Amazon Fire Stick Sideload Kodi Instructions

sideload.sh

# Ensure ADB is installed locally

brew install android-sdk
android update sdk --no-ui --filter 'platform-tools'

# In Fire Stick Settings ->

# System -> Developer Options
# ADB debugging ON
# Apps from Uknown Sources ON

# System -> About -> Network
# Get IP address

# Use ADB to sideload the Kodi APK
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb connect <firestickIPhere>

# Grab latest Kodi ARM build from
# http://kodi.tv/download/
# this will take several minutes to copy the file
adb install kodi-14.0-Helix-armeabi-v7a.apk

# replace Amazon AppStore with one that supports apps on main menu

# Grab latest AppStore APK from
# http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_rw_ldg
# more info at https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/topic/129049-sideload-plex-on-firetv-stick/

# Backup existing AppStore by using ADB to find APK
# can use `adb shell pm list packages` to get installed apps
adb shell pm path com.amazon.venezia
# package:/system/app/AmazonApps_420008010.apk
# now use the returned path to backup locally
adb pull /system/app/AmazonApps_420008010.apk

# Install / replace AppStore
adb install -r AmazonApps-release.apk

adb kill-server

# other sideload apps can be found at
# http://sideloadfiretv.com/top-apps-to-sideload-to-your-amazon-fire-tv/