How to Install The Boys Kodi Addon on Firestick/Android

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Frederik Lipfert
Dr. Frederik Lipfert Founder, vpncheck
Updated on 13 Mar 2022

About The Boys Kodi Addon

Are you interested in a Kodi addon called The Boys? Then this article is for you.

You can access this addon on various devices, including Amazon Firestick and Android TV Box. It is also considered the best Kodi Addon because of its one-of-a-kind user interface and the numerous accessible links it provides.

But despite its advantages, there is one catch. This addon cannot be installed via Kodi’s official repository. Instead, you have to install it via an external provider. So continue reading to discover the quickest installation process.

How to Install The Boys Kodi Addon

  1. Launch the Kodi app.
  2. Click the setting icon found on the left side of your Kodi home screen.
  3. Kodi Settings button is indicated by a large cog button at the top of the left navigation menu on Home PageSelect System.Kodi System option in settings
  4. From the drop-down menu, choose Add-ons. After that, toggle unknown sources ON. If it is already ON, leave it as is.Under Settings/System category, choosing Add-ons shows Unknown sources with an on-off slider button
  5. A window will now pop up on your screen, telling you that the new addon will access your personal information. Click Yes because you need to install the addon.
    Later on, you will be installing a VPN so that your information stays safe from third-party addons.Kodi addon prompt to enabled Unknown Sources
  6. Select File Manager.Kodi File Manager in settings
  7. Hit Add source.In Kodi File Manager, Add source appears as an option
  8. Now click <None>.Kodi Addon None highlighted
  9. Now type in this URL, http://thechains24.com/ChainsRepo/, on the box that appears on your screen and hit OK.Kodi file manager keypad type ChainsRepo
  10. A new window will pop up where you need to name your new media source. We have used the name ChainsRepo. You can go with the same or type something else. After typing the name, click OK.Kodi file manager Add file source the name ChainsRepo
  11. Go back to the Settings page and select Add-ons.System menu and then click on Add-ons
  12. Click install from zip file.Kodi install from zip file
  13. A warning window will pop on your screen, notifying you that these addons will have to be manually updated. Choose Yes.Warning for installing Zip
  14. Select your media source’s name (you previously chose) from the list appearing on your screen.Kodi Add-ons browser, Install from zip file, click ChainsRepo
  15. Then click the URL, repository.chainsrepo.zip.Kodi Add-ons browser, Install from zip file, click repository ChainsRepo
  16. The addon will now begin to install. A confirmation will appear on the top right corner of your screen once it’s done.Kodi browser repository ChainsRepo Add-ons updated, click Install from zip file
  17. Select Install from repository.Install from repository
  18. Choose Chains repo.Kodi Install from repository browser click Chains Repository
  19. Click Video add-ons.
  20. Kodi Chains Repository, video add-ons highligtedSelect The Boys.
  21. Now click Install.
  22. Hit OK.
  23. The Boys addon installation will start. Once it’s complete, a confirmation will appear.

Go back to your Kodi home screen and open The Boys, which is found in the addon category.

How to Install ExpressVPN on Firestick/Android

Installing ExpressVPN is a two-minute process that will save you from many hassles. Aside from being cost-effective and secure, this VPN will also provide you with many distinct features that will protect you while you stream from any site on the internet.

  1. Go to Find and then Search on your Firestick home screen.Amazon Firestick Find menu with Search highlighted
  2. Type in ExpressVPN and then select the first suggestion.vpncheck-spectrum-searching-expressvpn-on-amazon-firestick
  3. Click Download. The download duration typically won’t take more than 2 minutes, but that depends on your internet connection.ExpressVPN installation option on Firestick
  4. After ExpressVPN is successfully installed, launch the application. You will now need to set up a new account using your email address or log in to your existing account.Sign In option on ExpressVPN
  5. If you don’t have an account yet, make one right away. A window will pop on your screen, notifying you that your data will be tunneled through ExpressVPN. Choose OK as you need the VPN to protect your IP address.
  6. Amazon Firestick connection request screenEverything is now set up. With just a single click, you can now secure your connection from any hackers out there.ExpressVPN home screen with Connect button highlighted
  7. ExpressVPN offers its users 194 distinct locations to choose from. Thus, you can choose any country instead of going with the default one.vpncheck-location-options-express-vpn-firestick
  8. This VPN will safeguard your personal information. Split tunneling, ISP throttling, protocol selection, best in class encryption, auto-connection are just some of the features that ExpressVPN will provide you. ExpressVPN menu with the on/off button highlighted

