After months of tweaking Kodi on my FireStick, loading it with builds and add-ons, I found it started lagging, crashing, and just not working like it used to. If you’re experiencing the same, you’re not alone. Many users hit a wall where the only real fix is to reset Kodi on FireStick and give it a fresh start. It is the best way to clean things up when nothing else works.
If you are stuck with firestick poor performance, strange errors, or a cluttered setup, resetting Kodi helps you start over without needing to uninstall and reinstall the app entirely. It wipes everything—your settings, add-ons, builds—but you get a clean slate. And if you plan ahead, you can back up your data to restore it afterward.
This walkthrough is also for those who want a fresh Kodi experience without digging through settings and manually removing add-ons one by one. It’s quicker, cleaner, and gives you the freedom to set up only what matters.
Step 1: Back Up Kodi with the Official Add-on
Here is how you can install the Backup add-on and save your data:
- Open Kodi on your firestick and click the settings gear icon.
- Navigate and select Add-ons.
- Click Install from repository.
- Choose Kodi Add-on repository.
- Open Program add-ons.
- Scroll and select Backup.
- Click Install and wait for confirmation.
- Open Backup from Add-ons > Program Add-ons.
- Click Open Settings to set a save path.
- Under the Remote Dir tab, choose Browse Remote Path.
- Navigate to External storage.
- Select a folder like Download to store your backup.
- Click OK to confirm the path.
- Save the changes.
- Reopen the Backup add-on.
- Select Backup to begin the process.
How to Reset Kodi on Firestick?
There are two ways to reset Kodi app on your Firestick. The first clears its data without uninstalling it. The second fully uninstalls the app, removing everything with it. Here’s how each works.
Method 1: Clear Kodi Data (Quick and Simple)
This method keeps Kodi on your FireStick but deletes all your data.
- On your FireStick home screen, click the settings gear.
- Select Applications, then Manage Installed Applications.
- Find Kodi in the list and open it.
- Click Clear data. You’ll see info about Kodi’s app and data size.
- Confirm by selecting Clear data again.
- Data will be erased. The app remains installed.
Now, launch Kodi. You will see “Preparing for first run,” confirming the reset. All your add-ons and settings will be gone. You’re now working with a fresh installation.
Method 2: Uninstall Kodi Completely
This approach takes more time but can fix issues that data clearing won’t.
- Go to the FireStick settings gear.
- Click Applications, then Manage Installed Applications.
- Find and select Kodi.
- Click Uninstall.
- Confirm again by clicking Uninstall.
Kodi will be fully removed. You’ll need to reinstall it from scratch. Once reinstalled, your Kodi environment will be clean.
Step 3: Restore Kodi Data Using Backup Add-on
If you created a backup earlier, restoring it is simple. But remember, since Kodi has been reset, you must reinstall the Backup add-on first. Follow the installation steps from Step 1, then continue below:
- Launch the Backup add-on.
- Click Open Settings.
- Navigate to Remote Dir > Browse Remote Path.
- Select the folder where you saved your backup earlier.
- Click OK to confirm and save the changes.
- Reopen Backup and click Restore.
- Choose the backup file.
- Select the data sets you want to recover.
- Click OK to begin restoration.
Let the add-on do its work. Once complete, exit Kodi and reopen it. Your add-ons and settings should now be restored.
Even with a backup, not everything always comes back. Some add-ons may need to be reinstalled manually. If anything important is missing, you can easily add it again from your preferred sources.
A reset is sometimes all it takes to bring your FireStick and Kodi setup back to life. Whether you’re fixing problems or simplifying your setup, taking control of your Kodi environment gives you the power to stream the way you want.
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