Kodi-18.4-leia Apr 2026

: Improved the "add network" dialog to prioritize the first protocol from add-ons and fixed issue with "+" signs in HTTP folder paths.

: Community-made "solid" portable formats were created for Linux distributions like Xenialpup64 and Bionicpup64, allowing Kodi to run entirely from a self-contained folder.

: Specific configurations were developed for 18.4 to support vc4-fkms-v3d overlays and GPU memory management ( ) for smoother playback.

: Fixed a bug where video stream details weren't properly deleted when info was refreshed, ensuring more accurate metadata.

The release addressed several critical areas to ensure a "solid" user experience:

: Implemented corrections to the filesystem's CircularCache initialization and termination to prevent crashes.

: Version 18.4 is frequently cited as a stable choice for HDMI-enabled NAS devices, such as those from QNAP, due to its low resource overhead.

: Improved the "add network" dialog to prioritize the first protocol from add-ons and fixed issue with "+" signs in HTTP folder paths.

: Community-made "solid" portable formats were created for Linux distributions like Xenialpup64 and Bionicpup64, allowing Kodi to run entirely from a self-contained folder.

: Specific configurations were developed for 18.4 to support vc4-fkms-v3d overlays and GPU memory management ( ) for smoother playback.

: Fixed a bug where video stream details weren't properly deleted when info was refreshed, ensuring more accurate metadata.

The release addressed several critical areas to ensure a "solid" user experience:

: Implemented corrections to the filesystem's CircularCache initialization and termination to prevent crashes.

: Version 18.4 is frequently cited as a stable choice for HDMI-enabled NAS devices, such as those from QNAP, due to its low resource overhead.