The Boys Kodi Addon: Overview

The Boys is an exciting addon that delivers a unique experience by offering users a sleek interface and a variety of movies and TV shows from premium sources. It is also compatible with the recent Kodi 19 Matrix.

The design of this addon is nearly the same as its predecessor, The Crew. It basically brings together some well-known addons, namely Ghost, Chains, Wasteland, and Mad Titan, under one addon.

The Boys’ menu has been upgraded. Moreover, it offers several other features, including nonstop playback called Next Up, an animated source selection screen, intriguing documentaries, rich content in the kids’ section, and more.

Its movies section has a well-categorized collection of films, from the latest releases to the old-school classics. This helps the users easily find the movie they wish to watch. The section also has a search option to look for movies alphabetically or by keyword.

The Boys Kodi Addon’s TV shows section also has a neatly organized series collection. Its UI allows you to filter the content by popularity, genre, year of release, and network. The search option is also made available under this section. We also get another feature called Advance Content Selection, where users can trim down their search by applying specific and combined filters (e.g., year of release and genre).

It is different from the TV show and movie addons because it also allows its users to watch live TV channels and sports like football, hockey, basketball, cricket, wrestling, and more. But to watch sports content, installing a separate addon is necessary.

Moreover, it also has trakt.tv support. Trakt is a free Internet tool that tracks the shows and movies you watch. It integrates your Trakt account with the media center you’re currently using so you can watch different stuff. In short, your The Boys Kodi Addon watch history is linked with your Trakt account for scrobbling (suggesting other options based on your preferences) purposes.

The Boys’ settings offer you the flexibility to customize the Kodi Addon based on your preferences in terms of streaming quality, available external sources, context menu, and inclusion of external addons (i.e., Open Scrapers, Universal Scrapers, Fen, and many more). Other options include debugging, adult filters, subtitles, and more.

For a premium, uninterrupted experience on The Boys, your best bet is Real Debrid. It is one of the most widely used multihoster. Fortunately, it is also supported by The Boys. It offers plenty of HD stream sources that are not available elsewhere. All in all, using Real Debrid while streaming on The Boys Kodi Addon will provide you with unrestricted downloads.

Here are some more exciting features of The Boys Kodi Addon:

  • Users can sort their music playlist in a number of ways. You can organize by genre, albums, artists, etc.
  • It allows its users to view and record live TV.
  • Pictures on the addon can be sorted into different photo albums.
  • It has an option to create a TV and/or a music library.
  • It is also easy to connect it with other services. You can link it to a remote and install more addons to your The Boys Kodi Addon.

Is The Boys Kodi Addon legal?

It is nearly impossible to determine whether third-party addons are legal or not. Remember that Kodi alone is a software developed with the help of various monetary donations and associations with many efficient web developers.

Recently, there have been crackdowns against illegal third-party addon developers. Aside from being arrested, their creations were shut down. On the other hand, nothing of the sort has happened to The Boys addon.

Kodi has taken necessary actions to distance itself from third-party developers and their respective addons. It has also attempted to permanently shut down all the streaming plug-ins and requested the users not to associate its name with the fully loaded boxes that are categorized by the third-party addons, holding the potential to be illegal.

The Boys Kodi Addon allows its users to combine a wide variety of content under one addon. It is completely legal to use as long as you’re not connecting it to any third-party illegal addons.

It is recommended to only access the available streaming links for free (in the public domain) as such freely accessible links are not subject to copyright laws and can be easily streamed, shared, and downloaded without the fear of any legal repercussions.

