Saturday, May 5, 2018

How to fix failed to install a dependency Kodi error with easy methods

The dependency is defined as a supporting files for the proper working of addons. Most of the Kodi users, install addons from the repository. A repository is like a container which has support files for the proper working addons. If any of these files are not located properly, then you will receive the error message as failed to install dependence error. Now let us see how to fix Failed to install a dependency error.

Ref: http://kodierror.com/failed-to-install-a-dependency/

How to fix Failed to install a dependency Kodi error

Stage 1: Kodi

First, you have to keep your Kodi as updated as possible. While developing add-ons, most of the developers target the future performance of the addons. So a new addon may contain files, that can’t be read by the old version of Kodi. So the only solution for this issue is to update your Kodi. The latest version of Kodi will have the maximum number of support file, and the probability of causing the error is very low. If you are already using advanced version but still facing the error, then you must update your dependency files. 

How to update dependency files?

  1. First, go to settings.
  2. Select the System settings.
  3. change the settings to the expert mode. Select Add-ons > Manage dependencies.
  4. Select the file you want to update.
  5. Select update and make sure Auto update feature is enabled.

Stage 2: Repository

If the issue still persists, then the problem is due to the repository or add-ons. If you are facing this error while installing exodus, covenant or any other addon just update their corresponding repository. Some of the repo may be outdated or even shut down. In that case, we must install the addon using the alternate repository. Follow the steps to update the repository.
  • Select addons in the left pane.
  • Select the Package Installer icon at the top-left corner.
  • Select Install from repository.
  • Right-click on the repository name and select information.
  • Select update and enable auto update.
Thus the repository is updated. By doing this, all the missing files or new files will be added to the repository. These files may help you to solve the issue. To check the status of the repository, enter the repository URL in the browser. If the repository is down, you have to uninstall the addon. And try again with an alternate repository. If that didn’t fix failed to install a dependency error, then check out our alternative method as follows.

Stage 3: Add-ons

If you are still facing the issue, it means there is a problem with your addons. You must use the wizard to solve this issue. While using the wizard, all the required files will be installed before installing the addons. Depending on the addon, the usage of wizards may vary. So here, we will install the maintenance tool by the wizard. By doing so, the dependency files related to the add-ons will be installed. And these files may be used by the other add-ons to solve the issue. Now proceed with indigo Kodi addon installation.
  1. Go to settings.
  2. Select file manager.
  3. Select add source.
  4. Select None and enter “http://fusion.tvaddons.co”.
  5. Give any name to the source.
  6. Select add-ons menu on the home screen.
  7. Select Package Installer icon at the top-left corner.
  8. Select install from zip file.
  9. Select the source file by name.
  10. Select Kodi repo > XMBC hub repository file.
  11. Now select install from repository > TV ADDONS.CO Repo.
  12. Select video add-ons.
  13. Select indigo > install.
Indigo Kodi addon helps us in two ways. First, it is installed from the wizard. So it will install most of the required files for the proper working of addons. So this will eradicate dependency error. Second, it’s a maintenance addon. It simplifies the work of the user. It will complete everything in a single click. It has plenty of features. Addon installer and force update are one of those, which will help you to solve the issue.

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How to fix failed to install a dependency Kodi error with easy methods

The dependency is defined as a supporting files for the proper working of addons. Most of the Kodi users, install addons from the repositor...