The problem can emerge when you are facing a network connectivity issue or corrupted Kodi’s cache files can also result in the issue. In this article, we will help you walk through the fixes so that you can enjoy an uninterrupted viewing experience.
Why Does Kodi Keep Buffering?
How to Fix Kodi Keep Buffering?
One of the primary things to consider when you face the problem of Kodi buffering is to restart your device. Doing so will close all the background processes and give your device a fresh start. If the issue is occurring because of some minor error in the system, it can be handy to reboot your device and start Kodi again.
Network connectivity issueInternet speed is slow.Improper or wrongly configured Kodi’s cache fileLimited data transfer rate from Internet Service Provider.Too many streams at a single time on Kodi. Kodi’s add-ons are not up to date.Broken or corrupted installation files.The video scale is set to high quality.
If the above method does not help, you can try other fixes listed below.
Close and Open Kodi Again
When you keep facing the buffering issue on Kodi, you can also opt to close the app and restart it again after a while. Doing so will close all the processes of the Kodi app and clear RAM, and even refreshes the temporary files. It will give a fresh start to the app and can help resolve the buffering problem.
Disconnect and Reconnect the Device Internet Connection
The buffering issue on Kodi can also happen due to internet interruption on your device. The streaming app requires a properly working internet connection to retrieve and display the necessary data on the screen. But a slight issue with your device’s network connectivity can also be the culprit resulting in the issue. In such a case, you can disconnect your device’s internet connection and connect it again.
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Power Cycle the Router
The problem we are discussing also appears when the internet connection is facing some interruption, or you are getting a slow internet reception on your device. In that case, you can power cycle your Wi-Fi router and try using Kodi again. To do so,
Try Using a VPN
Another likely solution to the issue would be to use Virtual Private Network (VPN) software. You can apply this method when your bandwidth is limited by ISP, and you keep facing the buffering issue. Using the VPN service will allow your system to tweak your IP address and eradicate the restrictions put by the ISP. If you opt to try this method, we recommend you to try VPN software like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, etc.
Update Kodi’s Add-ons
Sometimes, you may also encounter the problem if the Add-ons on Kodi are not up to date. In such a scenario, you can manually update the Add-ons using the steps below:
Change the Video Scaling Quality
With a higher quality video scaling option, you can get a profound and immersive video quality while streaming on Kodi. But the downside to this is that it takes more time to render the data resulting in a long time to load the videos. This can also result in buffering issues. So, you need to lower the video quality, eventually reducing the loading time and loading the videos in a shorter span.
Reset Kodi’s Settings
The problem can arise when some system settings of the app are tweaked. With little or no knowledge, you should ensure not to change any settings which can critically hamper the app’s operation. So, you can reset the settings and stream the videos again.
Clear the Cache Data
When the past data and temporary files get collected over a long period of time, it is possible that some of them can get corrupted. And this can lead to the buffering problem in Kodi. So, you may try removing the cache data.
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Delete Kodi and Install It Again
When you have tried other fixes and still face the issue, it may be time to delete the app and install it again. Doing so can help remove app bugs, damaged installation files, and other errors. Also, it will reconfigure the app and will set the app to its default settings. To do so,
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