Innioasis and Timmkoo firmware releases

System Software 3.2.1 for Innioasis Y2

2026-09-13T13:11:31Z

General performance and stability improvements

System Software 3.2.0 for Innioasis Y2 with FM Radio

2026-09-13T12:42:26Z

This release adds FM Radio functionality to supported Y2 players, please note that some earlier Y2 revisions may not have the underlying functionality needed for FM Radio, there is an alternative release of 3.2.0 available for those in these circumstances.

Original System Software 3.1.7 for Innioasis Y2

2026-06-22T17:03:20Z

# This is the original launch-day 3.1.7 firmware for Innioasis Y2 This can be used to restore your Y2 back to its factory conditions and get things back up and running if something has gone wrong.

Original System Software 3.1.2 for Innioasis Y1

2026-07-16T02:03:48Z

Features improved support for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 3 and later

System Software 3.0.7 for Innioasis Y1

2026-04-23T09:52:31Z

**Changes in 3.0.7** This release has a new E-Book reading feature and a new theme named HoloFacet. Theme creators that haven't previously implemented their eBook icons are advised to do so to retain theme compatibility.

System Software 3.0.2

2025-12-12T15:15:38Z

**Notice: Please do not downgrade to 3.0.2 from newer firmware versions like 3.0.7 as this will break your device, a solution is incoming. Please [contact Innioasis](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/contact) if you have been affected by this,** New in System Software 3.0.2: Language selection at first start-up for new users, in line with new retail units, users will be asked to select their language after installing the firmware, or when they take a new Y1 from the box. Performance and stability improvements Known issues: ADB is currently not enabled on builds newer than 2.1.9. This means that screenshots will can not be taken on this release and that theme and file transfers using Smart Drop in updater will require you to have USB Storage Mode enabled.

System Software Update 2.8.2

2025-10-28T18:47:56Z

Video Fix: Resolved an issue that prevented videos from being paused reliably. Video Stability: Improved handling of video playback to prevent the application from crashing (fixing IllegalStateException on startup). Video Management: Enhanced logic for checking video folders to ensure that non-folder files are skipped. Multilingual Support: User Interface (UI): Implemented a scrolling marquee effect for file names that are too long to fit on the screen. Fixed several bugs related to the Theme interface. File Management: Improved folder deletion logic to ensure all checks for video files are completed. Changed file name sorting to be case-insensitive (treating "A" and "a" the same). Music & Video Sync: Fixed a bug where the music database was not synchronized when video folders were deleted. Crucial Fix: Ensured that music playback is completely stopped when a video starts playing. Database: Database version updated from 3 to 4. Key Lock: Modified the Key Lock implementation to ensure it persists correctly after a restart. Video Thumbnails: Reduced the number of concurrent processes for generating video thumbnails to prevent conflicts and improve stability. Video Thumbnails: Optimized thumbnail generation logic, now saving thumbnails as files for better performance. Video Error Handling: Adjusted video error detection (error code -38 is no longer treated as a playback failure). Search/Multi-select: Fixed an issue where the multi-select status and search results were not cleared after adding items to a playlist. Localization: Corrected German and French translations. Playback List: Fixed issues where default playback list names were not set according to the device's primary language after a factory reset. Theming/Customization: Fixed bugs related to theme deletion and ensuring the default wallpaper is restored correctly. Theme Installation: Default themes are now copied in the background to prevent copying from stopping if the screen turns off. # You can install this update from Innioasis Updater, using SP Flash Tool, or MTK Client with the correct drivers for your system. # Simply head to www.innioasis.com/pages/download for driver, utility and update instructions for your device.

System Software Update 1.7.6 (for type B Y1)

2025-10-08T00:22:11Z

If you installed a firmware update 2.0.0 or newer on your Y1 device and the scroll wheel stopped working, please install this version on your device instead.

System Software Update 2.1.9

2025-07-18T23:09:12Z

Adds Spanish language support.

MX3-G1-EN-WM-V5.01-20260805

2026-11-05T05:05:03Z

Original Innioasis G1 software **MX3-G1-EN-WM-V5.01-20260805**. - Model: **G1** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g1.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-G1-EN-WM-V5.01-20260805` - Build date: 2026-08-05 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g1.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g1.zip.* > rom_g1.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g1.zip` | 1569.6 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-G1-EN-WM-V5.00-20260722

2026-11-05T04:57:43Z

Original Innioasis G1 software **MX3-G1-EN-WM-V5.00-20260722**. - Model: **G1** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g1.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-G1-EN-WM-V5.00-20260722` - Build date: 2026-07-22 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g1.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g1.zip.* > rom_g1.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g1.zip` | 1569.5 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-9_G1_MULTI-V3.03-20260826

2026-11-05T04:50:26Z

Original Innioasis G1 software **MX3-9_G1_MULTI-V3.03-20260826**. - Model: **G1** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g1.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-9_G1_MULTI-V3.03-20260826` - Build date: 2026-08-26 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g1.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g1.zip.* > rom_g1.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g1.zip` | 1500.3 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-9_G1_MULTI-V3.01-20260720

2026-11-05T04:43:42Z

Original Innioasis G1 software **MX3-9_G1_MULTI-V3.01-20260720**. - Model: **G1** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g1.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-9_G1_MULTI-V3.01-20260720` - Build date: 2026-07-20 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g1.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g1.zip.* > rom_g1.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g1.zip` | 1500.4 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-9_EN-V1.04-20260805

2026-11-05T04:36:55Z

Original Innioasis G1 software **MX3-9_EN-V1.04-20260805**. - Model: **G1** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g1.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-9_EN-V1.04-20260805` - Build date: 2026-08-05 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g1.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g1.zip.* > rom_g1.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g1.zip` | 1569.1 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-9_EN-V1.03-20260707

2026-11-05T04:28:59Z

Original Innioasis G1 software **MX3-9_EN-V1.03-20260707**. - Model: **G1** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g1.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-9_EN-V1.03-20260707` - Build date: 2026-07-07 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g1.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g1.zip.* > rom_g1.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g1.zip` | 1569.2 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-G3-EN-WM-V6.01-20260805

2026-11-05T05:45:56Z

Original Innioasis G3 software **MX3-G3-EN-WM-V6.01-20260805**. - Model: **G3** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g3.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-G3-EN-WM-V6.01-20260805` - Build date: 2026-08-05 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g3.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g3.zip.* > rom_g3.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g3.zip` | 1569.9 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-G3-EN-WM-V6.00-20260722

2026-11-05T05:39:17Z

Original Innioasis G3 software **MX3-G3-EN-WM-V6.00-20260722**. - Model: **G3** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g3.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-G3-EN-WM-V6.00-20260722` - Build date: 2026-07-22 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g3.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g3.zip.* > rom_g3.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g3.zip` | 1569.9 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-9_G3_MULTI-V4.03-20260826

2026-11-05T05:32:29Z

Original Innioasis G3 software **MX3-9_G3_MULTI-V4.03-20260826**. - Model: **G3** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g3.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-9_G3_MULTI-V4.03-20260826` - Build date: 2026-08-26 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g3.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g3.zip.* > rom_g3.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g3.zip` | 1500.6 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-9_G3_MULTI-V4.02-20260720

2026-11-05T05:26:03Z

Original Innioasis G3 software **MX3-9_G3_MULTI-V4.02-20260720**. - Model: **G3** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g3.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-9_G3_MULTI-V4.02-20260720` - Build date: 2026-07-20 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g3.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g3.zip.* > rom_g3.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g3.zip` | 1500.6 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-9_EN_G3-V2.04-20260805

2026-11-05T05:19:30Z

Original Innioasis G3 software **MX3-9_EN_G3-V2.04-20260805**. - Model: **G3** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g3.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-9_EN_G3-V2.04-20260805` - Build date: 2026-08-05 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g3.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g3.zip.* > rom_g3.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g3.zip` | 1569.4 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX3-9_EN_G3-V2.03-20260709

2026-11-05T05:12:26Z

Original Innioasis G3 software **MX3-9_EN_G3-V2.03-20260709**. - Model: **G3** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g3.zip` - Build tag: `MX3-9_EN_G3-V2.03-20260709` - Build date: 2026-07-09 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g3.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g3.zip.* > rom_g3.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g3.zip` | 1569.4 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX4_EN-V1.11-20260727

2026-11-05T04:21:06Z

Original Innioasis G5 software **MX4_EN-V1.11-20260727**. - Model: **G5** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_g5.zip` - Build tag: `MX4_EN-V1.11-20260727` - Build date: 2026-07-27 ## Install 1. Download `rom_g5.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_g5.zip.* > rom_g5.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_g5.zip` | 1953.7 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

R1_V1.48.20250425

2026-11-05T04:10:33Z

Original Innioasis R1 software **R1_V1.48.20250425**. - Model: **R1** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_r1.zip` - Build tag: `R1_V1.48.20250425` - Build date: 2025-04-25 ## Install 1. Download `rom_r1.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_r1.zip.* > rom_r1.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_r1.zip` | 503.5 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

R2-V1.34-20260208

2026-11-05T05:58:34Z

Original Innioasis PR1 software **R2-V1.34-20260208**. - Model: **PR1** (Innioasis) - Package: `rom_pr1.zip` - Build tag: `R2-V1.34-20260208` - Build date: 2026-02-08 ## Install 1. Download `rom_pr1.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_pr1.zip.* > rom_pr1.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_pr1.zip.001` | 1900.0 MB | | `rom_pr1.zip.002` | 1900.0 MB | | `rom_pr1.zip.003` | 629.2 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

R1P_V2-V2.05.20251011

2026-11-05T04:14:02Z

Original Timmkoo SR1 software **R1P_V2-V2.05.20251011**. - Model: **SR1** (Timmkoo) - Package: `rom_sr1.zip` - Build tag: `R1P_V2-V2.05.20251011` - Build date: 2025-10-11 ## Install 1. Download `rom_sr1.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_sr1.zip.* > rom_sr1.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_sr1.zip` | 933.8 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX2E-WVGA_TM-WV3.23-20250528

2026-11-05T06:32:56Z

Original Timmkoo Q3 software **MX2E-WVGA_TM-WV3.23-20250528**. - Model: **Q3** (Timmkoo) - Package: `rom_q3.zip` - Build tag: `MX2E-WVGA_TM-WV3.23-20250528` - Build date: 2025-05-28 ## Install 1. Download `rom_q3.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_q3.zip.* > rom_q3.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_q3.zip` | 272.9 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX2D-WVGA_TM-WV3.20-20250618

2026-11-05T06:32:25Z

Original Timmkoo Q3 software **MX2D-WVGA_TM-WV3.20-20250618**. - Model: **Q3** (Timmkoo) - Package: `rom_q3.zip` - Build tag: `MX2D-WVGA_TM-WV3.20-20250618` - Build date: 2025-06-18 ## Install 1. Download `rom_q3.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_q3.zip.* > rom_q3.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_q3.zip` | 267.2 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX2-ES-WV4.01-20250619

