How to Install Code Red Kodi Build on Firestick/Android (Kodi 19)

Hey there! Looking for the ultimate streaming experience on your Fire TV or Android device? Then let me introduce you to the Code Red Kodi build!

Code Red has quickly become one of the most popular Kodi builds thanks to its huge content selection, great performance, and easy installation. With this guide, I‘ll walk you through everything you need to know to get Code Red running on your system.

We‘ll cover:

• What makes Code Red such an awesome streaming build
• Step-by-step installation instructions from start to finish
• A deep dive into all the categories, addons, and customization options
• Tips to keep Code Red in tip-top shape
• Is it legal and safe to use Code Red?

By the end, you‘ll have this phenomenal build ready to start streaming your favorite movies, shows, sports, and more. So let‘s get to it!

An Overview of Code Red Kodi Build

First off – what is a Kodi "build" exactly?

A build bundles together all the best video addons, repositories, and customizations into one neat package. Instead of having to install each addon individually, a build sets everything up for you with just a few clicks.

Code Red is one of the top builds available right now. It‘s gotten over 5 million downloads on various streaming forums and websites.

What makes it so popular?

A Massive Content Library

Code Red grants you access to thousands of movies, shows, live TV channels, and more through its integrated addons. We‘re talking about virtually endless entertainment at your fingertips spanning from new releases to old classics, family films to adult content, reality shows to documentaries.

No matter what you feel like watching, Code Red has got you covered.

Optimized for Quality Streaming

You can stream a ton of high-def 1080p and even 4K Ultra HD sources. Code Red prioritizes finding the best quality streams and torrents across its addons.

Integrating premium services like Real-Debrid can bump up streaming speeds and reliability even further. More on that later.

Intuitive Navigation and Interface

Everything in Code Red is neatly organized into different sections – Movies, TV Shows, Live TV, Sports, Music, Kids, etc. So you can instantly find what you want to watch.

The interface uses a slick, customizable skin too. You can tweak the theme and layout to your preferences.

Constant Updates and Maintenance

The developer keeps Code Red updated with the latest addons while fixing any bugs. New tweaks and features get added constantly.

An active user community contributes to the build as well. All of this means maximum uptime and performance.

Easy Installation Process

Getting Code Red up and running takes just 10-15 minutes, tops. It‘s a straight-forward process of downloading the right repository and running the installation wizard.

I‘ll explain the steps in detail coming up next. Even streaming newbies can handle it just fine.

Clearly, Code Red offers an incredible viewing platform for your Firestick, Fire TV, Android box, etc. But how does it stack up against other popular builds like The Oath?

Code Red vs The Oath Kodi Build

The Oath is probably Code Red‘s biggest competition right now in terms of popularity and features. Let‘s quickly compare the two.

Content Libraries

Both builds index tons of movies, shows, live TV, sports, and other video addons. Code Red might have a slight edge for its larger selection of Asian content and anime. But otherwise, they‘re pretty close.

Streaming Quality

Again very similar – both builds excel at aggregating 1080p and 4K streams, especially with Real-Debrid.

Customization

The Oath has more skins and themes to choose from compared to Code Red. But Code Red makes up for this with more options for tweaking menus, widgets, layouts.

Maintenance

Code Red gets updated a bit more frequently with fixes and addon updates. But The Oath also gets maintained well.

Installation

Slight win for Code Red here. Its installation process is a tad simpler compared to The Oath build.

So in summary – you really can‘t go wrong with either build. Code Red does offer a more optimized, lightweight interface that runs super smooth. And it takes the lead for frequent addon updates.

But check out The Oath too if you want more skins and themes. Installing multiple builds is very easy to do.

Now that you know what makes Code Red special, let‘s move on to actually installing it…

Step-by-Step Installation Guide for Code Red

I‘ll be demonstrating the install on a Fire TV Stick 4K, but the process is identical for other devices like the Fire TV Cube, regular Firestick, Nvidia Shield, etc.

Here are all the steps:

Reset Kodi to Default Settings

It‘s always good practice to start with a clean slate before setting up a new build. This will avoid any conflicts from old addons and settings lingering around.

Here‘s how to reset Kodi:

1. Open Kodi and click on the little gear icon to access the Settings menu

2. Go to System > Reset

3. Choose “Restore Default Settings” and confirm

4. Wait for Kodi to reset back to factory settings

Now you have a fresh install ready for Code Red!

Enable Apps from Unknown Sources

Since Code Red isn’t in the official Kodi repository, we need to enable "unknown sources". This allows Kodi to install third-party addons and builds.

Here are the steps:

1. Head to Settings > System > Add-ons

2. Make sure “Unknown Sources” is enabled

3. When the warning pops up, click Yes to confirm

And with that, you can now install Code Red from an external source.

Add the Code Red Repository

Every Kodi build is distributed through an addon repository. This repository hosts the actual build file along with extra addons and tools.

Let’s add the Code Red repo:

1. Go to Settings > File Manager > Add Source

2. Enter the following URL exactly as written:

   http://cmanbuilds.com/repo

3. Name the source “CodeRed” (or anything you like)

4. Click OK to add it

Nice, the repository is now installed and ready to go!

Install from Zip File

Next, we actually install Code Red from the repository zip file:

1. Return back to the Home screen

2. Navigate to Add-ons > Install from zip file

3. Select “CodeRed” as the source

4. Install the zip called repository.cMaNWizard.zip

This will install the main program addon for Code Red.

