You’re best off installing The Beast on a clean version of Kodi, though it is possible to use a previously configured version. Here’s how to get started with The Beast.

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How to install The Beast on Kodi

  1. There are various methods for installing The Beast; we are using Spartan Wizard, which provides both The Beast and Encore. Encore is a slightly slimmer version of the software.

  2. You will first need to register for a free account at Spartan Pixel. Click log in, enter your details, then press the ‘Verify Here’ button. Keep a note of these details for step 9.

  3. Now launch Kodi, and go to System, File Manager. Click Add source in the left panel.

  4. Tap on the ‘None’; field and enter http://spartanpixel.net/repo. It will come up with the name ‘repo’, but really you can call it whatever you want. Hit Done, then Ok.

  5. Now go to System, Settings, Add-ons, Install from zip file. Double-click repo and click Install This Wizard.zip.

  6. A pop-up will confirm The Spartan Wizard add-on has been enabled.

  7. In System, Settings, Add-ons, My add-ons, Video add-ons choose The Spartan Wizard.

  8. Tap Configure, then enter your email address and password. Tap on Done.

  9. Hit Open, then select either The Beast or Encore to begin downloading and installing the build.

  10. If you open Kodi and see the same default Kodi interface as we did on our Android tablet, go to System, Settings, Add-ons, Appearance, Skins and choose Aeon Nox.

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Marie is Editorial Director at Foundry. A Journalism graduate from the London College of Printing, she’s worked in tech media for more than 17 years, managing our EMEA and LatAm editorial teams and leading on content strategy through Foundry’s transition from print, to digital, to online - and beyond.