Kodi v17.2
APK · 82.9 MB · version code 172000 · Android 5.0+ · uploaded May 23, 2017
- Same certificate as v21.0, which matches Google Play Details
Quick check before downloading
Answer this to unlock the download. It keeps automated downloaders away.
Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v21.0, uploaded Sep 25, 2025 — about 8 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 82.9 MB; the latest is 96.6 MB (13.7 MB larger).
- The latest version asks for 6 more permissions: View network connections, Access all files, Run at startup, Record audio (microphone), Tv read epg data (custom), Tv write epg data (custom).
- The latest version no longer asks for: Get tasks, Prevent the device from sleeping.
File information
- Version
- v17.2 (172000)
- Uploaded
- May 23, 2017
- Size
- 82.9 MB
- Requires
- Android 5.0+ (API 21)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- a3f93b236b1a4d5c96f977ac0a108a6c
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 5C:D9:11:0C:3D:8E:06:63:24:61:5D:12:79:FB:93:A1:3C:78:D6:66
- Signed by
- CN=XBMC Foundation, OU=Android platform, O=XBMC Foundation, L=US, ST=US, C=us
- File name
- org-xbmc-kodi-172000-47175312-a3f93b236b1a4d5c96f977ac0a108a6c.apk
- Package
- org.xbmc.kodi
- Downloads (all versions)
- 10M+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v17.2
This is the official release of Kodi 17.2 "Krypton"
For more information visit our website http:kodi.tv
Game data (OBB)
This app needs extra data files (24.7 MB) next to the APK. Their download links appear once the download is unlocked.
- Main OBB
- main.161002.org.xbmc.kodi.obb (24.7 MB)
- Main OBB MD5
- 01f12c0d21b398a3487e69c3e62e2c47
Permissions (6)
This version requests 6 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “XBMC Foundation” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- Same certificate as v21.0, which matches Google Play v21.0 · v20.2 · v20.1 · v20.0
Store checks
- Developer signature not verified Nov 10, 2021
- Antivirus scan passed Jun 11, 2020
- Tested by the source store's staff Jun 10, 2017
- Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018
Scans come from the source store; the certificate comparisons are AAPKs's own, made from the files' published signatures (6 other versions compared). AAPKs doesn't scan files itself.
How to install Kodi on Android 5.0+
You'll need about 190.6 MB of free space (the APK plus 24.7 MB of game data).
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (82.9 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap org-xbmc-kodi-172000-47175312-a3f93b236b1a4d5c96f977ac0a108a6c.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be a3f93b236b1a4d5c96f977ac0a108a6c. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Copy the game data — before the first launch, move the OBB file (24.7 MB), without renaming or unzipping, into Android/obb/org.xbmc.kodi/. On Android 11 and later many file managers can't open that folder; use the built-in Files app or copy it from a computer over USB.
- Open Kodi — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 5.0+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM 32-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.