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How to Uninstall Kodi Repositories on Firestick (2026 Guide)
Step-by-step guide to removing Kodi repositories, add-ons, or the entire Kodi app from your Firestick or Fire TV. Three methods explained with screenshots.
I’ve been running Kodi on Fire TV devices for years, and repo clutter is one of the most common messes I see. You install a build, add a few repos from random guides, half of them stop working six months later — and suddenly Kodi’s slow, add-ons are throwing errors, and the File Manager looks like a graveyard of abandoned sources.
Cleaning it up is straightforward once you know where to look. There are three different things people mean when they say “uninstall Kodi repositories” — and they each use a different menu. This guide covers all three: removing a repo source, removing the add-ons tied to it, and nuking the whole Kodi install from your Firestick if you want a clean slate.
To uninstall a Kodi repository on Firestick: open Kodi → tap the Settings gear → go to File Manager → highlight the repository source → select Remove source → confirm. If you want to also remove the add-ons that came from that repo, go to Add-ons → My Add-ons, find each one, and select Uninstall. For a full wipe, uninstall Kodi entirely from Fire TV Settings → Applications.
What I Tested For
I ran this on a Firestick 4K Max running Fire OS 8, using Kodi 21.3 (the current stable build as of 2026) with the default Estuary skin. I tested all three removal paths — repository source only, add-on removal, and full app uninstall — to confirm the exact menu flow and document where things can go wrong.
A few things worth flagging before you start:
- If your Kodi skin isn’t the default Estuary, some menus will look different. Switch back to Estuary temporarily if you’re getting lost.
- Removing a repo source does not automatically remove the add-ons you installed from it — those stay until you delete them manually.
- If a repo source isn’t showing up in File Manager, it may have been bundled into a build installer rather than added as a standalone source. In that case, the full uninstall path is your cleanest option.
Method 1: Remove a Repository Source
This is the surgical option — you’re cutting off the supply line without touching anything else. Good for when a repo is abandoned, broken, or you just don’t want it updating anymore.
Remove a Kodi Repository Source on Firestick
6 stepsOpen Kodi Settings
From the Kodi home screen, select the Settings gear icon in the top-left corner. On a Firestick remote, navigate there with the directional pad and press the center select button.
Open File Manager
Inside Settings, select File Manager. This is where all your added repository sources live — think of it as Kodi’s address book for add-on sources.
Find the Repository Source
You’ll see a list of named sources. Scroll through and highlight the one you want to remove. Common repo sources often have names like “SuperRepo,” “Fen Light,” or whatever the builder called it when you first added it.
Open the Options Menu
With the source highlighted, press the Menu button on your Firestick remote (the three-line hamburger button) or long-press the center select button to bring up the context menu.
Select Remove Source
Choose Remove source from the options menu. Kodi will ask you to confirm — select Yes.
Confirm and Exit
The source will disappear from File Manager. Back out to the home screen. That repo can no longer push updates or reinstall add-ons from that source.
Method 2: Remove Add-Ons Tied to a Repository
Removing the source doesn’t clean up what’s already installed. If you want the add-ons gone too — or if the add-ons are throwing errors because the repo went dark — here’s how to remove them.
Uninstall Kodi Add-Ons on Firestick
5 stepsGo to Add-ons
From the Kodi home screen, select Add-ons in the main navigation bar on the left side.
Open My Add-ons
Select My Add-ons. This shows everything currently installed — video add-ons, program add-ons, services, and the repositories themselves.
Find the Add-On
Browse by category or scroll the full list to find the add-on you want to remove. Repository entries themselves also show up here as installable items under Add-on repository.
Select the Add-On
Highlight it and press the center select button to open its details page.
Uninstall and Confirm
Scroll down and select Uninstall. Confirm when prompted. The add-on will be removed immediately. Repeat for any other add-ons from the same repo.
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→Method 3: Uninstall Kodi Completely from Firestick
Sometimes the right move is a clean slate. If Kodi has slowed down, a build install made a mess, or you just don’t want it anymore — uninstalling from Fire TV removes everything: the app, all repos, all add-ons, all stored data.
Uninstall Kodi from Firestick (Full Removal)
5 stepsGo to Fire TV Settings
From the Fire TV home screen, navigate to the Settings cog in the top navigation bar. Press select.
Open Applications
Scroll down to Applications and select it.
Manage Installed Applications
Select Manage Installed Applications. Wait a moment — it takes a few seconds to populate the full list of installed apps.
Find Kodi
Scroll through the list and select Kodi.
Uninstall and Confirm
Select Uninstall, then confirm. The uninstall takes 10-20 seconds. Once done, Kodi and all associated data — repos, add-ons, builds, everything — are gone from your device.
What to Use Instead of Kodi
If you’re removing Kodi because it’s become more trouble than it’s worth, a few alternatives are worth considering depending on what you actually used Kodi for.
Stremio — The easiest Kodi replacement for most users. It handles streaming through add-ons like Kodi does, but the interface is cleaner and the setup is far less involved. Available on the Amazon App Store. Pair it with Real-Debrid for high-quality links — same way you would with Kodi. Full setup walkthrough in our Stremio on Firestick guide.
Jellyfin — If you used Kodi mainly as a local media server, Jellyfin does the same job with a more modern interface and proper multi-user support. Free and open-source. We have a full Jellyfin installation guide if you want to go that route.
Plex — More polished than both Kodi and Jellyfin for local libraries, with a proper Fire TV app that actually works well on a remote. The free tier covers most use cases; Plex Pass unlocks a few extras but isn’t required.
Stremio
- Available on Amazon App Store — no sideloading required
- Clean interface that works well with a Firestick remote
- Add-on ecosystem similar to Kodi, much simpler to manage
- Pairs directly with Real-Debrid for premium stream quality
✓ Pros
- No sideloading required — installs from the Amazon App Store
- Far less maintenance than Kodi builds and repos
- Real-Debrid integration works out of the box
- Interface designed for TV remotes, not a mouse
✕ Cons
- Less customizable than Kodi for power users
- Add-on library is smaller than Kodi's ecosystem
- Best experience requires a paid Real-Debrid subscription
Common Issues and Fixes
The repo source isn’t in File Manager. A lot of Kodi builds install repos through a one-click installer that bypasses the standard File Manager source step. If you can’t find it there, use the My Add-ons → Add-on repository path in Method 2 to remove it from the add-on manager side, or just go with the full uninstall in Method 3.
Kodi created a duplicate installation. This happens when you install a new Kodi APK instead of overwriting the old one — Fire TV treats it as a second app. Go to Settings → Applications → Manage Installed Applications and uninstall both entries, then reinstall fresh. Our Kodi installation guide has the correct sideloading method to avoid this.
Add-ons are still showing errors after repo removal. Removing the source stops future updates but doesn’t fix currently broken add-ons. Each one needs to be removed manually through My Add-ons, or use Clear Data to wipe them all at once.
Kodi is still slow after cleaning up repos. Leftover cache is usually the culprit. After cleaning repos and add-ons, go to Fire TV Settings → Applications → Manage Installed Applications → Kodi → Clear Cache. For general Firestick performance, our Firestick buffering fixes guide covers the full optimization process.
Related Articles
- How to Install Kodi on Firestick (2026 Guide) — if you want to start fresh after uninstalling
- 20 Best Kodi Add-ons for Firestick in 2026 — the repos actually worth keeping
- 10 Best Kodi Builds for Firestick in 2026 — if a build caused your current repo mess, here are the stable ones
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Last updated: May 2026
