The Kodi platform is one of the biggest and well-known media streaming service. It is home to a large number of builds, repositories, and add-ons. However, the addition and disappearance of the repo and add-ons are common. And the reason behind most of the add-ons going offline is due to the illegal streaming of content. One such repository which was shut down by Kodi is TV Addons Repo. However, the repository is back with all new features.
So today in this guide we are going to share about the TVAddons Repository, why it went offline and how to fix TV Addons Repo not working error.
Why is TVAddons Repository not Working?
It was claimed that an American lawsuit was the main reason behind the shutdown of the TVAddons repo. According to the legal complaint “Around the world, approximately 40 million unique users were actively using Infringing Addons that were hosted by TVAddons every month. And so approximately 900,000 Canadian households were using the Infringing Add-ons to access the television content. As a result, the number of users of the TVAddons repo hosting the Infringing add-ons was increasing constantly.”
As there is no evidence that exactly how the Canadian companies came up with such claims. One can only assume that they monitored the Kodi users watching the pirated TV shows, movies and live streams using the unofficial addons on their Android Mac or FireStick devices.
The claims by the Canadian lawsuit also included that the TVAddons communicated to the public Game of Thrones, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, The Big Bang Theory, Prison Break, America’s Got Talent, and many other copyrighted shows like these by breaching the copyright.
What is TV Addons Repository?
This repository has been facing some issue with its smooth streaming. But now it has got its spotlight back. The TVAddons repo is back with new and improved features. Also, there are a lot of new additions to the add-ons library. The repository went offline for some time but now it seems that the most favorite repository is back with a bang. And this time the content and add-ons offered by this repo is completely legal ad safe to use.
One of the most interesting things about this new version of TV Addons repo is that it is equipped with GitHub Browser, one of the coolest feature. GitHub which is basically a popular repository hosting website is now available as an add-on within this repo. This browser serves as a host to various third-party Kodi add-ons. So now you can download all the popular Kodi addons in just one click. And so you get access to more than 80 addons. This repository also boasts the creation of URL Resolver, the most important feature that allows smooth streaming on Kodi.
How to Install TV Addons Repository on Kodi?
As the TV Addons repo is back, you can download and install it easily by following the given guide. The process is easy and simple to follow.
Step 1- Launch the Kodi app on your device. Then go to the Settings.
Step 2- Now click on System Settings, followed by Expert mode. Then choose Add-ons option.
Step 3- Turn on the Unknown Sources option from here, in case it is not enabled before. Also, give permission to install third-party apps by clicking on the Yes option in the warning that comes on the screen.
Step 4- Now return to the home screen. Click on Settings> File Manager> Add Source option.
Step 5- Click on the None field. This will create a text box. Enter the following URL here- http://fusion.tvaddons.co.
Step 6- Give the following media source a suitable name like Fusion. And click on Ok.
Step 7- Now return to the home screen and click on the Package Installer icon. Now choose Install from zip file option.
Step 8- Select the Fusion file that you previously saved. And then click on Kodi Repos> English.
Step 9- Now choose the repository file named as repository.xbmchub-x-x-x.zip. The file will install in a few minutes.
Step10- After you get the message saying the TVAddons.ag repository is enabled, go back to the Add-ons page. And then click on Install from Repository option.
Step 11- Now click on TVAddons.co Add-On repository. And then choose Video Add-ons and select any TV addon that you want to install. For instance USTVNow Plus Addon.
Step 12- Click on Install. And wait till you get the notification message of addon installation.
You can now enjoy the add-on by opening the repository installed. Click on the Repo> video Add-ons and selecting your Add-on.
How to Fix TVAddons Repo not Working?
Since for much time one couldn’t figure out the reason behind the shutdown of TVAddons repo, here are a few fixes that will help you resolve any issue with Kodi.
Method 1- Check Internet Connection
The primary solution of most of the Internet streaming problems is Internet connectivity. So the prime step is to check the connectivity of your router. Either access the Internet by browsing something or using Kodi only. One thing to be kept in mind is that for HD streaming one needs high speed. So if you are working with 20Mbps then you can enjoy continuous streaming of HD or 4K videos.
If you are sure that your Internet connection is proper then move to the next step.
Method 2- Update our Kodi
It is important that your Kodi add-ons are compatible with the main software. Most of the users stick to the solid version of Kodi 17.6, and very few of them have updated to the latest Kodi 18 beta version. As most of the developers develop the addons that support the latest version and are compatible with it, it is highly recommended that you update your Kodi.
Method 3- Update the Addons
Outdated and corrupt Kodi addons are also one of the most common causes of Kodi errors. And by simply updating the addons you can rectify the problem and resolve it. You can update the addon by right-clicking on that particular addon, followed by information and then clicking on update. Outdated addons miss some of the important instruction files which have the actual fix for the bugs.
And so we would recommend you to keep all the Kodi add-ons updated.
Wrapping Up
The TVAddons repository is a well-known Kodi repo that hosts a large number of addons. It went offline for quite a few days but now it is back. And you can access all your favorite Kodi add-on and enjoy streaming your favorite content online for free. We hope that this guide was helpful to explain how to install TV Addons repo on Kodi. In case of any issue or problem share it with us in the comment section.
