If you are an old Kodi user, there are minimal chances that you haven’t heard or used Ares Wizard build on your Kodi device. Unfortunately, the Ares project was shut down due to legal problems. But it is now back with an update and can be installed on Kodi 18.9 Leia.
It is worth noting that the new update doesn’t bring any entertainment stuff in Ares Wizard build. It only supports the maintenance tool that we use to fix and optimize Kodi cache. So even if it doesn’t offer any movies / TV Shows, it is still a very important utility to install on your Kodi device. It helps us to optimize Kodi cache size that avoids Kodi buffering issues. Even, you can use Ares Wizard to back up your data before resetting Kodi on Fire Stick or any other devices.
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How to install Ares Wizard on Kodi 18.9
Now that you know Ares Wizard is a very important and a must-have maintenance tool, follow the below steps to install Ares Wizard on your Kodi system.
Installation Prerequisite
Ares Wizard is a third party addon. Therefore, first follow these steps to allow such addons on Kodi:
- Open Settings from the home-screen of Kodi (by clicking cog icon on the upper-left of the window)
- Click System
- Click Add-ons on the left side
- Click Unknown Sources on the right side and switch it on
- Click Yes when prompted
The below step-by-step guide works for Fire TV Stick as well as PC (Windows and Mac).
Step 1: Launch Kodi on your device
Step 2: Click ‘Settings’ on the top left of the screen (cog icon)
Step 3: Open File Manager from the listed options
Step 4: Double Click ‘Add Source’ on the right
Step 5: Click <None> under ‘Enter the paths or browse for the media locations’
Step 6: Type in or copy paste the following Ares Wizard download URL and click OK: http://areswizard.co.uk/
Step 7: Enter the name you desire for the Add-on in the ‘Enter a name for this media source’ section. Choose a name you can easily identify later. For this article, I am choosing ares
Step 8: Return to the Kodi home screen and click on ‘Add-ons’ on the left
Step 9: Click the Folder/Box icon on the top left
Step 10: Click ‘Install from zip file’
Step 11: Click ares that you created in Step 7.
Step 12: Click script.areswizard-0.0.69.zip
Step 13: Wait for the addon to install. It may take several minutes. You would see the notification in the top-right corner
That’s all. You have successfully installed Ares Wizard on your Kodi device. If you are struggling with any of the steps, you can always leave a comment. I would be happy to assist.
Ares Wizard Build Not Working
I keep getting this question frequently that why Ares Wizard is not working on Kodi. Well, as I said before the operations at Ares project were shut down due to lawsuits in the US. Though Ares Project is now back, it only works as a tool to fix Kodi errors.
How do I install Ares Wizard on FireStick
There is no separate guide for the Ares Wizard FireStick installation. The above method I shared in this article works for Fire TV Stick, PC, and other Kodi supported devices. The only difference is that you can also download the Ares Wizard zip file on your PC and then upload it in the “Install from Zip File” section. In the case of FireStick, you have to use the URL method only.
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Does not load from zip file at all Waste of time
Hi Mike, it takes a while to install this addon. Also, you may have to try a couple of times.
Works for me, thanks bro
Click on the file in the install zip and nothing happens at all or loads at all. Utter waste of time
Hi Mike, it does take a few minutes to install. Please try again.
I installed ares on kodi 17.6 but can not open it. it says remote share, can not to network server.actually everything is connected expect except ares?
Hi Vladimir, yes, the link isn’t working anymore. Thanks for pointing it out. We will check if there is an alternative available. In the meantime, you may use the Supreme Builds Wizard for maintenance. Here is the guide: https://www.firesticktricks.com/install-supreme-builds-wizard.html
Hi, I installed Ares Wizard to help buffering issues with my No Limits Build. I was able to watch the movie that was buffering prior to installing it. Now none of my TV shows will work. I click on them. They appear, at first like they are going to and then nothing happens. I tried uninstalling Ares Wizard and still no luck with shows. Then I reinstalled my build. The tv shows still won’t work. I am thinking I have to reinstall Kodi all together. Do you have any thoughts about what happened? 😳
Thanks,
Diane
Hi Diane, there has been an ongoing issue with several addons. We are hoping it will be resolved soon. This issue could be the reason you can’t stream TV Shows.
Ares installs on my W10 PC, or at least I think it does. The only message i see pop up says the Stream Digital Repo “Add-on was updated”, I never see the install message. If I try to install from repository anyway, I receive a “Not connected to repository” message.
Hi Christopher, if you see the add-on updated message, it means you already have Ares Wizard. However, this wizard isn’t doing that great. You may want to install One Nation Portal Wizard instead. Follow the steps in this guide up to the installation of One Nation Portal Wizard (you don’t have to install the build): https://www.firesticktricks.com/one-nation-portal-kodi-builds.html
Hi i have just installed Ares Wizard but now seen that it doesn’t have any builds to choose from, can anyone advise me where i can get a build from please.
Hi Colin, Ares Wizard doesn’t offer any builds or addons anymore. It is just a utility tool now. Here is our resource on the best Kodi builds: https://www.firesticktricks.com/best-kodi-builds.html
what do i installed to get local channels
Hi, you may try one of the Live TV Apps: https://www.firesticktricks.com/amazon-fire-stick-apps.html#Best_FireStick_Apps_for_Sports_Live_TV
If you are using Kodi, you may try one of the live TV addons: https://www.firesticktricks.com/best-kodi-addons.html#Top_Live_TV_Addons
Is there a build or repository with the weather channel on it? I used to have it on the civil war build from ares wizard but I can’t find it on any of the newer builds.