2026-11-05T06:31:54Z

Original Timmkoo Q3 software **MX2-ES-WV4.01-20250619**. - Model: **Q3** (Timmkoo) - Package: `rom_q3.zip` - Build tag: `MX2-ES-WV4.01-20250619` - Build date: 2025-06-19 ## Install 1. Download `rom_q3.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_q3.zip.* > rom_q3.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_q3.zip` | 269.0 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX2D_Q5D-WV3.28-20250619

2026-11-05T06:34:49Z

Original Timmkoo Q5 software **MX2D_Q5D-WV3.28-20250619**. - Model: **Q5** (Timmkoo) - Package: `rom_q5.zip` - Build tag: `MX2D_Q5D-WV3.28-20250619` - Build date: 2025-06-19 ## Install 1. Download `rom_q5.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_q5.zip.* > rom_q5.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_q5.zip` | 322.1 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX2-WVGA_TM-WV3.27-20250528

2026-11-05T06:34:10Z

Original Timmkoo Q5 software **MX2-WVGA_TM-WV3.27-20250528**. - Model: **Q5** (Timmkoo) - Package: `rom_q5.zip` - Build tag: `MX2-WVGA_TM-WV3.27-20250528` - Build date: 2025-05-28 ## Install 1. Download `rom_q5.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_q5.zip.* > rom_q5.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_q5.zip` | 328.2 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

MX2-ES_Q5-WV5.02-20250619

2026-11-05T06:33:32Z

Original Timmkoo Q5 software **MX2-ES_Q5-WV5.02-20250619**. - Model: **Q5** (Timmkoo) - Package: `rom_q5.zip` - Build tag: `MX2-ES_Q5-WV5.02-20250619` - Build date: 2025-06-19 ## Install 1. Download `rom_q5.zip` (every numbered volume if the release has more than one, then `cat rom_q5.zip.* > rom_q5.zip`). 2. Unzip it. Keep the scatter file next to the images. 3. Open SP Flash Tool, choose **Download Only**, load the scatter file from the archive and flash. 4. Or use Innioasis Updater CE: This wipes the player. Back up music and recordings first. ## Files | File | Size | | --- | --- | | `rom_q5.zip` | 328.1 MB | | `SHA256SUMS` | 0.0 MB | Full archive:

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.3.15

2026-11-05T16:45:52Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.3.15: the Quick Menu.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ![The Quick Menu on the player](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/main/docs/images/reborn-quick-menu.png) ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed **Hold Power on any screen and the Quick Menu opens** (#85): Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off, the screen's brightness, the sleep timer, Restart and Power Off, without going into Settings. - A panel of tiles in the middle of the screen; it grows in over the dimmed screen and the focus glides from tile to tile as you turn the wheel. Let go of Power and it stays; Back or a short press of Power closes it. - **Brightness:** Select, turn the wheel, Select. **Wi-Fi / Bluetooth:** Select switches them; the tile is coloured while on. **Restart / Power Off** act at once. - **Still turns off when held:** keep holding Power and a ring fills around Power Off; the player turns off after about 4 s (it was 2 s). - Every skin shows the panel in its own colours. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new ones for the menu) and the 552 tests of the release images; the panel checked on host renders in four looks and on the developer's player. Version 9.3.14 was an unpublished test build; everything from Beta 9.3.13 is included. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.3.15 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.3.15.md)**. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.15-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - After a sleep (a pause longer than 15 minutes, or the Power button) the Bluetooth link ends; the player reconnects within a few seconds of waking. Buds that have gone back to a phone meanwhile must be picked again in Settings → Bluetooth. - WPA3-only and Enhanced Open Wi-Fi networks can't be joined (hardware); ask for "WPA2/WPA3 mixed" where you can. A router that keeps refusing the player (#83) is still being worked on. - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.3.13, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.15-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 14800). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.15-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-223`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.3.15 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.3.15.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-d665a5f06500.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-220/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-d665a5f06500.tar) (attached to `baseline-220`), SHA-256 `d665a5f065004ae5d56bd8ed75f2ad0af8f9a040db9f171ffc6044cb348cf8f3` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.3.13

2026-11-05T14:56:35Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.3.13: Wi-Fi that tries harder, square covers in skins.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed A small release of fixes from your reports. - **Joining a Wi-Fi network that "isn't found" tries once more after a Wi-Fi restart** (#83). A report showed the player scanning for 34 s after Wi-Fi came on without seeing a network that was right there; switching Wi-Fi off and on found it in 3 s. The player now does that switch itself the first time a join finds nothing. Routers that keep refusing the player (also #83) are a different problem and still open. - **A network the player can't join says why** (#91): **WPA3 only**, **Needs a login** (work or school networks) or **WEP**, instead of only "Unsupported security". The Y2's Wi-Fi chip can't join WPA3 networks at all (its firmware only knows open, WEP, WPA and WPA2), and no update can change that; networks that offer WPA2 and WPA3 together work, with WPA2. - **Letter scrolling puts the letter's first entry at the top**, forwards as backwards (Y2Reborn #91). - **Covers fit their frames in skins** (Y2Reborn #81): no more cut corners in Terminal, Winamp and Paper, Winamp's cover is centred. **Cassette's stripe no longer runs through the title** (Y2Reborn #82). Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new ones for the Wi-Fi retry, the reasons a network can't be joined and letter scrolling) and the 552 tests of the release images; skins and the Wi-Fi page checked on host renders. This build was not run on a player before release: if anything behaves worse than in 9.3.12, please send an error report. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.3.13 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.3.13.md)**. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.13-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - After a sleep (a pause longer than 15 minutes, or the Power button) the Bluetooth link ends; the player reconnects within a few seconds of waking. Buds that have gone back to a phone meanwhile must be picked again in Settings → Bluetooth. - WPA3-only and Enhanced Open Wi-Fi networks can't be joined (hardware); ask for "WPA2/WPA3 mixed" where you can. A router that keeps refusing the player (#83) is still being worked on. - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.3.12, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.13-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 14600). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.13-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-221`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.3.13 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.3.13.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-d665a5f06500.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-220/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-d665a5f06500.tar) (attached to `baseline-220`), SHA-256 `d665a5f065004ae5d56bd8ed75f2ad0af8f9a040db9f171ffc6044cb348cf8f3` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.3.12

2026-11-04T22:09:54Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.3.12: Bluetooth pauses and skips like a phone.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed Beta 9.3.7 kept a Bluetooth stream open while you paused, so that no headphones would be asked to stop and start. Phones never do that, and it caused three complaints at once: silence after a pause or after the second or third song (#89), the connection drop about 20 seconds into a pause (AirPods Pro), and Buds that "disconnected" a minute into a pause (#90, where the player had in fact gone to sleep). This release goes back to what phones and Beta 9.2.16 do. - **Pause stops the stream, Play starts a new one.** Headphones that went silent after a pause or a skip, and the drop 20 s into a pause, both came from a stream kept open without sound: the headphones run dry and some (AirPods) never recover until a new stream starts. - **A track change no longer interrupts the stream.** The old song's last fraction of a second plays out and the next follows without a gap; before, the stream stopped for about 60 ms per skip (#89: "the second song is laggy, the third plays without sound"). - **A paused player with Bluetooth headphones stays awake 15 minutes** before it sleeps (#90). The hold was there since Beta 8.18 but counted from the first pause after boot, so a later pause slept after 60 s, and sleep ends the Bluetooth link. - **No more connect/drop loop for headphones that connect with a different codec than the chosen one** (Y2Reborn #94: Bose SoundLink Flex 2, Sony WF-C710N). Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new ones for the paused-headset hold and the kept Bluetooth sink) and the 552 tests of the release images. On the developer's player with AirPods Pro: skips in a row and pauses of various lengths, all with sound afterwards. A capture of the previous test build showed the packets to the headphones running on without a gap at the skips and silence only after the pause/resume gaps, which is what settled the cause. Other headphones were not re-tested yet: if yours behave worse than in 9.3.7, please send an error report. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.3.12 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.3.12.md)**. Versions 9.3.8 to 9.3.11 were unpublished test builds; everything from Beta 9.3.7 is included ([Beta 9.3.7 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.3.7.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.12-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - After a sleep (a pause longer than 15 minutes, or the Power button) the Bluetooth link ends; the player reconnects within a few seconds of waking. Buds that have gone back to a phone meanwhile must be picked again in Settings → Bluetooth. - The Hisense soundbar of Y2Reborn #94 (SBC only, connected but silent) is not resolved; try SBC quality High. - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.3.7, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.12-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 14500). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.12-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-220`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.3.12 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.3.12.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.3.7

2026-11-03T22:29:28Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.3.7: Bluetooth rebuilt for reliability.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed Bluetooth used to be handled by five separate pieces that coordinated through lock files; when two acted at once, headphones stayed half connected or reconnects stalled. One radio program now owns Bluetooth and the radio it shares with Wi-Fi. The player says what it wants, and the radio program gets there and repairs itself. Every codec, rate and quality setting from 9.2.16 is kept. - **Headphones come back after sleep**, also when they reconnect by themselves: AirPods Pro were ready 2.5–5 s after a wake (before: often 15–20 s). - **Bluetooth repairs itself** (cancel a stuck step, restart the radio, BlueALSA, BlueZ). If everything fails it says so: switching Bluetooth off and on in Settings now restarts all of Bluetooth. - **Connect Automatically per device** (Y2Reborn #78): Settings → Bluetooth → a paired device. - **Codec and quality changes apply without restarting the player** (the headphones are back in about 7–9 s). - **Your library is no longer emptied when a Bluetooth output fails** (Y2Reborn #92). - Headphones that are switched off are no longer paged forever; pausing keeps the connection instead of stopping the stream; Wi-Fi uses its power saving while Bluetooth plays; after sleep Wi-Fi waits for your headphones; each pair of headphones starts at the rate it managed last time. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests, the 552 tests of the release images, and a fake Bluetooth stack with six failure scenarios. On the developer's player with AirPods Pro: 19 sleep/wake cycles without a failed connection. Only AirPods Pro were tried, and there is no overnight run on this exact build yet: if your headphones behave worse than in 9.2.16, please send an error report. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.3.7 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.3.7.md)**. Versions 9.3 to 9.3.6 were unpublished test builds; everything from Beta 9.2.16 is included ([Beta 9.2.16 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.16.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.7-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - **Bluetooth after a long pause:** with AirPods Pro, a pause longer than about 20 seconds drops the connection once; they reconnect within seconds, but pressing play during those 20 seconds can stay silent until they are back. Being investigated. - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.16, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.7-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 14000). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.3.7-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-215`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.3.7 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.3.7.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.16