Install from Repository

Now we can open the Code Red repository and access the build:

1. Go to Add-ons > Install from repository

2. Select “cMaN’s Wizard Repository”

3. Open “Program addons” and install “cMaN Wizard 19”

The Code Red wizard is now ready to go!

Run Code Red Setup

This final step will actually download and install Code Red onto your device:

1. Return to the Home screen and launch cMaN Wizard 19

2. Choose the “Code Red” build

3. Select “Fresh Install” to start

4. Wait a few minutes for the process to complete

5. When done, close out of Kodi and re-launch it

Boom! Code Red will be all set up and ready to start streaming from. The build may keep installing extra addons and updates in the background even as you use it.

And that’s all there is to it! The whole installation took less than 15 minutes from start to finish. Pretty painless process overall.

Now let‘s dive deeper into all the goodies packed into Code Red…

Exploring the Code Red Build Addons, Categories and Settings

With Code Red up and running, it‘s time to have some fun exploring everything this build has to offer. Let‘s tour through some of the key sections.

Top Addons in Code Red

Dozens of amazing addons are pre-configured in Code Red so you can start streaming instantly. Here are some of the top options:

The Crew – This addon indexes a huge catalog of movies and TV shows. It‘s especially great for finding high-quality 1080p/4K streams.

Ezra – Another fantastic source for crystal clear HD streams. Ezra integrates premium hosters like EasyNews too.

Ghost – For a massive collection of documentaries, classics, and older media. Plus Ghost has some unique karaoke features.

The Promise – Your portal to Asian entertainment including movies, dramas, anime, concerts, and more.

YouTube – Watch YouTube videos and content from other streaming sites. Listen to music playlists too.

These are just a few of the gems packed into Code Red. There‘s pretty much an addon for any kind of entertainment you want.

Categories and Sections

The addons get neatly organized into sections that make finding what you want super easy:

Movies – Hundreds of movies sorted by genre, release year, IMDB ratings, etc. Tons of on-demand films.

TV Shows – Most popular shows from networks like HBO, Netflix, AMC, etc. All seasons available.

Live TV – Over 100 HD channels across sports, news, entertainment, movies and more.

4K Movies – A special section just for the highest quality 2160p Ultra HD films.

Kids Zone – Child-friendly shows and movies like Disney films, cartoons, educational programs.

Anime – Popular anime series and movies from Japan and Korea.

Fitness – Workout videos, yoga classes, martial arts tutorials, and more.

Music – Streaming radio stations, karaoke songs, and music video playlists.

And much more! Easy to browse sections for any mood.

Customization Options

One of the best parts of Code Red is how flexible it is. You can tweak and customize it in so many ways:

• Change menu layouts and widgets
• Set a different home screen background
• Rearrange addon order or hide ones you don’t use
• Install new skins and themes
• Add extra repositories and addons
• Modifyscraping tools and streaming settings

Don‘t be afraid to poke around and tailor Code Red to your needs!

Advanced users can take it a step further with premium services like Real-Debrid which unlocks faster streaming in many addons. The setup guides on the Code Red website walk you through configuring Real-Debrid.

No matter your experience level, Code Red offers endless customization possibilities.

Maintenance Tips to Keep Code Red Running Smoothly

A build as robust as Code Red does require some periodic maintenance to keep it optimized. Here are my top tips:

Clear Cache – Cache files can build up and cause lag or crashing. Clear cache once a week in the Kodi tools.

Force Close – If an addon or menu freezes, do a force close on the app. This refreshes things.

Update – Install the latest Code Red updates for new features, fixes and improvements.

Real-Debrid – Make sure your RD account stays active for the best streaming.

Uninstall/Reinstall – If all else fails, do a clean install of Code Red again.

And don’t forget the basics – restart your device every few days, close background apps, and make sure you have a fast internet connection.

A little regular maintenance goes a long way in keeping Code Red humming!

Is Code Red Legal and Safe to Use?

Now for the big question – is accessing all this free media actually legal with Code Red? Let‘s talk about it.

Installing and using Code Red itself is perfectly legal. There are no laws prohibiting Kodi builds or addons. Many builds like Code Red are open-source programs created by online communities.

However, the content you watch on Code Red is what gets tricky. Most movies and shows are copyrighted material that require licensing to distribute.

Streaming this stuff without permission falls into piracy. So in that sense, Code Red allows you access to illegal content very easily.

But plenty of material is free to watch legally – documentaries, classic films, fitness videos, news, and more. Stick to legit public domain works and you stay on the right side of the law.

When using builds like Code Red, your best bet is taking precautions:

• Use a VPN to hide your streaming activity
• Be wary of entering personal info in dubious addons
• Run antivirus scans to detect malware
• Avoid suspicious websites for downloading illegal stuff

If everyone is careful and thoughtful, we can all keep enjoying the entertainment options that builds like Code Red provide. But do use good judgement!

Final Thoughts on Code Red

Phew, that was a lot of info! But I hope all these details give you a fuller picture of the awesome streaming experience Code Red offers.

In summary:

• Code Red bundles tons of great Kodi addons into one user-friendly build

• It‘s got a huge catalog of movies, shows, sports, and other content

• The installation process is quick and easy for beginners

• There are limitless options for customizing Code Red to your needs

• Performing regular maintenance keeps it running smooth

• Be mindful of legal risks when streaming copyrighted stuff

Ready to unlock a world of phenomenal entertainment? Get Code Red installed on your Firestick, Fire TV, or Android box. This build makes cutting the cord an absolute joy.

Let me know if any questions come up during the setup process. Enjoy all the movies and shows!