Failed to Install Addon From Zip File on Kodi: Fixed

Fix this Kodi error in no time with our expert-tested solutions

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Updated onMarch 27, 2024

updated onMarch 27, 2024

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A great number of Kodi media player users stumbled upon yet another installation error, namelyFailed to install theadd-on from thezip file.

The error appears to occur only with the latest Kodi version, and only when trying to install a Kodi build. The problem is that these builds are necessary in order for Kodi to work properly.

If you’re upgrading from Kodi 18.2 to Kodi 18.6, there’s a good possibility you made this mistake while downloading specific add-ons from a zip file. You may encounter this issue, particularly if you attempt to install certain Wizards. The Wizards are required to install specific Kodi builds.

The two builds that typically produce this problem areStreamlineandNo Limits.However, encountering this issue with a variety of other different builds is also possible.

Luckily, there are a few simple methods that one can go through in order to solve the problem.

How to fix Kodi errorFailed to install addon from the zip file?

1. Install the zip file locally and retry the build installation

Some users reported that downloading the zip file locally took a very long time, but in the end, the build installation was successful.

2. Create a temp folder

Another easy solution to the zip installation problem was to create a temp file inside the Kodi package.

Users who have tried this mentioned that they also checked the error log files as explained above and that the error message specifically said to create this file. According to the reports, the file path should look like this:

After creating the file, repeat the installation process, and see if it goes through.

3. Clear the cache on your device

ForAndroid devices,open Settings >Apps > Kodi > Clear Cache > click and confirm.

Forsmart TV/ Fire TV Stick,go to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications > Kodi > Clear Cache.

Because you keep your existing add-ons and Kodi settings, deleting the cache is a better option than cleaning the entire data.

If you’re using the desktop version ofWindows OS, we recommend that you use specific software to clean temporary or unwanted files.

Clearing the cachehas proven to be a very good option in most cases, and effective not just for this particular situation, but also to keep your device up and running smoothly.

4. Uninstall and re-install the Kodi app

This is just a side solution, and hopefully an unnecessary one. But if the initial installation is faulty, you’ll keep having problems with the program so it’s better to have a clean copy.

Many users jump straight to this step, just to be sure that they have the latest version and a good one, but it’s worth giving a try to the other ones as well.

So these are our easy solutions. If you have another suggestion on how to fix theFailed to install add-on from zip fileerror on Kodi, please share it with us in the comments section below.

Failed to Install Addon From Zip File on Kodi: Fixed#

How to fix Kodi errorFailed to install addon from the zip file?#

1. Install the zip file locally and retry the build installation#

2. Create a temp folder#

3. Clear the cache on your device#

4. Uninstall and re-install the Kodi app#