You’re most probably reading this article because Kodi is showing you the “For security, installation of add-ons from unknown sources is disabled” message. This happens when you try to install an addon that comes as a ZIP file, which means you’ve downloaded it from the Internet. However, there’s no need to worry - as we’ll show you how to enable unknown sources on Kodi and install any addon out there.
Before we dive deeper, here’s some handy background information. Back in 2019, Kodi’s developers started warning against installing third-party repositories, primarily due to malware concerns. However, this application has always been associated with piracy, so you can see how that puts Kodi into a troublesome situation.
As a way to prevent users from relying on third-party extensions, Kodi 19 “Matrix” came with a small yet prominent obstacle. By default, the application would try to prevent you from installing untested addons, which is something that you can easily go around.
As you’re about to see, this process is incredibly simple and takes only a few moments of your time. And we’re going to show you how this is done on Kodi (applies to all Kodi versions).
this is a simple Guide to Enable Unknown Sources option on Kodi.
Kodi 17 Krypton has changed from the old interface to a fresh new look.
It also has changed some options including now needing to Enable Unknown Sources if you want to install third party add-ons.
It is a quick and easy operation to do, here is a step-by-step guide with pictures.
first of all Make sure that Kodi is open and that you’re on the application’s home screen.
- From your Home Screen select Settings
- Click the System Settings box
- Select the Add-ons button - Click the Unknown Sources slider bar
- A warning box will come up click YES
- Add-ons will now be able to be installed. To go back to the main menu right click a empty space on the screen, or click the top left Settings / System
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