

Setting the value too high could cause Kodi to crash, so some experimentation may be required.Īlternatively, you can set memorysize to 0. For example, if you enter 20971520, it will translate to 20MB, and thus, Kodi will require 60MB of free RAM.

Kodi will require three times the value you set to be available in RAM. The memorysize tag increases the size of the cache. If you're trying to fix buffering, the recommended value is 1. 0 buffers all internet filesystems, 1 buffers local and internet filesystems, 2 only buffers true internet filesystems, and 3 disables buffering completely. Now, open the text file you created and paste the following text: Choose the Valuesįor the three instances of, you need to make a decision based on your system resources. The location varies between operating systems. Next, you need to move the newly created folder to the correct location. Make sure you don't call it or something similar. To begin, open your text editor of choice and a blank file as advancedsettings.xml.

The file allows you to change settings and options that do not have native GUI controls within the main Kodi app. The first step on your journey towards fixing buffering issues on Kodi should be the advancedsettings.xml file.
