV Guru delivers on this. However, I just wanted to remind you to refer to the note at the top, depending on when you’re reading this.
Currently, some of the addons included with Fire TV Guru are Picasso, Bennu, Bucky Movies, Fire Fitness, Bass Box, FTFA, Nfl Games, Quantum, SkyNet, NBC Sports Live Extra, IPTV Bonanza, Falcon Sports, Covenant, Not Sure, Elysium, Bob Unleashed, and others. Keep in mind that this list may change given the current environment, but as you can see, most of the popular addons are included.
How to Install the Fire TV Guru Kodi Build
I personally installed the Fire TV Guru Kodi build on my PC to make this tutorial easier to follow, but the method remains the same regardless of the device you’re using.
- Open Kodi and check for any updates, then install them.
- Select Settings and then File Manager.
- Select Add Source and then None.
- Type http://firetvguru.net/fire into the URL bar and select OK.
- Give the source a name and select OK.
- Go back to the Kodi Home screen.
- Select Add-ons from the left menu, then select the package installer.
- Select Install from zip file and choose the repository you just added.
- Select repository.firetvguru.zip from the list and select OK.
- Wait for the addon to finish installing.
- Select Install from repository and choose your repo.
- Go to the Home screen and select Program addons.
- Choose Fire TV Wizard and then Builds.
- Depending on your needs, select Fresh Start Install or Standard Install. I used Fresh Start for a clean slate.
- Wait for the Add-on installed notification.
- Restart Kodi.
After restarting Kodi, Fire TV Guru should load up instead of the standard build, and you can take it from there.
VPN and Your Safety
Kodi is currently under a lot of scrutiny, and that’s not going to change anytime soon. Even if you’ve been using Kodi without any issues for a while, now is not a good time to leave yourself exposed. It’s important to note that Kodi itself is not illegal, and many addons are perfectly legal to use. However, there are also many addons that allow access to illegal streams. If you use any of these, it’s vital to use a VPN.
VPNs used to be optional, but now they’re a necessity. ISPs and government agencies are monitoring Kodi traffic for illegal content, and you’re more at risk now than ever before. So, regardless of whether you’re doing anything wrong or not, it’s crucial to protect yourself at all times. Stay safe out there!
Fire TV Guru is a reliable Kodi build that offers many of the features we love in a very compact package. It would be a shame if it has disappeared for good, but that’s just the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.