2026-11-02T00:02:35Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.16: steadier Bluetooth sound.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed - **Steadier Bluetooth, lower default rates** (Y2Reborn #87): crackling and cut-outs on Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones came from AAC at 320 kbit/s while Wi-Fi was on; the Y2 has one antenna that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth share. AAC now runs at 220 kbit/s by default (was up to 320) and LDAC at 330 kbit/s (was 660). - **An extra limit while Wi-Fi is on:** AAC at most 192 kbit/s and SBC one step below its top quality as long as the Wi-Fi radio is on; the full rate returns when Wi-Fi goes off. It changes while the music plays, without a reconnect. - **Auto picks AAC first**, then aptX, then SBC; LDAC and aptX HD only when you choose them in the service menu. - **Your chosen codec is used even when the headphones connect during playback** (Y2Reborn #87): it is asked for again at the next pause instead of being dropped until the next reconnect. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests and the tests of the release images, with new tests for the Wi-Fi limit (AAC and SBC), the defaults, Auto's order and the codec retry. **Not yet tried on a player**: if Bluetooth sounds worse or behaves differently than in 9.2.15, please send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports). What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.16 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.16.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.15 is included ([Beta 9.2.15 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.15.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.16-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.14, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.16-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 13200). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.16-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-207`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.16 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.16.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.15

2026-11-01T19:06:40Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.15: Settings scrolls smoothly with a large library.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed - **Settings is fast again with a large library** (Y2Reborn #85, fixed by @mrtngamper in #86): since the Settings redesign in 9.2.10, the Settings page and Settings → Library counted every song on the player again for each picture drawn, so with tens of thousands of songs scrolling there lagged. They now use the count the player already keeps. Every other screen was checked the same way with 72 000 songs; none does this. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (776; new, failing without the change: Settings and Settings → Library count the songs they are given) and the tests of the release images. On a computer with 72 000 songs, a Settings frame went from about 20 ms to under 0.01 ms. Installed on the developer's player by update from 9.2.14. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.15 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.15.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.14 is included ([Beta 9.2.14 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.14.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.15-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.14, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.15-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 13100). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.15-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-206`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.15 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.15.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.14

2026-11-01T18:35:12Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.14: Bluetooth stays connected while you change stations.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed - **Bluetooth no longer drops when you change radio stations quickly** (from an error report): every new station or song closed the Bluetooth output and opened it again, twice, and each time the headphones were asked to start streaming anew. Some earbuds answer that slowly; when one answer took longer than six seconds, the connection ended. The player now keeps the Bluetooth output open from one station or song to the next while the headphones stay the same, as it already did for the headphone jack. Pause still releases it at once. - **New issue forms on GitHub:** a new issue now opens a short form for its kind of problem (something wrong, slow, battery, sound and Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and radio, install or update, a feature request, a question), so the details needed to find the cause are there from the start. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new, each failing without its change: a Bluetooth output plays the next stream in the open sink; it is taken only while the headphones' connection, codec, rate and format are unchanged) and the tests of the release images. On the developer's player: installed by update from 9.2.13, and six quick skips on AirPods Pro each played at once in the open Bluetooth output. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.14 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.14.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.13 is included ([Beta 9.2.13 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.13.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.14-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.13, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.14-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 13000). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.14-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-205`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.14 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.14.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.13

2026-11-01T11:07:15Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.13: one song from search, quick audiobook resume, letter scrolling you can reach.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed - **One song from search** (Y2Reborn #79): picking a song in the search results played every song found. Now it plays just that song; **Play All** plays them all. - **Long MP3 and AAC files continue at once** (Y2Reborn #80): after the player had slept, audiobooks and long recordings in these formats took seconds to continue, longer the further in you were, because the player read the file from the start to find your place. It now remembers the places it passed and starts just before yours (the first resume after a restart still reads once). M4A, M4B and Opus were never affected. - **Letter scrolling you can reach** (Y2Linux #64): since 9.2.2 the letter jumps needed the wheel's very fastest speed, which a hard spin did not reach. They start at a real spin again; a quick, steady turn still moves row by row. - **Why Bluetooth disconnected:** error reports now say whether the link was lost, the headphones ended it or the player did. If your headphones drop often, send a report right after it happens (Settings → System → Error Reports). Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new, each failing without its change: one song from search; a reopened AAC file lands on its place without reading from the start; letter scrolling at a spin; Bluetooth disconnect reasons) and the tests of the release images. Still to check on a player: resume time after sleep and how the letter speed feels. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.13 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.13.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.12 is included ([Beta 9.2.12 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.12.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.13-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.12, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.13-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 12900). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.13-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-204`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.13 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.13.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.12

2026-10-31T23:16:37Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.12: Bluetooth switches off at once, readable grey text in light skins.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed - **Bluetooth off at once:** while your saved headphones were switched off, turning Bluetooth off could take up to 20 seconds (it waited for the automatic reconnect's try to fail), and pressing again meanwhile turned it back on, so it cycled on and off. Switching off now goes through immediately and stops the try; going to sleep is quicker for the same reason. - **Grey text in light skins** (Y2Reborn #76): since 9.2.3, skins such as Bunny Bow showed the dark design's brighter grey instead of their own, pale on a pale background (Cover Flow's details, hints, values). Every skin's grey text uses the skin's colours again. Tested on the developer's player (Beta 9.2.11): switching Bluetooth off during a reconnect try took 0.1 s instead of about 20 s. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new: Bluetooth off while a reconnect runs; a light skin's greys) and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.12 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.12.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.11 is included ([Beta 9.2.11 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.11.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.12-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.11, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.12-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 12800). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.12-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-203`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.12 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.12.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.11

2026-10-31T21:16:38Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.11: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth icons only while connected.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → System → Software Update → **Update Now** (on Beta 9.2.8 and older: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**). ## What changed - **Status icons** (#73): the Wi-Fi icon shows while the player is joined to a network, the Bluetooth icon while headphones or a speaker are connected, as on a phone. Before, they showed (dimmer) whenever Wi-Fi or Bluetooth was switched on, which looked connected. Whether a radio is on is in Settings. In every skin too. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from Beta 9.2.10 and confirmed by the player itself; all services and Reborn running, health OK. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new: a radio that is on but not connected draws as off, in the standard look and in skins) and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.11 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.11.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.10 is included ([Beta 9.2.10 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.10.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.11-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.10, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.11-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 12700). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.11-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-202`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.11 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.11.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.10

2026-10-31T20:45:22Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.10: tidier Settings, menus that scroll properly.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now** (from now on: Settings → System → Software Update). ## What's new - **Settings in eight places**, all on one screen: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Sound, Display, Skin, Customize, Library and System. Customize opens **Home Menu**, **Browsing** and **Wheel & Buttons**; Gapless and Crossfade are in **Sound → Playback**; **Library** holds Scan for Music, Storage and Last.fm; **System** (was About & Updates) holds Software Update, the clock, Error Reports, Reset & Maintenance and About. - **Clearer settings**: names say what they change, values say what is set, on/off settings are switches, three-choice settings open a short list that explains each choice, and Customize's pages say what the setting in focus does. - **Menus scroll like lists** (#74): settings pages, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth scroll on the screen with a scroll bar instead of inside a box; the Music page scrolls to its last lists. - **Cover Flow** (#73) shows the album's year once. Your settings stay as they were; only their places changed. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air and confirmed by the player itself; all services and Reborn running, health OK, the saved session carried over. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new: the settings pages, choice lists, hints and scrolling) and the tests of the release images; every page drawn on the computer in the standard look and the Classic skin. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.10 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.10.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.8 is included ([Beta 9.2.8 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.8.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.10-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.8, send an error report (Settings → System → Error Reports); **Restore Previous System** (Settings → System → About, tap Version seven times, then Diagnostics) goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.10-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 12600). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.10-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-201`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.10 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.10.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.8

2026-10-31T19:18:30Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.8: why a Wi-Fi router turns the player away.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What changed - **Wi-Fi refusals are recorded** (#83): when a router refuses to let the player join, error reports now note the reason each refusal gave (or that the router never answered), so we can tell a router that turns the Y2 away on purpose from one that does not hear it. Nothing you will see changes. - If your player keeps failing to join your Wi-Fi, send an error report right after it happens. Routers that use one name for 2.4 and 5 GHz ("band steering", "Smart Connect") may push devices to 5 GHz, which the Y2 does not have; a separate 2.4 GHz network is worth a try. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from Beta 9.2.7 and confirmed by the player itself; all services and Reborn running, health OK. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.8 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.8.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.7 is included ([Beta 9.2.7 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.7.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.8-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.7, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.8-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 12400). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.8-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-199`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.8 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.8.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.7

2026-10-31T18:54:45Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.7: wheel clicks whenever the music is not playing.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new and fixed - **Clicks without a song** (#77): with Wheel Click on, the wheel now clicks whenever no music plays — nothing loaded, paused, or paused long ago — on the headphones or the speaker. The output switches off again ten seconds after the last click; a song started meanwhile plays in it at once. - **Clicks follow the headphones**: pulled out while paused, the clicks move to the speaker. - **No more crackle** when turning the wheel quickly while paused. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from Beta 9.2.6 and confirmed by the player itself; with a paused song and no output open, wheel steps opened the speaker output in 40 ms and clicked without an error, and the output closed ten seconds later. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new: clicks with no song open the output once and a song plays in it) and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.7 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.7.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.6 is included ([Beta 9.2.6 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.6.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.7-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.6, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.7-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 12300). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.7-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-198`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.7 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.7.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.6

2026-10-31T18:14:55Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.6: wheel clicks while paused.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed - **Wheel click while paused** (#77): on 9.2.4 the click was heard only over playing music; while paused every click failed. Now Settings → Customize → **Wheel Click** is simply On or Off, and it clicks while the music is paused, never over the music. When Paused or Always from 9.2.4 become On. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from Beta 9.2.5 and confirmed by the player itself; all services and Reborn running, health OK. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (the click now tested on a simulated headphone output that stops on a pause, as the real one does) and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.6 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.6.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.5 is included ([Beta 9.2.5 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.5.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.6-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.5, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.6-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 12200). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.6-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-197`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.6 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.6.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.5

2026-10-31T17:56:39Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.5: Wi-Fi finds your network again after a wake.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed - **Wi-Fi that does not find your network after a wake** (#83): sometimes the Wi-Fi kept searching after the player woke up and never saw your network, and Connect said "not found"; only switching Wi-Fi off and on helped. When Wi-Fi has searched four times over a minute without seeing any saved network, the player now switches it off and on once by itself (at most every ten minutes until it connects). Your Wi-Fi setting stays as you set it. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from Beta 9.2.4 and confirmed by the player itself; Wi-Fi switched off and on the way the player now does it reconnected in 12 s. Before release: the platform's full check (new tests for when Wi-Fi is switched off and on, and when never), Reborn's workspace tests and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.5 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.5.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.4 is included ([Beta 9.2.4 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.4.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.5-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.4, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.5-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 12100). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.5-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-196`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.5 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.5.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.4

