How to Fix Black Screen on Kodi 17 Krypton

by MJD

Some users have reported they are getting a black screen on Kodi 17 Krypton. The issue for most will probably caused by the addons.db file after upgrading from 16 to 17. This means the file needs deleting. After deleting and rebooting the file will be rebuilt and should remedy any issues.

Here is where the file is located on all types of devices:

  • (requires hidden files to be turned on ) Android: Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/Database
  • iOS: /private/var/mobile/Library/Preferences/Kodi/userdata/Database
  • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Kodi/userdata/Database
  • Linux: ~/.kodi/userdata/Database
  • OpenELEC/LibreELEC: /storage/.kodi/userdata/Database
  • Windows: Click Start and type %APPDATA%\kodi\userdata\Database

Once you have navigated here you will see the addons.db file. Delete the file and then reboot. You should now have fixed the black screen issue.

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