FIX: Failed to install dependency error on Kodi

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you’ve been a long-time fan of Kodi media player, you must have encountered theFailed to install dependencyerror message at least once, because this is a very common problem.

One of the best things about the Kodi media player is that it uses third-party add one precisely to offer all that content, from all around the world.

If add-ons and their dependencies fail to install – hence theFailed to install dependencyerror– you can’t get the desired content.

So in this article, we’ll try to cover several ways to fix thiserroror to force-install dependencies.

How do I fix Kodi failing to install dependencies?

1.Clear Kodi Cache

ForWindows / Mac / Linux,it is recommended to clear cache via a dedicated add-on such as Ares Wizard. If you’ve been using Kodi for some time, you surely heard of Ares Wizard as the ideal tool to keep Kodi streaming smoothly.

The tool includes amaintenance option that allows you to delete thumbnails, delete packages, and delete cache/temporary files. You can download the .zip file fromhereor just install it directly from your Kodi using as file source the URLhttp://areswizard.co.uk/.

ForAdroid 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.

2. Force-install dependency from log files

This might do the trick and separately install the dependency and then allow you to install the add-on.

Alternatively, you can Google-search the dependency and you’ll most likely find the .zip file online (on GitHub). Download it, then install it from the .zip file on your device.

3. Remove the Kodi database

Then close Kodi and relaunch it.You will have to re-enable your add-ons from Add-ons > My add-ons and reactivate the ones you find there.

Also, try again to install the add-on you initially wanted to get. If you’re still having problems, let’s move on to the next solution.

4. Install TVAddons Repository

Afterward, go back and try to install the add-ons that you wanted.

5. Uninstall and re-install Kodi app

This is just as a last resort, but most likely there’s no need for you to go this far because the problem should have been fixed by now.

If, however, you are here, the Kodi application can be uninstalled from the Settings and Applications/Apps menu of any device, desktops included. Then you can download theweb versionor the app that you find in the Play Store/ App Store.

If you have any other suggestions on how to fix theFailed to install dependencyon Kodi, please drop us a line in the comments section below.

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FIX: Failed to install dependency error on Kodi#

How do I fix Kodi failing to install dependencies?#

1.Clear Kodi Cache#

2. Force-install dependency from log files#

3. Remove the Kodi database#

4. Install TVAddons Repository#

5. Uninstall and re-install Kodi app#