2026-10-31T16:43:41Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.4: your own Home order, playlist order, wheel clicks.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Home in your order** (#53): Settings → Customize → **Home Menu** — hold the centre button on an item, turn the wheel, press the centre button to put it there (Back leaves it). - **Playlists in your order** (#33): a playlist's menu has **Move**; the Playlists list keeps the order. - **Wheel click** (#67): Settings → Customize → **Wheel Click** Off (default), When Paused or Always — a short tick per wheel step through the headphones or speaker, following the volume, without taking anything away from the song. It needs a song loaded (playing, or paused); never over Bluetooth. - **Cover Flow** (#71): the album's text travels with its cover while the covers glide. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from Beta 9.2.3 and confirmed by the player itself; the platform and Reborn running, health OK. Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests (new: Home and playlist moves; clicks on a simulated headphone output losing or repeating no music, playing or paused) and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.4 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.4.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.3 is included ([Beta 9.2.3 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.3.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.4-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.3, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - How loud the wheel click should be is a first guess; tell us if it is too loud or too soft. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.4-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 12000). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.4-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-195`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.4 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.4.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.3

2026-10-31T15:16:27Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.3: album years, hidden Wi-Fi, clearer Cover Flow.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Album years** (#66): an artist's albums go oldest first (no year: last) and show their year; the album page and Cover Flow say "1979 · 12 songs · 48 min". Album Order: Artist puts each artist's albums in year order too. - **Hidden Wi-Fi networks** (#61): **Other Network…** at the bottom of the Wi-Fi list — type the name, then the password (empty for an open network). - **Cover Flow** (#70): "25 of 100" moved into the title bar; bigger artist and album details. - **Track numbers in every skin** (#75), as the standard look already had. - **Brighter grey text** (#59) for low screen brightness. - **After the update the player reads your songs' tags once more** in the background, to learn their years. The player stays usable; on a very large library this takes a while once. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from Beta 9.2.2 and confirmed by the player itself; all services and Reborn running, health OK. On the computer: the album lists with years take the same time as before on 150 000 songs (albums by artist 28 ms, an artist page 2.5 ms). Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.3 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.3.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2.2 is included ([Beta 9.2.2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.2.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.3-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2.2, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.3-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 11900). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.3-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-194`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.3 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.3.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.2

2026-10-31T13:43:41Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2.2: a status bar in every skin, finer brightness.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, charging and computer icons in every skin** (#70, #73). Skins showed only the battery and the clock; all 16 now show the same icons as the standard look, in their own colours. - **AM and PM** (#72) where the time zone reads a 12-hour clock. Skins can also show the short date (`{date}`). - **Finer brightness** (#74): Select on Brightness in Settings → Display, then turn the wheel — 5 % steps from 5 % (darker than before) to 100 %. Select or Back ends. - **Fast scroll** (#64): a quick, steady turn now moves row by row; the letter jumps start only when you really spin the wheel. - **Equalizer files with up to 20 filters** (#76), up from 10. - **Sleep with SD cards that ignore the "power is going off" notice.** One player's card never answered it, so the player would not sleep at all with that card in. Now the card's cache is written first and the card is put to sleep the way cards without this notice always were (the stock firmware never sent it). A device that refuses to sleep no longer blocks sleep until the next update; the player tries again two minutes later. - Fix releases after 9.2 are numbered 9.2.1, 9.2.2 and so on; 9.2.1 was a test build and is included here. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from Beta 9.2 and confirmed by the player itself; all services and Reborn running, health OK, the music player ready 37 s after the restart, every skin carries the new icons. Every skin was drawn on the computer in all its screens, its title bar checked with all icons on and with a 12-hour clock. The SD-card fix could only be tested with new tests and the reporter's evidence (no other card shows the problem). Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2.2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.2.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.2 is included ([Beta 9.2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.2-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) · Skins: [skin guide](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/blob/main/docs/skins.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. If anything behaves differently from 9.2, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Big Type cuts long screen titles a little earlier now that its title bar holds the icons. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.2-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 11800). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2.2-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-193`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2.2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.2.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2

2026-10-31T01:00:26Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.2: waking up at once.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Power to wake lights the screen at once.** If you pressed Power to sleep shortly after waking the player, and you have Bluetooth headphones saved that were switched off or out of reach, the next press to wake could leave the screen dark for up to about 20 seconds. The player was waiting for its automatic headphone reconnect to give up before it switched Bluetooth off, and did not look at the Power button while it waited. Now a press to wake is noticed at once, and the player cancels the headphone try instead of waiting for it, so going to sleep takes 1–2 seconds again. Your headphones still reconnect by themselves when they are on. - **Reset no longer refuses with "plan changed"** when nothing had changed (about one plan in 450: a number in the saved plan was read back very slightly differently). - In a skin without its own Music page, **Music** opens the Music menu again instead of a plain system page. - Code clean-ups in the player and the system services that do not change what they do. Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from the previous test build and confirmed by the player; all services and Reborn running, health OK, the music player on screen 21 s after the restart. While the player was trying to reach the switched-off headphones, switching Bluetooth off the way sleep does went through after 1.1 s (before: up to about 20 s), and Bluetooth came back on afterwards. The press to wake during that moment is covered by new tests but was not repeated by hand on the player (sleep needs the USB cable out). Before release: the platform's full check, Reborn's workspace tests and the tests of the release images. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.1 is included ([Beta 9.1 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.1.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. Overnight sleep, a low-battery shutdown, an SD card repair or format and a reset have not been repeated on the developer's player since the rewrite. If anything behaves differently from 9.1, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on players with empty factory partitions (#62) use the chip's default calibration; please send a report if the range is poor. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 11600). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.2-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-191`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.2.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.1

2026-10-30T22:49:34Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.1: tidying up after the rewrite.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new Beta 9.1 looks and works like Beta 9.0. One small visible change: while an update downloads, the Settings list shows how far it is (*"Downloading · 40%"*) instead of only *"Downloading…"*. The rest is housekeeping that the Rust rewrite in 9.0 made possible: - **The player and the system now share one description of every message they exchange.** Until now each side described the messages separately; if one renamed a field, the player would quietly show "unknown". Now both use the same definitions, so a mismatch stops the build instead of reaching your player. This covers the update page and download progress, the battery level and the shutdown notice, Wi-Fi status, the SD card and Internal Storage checks, the USB connection, error report progress, Internal Storage setup and the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware. - **The player's code is reorganised into smaller, named parts.** The main program file went from 8,268 lines to under 1,000, the screen code from 4,493 to about 1,000, and the three longest functions (the main loop and the two audio threads, up to 2,000 lines each) are now short sequences of named steps. The moves were made by script and checked against the original text, so what the code does is unchanged; the same 748 automated tests pass before and after. - **Small clean-ups in the system services:** shared code where two copies existed, and fewer direct operating-system calls outside the one audited library (82 → 63). Tested on the developer's player: installed over the air from 9.0 and confirmed; all services and Reborn running, Wi-Fi online, storage and health OK, no warnings in Reborn's log; Reborn's built-in decoder, playback, storage and baseline tests pass on the player; start to music player 37 s (as 9.0). Before release: 549 tests of the release images and the full host suites of both projects. What changed and why, in plain words: **[Beta 9.1 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.1.md)**. Everything from Beta 9.0 is included ([Beta 9.0 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.0.md)). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.1-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Everything listed for Beta 9.0 still applies. Overnight sleep, a low-battery shutdown, an SD card repair or format and a reset have not been repeated on the developer's player since the rewrite. If anything behaves differently from 9.0, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on players with empty factory partitions (#62) use the chip's default calibration; please send a report if the range is poor. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet. FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.1-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 11500). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.1-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-189`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.1 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.1.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-186/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-a6aaa039273c.tar) (attached to `baseline-186`), SHA-256 `a6aaa039273c141a32e9c392305e2c3f75a4b48077ec78576b8f2c2a735551fd` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.0