If, despite the availability of public domains, a user is skeptical of accessing them via an addon site like The Boys Kodi Addon, such users can always head towards the paid, legal applications that offer its users different TV shows and movies like Netflix.

Frequently Asked Questions

How safe is it to use The Boys Kodi Addon?

When tested for any unusual files or malware within its URL, The Boys Kodi Addon URL passed.

We used Wildfire Malware Analysis for its URL. You can also check it via any other antivirus scanners out there, including MetaDefender, Intezer Analyse, etc.

But remember that using unverified third-party external sources without a good Kodi VPN is risky. Kodi itself warns that these third-party addons can access your personal data when you try to set one up.

Therefore, it is recommended that you use a reliable VPN service, like ExpressVPN, which can protect your identity by maintaining anonymity.

Is it necessary to use a VPN while using The Boys Kodi Addon?

Yes, it is always safer and recommended to use VPNs when accessing any Kodi addon, including but not limited to The Boys Kodi Addon. A VPN service encrypts the user’s traffic and maintains complete anonymity by routing the user’s connection through its various servers.

This will ensure the user’s protection, as tracking their data will be impossible. Some of the reasons why VPN is essential are:

  • DDoS Attacks: DDoS attack is a deliberate attempt to interrupt the normal traffic of a user with malicious traffic. Consequently, it forces the user out of the application, which opens a gateway for the hacker to the user’s system. 

The only challenge is finding backdoors to the user’s system. When this is done, the hacker can access all the private data stored on the particular system.

  • MITM attacks: This threat is similar to an eavesdropping attack where hackers attempt to interrupt an ongoing data transfer or a conversation between multiple users. When successful, the hacker pretends to be a legitimate participant and intercepts data and/or information of the users involved. This allows the hacker to get access to the personal and sensitive information of the user(s).
  • Hacks and scams: The Boys Kodi Addon is an open-source platform and a popular one, attracting a significant number of hackers. Nowadays, hackers are so smart that they can take control of the user’s device while they’re using the addon, just by manipulating the third-party subtitle repositories.
  •  ISP Monitoring: The most compelling reason for encouraging users to use a VPN is that internet service providers can track everything that a user does online.

A user streaming movies on The Boys Kodi Addon without a VPN may be subject to fines if the user somehow accesses any unofficial streaming link and/or addon and is reported to the concerned authority by the ISP.

Can we install The Boys Kodi Addon on Firestick?

Yes, The Boys Kodi Addon can be installed on Firestick. It is a fairly easy process through the use of Chains Repo.

What is the difference between a Kodi addon and a Kodi repository?

Kodi addons act as extensions to the original Kodi by enabling the users to access a range of music, TV shows, radio stations, and sports. The different types of Kodi addons (like music and video addons) allow the users to access the video and audio content available on the internet. Program addons and service addons enable users to connect different web interfaces to control Kodi remotely.

All the types of Kodi addons are automatically updated according to the release of their new versions. The process is very much similar to AppStore/Play Store.

On the other hand, a Kodi repository is more like a zip file consisting of tons of Kodi addons. A repository is basically similar to app stores, except that they have addons in place of different applications. 

These addons are then used for viewing whatever the user wants to consume. Installing a repository allows the user to choose from many different streaming addons options and enjoy streaming through a sea of accessible (and don’t forget, legal) options.

What is a Kodi build?

A Kodi build can simply be classified as a distinguished version of Kodi that has a specific number of pre-selected addons installed in that build, along with repositories already linked. A Kodi build has its own look and different skin with personalized settings.

Kodi builds gained mass popularity among the new users because using them is comparatively a much swifter and simpler process than investing extra time in setting up one’s own Kodi system. On the contrary, a Kodi build only requires a user to click a few buttons to fully customize it.

Is a premium account needed to use The Boys Kodi Addon?

Yes, The Boys Kodi Addon requires a premium account from its users. The premium account can be from Real Debrid, all Debrid, or Premiumize.