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Kodi 21.3 Improves Blu-Ray Playback on Linux, Adds HDR Support on Xbox One
Kodi 21.3 is here to improve Blu-ray playback on Linux, add HDR support on Xbox One, improve the speed of video library rescans, add support for Turkish keyboards on Linux, improve touch support for slider dialog arrows, and add support for HTTP Basic Authentication.
This release also fixes audio/subtitle issues when resuming Blu-rays, improves the handling of HDR10 light metadata changes, fixes an issue with subtitle selection for ISO 639-1 (two-letter) language codes, and fixes a bug with multi-episode files overwriting the first episode.
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Kodi 21.3 Enhances HDR Playback, Fixes Blu-ray Issues on Linux
Over nine months after the previous 21.2 release, the Kodi team has rolled out the new 21.3 update for this popular, self-hosted, open-source media player, introducing notable improvements across video playback, performance, and peripheral support.
Starting with the video stack, Kodi 21.3 introduces HDR support for Xbox One, enhancing the console’s visual fidelity. On Linux, users benefit from fixed Blu-ray playback and improved handling of HDR10 light metadata changes.
The release also resolves issues with audio and subtitles when resuming Blu-ray playback, ensuring smoother transitions between sessions. Additionally, the update fixes subtitle selection for ISO 639-1 two-letter language codes, improving compatibility with multilingual libraries.