2026-10-30T18:57:06Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 9.0: the system underneath, rebuilt.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new Beta 9.0 looks and works like Beta 8.43. Your music, playlists, play queue, settings, Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth pairings and Last.fm sign-in all stay. What changed is everything **underneath** the music player. This is the biggest change to Y2Linux since the first beta. ### The part you never see: "the platform" The Y2 runs two kinds of software. **Reborn** is the music player you see: the menus, Now Playing, the library and the settings screens. Underneath it, **the platform** works all the time: four small background services and one command tool. Between them they: - watch the battery and switch the player off safely before it runs flat; - put the player to sleep and wake it, and check afterwards that it really slept and woke on the same start; - connect and supervise Wi-Fi, keep the clock right, and turn Bluetooth on and off; - check SD cards before they are used, keep a healthy card read-only between writes so pulling it out can't damage it, and repair or format a card when you ask; - set up Internal Storage on the first start; - download, verify and install updates, and undo an update that doesn't start properly; - show your music to a computer over USB; - collect and send error reports when you choose to. Every time Reborn shows the battery, the Wi-Fi state, the storage page or the update page, it asks the platform. ### From Python to Rust Until 8.43 the platform was written in **Python**, which needs its own interpreter on the player. That had costs you could feel: - **Every question took about half a second.** Each request started a new Python program, even "is the player asleep?". Reborn asks every few seconds while the screen is on, and so do the Wi-Fi and clock events and every start and shutdown step. - **CPU time is battery.** While the player was on but idle, the platform alone used about 92 CPU seconds every hour. - **Memory and space.** The Python services took about 58 MB of RAM, and Python itself 22 MB on the system partition. - **Two languages talking to each other.** A misspelled field on one side was only noticed when something went wrong. Once this made the player say "wrong password" for a Wi-Fi network that had failed for another reason. In Beta 9.0 the whole platform is **Rust**, the language Reborn is written in. It's one program of 4.2 MB, with **no Python left on the player**. Every answer the platform gives is now run through Reborn's own reading code before a build is accepted, so a mismatch is caught before it reaches a player (letting the compiler check both sides directly is the next step). ### The numbers Measured on the developer's player: | | Beta 8.43 (Python) | Beta 9.0 (Rust) | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | CPU the system services use while the player is on and idle | ≈ 92 s per hour | **≈ 12 s per hour** | about 7× less | | CPU Reborn uses with the screen off and nothing playing | ≈ 45 s per hour | **≈ 14–16 s per hour** | about 3× less | | Memory of the system services (counted per process) | 58 MB | **17 MB** | about 3½× less | | Their real share of RAM (shared parts counted once) | 35 MB | **5.5 MB** | about 6× less | | Answer to a simple question (sleep, update, battery state) | ≈ 0.5 s | **6–8 ms** | about 70× faster | | System partition | 130 MB | **111 MB** | 19 MB more free space | | Update download (system part) | 56.4 MB | **50.6 MB** | 6 MB smaller | | Press Power → music player ready | ≈ 44 s | **≈ 37 s** | about 7 s faster | | Shutdown steps after Power Off | ≈ 2.6 s | **≈ 1.2 s** | twice as fast | What this means for you: - **Less battery used while the player is on.** It matters most when the player sits on with the screen off: paused, or waiting to go to sleep. - **Snappier system pages.** The battery, storage, update and Wi-Fi information no longer waits half a second per question. - **A quicker start and shutdown**, more room on the system partition, and smaller updates. Battery life *in sleep* is unchanged by this release (see Known issues). ### Reborn got leaner too - **Quieter when dark.** With the screen off and nothing playing, Reborn now checks things every 5 seconds instead of every second, and reads the battery and storage every 10 seconds instead of every 2. A button press, music starting, a headset connecting or a computer being plugged in still wakes it at once. - **No more sleep attempts on the charger.** The player can't sleep while a charger or computer is connected, but Reborn used to ask every minute anyway, and each try started a system process. Now it waits until the cable is unplugged; pressing Power still asks at once. ### How we made sure nothing broke A rewrite like this touches the scariest parts of the system: running out of battery, sleep, and installing updates. So it went in careful steps: 1. **Recorded the old system first.** Every command and every file the platform uses was listed. The old Python platform was then recorded answering **1,069 test situations**: normal ones, odd ones and damaged files. It was also recorded handling **5,729 ways of typing its commands**. 2. **Translated without changing anything.** The Rust version had to give exactly the same answers, byte for byte, before Python was removed. 3. **Fixed what we found**, one fault at a time, each with its own test (list below). 4. **Turned it into proper Rust.** Every file the system keeps is now a clearly defined structure: the sleep record, the update journal, the SD card record, the shutdown request and about fifty more. The computer checks them instead of the code guessing what a field holds. 5. **Checked every step automatically:** - about 570 platform tests and 738 Reborn tests; - all recorded answers; - Reborn reading every platform answer; - a check that everything on your data partition stays readable by the previous version. That last check is what keeps **Restore Previous System** safe. 6. **22 test builds on a real player**, every one installed over the air and checked on the device. ### Fixes in this release **Storage and USB** - **The SD card goes back to read-only right after you unplug a computer.** While a computer was connected, the card's write permission was renewed every few seconds and never closed on unplug, so it stayed writable for up to 30 seconds. - **A write permission that ran out could leave the card writable** until the next card was inserted or removed. The system now checks for that regularly. - **SFTP** (file access for advanced users) opened the old music folder instead of Internal Storage. - **A card with errors** (which plays read-only until repaired) was reported as a failure. **Updates** - **Two update checks at once** showed a confusing failure. Now: *"An update check is already running. Try again in a moment."* - **Restore Previous System on a low battery** was refused but left the update page saying a restore was pending. The battery is now checked first. - **Radio firmware that could not be installed** now shows as failed instead of looking like success. **Battery, sleep and Wi-Fi** - **DNS after an address renewal.** When the router renewed the player's address, Wi-Fi could show *no DNS* for up to five minutes. The DNS servers are now kept. - **Battery percentage.** In one rare order of battery readings the power service stopped with an error and had to be restarted. **Damaged files no longer cause internal errors.** A sudden power loss can damage one of the small records the system keeps. Now: - the status pages stay readable, and the affected item shows as *unavailable*; - sleep, updates and reset refuse with one clear reason and start a fresh record next time. A damaged record never decides that something is safe. ### What did not change - No new screens or settings, and nothing moved in the menus. - The update installer and the recovery screen, both proven over many updates. - The kernel (Linux 6.18) and drivers, apart from the version number. The full story, written for players' owners, with a glossary and a technical appendix: **[Beta 9.0 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.0.md)**. Everything from Beta 8.43 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.0-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - **A big change underneath:** Beta 9.0 has run through 22 test builds on the developer's player, but not yet on many players. Overnight sleep, a low-battery shutdown, an SD card repair or format and a reset have not been repeated since the last changes. If anything behaves differently from 8.43, send an error report (Settings → Diagnostics); Settings → Diagnostics → **Restore Previous System** goes back to the version you had, with your data kept. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. This release doesn't change it. - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on players with empty factory partitions (#62) use the chip's default calibration; please send a report if the range is poor. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - While a large SD card is being checked (up to a few minutes), you can't copy music to it over USB yet. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - With very large libraries (100 000+ songs) a list can still take up to about a second the first time right after the player starts, and the first scan of such a card takes several minutes. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.0-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 11400). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.9.0-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-186`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 9.0 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-9.0.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.43

2026-10-28T16:58:13Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.43: your requests for Reborn.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Choose what's on Home (#52, #55):** Settings → Customize → Home Menu now has a switch for Music, Playlists, Radio and Search too (Now Playing and Settings always stay). A hidden Playlists or Search is still at the end of Music. - **Go back to where the music came from (#60, #25):** Now Playing's menu (hold the center button) has **Go to Playlist**, Go to Folder, Go to Search, Go to Genre or Go to Songs, depending on where you started the music, and opens it with the playing song selected. - **Leaving Search is easy again (#51):** Cancel always leaves Search, also with text in the box, and holding Back while typing does too. Both go back to where you opened Search. - **No more duplicate albums (#45, #46):** an album where only some songs have the Album Artist tag is listed once. - **Albums by artist (#56):** Settings → Customize → **Album Order**: Title or Artist (then title). Cover Flow follows it. - **Faster scrolling in long lists (#30):** spin the wheel fast in Songs, Artists, Albums or Folders and it jumps letter by letter; the letter stays for a moment after you stop, so you can turn back without losing it. - **Cover Flow in light skins (#57):** the shelf under the covers now fades into the skin's background instead of black. - **Headphones unplugged (#62):** the player now says "Headphones unplugged. Playback paused." - **More haptic feedback (#28):** a tick when a computer connects and while you hold Previous/Next to seek (with Haptics on in Customize). Everything from Beta 8.42 (sleep, large SD cards, report fixes, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on players with empty factory partitions) is included. Thanks for all the requests! ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.43-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on players with empty factory partitions (#62) use the chip's default calibration; please send a report if the range is poor. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - While a large SD card is being checked (up to a few minutes), you can't copy music to it over USB yet. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - With very large libraries (100 000+ songs) a list can still take up to about a second the first time right after the player starts, and the first scan of such a card takes several minutes. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.43-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 11000). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.43-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-164`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.43 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.43.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.42

2026-10-28T16:06:52Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.42: sleep, large SD cards, and fixes from your error reports.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Power puts the player to sleep without the screen lighting up again.** The screen goes dark at once, as on the stock firmware. A second press while it gets ready wakes it straight back to where you were, and a sleep the player has to refuse (for example while charging) keeps the screen dark instead of turning it back on. - **Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on newer players (#62):** some Y2s from 2026 (without FM radio) came with two empty factory partitions, and the radios never started. They now start with the chip's built-in defaults, as on the stock firmware. - **Large SD cards play at once.** A card with tens of thousands of songs (over about 72 000 on a 1 TB card) was kept read-only and offered for a Repair that changed nothing. The card is now checked in the background while your music plays; only a card that really has errors asks for Repair. - **Faster restarts with a big library:** after a restart the player no longer reads every unchanged folder again. If you edit tags on a computer, use Settings → **Scan for Music** afterwards. - **Bluetooth headphones after a sleep:** pressing Play in the seconds before your headphones reconnect no longer plays on the speaker (or the empty jack). The player waits for them and plays there. - **Wi-Fi:** no more "wrong password" when the password is right, and the player reconnects to your saved network by itself after a sleep or start, without tapping it. - **Updates (#63):** an update that hung on "Installing Update" now restarts and finishes by itself, and the first start after an update no longer falls back to the rescue screen. - **Restart and Power Off** can no longer hang with the screen dark (one player drained a full battery that way); if anything stalls, the player completes the restart or turns off by itself. - **Battery:** the percentage stays right after a restart or update (it could show 13 % instead of 95 %), and the player now sleeps at low battery instead of staying awake and draining faster. - **Holding Power right after waking** shows the power-off ring instead of cutting the power. - **The screen at start:** a screen that stayed dark from power-on (seen once on an ST7701S player) is restarted by itself. - **Error reports** now show more about why a player turned off, so the remaining cases can be found. Everything from Beta 8.41 (internal speaker, headphone detection, haptic feedback) is included. Thanks for all the reports! ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.42-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on players with empty factory partitions (#62) use the chip's default calibration; please send a report if the range is poor. - Some players turned off by themselves during playback; the cause is not found yet. If yours does, start it again and send a report. - While a large SD card is being checked (up to a few minutes), you can't copy music to it over USB yet. - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - With very large libraries (100 000+ songs) a list can still take up to about a second the first time right after the player starts, and the first scan of such a card takes several minutes. - Battery life in sleep: about 2 mA overnight on the developer's player (estimated from the battery voltage); stock is about 1.3 mA. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.42-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 10900). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.42-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-163`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.42 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.42.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.41

2026-10-27T15:06:31Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.41: the internal speaker and haptic feedback.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **The internal speaker plays.** Unplug your headphones and press Play: the music comes from the player's speaker, as on the stock firmware (mixed to mono, since there is one speaker). Plug headphones in while it plays and the speaker goes quiet at once and the song carries on in the headphones; pull them out while they play and the music pauses. Turn the speaker off in Settings → Sound → Output → **Speaker** if you only ever want the headphones. - **The player now knows when headphones are plugged in** (while the screen is on or music plays, as the stock firmware does). - **Haptic feedback (#28):** Settings → Customize → **Haptics**: Off, Light or Strong. Each button press gives a short tick, like the stock firmware's key vibration (Strong is the stock strength). It starts Off. Everything from Beta 8.40 (charging after Power Off on a cable) is included. Thanks for the requests! ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.41-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The speaker uses the same volume as the headphones; its loudest step is the stock speaker's. Start low the first time. - Headphones plugged in while the screen is off and nothing plays are noticed when the screen wakes. - Battery life with the speaker and haptics is not yet measured overnight; please send a report if your player drains faster than on 8.40. - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The headphone levels of 8.35 are not measured with a meter yet; very low-sensitivity headphones (some planars, 300–600 Ω) may still want an external amplifier. - With very large libraries (100 000+ songs) a list can still take up to about a second the first time right after the player starts, and the first scan of such a card takes several minutes. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.41-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 10700). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.41-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-159`. The speaker amplifier driver is Chris Hendrickson's GPL-2.0 AW87559 driver. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Awinic, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.41 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.41.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.40

