A: Absolutely. Back up on Windows, transfer the zip via USB or network, and restore on Shield. Paths may differ, but the addon auto-corrects most issues.
The most reliable way to get the add-on is through the official channels: Official Repository (Recommended): Open Kodi and navigate to Install from repository Kodi Add-on repository Program add-ons Direct Zip Download: You can manually download the zip file from the official Kodi Add-ons page
Click to start. Progress will be shown in the top-right corner. When finished, you will see a message: "Backup created successfully."
You can configure the addon to send your backup directly to Dropbox or Google Drive .
Note: Most users do not need to do this. The safer and easier method is to install the Backup addon directly through Kodi’s "Install from Repository" feature, ensuring you get a version compatible with your specific Kodi build (Nexus, Omega, etc.).
In this comprehensive guide, we will explore why backing up Kodi is critical, how to manually download the necessary ZIP files, and a step-by-step tutorial on using the official Kodi Backup tool to ensure your media center is never lost.
You do need to manually browse a website in most cases, as the addon is in the official Kodi Add-on repository. However, if you need the standalone ZIP: