Been using KODI for 10 years so know if fairly well. Before factory resetting your device I would recommend trying this: Go into Troy’s Toolbox and Download a fresh copy of the latest KODI (21.3). The Umbrella addon has been working flawlessly for several months. Follow this guide exactly on how to install and don’t forget about the Cocoscrapers. Then Authorize whatever debrid service you have and you are good to go
Hey @SoloWarrior … I have a question about Umbrella Kodi Addon. I followed all the installation instructions but I’m having a problem with the meta accounts trying to figure out why I only get the same picture of an
Umbrella… I can’t figure out how to get the images of the covers for Movies and TV to appear. I get the name of the movie or tv show but each one always shows that danged Umbrella
What am I missing
Your help would be greatly appreciated!!
@Patachou sorry but I really don’t understand your issue and don’t know what “meta accounts” are? Perhaps someone else can help
Try going in Tools in Umbrella and right at the top clear all cache. 6.7.57 is current version.
I should think that Kodi being #1 there would be an option to add the extra meta data for posters by finding the option to add an API key for say TMDB and other such services.
It’s always been there for me. No API Key for TMDB needed or any other key it’s just there. I’ve always had the posters didn’t realize they were called “meta”. Not sure what @Patachou issue is but I’ve never needed to tweak anything for the posters
They aren’t called “meta” the information for posters are pulled from metadata.
Metadata is data that defines and describes the characteristics of other data. It often helps to describe, explain, locate, or otherwise make data easier to retrieve, use, or manage. For example, the title, author, and publication date of a book are metadata about the book. But, while a data asset is finite, its metadata is infinite.
Hi @PapaS. I still get the Umbrellas even after clearing all cache. I’m going to go back to my TMDb dot org account and reset my authorization username and password and get a new TMDb API. I’ll let you know if it works ![]()
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Just updated again to 6.7.57
That is so strange @Patachou! I’ve never seen that with Umbrella and been using it for a while. Never had to enter any TMD API or any other API or change any of the settings
Hey @Miki
whew! Took a while to finally get the TMDb figured out ![]()
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Under Accounts(Meta) in Settings-Umbrella I kept trying to get a new API with No success. Registered with new TMDb Username & Password and still not able to get new API. So, after reading & trying out & looking at the TMDb Meta Account info on my screen, I saw this grayed area called “session_id” with Authorization below it. I thought “it can’t be THAT!” But, I had tried everything else with no luck so go ahead and try it. GUESS WHAT?!?! It worked out perfectly! Soon as I clicked on Authorization the grayed out area for “session_id” filled in automatically, just as if it was an API ![]()
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Sorry for the extensive response, but I wanted to let you know I finally figured it out, and maybe the steps I had to follow might be of help to another who may have a similar issue! ![]()
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way to stay after it and get it figured out, I woulda tapped out long ago

Thanks @itzme !!
Great explanation @Miki ! I was introduced to metadata way back when mp3’s were a thing. I guess they still are kinda, but I prefer flac nowadays. Metadata is the info you see on the screen about Artist Song Title, Album name, length of song etc when you play an mp3 or flac file. (obvioulsy on a device that has a readout). The mp3 or flac (song) itself is the data, and the info pertaining to that data (which is embedded into the data) is the metadata. Weirdness Prevails in this Wacky Digital world we live in.
I amusing ONN 4Kplus. I have Kodi installed and use Umbrella, Crew and Seren I have Surfshark on and up to date I have premiumize account and up to date. All of a sudden no streams are available on my add ons. I have rebooted my router, I have rebooted my tv and the ONN 4K box. Any other suggestions?
Thank you
I just got a notice there is an Umbrella Update. Not sure how to do it though.
@PapaS You are an excellent gentleman streamer. Thank you.
I tested Umbrella on my kodi and I get Premiumize links. I don’t use the others you mentioned anymore.
Make sure what you are searching for actually has links available. Sometimes a really recent movie or tv show will appear in a search with a icon but not actually have any available links.
Double check your Premiumize account has not expired and is still authorized for those addons.
Check your account status on their site.
That’s all I can think of right now.
Good luck.