2026-10-26T23:07:50Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.40: charging while switched off.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Power Off on a charger now charges**: switching the player off with a cable plugged in used to turn it fully off, and it did not charge until you unplugged and plugged it in again. Now it does what the stock firmware does: it restarts into the charging screen and charges. Unplug on that screen and it switches off; hold Power to start the player. Without a cable, Power Off works as before. Everything from Beta 8.39 (Folders by file name, Shuffle Albums, playlist Sort, big libraries) is included. Thanks for the report! ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.40-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The headphone levels of 8.35 are not measured with a meter yet; very low-sensitivity headphones (some planars, 300–600 Ω) may still want an external amplifier. - With very large libraries (100 000+ songs) a list can still take up to about a second the first time right after the player starts, and the first scan of such a card takes several minutes. - Haptic feedback is not there yet: the player's vibration motor needs a driver first. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - Charging after Power Off (8.40) is not yet confirmed on a player. If yours still stays dark and doesn't charge after Power Off on a cable, unplug and plug the cable in again and please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.40-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 10500). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.40-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-154`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.40 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.40.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.39

2026-10-26T19:48:41Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.39: Folders by file name, Shuffle Albums, playlist Sort, big libraries.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Folders like a file manager**: a folder lists its folders first, then its songs, both by name, with numbers in number order ("2 - Intro" before "10 - Outro"). Songs show their **file name**, not the title tag, so loose songs and compilations without an album artist are where you put them. Picking a song plays that folder in the order you see (Next is the row below); Play on a folder plays its folders, then its songs. - **Shuffle Albums**: Shuffle is now Off, Songs or Albums (Now Playing and Settings → Playback). Albums play whole, each in its own order, the albums in random order. Hold Select on a folder, artist, genre or playlist for Shuffle Albums there too. - **Sort for playlists**: hold Select on a playlist or one of its songs → Sort: Playlist Order, Album, Artist, Title or File Name. It changes what the page shows and plays, not the file. - **Big libraries stay quick**: tested on the player with 120 000 songs. Folders open at once, playing or shuffling a whole card takes a fraction of a second, Cover Flow spins smoothly, Playlists no longer search the whole card on every visit, and the long lists are made ready while the screen is off. Everything from Beta 8.38 (Bluetooth resume, the live wave) is included. Thanks for the report! ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.39-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The headphone levels of 8.35 are not measured with a meter yet; very low-sensitivity headphones (some planars, 300–600 Ω) may still want an external amplifier. - With very large libraries (100 000+ songs) a list can still take up to about a second the first time right after the player starts, and the first scan of such a card takes several minutes. - Haptic feedback is not there yet: the player's vibration motor needs a driver first. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.39-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 10470). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.39-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-153`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.39 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.39.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.38

2026-10-25T15:24:29Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.38: Bluetooth resume, a wave that moves with the music.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Sound after Pause → Play on Bluetooth** (AirPods and others): the music stayed silent after resuming until you skipped. Now Pause ends the Bluetooth stream and Play starts a new one where the song was (it takes about half a second). Wired headphones are unchanged. Thanks for the reports! - **A smoother wave that moves with the music**: the progress wave on Now Playing is drawn with soft edges, and it now follows what you hear: taller when it gets loud, calmer when it's quiet, swelling with the bass and rippling with the highs. Home's now-playing card shows it too. Everything from Beta 8.37 (sleep timer, search, scrolling) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.38-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The headphone levels of 8.35 are not measured with a meter yet; very low-sensitivity headphones (some planars, 300–600 Ω) may still want an external amplifier. - Haptic feedback is not there yet: the player's vibration motor needs a driver first. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.38-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 10310). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.38-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-146`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.38 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.38.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.37

2026-10-25T14:39:17Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.37: sleep timer, search, smoother lists.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Sleep timer from 5 minutes to 3 hours** (#29): Now Playing → Sleep Timer opens a list. Turn the wheel, Select starts it, Back cancels. Long times read in hours ("Sleeps in 1 h 59 min"), and skins now show the timer too. - **Search** (#44): - **Back goes one step back**: from the results to typing, then out of the search. - **A new search starts empty**; opening a result and coming back keeps your results. - **Playlists** are found by name. - **Long results stay short**: each kind shows its first four with **See All**. - **One way of scrolling everywhere**: headers stay where they are (albums, playlists, audiobooks, Display, the search field) and only the list under them scrolls, one row at a time. In a playlist the selected song no longer slips off the bottom of the screen. Everything from Beta 8.36 (one menu order, Customize, issue fixes) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.37-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The headphone levels of 8.35 are not measured with a meter yet; very low-sensitivity headphones (some planars, 300–600 Ω) may still want an external amplifier. - Haptic feedback is not there yet: the player's vibration motor needs a driver first. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.37-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 10200). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.37-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-144`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.37 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.37.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.36

2026-10-25T12:57:33Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.36: your issues, one clear menu order.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Menus work the same everywhere.** Every song menu lists its actions in one order: Play Next, Add to Queue, what you can change there (Move, Remove), Add to Favorites, Add to Playlist…, Go to Album, Go to Artist, then Select Songs…. Nothing new was piled on: Now Playing's menu is one row shorter. - **Up Next:** **Add to Queue** for a song or chosen songs (to the end of your queue), and the list keeps its place when you use Play Next or a song ends (it jumped to the top, #32). Hold the song playing for **Save Up Next as Playlist…**, **Clear Queue** and **Clear Up Next**. - **Settings → Customize:** - **Cover Flow** On/Off, now for albums *and* audiobooks. - **Artists:** All, or **Album Artists** only (a compilation is one artist). - **Now Playing Wheel:** Volume or **Seek** (it seeks like holding Previous/Next; the side buttons still change the volume). - **An album opened from a genre shows that genre's songs**, with **Show All Songs** at the end. - **Playlists:** Play and Shuffle in a playlist's hold menu. - **Fixes:** songs without an album keep their own cover in lists (#43); "Jazz;R&B" genres are split like artists, and "A;B" artists read "A, B" (#40); skins mark the right song in Up Next (#60); the Now Playing menu names the whole next song. - **If the player ever shows *Couldn't Start*,** it now saves an error report: connect it to a computer and send the file from Internal Storage → *Error Reports*. Everything from Beta 8.35 (louder headphones) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.36-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The headphone levels of 8.35 are not measured with a meter yet; very low-sensitivity headphones (some planars, 300–600 Ω) may still want an external amplifier. - Haptic feedback is not there yet: the player's vibration motor needs a driver first. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.36-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 10050). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.36-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-138`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.36 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.36.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.35

2026-10-24T23:28:45Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.35: louder headphones.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Louder headphones.** The headphone output was capped well below what the player can do, so IEMs and demanding headphones could be too quiet even at High. Each Headphone Level now opens up more of the chip: at full volume **Low ≈0.35 V** (earphones and IEMs), **Medium ≈0.71 V** (as loud as stock, most headphones) and **High 1.73 V** (the chip's maximum, hard-to-drive headphones). Thanks for the report! - **Safe by default.** Nothing gets louder by itself: after the update your volume number changes so the music stays exactly as loud as before. Turning the volume up past the old maximum asks once (*Raise the Volume?*); after 20 hours of loud listening the player asks again and turns the volume back down. After a restart, or when you switch back from Bluetooth, the volume starts no higher than the old maximum. - **Changing the Headphone Level keeps the loudness.** A higher level lowers the volume number to match; turn the volume up for more. - **Even volume steps.** Every click of the wheel is now 1.2 dB, all the way down; quiet listening on IEMs no longer jumps in big steps. Everything from Beta 8.34 (the MTP fix) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.35-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The new levels are not measured with a meter yet; very low-sensitivity headphones (some planars, 300–600 Ω) may still want an external amplifier. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.35-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 9902). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.35-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-136`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.35 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.35.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.34

2026-10-24T19:13:51Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.34: MTP fix.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Copying music over USB works again with an SD card inserted.** Opening the player in a file manager (Dolphin and other MTP apps) could hang for about 20 seconds and then drop the connection. Thanks for the report (#61)! Everything from Beta 8.33 (the new search and play queue) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.34-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Going back to a version older than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.34-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 9802). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.34-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-135`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.34 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.34.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.33

2026-10-24T18:34:17Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.33: a new search and a new play queue.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Search is one page.** The first results show above the keys while you type. Press up from the top row of keys, turn the wheel or press **Search** and the keys fold away: everything found is listed under Artists, Albums, Audiobooks and Songs, with **Play All** for the songs. Select the search field to type again. - **Your queue plays first.** **Add to Queue** now puts songs right after the ones you queued, before the rest of the album or list (it used to add them at the very end). **Play Next** puts them on top. - **No more hiccups.** Adding, removing or moving songs, Shuffle and Repeat no longer restart the song that is playing. - **Up Next is new.** It opens on the song playing; scroll up for the last 50 songs you heard, and below come your queue and the rest of what plays, each under its own heading. Hold Select on a song for Play Next, **Move** (turn the wheel to carry it anywhere, Select to put it down), Remove, Add to Playlist and more. - **Select Songs.** In Up Next, Songs, an album or a search, hold Select → **Select Songs…**, tick several songs and act on them together: Play Next, Add to Queue or Remove, Add to Playlist. - **Whole albums, artists, genres and folders** (and a search's songs): hold Select on them for Play, Shuffle, Play Next, Add to Queue and Add to Playlist. - **Shuffle** now shuffles what is playing right away, and turning it off goes back to the album's order. With Repeat All, Next on the last song starts over; Previous on the first song starts it again instead of stopping. - Now Playing shows which song comes **next**. - Songs tagged with several artists ("A;B", "A feat. B") are listed under each of them, and an album shows up once. Thanks to everyone who asked for these (#60, Y2Reborn #26, #31, #32, #38)! Everything from Beta 8.31 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.33-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Going back to an older version than 8.33 starts with an empty queue (your settings are kept). - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.33-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 9702). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.33-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-134`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.33 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.33.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.31

2026-10-24T11:22:03Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.31: left/right balance.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Balance** (Settings → Sound → **Balance**). If one ear hears less than the other, move the sound towards it: from Left +10 dB through Center to Right +10 dB in 1 dB steps. The other side is turned down by that much, so nothing ever gets louder or distorts. It works on the headphone jack and on Bluetooth and changes right away while music plays. Thanks to the user who asked for it! Everything from Beta 8.30 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.31-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.31-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 9500). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.31-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-130`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.31 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.31.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.30

2026-10-24T10:49:57Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.30: Bluetooth headphone volume, Previous restarts the song, no audiobooks in shuffle.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Bluetooth headphones follow the player's volume** ([Y2Reborn #22](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/issues/22)). Headphones that support it (AVRCP absolute volume, most current ones) now get their own volume set by the wheel instead of the player turning the music down in software, so they can reach their full volume. Changing the volume on the headphones moves the player's volume too. The wired volume is kept separately. When headphones take over, the loudness stays about where it was. Headphones without this feature work as before. - **Previous starts the song again** ([Y2Reborn #21](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/issues/21)). More than 3 seconds into a song, Previous goes back to its start; press it again to go to the previous song (like Y2Player and the iPod). Headphone buttons and car controls do the same. - **Seeking is more reliable.** A seek (holding Previous/Next, or the new restart) could be undone by the song that was still playing and continue where it was; it now lands where you asked. ## What's fixed - **Audiobooks no longer play in music shuffle** ([#58](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/58)). Shuffle and Play from All Songs, a genre, an artist or a folder only queue music; audiobooks stay in Audiobooks. - **Songs plays in list order** ([Y2Reborn #21](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/issues/21)). A song picked in Songs is now followed by the next song in the list (A to Z), not the next song of its album. - **No more cut-off messages** ([#55](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/55)). The update screen said "This takes less than a minut"; every line on that screen now fits. Longer messages at the top of the screen (16 of them were cut, for example "Couldn't reach the update server. Try again in a moment.") now use a second line. - **Less battery drain in sleep on players with the GC9503V screen** ([#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42), [#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). These players now switch the screen fully off at screen-off too, as ST7701S players have since Beta 8.1. It was confirmed on a GC9503V player: about 1.9 mA overnight instead of 30–37 mA. The screen takes about a third of a second longer to light up. Everything from Beta 8.29 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.30-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The Bluetooth volume takeover was tested without real headphones; if your headphones' volume behaves oddly, please send a report. - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA on the developer's player). - The charging fixes (#47, Beta 8.29) are not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.30-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 9401). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.30-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-129`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.30 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.30.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.29

2026-10-23T23:28:13Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.29: charging fix for players whose power chip has no temperature calibration.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed - **Some players did not charge at all.** On a few players the power chip left the factory without its temperature calibration. Y2Linux then had no chip temperature, treated that as a charger fault and never started charging, even though the cable was detected. Now such a player uses the same standard values the original Innioasis software uses, read 10 °C on the safe side, so the charging current is still lowered early if the chip gets warm. Players with the calibration (almost all) are unchanged. Thanks to the user who sent the error report. Everything from Beta 8.28 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.29-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.29-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 9300). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.29-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-128`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.29 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.29.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.28

2026-10-23T18:26:48Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.28: Wi-Fi tells you when the password is wrong.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed - **A wrong Wi-Fi password is now said** ([Y2Reborn #20](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/issues/20)). Before, the player showed "Connecting…" and then "Saved" and never told you the password was wrong. Now it first checks the password ("Checking password…") and only saves the network when it connects. If the password is wrong, the keyboard opens again with what you typed and says *Wrong password*, so you can fix the one wrong letter (the eye key shows the password). - Typing a password again no longer piles up saved copies of the same network, and joining one network no longer turns off auto-connect for your other saved networks. - A saved network whose password stopped working (for example after the router's password changed) now says *Wrong password* and asks for the new one. Saved networks also have **Change Password** in their menu (hold Select). Everything from Beta 8.27 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.28-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.28-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 9200). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.28-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-127`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.28 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.28.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.27

2026-10-23T17:46:15Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.27: SD cards that show "Needs Repair" play again, can be repaired on the player, and stay clean when you take them out.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **A card with errors still plays.** Before, a card whose check found an error was not used at all ("Needs Repair · Check on a Computer"), which often happened after taking the card out while the player was using it. Now it plays, read-only: nothing is written to it, so the error can't spread. Settings → Storage says *Has errors · Playing only*. - **Repair SD Card** (Settings → Storage) fixes such a card on the player after you confirm. Keep it on the charger or above 30 %. Damaged files may be shortened or removed; everything else stays. - **Cards stay clean when you take them out.** The player now keeps the SD card read-only and makes it writable only while something writes to it (a computer over USB, a playlist on the card, a saved report). Taking the card out while music plays, or with the player off, leaves it clean. With a computer connected, unplug the cable first. - Two harmless leftovers of an interrupted copy, which Windows ignores too, no longer count as errors. Everything from Beta 8.26 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.27-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.27-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 9100). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.27-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-126`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.27 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.27.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.26

2026-10-23T15:24:24Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.26: fixes from your error reports — no more switching off on the charger after the battery ran down, Wi-Fi on at the first tap.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed Twelve error reports sent from players were reviewed; thank you for sending them. - **The player kept switching itself off after the battery ran down, even on the charger.** One player turned off at 5 %, was charged, and then turned off again a few seconds after every start for about 13 hours, because it reused the 5 % it had shown before switching off. On a charger it now shows the battery's real level, and the 5 % switch-off applies only on battery (a charger that can't keep up is still caught by the voltage limit). - **Wi-Fi turned on after the player had slept with Wi-Fi off showed "Off" again, or "interface disabled", until a second tap.** It now connects at the first tap. - **Simple chargers and charge-only cables charged at only 70 mA**, less than the player uses while awake, so it ran down while showing "Charging". They now get 450 mA, the same as a computer's USB port. - **Shutdowns and restarts leave a step-by-step trail** for error reports. Two update restarts in all reports lost their last records and one stopped until the player was switched off by hand; the next one will show where it stops. - A harmless Wi-Fi warning when the player re-joins the router no longer appears. - Error reports say more about "saved network not found" and about SD cards that are refused, and song names like "1.0" no longer garble version numbers in reports. Everything from Beta 8.25 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.26-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.26-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 9000). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.26-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-125`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.26 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.26.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.25

2026-10-23T00:15:35Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.25: the headphone DAC's crystal starts like on stock, and gets more chances when it doesn't.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed - **No sound from the headphones on some players** ([#52](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/52), [#54](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/54)). On two players the DAC's clock crystal didn't start when Y2Linux powered the DAC, sometimes right after switching on, so songs "played" without sound. Stock powers up the whole DAC chip when it starts the crystal; Y2Linux powered only the clock parts. Beta 8.25 starts it the stock way (only the headphone amplifier stays off during the start, so there's no static). If the crystal still doesn't come up, the DAC is switched off and on again (up to three times at power-up, plus once more when a song starts), so a slow crystal gets another chance instead of staying silent. - For testers of #52/#54: the error report now shows how many tries the crystal needed (`tries=`), and two switches let us compare start-up methods without a new build. Everything from Beta 8.24 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.25-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.25-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 8901). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.25-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-124`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.25 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.25.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.24

2026-10-22T22:44:37Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.24: headphones play everything at 44.1 kHz, like stock.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed - **Headphones going silent after skipping on some players** ([#52](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/52)). Every failure in the reports was a 48 kHz song: for 48 kHz the DAC needs an extra clock circuit (a PLL) that runs off its crystal, and on some players that knocks the crystal out. The stock firmware never uses it: it plays everything at 44.1 kHz. Y2Linux now does the same: 48 kHz, 96 kHz and other songs are converted to 44.1 kHz before the DAC (you won't hear a difference), and songs of different rates now play on without reopening the output. If the DAC's crystal ever reports a problem, the DAC is restarted before the next song. Everything from Beta 8.23 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.24-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.24-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 8607). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.24-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-123`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.24 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.24.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.23

2026-10-22T21:47:46Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.23: updates that never hang, headphones run like stock.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed - **Update stuck at "Installing Update – Checking the update. Step 1 of 4"** for hours until you held Power. The installer is now watched: if it stops making progress for two minutes, the player restarts by itself and finishes or safely undoes the update. It also keeps a record of where it stopped, so an error report can show the cause. - **Headphones silent or stopping while skipping on some players** ([#52](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/52), [#54](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/54)). The headphone DAC is now powered exactly like on the stock firmware: its clock crystal starts together with the rest of its clock parts, the DAC stays on while the screen is on, and the headphone output stays open from track to track instead of switching off and on at every skip. Error reports now show how fast your player's crystal starts. If your player had this problem, please update and send an error report after listening for a while. - **Update Now sometimes did nothing** when pressed while the player was busy checking its state; it now waits its turn. Everything from Beta 8.22 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.23-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.23-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 8607). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.23-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-122`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.23 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.23.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.22

2026-10-22T19:24:25Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.22: set the clock by hand, updates and wake fixes.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Set the date and time by hand** ([#53](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/53)): Settings → Display → Date & Time. For players without Wi-Fi, whose clock otherwise starts at the release date after every restart. The time is kept across restarts; as soon as Wi-Fi brings the network time, that wins. ## What's fixed - **Headphones silent or "Playback could not start" on some players** ([#52](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/52), [#54](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/54)). The headphone DAC runs from a small crystal. On some players it needs longer to start, or stops when warm and pushed by quick skipping, and Y2Linux gave it about a second at every Play and changed its clock at every track. It now runs like on the stock firmware: the crystal starts when the player starts, keeps running while you use the player (it rests after two idle minutes) and is no longer switched at every track change. If your player had this problem, please update and send an error report after listening for a while. - **"Downloading Update… Keep Wi-Fi on." forever.** A download that was interrupted (for example by the battery running out) left the update page stuck, also after a restart. It now says "Update Didn't Finish – Nothing was changed on your player" with Check for Updates. - **Headphones refused to start right after waking** ("busy", then Bluetooth or an error): the player now lets music start as soon as the screen is back, and tries a busy output again for two seconds. - **Bluetooth playback dead until a restart** after headphones dropped out while switching codec. It now recovers when they reconnect. - **Pair refused** ("operation in progress") while the player was reconnecting to other headphones; it now waits its turn like Connect. - **No sleep for the rest of the day after one harmless kernel warning** (a player stayed awake for hours on a weak charger). A Wi-Fi shutdown race that caused such a warning is fixed too. - **Updates that rolled back on some players** (the new system did not start twice in a row, seen on two GC9503V players): the recovery now turns the screen off before restarting into the new system, like a normal restart. The first boots after an update now also leave a record of how far they got, so if it ever happens again an error report shows where. - Error reports: Wi-Fi failures keep their reason and the last failure, logs are no longer flooded by display messages (reports covered only the last minutes), quick track skips no longer list every queued song as unreadable. Everything from Beta 8.21 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.22-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.22-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 8607). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.22-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-121`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.22 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.22.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-120/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-120`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.21

2026-10-22T16:50:40Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.21: headphones on players with a slow DAC crystal.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed - **Headphones: "Playback could not start" / "ALSA -110: Connection timed out"** ([#52](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/52), [#54](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/54)). On some players the headphone DAC's crystal takes longer to start than Y2Linux allowed. The stock firmware simply starts the crystal when the DAC powers on and never checks it; Y2Linux only started it when a song opened, gave up after a fraction of a second and restarted it from scratch on every retry, so a slow crystal never got going. The crystal now runs like on stock: it starts when the DAC powers on, keeps running until the DAC powers off, and a song waits up to 1 s for it and then plays anyway. Skipping tracks no longer restarts it. Beta 8.20's stronger crystal drive is gone (it did not help). - The DAC now stays powered for 5 s after a song stops, so track changes don't restart it. - Error reports show the crystal's state (ready, unconfirmed starts, errors). If you had #52 or #54: please update and send a report after playing for a while, whether it works or not. Everything from Beta 8.20 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.21-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Without Wi-Fi the clock starts at the release's build time after every restart and cannot be set by hand yet ([#53](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/53)). - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.21-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 8500). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.21-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-120`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.21 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.21.md).