Hi Jason, here is our list of best live TV addons. They are likely to have weather channels.
I have a kodi Android device and I am streaming local data (synology nas). The buffering occurs when I am playing a blue ray movie. Oddly it worked on the previous Android player. Would you know what settings I have to adjust to stop the buffering. Mkv files play ok
Hi Paul, unfortunately, NAS technology is beyond our domain of expertise.
Ares worked A Treat A Big Cheers Buffering stopped
No script file in any of the links supplied? Any ideas? Thanks
Hi Steven, looks like Ares Wizard is down. I will check back after some time and if it is still not available, I will update the guide.
You may install One Nation Portal Wizard as an alternative from the link: http://www.onenation.info/Portal
June 17th .. the above method doesn’t work – there is no scipt file in the ares file linked to ??
have kodi 18.2 put ares wizard on it just like i have been using in 17.6 which it works great, but in 18.2 it won’t allow the destination path for the backup not sure why kodi 18 does this? I have been using ares wizard in 17.6 and have done many backups that worked in that version any ideas?
Hi Al, Ares Wizard isn’t working that great on Kodi 18.2. Try One Nation Portal instead. It has been aptly recoded for 18.2. You can install One Nation Portal from https://www.firesticktricks.com/one-nation-portal-kodi-builds.html
Same problem. Anyone got a solution yet?
There is no file named “script.areswizard-0.0.69.zip” in script folder
Hi, try the alternate link I have provided in the guide. After clicking Install from zip file, click Repos. You will find the zip file there.
I tried both urrl’s Patrick, thanks! There is no script file labelled: ‘script.areswizard-0.0.69.zip’ does not appear in either of them?
Hi Drew, I have found another link. It just checked and it has the zip file. Please try http://ares-repo.eu
nice article
no script.areswizard-0.0.69.zip or anything like it in the script folder
Hi, try the alternate link http://thelittleguysco.net/kodi/ I have provided in the guide. You will find the Zip file in the Repos folder (step 12)
Tried that too and still didn’t work
Hi, try another link http://ares-repo.eu
I found the ‘script.areswizard-0.0.69.zip’ file only under the little guys co link but it said ‘install failed’ after selecting it.
Hi Jenn, I could install Ares Wizard but it took a long time. You may want to uninstall and reinstall Kodi and install Ares Wizard again.
i don’t have Ares Wizard in my folder can you help me out please
Hi Jermaine, use the alternate link http://thelittleguysco.net/kodi/
After clicking ‘Install from zip file’, click Repos > scritp.areswizard-0.0.69.zip
There is no areswizared 0.0.69 to be found
Hi Vicki, I have added a new link. Take a look at Step 6 and Step 12
Went through the steps but could not find ‘script.areswizard-0.0.69.zip’. Is there another file name to look for?
Hi, I have updated the guide with the new link. It worked for me. But, it may take several minutes to install Ares Wizard
What is the link for new updated versions to download
I have always used Ares Wizard to backup and restore by kodi builds. I download Ares a wizard via zip. And have version 0.0.69. Once I installed kodi 18 and reinstalled ares wizard I can no longer select the destination folder under back up. Even if I match the back destination folder to that of Kodi 17.6 it will not allow me to set this path as my location. Do u know of any work around ?
I have the same issue, have not found a way to get by it. Everything else seams to be working though.
Hi, yes, I experienced the same problem. For backups, I would recommend using One Nation Portal Wizard instead. You can download it from the following link: http://www.onenation.info/Portal/
Ciao a tutti una domanda xke io non riesco a fare il login grazie
Installed fine from ares-repo.eu and running well, no more buffering lagging or freezes. Thank you ..
The first URL didn’t work for me. The second one did on a fire-stick install…
Hi Perfo, yes, the second link works. It should work on all the Kodi supported devices.
It installed on my device just fine, but I cannot click on “browse builds” nothing happens when I do, and it seems to have a faded tint over it as if you can’t click it at all
Hi Jamal, unfortunately, the builds and addons tabs of Ares Wizard has been disabled indefinitely. It is now only a maintenance tool and not an installer.
After instalations ares didnt show in the addons why?
Hi, We have provided three source URLs in this guide. For some reason, the URL I have used in the screenshot is not installed Ares Wizard. Please use the alternate source URL androidaba.com/addons as mentioned in the guide above. Also, it takes 3-4 minutes to install the wizard. Wait until you see the ‘Ares Wizard Add-on Installed’ notification. Only then you will see it in your addons.
Followed step by step. Installed from zip file. Nothing happens. Doesn’t show up in program addons.
Hey DJ, there seems to be a problem with the Ares Wizard source. I hope the developers are working to fix it. However, I couldn’t tell you how long it might take.
Keeps stating ares wizard install failed even though I followed instructions to the letter
Hey Jim, Sadly, none of the Ares Wizard sources are working at the moment. This may be the server issue. Please wait for some time.
Won’t let me browse builds