Kodi 19 Matrix Released!
Kodi 19 Matrix has recently just been released - Kodi release post.
Benefits
- All my add-ons support Kodi 19 (and Kodi 18 and Kodi 17)
- Python3 is quicker than Python2 = real world speed increases in add-ons
- 19 in general seems quicker to me while navigating
- Binary add-ons (eg. Inputstream Adaptive / IPTV Simple Client) are now only updating Kodi 19 versions.
Many of my add-ons rely on these so good to have them as upto date as possible. - Some new / updated add-ons may be Python3 only - so won't work in 18
Note: My add-ons will continue to support 18 where possible - More secure due to Python3 and add-on system improvements
- Cool Matrix style boot-up logo
- 19 is a bigger number than 18
- All my add-ons support Kodi 19 (and Kodi 18 and Kodi 17)
- Python3 is quicker than Python2 = real world speed increases in add-ons
- 19 in general seems quicker to me while navigating
- Binary add-ons (eg. Inputstream Adaptive / IPTV Simple Client) are now only updating Kodi 19 versions.
Many of my add-ons rely on these so good to have them as upto date as possible. - Some new / updated add-ons may be Python3 only - so won't work in 18
Note: My add-ons will continue to support 18 where possible - More secure due to Python3 and add-on system improvements
- Cool Matrix style boot-up logo
- 19 is a bigger number than 18
Issues
- Some add-ons will not yet support Python3 and therefore won't work in Kodi 19.
I suggest you check with the authors before updating if you can't live without those add-ons. - Some skins may not yet support Matrix. Again - check with skin author before updating.
- Some add-ons will not yet support Python3 and therefore won't work in Kodi 19.
I suggest you check with the authors before updating if you can't live without those add-ons. - Some skins may not yet support Matrix. Again - check with skin author before updating.
Conclusion
I recommend updating as long as most of your favourite add-ons and skins are going to work.
If your favourite skins / add-ons don't support Kodi 19 - then let the developers know.
If your favourite skins / add-ons don't support Kodi 19 - then let the developers know.
Oh, and always make a backup first if possible so you can revert.
Where to get
- Android
- Windows
- Linux
- LibreELEC Nightlies (alpha)
- CoreELEC Nightlies (alpha)