How To Stop Kodi Buffering on Any Device

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Originally published at: 4 Quick Fixes to Stop Kodi Buffering on Any Device (2024)

This article will provide step-by-step instructions for different methods to Stop Kodi Buffering. If you have used Kodi for any length of time, you have probably noticed that streams oftentimes buffer. This article will alleviate some of your pain and help you fix your Kodi buffering problems. Kodi is arguably the most popular media outlet…

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Hey everyone,

I’m having some serious issues with buffering on my Kodi app running on an Nvidia Shield Pro. No matter which add-on I use, I keep experiencing long pauses and constant buffering. It’s getting really frustrating!

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

•	300 Mbps download speed
•	Using IPVanish with the UDP protocol
•	Using Real Debrid and AllDebrid
•	No builds, just using individual add-ons
•	Increased max video cache size
•	Cleared the cache

Despite all of this, I’m still getting buffering. Has anyone else had similar issues or have any suggestions on what else I could try?

Thanks in advance!

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Hello Reprowski,
This is Morgan, I hope you’ve managed to resolve your issue, but if not, I wanted to share something that might help.

If you’re using the Nvidia Shield Pro with Android 11, try disabling the Plex Media Server. I know it sounds a bit odd, but it’s been the root cause of many performance issues for others.

Also, when installing Kodi, make sure you download the 64-bit ARM version directly from their website, not the App Store. Little details like this can make a big difference in setup success.

And don’t forget to use an ethernet cable—Wi-Fi on the Nvidia Shield Pro doesn’t always provide the best performance for streaming.

For the best results, I usually flash the Nvidia Shield Pro system and downgrade to Android 9 (version 8.2.1). This avoids many of these problems altogether and ensures a smooth, buffer-free experience. It’s been a game-changer for me and others!

Let me know if you need more tips or guidance!
Cheers,
Morgan

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You may want to try a different protocol. Wireguard is about the best but you can read up on it here>>

5+ VPN Types & Protocols (And When to Use Them) | IPVanish.

My 2019 Shield Pro has no issues at all and has all the latest updates. 'Droid 11 is fine. I definately would not take the drastic measure of reflashing your device. IMHO it isn’t necessary.

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welcome