This usually happens when the application installs faulty add-ons. Add-ons are a program that adds an extra feature to your application. When this program gets corrupted, the application on your device will not work. Similarly, an unstable internet connection can also prevent you from streaming Kodi.
Why is Kodi Not Working on Firestick?
How to Fix Kodi Not Working on Firestick?
Sometimes, the app files might not work properly, resulting in a buffering sign on the screen while starting an app. A simple restart can fix this issue. Before you go about the fixes, press the Select and Play/Pause button at once for a few seconds on the remote.
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Or you can plug out the fire TV stick and all the cables and let it sit still for a while. Doing so will restart the TV as well as the Firestick. Plug the Firestick back into the device and try the following fixes.
Reconnect to the Internet
Kodi requires a stable internet connection to run. Your streaming device won’t run Kodi if the Wi-Fi bandwidth is low. Check your internet connection and try restarting the router and modem. If doing so doesn’t help, forget the network on your Firestick and reconnect to it. Here’s how to do it.
Clear Kodi Cache/Data
When you clear the cache of an application on your Firestick, all the temporary files associated with the app get removed. Whereas, when you clear the app data, all the data associated with Kodi, including the cache data, gets removed. When these files get corrupted, you might face issues with the app loading. So, you can try clearing these files as a fix.
Update Add-ons
Add-ons are usually beneficial for your streaming experience. But this same thing can cause errors on the channel if they turn out to be corrupt. However, you can easily update them from the device in a few simple steps to get rid of this issue. Here’s how to do it.
Correct the Time Zone/Region
When the time zone and region on your Firestick are inaccurate, it might cause channels not to work. Even though they are automatically set from the internet, they might sometimes be in the wrong time zone. Here’s how you can fix it. You can also use VPN if rectifying the time zone doesn’t help. If the issue is regarding the IP address, it will likely get fixed.
Disable the Hardware Acceleration
Sometimes hardware acceleration can cause your screen to go black or get stuck on the loading sign when there is a glitch in the system. When this happens, you can disable the channel’s hardware acceleration. Here’s how to do it.
Update System
Bugs on your Firestick can also cause some apps not to work. If your fire OS is outdated, install the latest version of the software available for your device and restart your app. Doing so will fix all the bugs and errors.
Reinstall Kodi
Your Kodi can crash when the data is corrupted or incompatible with your device. Check whether your device meets the requirement, as it might not be compatible with all devices. Here’s how to reinstall the Kodi app on your Firestick device.
