The most effective way of installing the Grind Kodi build on Firestick

By Ritik Rawat in Kodi - September 16, 2022

In this article, we will provide an effective yet comprehensive guide to install Grind Kodi build on firestick. The methods shown here will cater to Kodi on any firestick model or any device such as Mac, Windows, Android, iOS, Mobiles, Android TV, and others.

Grind Kodi build provides you access to a huge library of content categorized into Movies, Tv-Shows, In-ones, Live TV, and Sports sections. Moreover, you can also gain access to Live TV streaming with the help of the Kodi add-ons that this build possesses.

The Grind is a medium-sized build that requires less than 350 MB of data to install. As a result, it runs seamlessly on even low-RAM devices such as FireStick and Android TVs. It is a stream-ready version with many popular Kodi addons included, including 7 of 9, Venom, Limitless, and others.

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What you need to do before you install Grind Kodi build on Firestick

Before we get into this installation guide to install Grind Kodi build on firestick, let’s familiarise ourselves with the points you need to know.

A prompt containing a warning will now pop up on your screen. Select ‘Yes’ to continue Grind Kodi build is part of the Grind repository which can be likened to an app store with the difference that they are not apps.
Unfortunately, the build despite being popular doesn’t make it to the Kodi official repository.
One perk of being on Kodi’s official repository is that you won’t have to configure some settings firstly as well as being there also assures the user of how secured and safe the build or add on is to use.
When it comes to installing the Grind Kodi build on Firestick, you will have to get into the configuration settings that will solely consist of enabling the ‘apps from unknown sources option and after that, you will be ready to begin the installation process.

Now, about the security of the build, you don’t have to worry profusely as many users have been using it without any blemishes but this is not to emphasize that just because it didn’t doesn’t mean it never will.

Checkout our guide to The simplest guide to reset Kodi on your Firestick device

Enable Apps from Unknown Sources

To enable ‘apps from unknown sources’ follow the below steps:

Go to the settings menu from the main screen of your Kodi interface by selecting the gear icon lying in the top left corner of your screen.
Now, select ‘System’.
From the menu displayed on the left side select ‘Add ons’.
On the right side, there will be a list of features. From them select ‘Unknown Sources’, which by default is OFF.
You now have to simply turn it on by selecting the option.

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How to install the Grind Kodi build on Firestick

For the sake of keeping the article tidy and convenient for you, we have divided the procedure to install Grind Kodi build on firestick into three steps that will include:

Installing the GRIND Repository from the zip file
Installing the GRIND wizard from the repository
Lastly, installing the Grind build from the wizard

Step 1: Installing the Grind Repository via the zip file or source code

You have to again, go to the settings menu from the main screen of your Kodi interface by selecting the gear icon lying in the top left corner of your screen.
Now, from the settings select ‘File Manager.
Then, select ‘Add source File’. This option will be available in a list of three options which will then be displayed on either side of the screen segregated by two opposing arrows.
Now, from the Add file source dialogue Box select <None>. Once you select it, the source URL will be posted in its place. Now, in the next window, you will have to enter the URL watupwatup.net/grind and make sure you have typed it correctly as it may impede the installation process later. You can type this on your Firestick device with the help of the on-screen keyboard.
Then select ‘OK’
Now, the Add source file box will again pop up. You will now be required to type the source name on the text box below ‘Enter a name for this media source’.
You can type any name out of your own volition with which you will be identifying the source later.
Now, from the Fire TV remote press the back button to go to the settings menu again.
Here, select ‘Add ons’.
Then, select ‘Install from zip file’ from the list of options.
Now, from the list thus popped up, find the name of the source you previously added. For instance, if it were XXXX then you should find XXXX on the list.
The screen you will now be directed to will have a zip file with the name repository.thegrindage-x.x.x.zip

Now, wait until you see the success notification regarding the installation of the Grind Repository add-on. It may take a few seconds or more, depending upon your internet speed.

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Step 2: Installing the GRING wizard from the repository

On the same window, select ‘Install from repository.
Next, select ‘GRIND Repository’ and open it.
Select ‘Program add-ons’.
Then, select the GRIND Wizard.
In the next window, you now have to select ‘Install’.
It will take some minutes for the GRIND Wizard to install. The notification of successful installation will pop up on the top right corner of your screen.

Step 3: Installing the Grind build from the Wizard

Now, you will see a window. Select ‘Continue’ and after that select ‘Ignore’. Selecting ‘Ignore’ will mean that now we have to access the build from the home screen of Kodi to install Grind Kodi build on firestick
From the home screen select ‘add-ons’ and then Program ‘add-ons’.
Open the GRINDWizard, by clicking on the logo.
Then select ‘Builds’.
Now, a list of builds will pop up on the left of your screen. You can select any version from here. We are going by the Leia Grind Main Build.
Select ‘Fresh Install’. This will eliminate all the already existing data and add-ons before the build gets installed.
However, if you go with the ‘Install’. You will be able to keep your settings and add-ons but they might hamper the proper functioning of the build that we are installing on Firestick.
Select ‘Yes’ after selecting ‘Fresh Install’.
Now, within a matter of minutes, your Misfit Mods lite build should be installed.
After the build is installed, you will be asked to force stop Kodi. Just select OK.

With all these three steps completed, you have finally installed the Grind Kodi build on your Firestick device.

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Conclusion

The Grind Kodi build is one of the most popular builds out there but the process to install Grind Kodi build on firestick can be a little tiresome, especially if you have a fluctuating internet connection. Nevertheless, we have made our guide as comprehensible as possible to shorten the Grind Kodi build installation time on Firestick for you.