You’ve installed Kodi on your new Firestick; now what? The best entertainment bang for your buck comes from installing a build. Builds install several ready to use add-ons at once, then go on to give Kodi a facelift as well. The best Kodi build will be one that has everything you want… and nothing you don’t. It also won’t take too much space or slow your entertainment system to a crawl. Of course, to be considered the best Kodi build, it should also be easy to use; amirite?
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Best Kodi Build? Boom Shakalaka, Baby!
Dimitrology hosts one of the greatest mega repositories known to the Kodi third party community. Now, Dimitrology put a build together to satisfy all of your entertainment needs while retaining a very slight footprint. In fact, Dimitrology put together three builds, as not everyone wants or needs the extra size added by every XXX option known to Kodi. They might even want an extra-slim build without all the graphic pizzazz bringing up the girth. We’ll concentrate on the R rated full version of the best Kodi build for 2017 in this guide, but you will see where the paths diverge. There’s really no difference in their installation.
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Start Clean
Note that when installing a build, which has many add-ons, it is best to install in a clean Kodi installation. Unless you really know what you are doing, get rid of Kodi and install it fresh in order to install the Dimitrology Boom Shakalaka build.
Repo Location for Experienced Installers
If you’ve installed a few add-ons and have a hang of how Kodi handles things, then you may only need the Dimitrology repository location. Actually, you need the wizard zip file name, too. To install the Boom Shakalaka build, use the source URL http://dimitrology.com/repo, then look for the plugin.video.wizardology.zip file. Be sure to check out all of the other cool goodies found at the Dimitrology source location.
Prep Kodi for Third Party Add-ons
You must allow unknown sources to be used for third party add-on installation in Kodi 17. The XBMC Foundation and Kodi Project want to make sure everyone knows there are risks to installing unofficial add-ons.
- Enter Settings (gear icon) to the top left of the menu
System Menu
- Go Into the System Settings
Go Into System Settings
- Choose Add-ons, then switch Unknown Sources on
Toggle Unknown Sources
- A security risk dialog helps you fear unknown sources accessing your system.
Scary Warning
Dimitrology Repo Source
- Head up one level and enter the File Manager
Go Into the File Manager
- Then, elect to Add Source
Choose Add Source
- Now, select None, allowing you to add a media source location
None
- Type (http://dimitrology.com/repo), then choose OK
Enter Dimitrology Source URL
- Give it the name Dimitrology, then hit OK
Name it Dimitrology
- Check for typos, then hit OK once more
Double Check Dimitrology Source Info for Errors
Boom Shakalaka Wizard Install
- Back at the Main Menu, go into Add-ons
Choose Add-ons in Kodi’s main menu
- Then, go into the Add-on Browser (looks like an open box) above the menu
Enter the Add-on Browser (open box icon)
- Choose Install from zip file
Install from zip file
- In the pop-up, choose Dimitrology
Select Dimitrology Directory
- Then, select the plugin.video.wizardology.zip file
Choose Dimitrology Wizard zip
- When on a Firestick or Fire TV, the zip does not remain highlighted upon moving to the right to highlight OK in the menu. Kodi has a visual glitch, so ignore this. The item is still selected, even if it doesn’t look like it. Just click OK.
and OK to Dimitrology zip
- The Dimitrology Wizard is installed. It will walk you through the Boom Shakalaka Kodi build install process, as will we.
Dimitrology Wizard Installed
The Dimitrology Wizard Installs Boom Shakalaka
- You’ll find the Dimitrology Wizard within the main Kodi Add-ons menu.
Dimitrology Wizard within Add-ons
- Enter the Dimitrology Install/Update folder.
Enter Dimitrology Install Folder
Uh Oh…
- You’ll need to visit http://www.dimitrology.com/getcode to get an installation code for the best Kodi build. Use your phone or computer or whatever you like to visit the page, then get the code. There is a new random 6 digit install code generated every hour. As a result, you may be one of the approximately 1% receiving a code that’s obsolete by the time you input it. I could have sent you there before starting this install, but then chances would be much greater for an obsolete code. Just go back to the web page and refresh for the new code if this is the case, then click OK to get into the settings to input the code once you’ve visited there.
Dimitrology Wizard Uh oh
- Then, input the code you got from the web page.
