Why upgrade?

Jb1976 · May 4, 2021 at 9:15 PM

I'm running 8.2.5 on a standard PC. Remote, hdmi, etc. I've upgraded in the past but always had issues with network tools (lftp dog slow). So always downgraded.

I get that new versions support new hardware, etc. But does it benefit me in anyway?

Sorry if this sounds like a silly question. I always like latest and greatest. Just wondering if I'm not running latest hardware if worth upgrading.

**Da Flex** · May 5, 2021 at 12:37 AM Official Post

There are so many bug fixes since 8.2.5, which definitely makes it worth to install LE 10 Beta from scratch.

As the release note says: Do NOT upgrade, because it can break some installed software.

**blueribb** · May 5, 2021 at 1:53 AM

If you're not experiencing any problems and 8.2.5 is doing what you want it to do, then why even consider updating ? Then again, if you want to take a test drive, I would recommend installing a different hard drive if you have a spare. If it doesn't work out, just swap back.

**chewitt** · May 5, 2021 at 5:20 AM Official Post

It depends on what you use Kodi for. The main driver for upgrades is often the add-on ecosystem; at some point add-on devs stop supporting Javis with updates and then you're forced to bump. If you're not motivated by add-ons the old saying "if it works, don't fix it" always applies

Why upgrade?

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