In this guide, I will demonstrate how to install Gen-X addon on Kodi 18 Leia and Kodi 17.6 Krypton. The method provided in this tutorial works on Amazon FireStick, FireStick 4K, Fire TV Cube, Mac, Linux & Windows, Android Mobiles, and all other Kodi supported device platforms.
Gen-X is a multipurpose entertainment addon that presents to you an impressive collection of Movies, TV Shows, Music Videos, Sports, Live TV, Kids’ Videos, Documentaries, and more. This addon is the part of the Maverick Repo, one of the very popular names in the Kodi world. Gen-X Kodi addon is working and streaming superbly. Every category has a good line-up of videos and every link I played worked. I had truly no doubt that Gen-X will be the part of our Best Kodi Addons list.
While Gen-X offers plenty of free streams, it works even better when you team it up with Real-Debrid. It has several special categories reserved for Real-Debrid. These categories offer higher-quality videos and they work only when you are signed in with your Real-Debrid premium account.
Update: Gen X Addon is currently unavailable as the Maverick Repo is down. Please try one of the other addons from our list of Best Kodi Addons
Kodi Add-ons offer unlimited streaming content, but could also get you into legal trouble if caught streaming copyrighted Movies / TV shows / Sports. Kodi users are strongly advised to always use a VPN while streaming online. A good Kodi VPN hides your identity, bypasses government surveillance, geo-blocked content, and ISP throttling (which also helps in buffer-free streaming).
After trying several paid and free VPNs myself, I found ExpressVPN to be the best VPN for Kodi. You get 3-months free and save 49% on its annual plans. Moreover, ExpressVPN comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How to Install Gen-X Addon on Kodi
Gen X is a third-party addon. And, if you are installing a third-party addon for the first time, it is likely you must still have Unknown Sources disabled. This option must be enabled to allow Gen X or any third-party addon. So, let’s get it over with first:
#1: Run the Kodi app and when it opens, click Settings on the top-left of Kodi home-screen
#2: Click System (Kodi 18) or System settings (Kodi 17.6)
#3: Click Add-ons in the left menu followed by Unknown Sources on the right (only if it is OFF or disabled). You need to make sure the switch is toggled to ON position
#4: Go ahead and click Yes without any worry for Gen X is a safe and secure addon. I have tested and used it personally
Note: It would be a good idea to disable Unknown Sources after installing Gen X
Installation Steps for Gen-X Addon
Now we come to the main part of the installation process. The process is simple and broadly, this is what you will do:
- Add the source link to Kodi
- Install Maverick Repo from the source link
- Install Gen X from the Maverick Repo
The following steps will cover it all. Here is what you need to do now:
#1: Click the Kodi Settings again from the home-screen
#2: Choose File manager
#3: Select and open Add source (either on left or right, doesn’t matter)
#4: Now click <None>
#5: On the next full-screen window, enter the following source link/URL carefully: http://mavericktv.net/mavrepo
Click OK to continue
#6: Back on this window, select the text-box labelled, ‘Enter a name for this media source’ and type the name of the source you want to identify it with. I will leave it to the default mavrepo
Note: You have thus added the source link successfully to Kodi
#7: You want to go back to the Kodi home-screen now by pressing the back button repeatedly. Choose Add-ons on the left
#8: Click Package installer icon on the top-left. I am referring to the item that resembles an open box
#9: Click Install from zip file
#10: Open mavrepo or any other source name you added previously in the 6th Step
#11: Click repository.maverickrepo-x.x.zip
Note: This zip file may have a different version number than you see in the following image. Click it anyway
#12: Wait until you see the installation confirmation saying, MaverickTV Repo Add-on installed
Note: Now you have installed the MaverickTV Repo and completed the second part
#13: Click Install from repository
#14: Open MaverickTV Repo
#15: Open Video add-ons
#16: Go ahead and click Gen-X
#17: Now click Install
#18: (Only Kodi 18 Leia) Click OK when prompted with this list of additional addons
#19: Wait for a minute or two. When the installation is complete, you will be notified by the message in the top-right area of the screen, Gen-X Add-on installed
Well, that will be all. You have successfully installed the Gen-X addon on Kodi.
Before you start streaming with Kodi Addons / Builds, I would like to warn you that everything you stream on Kodi is visible to your ISP and Government. This means, streaming copyrighted content (free movies, TV shows, Sports) might get you into legal trouble.
Kodi users are strongly advised to connect a VPN while streaming. A VPN for Kodi will bypass ISP throttling, Government Surveillance, and geo-restriction on popular Add-ons. I always connect ExpressVPN on all my streaming devices and I suggest you do the same.
ExpressVPN is the fastest and most secure VPN. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Meaning, you can use it freely for the first 30-days and if you are not satisfied with the performance (which is highly unlikely), you can ask for the full refund.
NOTE: We do not encourage the violation of the copyright laws. But, what if you end up streaming content from an illegitimate source unintentionally? It is not always easy to tell the difference between a legit and illegal source.
So, before you start streaming on Kodi, here's how to get VPN protection in 3 simple steps.
Step 1: Get the ExpressVPN subscription HERE.
Step 2: Click HERE to download and install the ExpressVPN app on your device.
Step 3: Click the Power icon to connect a VPN server. That's all. Your connection is now secure with the fastest and best VPN for Kodi.
Gen-X Kodi Addon: A Quick Overview
There are two ways you can access Gen-X addon on Kodi:
#1. Select (don’t click) Add-ons on the Kodi home-screen and open Gen-X from the Video-addons section on the right
#2. Click Add-ons on the Kodi home-screen and select (don’t click) Video add-ons on the next screen. Open Gen-X from the right side of the screen
Gen-X is a multipurpose addon that lets you watch movies, shows, music, sports, live TV, documentaries and more. You will find various categories for these streaming options on its main-screen
The addon has a lot of special categories reserved for content accessible through Real-Debrid. Meaning, you will need to pair premium Real-Debrid account with Gen-X to watch such content.
Besides Real-Debrid specials, you will find other categories including Latest TV Boxsets, Live and Catch Up TV, Live Sports, 24/7 Movies and TV Shows, Kids TV, Documentaries and more.
Navigation is fast, but the content isn’t arranged very well, especially movies and TV shows. Finding your favorite title could get a little tricky.
Verdict
Gen-X is one of the better Kodi addons I have come across recently. It features a huge collection of videos. There are a lot of Real-Debrid categories, but you will also find plenty of free stuff. Navigation is fast and one-click playback is quick. In fact, one-click playback makes this addon really interesting.
The layout is one aspect of Gen-X that’s not very appealing. Looks like the developers were meticulous with the coding, but rushed the finishing. Poorly organized categories make it difficult to find the content you are looking for. Sadly, they do not even have a search option on the home screen. That would have been very handy.
Nevertheless, Gen-X Kodi addon is still quite good. Both on-demand and IPTV sections work very well. It is definitely worth a try.
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