Enter Dimitrology Wizard Install Code
- Double check it to make sure there’s no typo.
Double Check Dimi Code and OK
- Select which Boom Shakalaka build you wish to install. At this time, the base version is less than 100Mb, while the full (non-XXX) comes in at just over 350Mb.
Choose Your Boom Shakalaka of Choice
- The Wizard lets you know other options are available and checks that you’re sure you’ve chosen wisely.
Dimitrology asks Are You Sure
- Choose to install the full build. You’re installing on a clean Kodi, so there’s nothing to be overwritten, right?
Choice of Full or Overwrite
- The download commences. You probably have time to go get some coffee if you chose the full install, then you might want to also pop some popcorn. If you have a decent connection, you’d better hurry, though.
Boom Shakalaka Download
- The Wizard lets you know everything went alright and that you may now change the skin when you wish.
Installed and Ready for Skin Change
- On our way to the system settings to change the skin, we notice all the shiny new add-ons in the best Kodi build!
Boom Shakalaka Full Kodi Add-ons Installed
- Back in the System menu, we enter the Interface settings area.
Enter Settings area for Skin Change
- Choose the DimitrologyK skin
Choose DimitrologyK skin
- I’m pretty sure you’re sure. Are you sure? I suppose if it breaks your spirit or you immediately projectile vomit, then you can just say no.
Keep the Change
- If the default purple isn’t to your liking, then you may select one of blue, green, or red instead within the Theme item.
Dimi choose Theme color
- It’s time to back out of the settings through the Home icon in the bottom right, then enjoy the best Kodi build available; Boom Shakalaka!
Head Home to Use Your New Build
- Live TV
Boom Shakalaka Live TV
- Movies
Boom Shakalaka Movies
- TV Shows
Boom Shakalaka TV Shows
- Music
Boom Shakalaka Music
- Kids
Boom Shakalaka Kids
- Sports
Boom Shakalaka Sports
- Fitness
Boom Shakalaka Fitness
- Documentaries
Boom Shakalaka Documentaries
- And MUCH MORE!
Boom Shakalaka also has Much More!
Back to Installing The Best Kodi Build of 2017
The Best Kodi Build Changes Skins
Boom!
Within Boom Shakalaka, you will find all of the best Kodi third party add-ons available. The best Kodi build for 2017 is kept up to date, so be sure to update it through the System/Update Build menu item once in awhile. You will need a new code from http://www.dimitrology.com/getcode when you do, so be prepared. Check out some of the categories being filled by the many top Kodi add-ons installed:
Ive done all this and it is still not working right …and as a matter a fact …it doesnt let me watch the movies correctly at all …now what
Hi Ruby, I’m not sure what’s going on; there are a lot of factors to consider. What specific device did you install this on? In what way is it not playing movies ‘correctly?’ In what region are you trying to access the movies from, and what VPN are you using? We can start there and see if the problem is an easy fix.
Is a VPN required for some of the apps to work? For example, when trying to play any movie in 123Movies, an error message appears and says check the log.
I have a fresh install of Kodi 17.6 and Dimitrology on a Firestick in this case.
Thanks!
Hi Chip…
Yes; some apps and especially Kodi add-ons do get blocked by ISPs, government agencies, and private anti-piracy groups. This seems nearly guaranteed if you’re is normally bypassed by using a VPN, which keeps your internet activities encrypted and invisible even to your ISP. You can get the [ipv chan="jhbest"]best VPN for Kodi[/ipv] with a 60% discount with our links, though from November 22nd through the 29th, you can get up to 74% off with their [ipv chan="jh"]hybrid Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal[/ipv].
Very Good. Keep giving us Great Scoop. ThankYou !!!
I have been using Supremacy for some time and now it is erroring out every time I try to run it. I have wiped the Kodi clean several times and re-installed Supremacy but get the same results.
I have had trouble myself, but not that type of error. Switched to Aragon
I can’t find the plugin.video.wizardology.zip file. What’s the problem ?
why do people say they have a build that is the best ever and plays everything but when you install.it the build turns out to be worse than the one you started off with . SO ANNOYING
Because that’s the way of the game unfortunately. What’s the “best” on day may suck the next when it comes to Kodi as sources tend to drop.