preserve settings/addons/customizations when updating

    I'm currently using one of the nightly builds and wanted to switch to a newer one. Is there any way to do this where I don't need to redo all my customizations?

    I'm assuming the answer is no, but I figured I'd ask first as a longshot.

    Edited once, last by fliz (April 4, 2024 at 12:42 AM).

    Kodi supports updates so as long as the Kodi version keeps moving forwards; e.g. K20 to K21, or K21-beta1 to K21-rc1, then settings are preserved when updating and micro bumps from an older nightly to current nightly are low drama when we're late in the Kodi release cycle (in pre-Alpha things can be different).

    Kodi does not support downgrades; although minor roll-backs e.g. moving from a current LE nightly to one from a couple of weeks ago to avoid an issue will normally work without issue. Downgrades where the Kodi major version changes cause issues.

    Users with good backup habits or update paranoia can always generate a backup in the LE settings add-on :)