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.20

2026-10-21T22:06:58Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.20: headphone audio that would not start.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's fixed - **"Playback could not start: audio open deadline exceeded"** ([#52](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/52)). On some players the headphone DAC's crystal does not start, or stops after a while, at the chip's default drive strength; every Play then failed until a restart, sometimes even after it. A crystal that fails to start or stops now gets the chip's strongest drive (15 µA instead of 12.5 µA) for as long as the player runs. Players whose crystal starts normally are unchanged. - When the crystal needs the codec's power-off-and-on recovery, Reborn now waits for it (up to 5 s) instead of giving up after 2 s while the second attempt was still running. - Error reports now include the crystal's state (failures, recoveries, strong drive on or off). Everything from Beta 8.19 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.20-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.20-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 8400). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.20-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-119`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.20 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.20.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-114/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-114`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.19

2026-10-21T20:51:06Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.19: audiobooks, sharper covers and Customize.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Audiobooks.** Put books in a folder named `Audiobooks` (or `Hörbücher`), use `.m4b` files, or tag them with the genre *Audiobook*, and **Home → Audiobooks** appears. Books you are listening to come first, with *Chapter 3 of 12 · 45 %*; a book's page shows its chapters and how long it still runs. Books never show up among your songs, albums or artists, and they are not scrobbled. - **Chapters:** the chapter marks inside M4B and MP3 files, otherwise one file per chapter. Next and Previous move by chapter; holding them winds through the book in big steps. - **Your place is kept for every book**, also across restarts and updates and after renaming a folder; when you continue, the book goes back a few seconds (more after a long pause). A finished book starts over. - **Speed:** 0.75× to 2× per book, without changing the voice's pitch (hold Select on Now Playing → Speed). - **Very long single-file books play** (they used to stay silent beyond about 9 hours), and M4B files that carry their cover as a video track are no longer refused. - Guide: [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md). - **Sleep timer**, for music and books: hold Select on Now Playing → Sleep Timer → 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes (it fades out) or the end of the chapter or song. - **Sharper covers.** Covers are shown at the size they are drawn, scaled with a better filter, and small covers in lists are made from the full picture. Wide or tall covers are cropped to their centre instead of stretched. The cover cache holds 3 000 albums (it is rebuilt once after the update). For your own files: square covers of 300–600 px look best. - **Settings → Customize** (new): - **Wrap Around:** menus continue at the other end (Menus, the default), also long lists (Everywhere), or not at all (Off). A fast spin through a long list stops at its end first. - **When Screen Off:** what the wheel and its buttons do in the dark: *Locked* (safe in a pocket), *Buttons* (Play/Pause, Previous/Next; as before), or *Wheel + Buttons* (also the wheel as volume and the centre as Play/Pause). Power, the volume keys and headphone buttons always work. - Home Menu and Album View moved here from Display. - **Bluetooth headphones while paused:** the player stays awake for 15 minutes, so your headphones' own play button can continue. Everything from Beta 8.17 is included (8.18 was a test build only). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.19-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · [Audiobooks](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/AUDIOBOOKS.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Some car radios don't show the song and artist yet; we are looking into it. - In a very long single-file book, jumping to another chapter takes 2–3 seconds. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.19-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 8302). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.19-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-118`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.19 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.19.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-114/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-b24c80bffef1.tar) (attached to `baseline-114`), SHA-256 `b24c80bffef118ebe6f08843ae51e8516dd9be04decc1e76e5063c4eb7a2b2ca` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.17

2026-10-21T08:34:20Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.17: fixes from your reports.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Headphones keep working after a pause (#51).** After pausing, locking the screen and pressing Next, the headphones could go silent with "Playback could not start: ALSA -110" until a restart. The headphone chip's clock now keeps running between songs, as on the original firmware, and if it ever fails to start the chip is powered off and on once before giving up. - **SD cards that a computer reads are no longer refused as "needs repair".** A card that was pulled out or switched off while in use often carries small leftovers (a stale free-space count, a renamed label, a few unused clusters) that Windows ignores; the player now accepts those too and only refuses real damage. A card that is just slow to check says so instead of "needs repair", and songs on a refused card no longer ask you to reinsert it. - **Bluetooth headphones that drop out no longer block every button.** If the connection was lost at the wrong moment, every button could say "Couldn't complete that" until a restart. The player now notices, pauses and switches back to the headphone jack. - **Bluetooth search and Connect work on the first press.** Search no longer fails the first few times, and Connect waits for (and cancels) an automatic reconnect to other headphones that are switched off, instead of saying an operation is in progress. Paired devices don't need a new search: pick them and press Connect. - **Steadier sound on weak Bluetooth speakers.** With SBC (most soundbars and receivers), the player now lowers the bitrate step by step when the link struggles and raises it again when it recovers. - **Smaller fixes:** a failed update check is retried within the hour instead of the next day; your own radio stations recognise playlists served as plain text, and the reason a station fails is logged; a Bluetooth pause no longer logs a fault; error reports carry more evidence for Wi-Fi not finding your network after a wake, rare dark screens after a wake, and SD card checks. Thanks to everyone who sent reports, opened #51, or posted on Reddit — every item above comes from them. Everything from Beta 8.16 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.17-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report (Send Report Now, or Save Report and attach it). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - BBC radio stations stream only in HLS, which the player does not play yet (planned for a later beta); stations that offer a plain MP3 or AAC stream play. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.17-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 8100). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.17-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-114`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.17 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.17.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.16

2026-10-20T20:16:51Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.16: big music libraries.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Big libraries play from All Songs again.** With more than 20 000 songs, every song picked from All Songs said "Couldn't complete that". The play queue now holds up to 5 000 songs: picking a song queues it with the songs around it, and **Shuffle** plays a random 5 000 from the whole library (press Shuffle again for another 5 000). - **Much faster library scans.** On a 28 600-song card the player spent about 12 minutes after every start checking songs it already knew; that now takes seconds plus the time to look through the folders. New songs are read on several processor cores at once, at low priority, so music keeps playing smoothly. Thanks to the user who sent the report with the timings that showed where the time went. Everything from Beta 8.15 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.16-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report (Send Report Now, or Save Report and attach it). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.16-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 8000). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.16-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-113`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.16 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.16.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.15

2026-10-20T19:34:43Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.15: Japanese, Chinese and Korean text, a more reliable update check.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. **No Update Now button, or "Connect to Wi-Fi" although Wi-Fi is on?** After the player wakes up, Wi-Fi needs about 20 seconds to reconnect. Wait that long, open Software Update, press **Check for Updates**, and press a button now and then so the screen stays on until **Update Now** appears. From this version on the player waits for Wi-Fi by itself. ## What's new - **Japanese, Chinese and Korean titles, artists and albums** now show properly everywhere (lists, Now Playing, Cover Flow, search) instead of "�". The player uses the Noto Sans CJK font for any character its own fonts don't have; this makes the update about 14 MB larger. - **Check for Updates waits for Wi-Fi.** Right after waking, a check used to fail at once and hide the Update Now button. It now waits for Wi-Fi, tries again if the connection hiccups, and an update it already found stays offered even if a later check can't reach the server. - **Choosing a Bluetooth codec while headphones are still connecting** is no longer lost; the player applies it once they're ready. Everything from Beta 8.14 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.15-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report (Send Report Now, or Save Report and attach it). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.15-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 7900). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.15-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-112`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq, Strawberry or Google. Noto Sans CJK is licensed under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. Details: [Beta 8.15 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.15.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.14

2026-10-20T18:49:44Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.14: real shuffle, gentler seeking.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Shuffle is really random now.** Every Shuffle used to play the same order, because the order was worked out from the song instead of from chance, and Shuffle on an album or playlist always started with its first song. Each Shuffle now gets a fresh random order and may start with any song. A song you pick while Shuffle is on still plays first. - **Seeking starts small.** Holding Previous or Next used to jump 30 seconds about ten times a second. It now moves 1 second at a time, speeds up to 3 and then 10 seconds the longer you hold, and never jumps more than about a sixtieth of the song. - **Shuffle on genres.** A genre now has a **Shuffle** row under **All Songs**, as on an album. - **Long song titles on the Home screen** now end with "…" instead of running into the menu. - The automatic Internal Storage setup no longer logs a harmless storage error, which used to send a false error report. Thanks to everyone who sent reports and suggestions. Japanese, Chinese and Korean text is planned next. Everything from Beta 8.13 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.14-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report (Send Report Now, or Save Report and attach it). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.14-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 7800). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.14-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-111`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq or Strawberry. Details: [Beta 8.14 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.14.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.13

2026-10-20T16:02:08Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.13: your songs in Strawberry, steadier Wi-Fi.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Music apps see your songs over USB.** Apps that read a player's song list over MTP, such as Strawberry, found no songs on the Y2, so music on the SD card seemed to be missing. The player now tells them each file's format plus the title, artist, album, track number and length from its library, for Internal Storage and the SD card. A song you have just copied shows its file name until the player has scanned it. File managers (Windows Explorer, Dolphin, Nautilus) work as before, though Windows Explorer may now list music files by song title instead of file name. - **Wi-Fi drops less often.** Sometimes the system threw away a connection that had just succeeded, so Wi-Fi kept disconnecting and reconnecting. That no longer happens. - A harmless error line that appeared in the system log at every start is gone. Silence after pausing and resuming a song was the same headphone-DAC clock problem as [#48](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/48). Beta 8.12 already fixed it, and it was checked again for this release with short and long pauses. Everything from Beta 8.12 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.13-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report (Send Report Now, or Save Report and attach it). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.13-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 7701). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.13-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-110`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm, AutoEq or Strawberry. Details: [Beta 8.13 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.13.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.12

2026-10-20T08:34:45Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.12: crash loop, silent audio and sleep fixes.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. **Stuck in a loop with a garbled screen, or updates that undo themselves ([#49](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/49))?** Take the SD card out, hold Power for 10 s and turn the player on again, install this update, then put the card back. ## What's new - **No more crash loop from a playlist on the SD card** ([#49](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/49)). A playlist (`.m3u`/`.m3u8`) with a character such as `’`, `º` or `é` at one particular place in a line made Reborn crash a few seconds after every start. The screen was left garbled, and an update couldn't confirm itself, so it was undone. Such playlists now open normally (Windows-1252 files too), and entries that aren't on the player say so. - **One odd file can no longer stop the player.** A crash while reading a single playlist, cover picture or song now skips that file instead of stopping Reborn. - **A clear screen if Reborn can't start.** After five failed starts the player shows *Couldn't Start* instead of a garbled screen. Inserting or removing the SD card tries again; on battery it switches off after 10 minutes instead of draining. - **No more silence after changing the equalizer** ([#48](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/48)). Each equalizer change restarts the headphone DAC. If its clock crystal was slow to start, the song kept "playing" in silence until the next track. The crystal now gets a second, longer try; if it still fails, the player starts the song again instead of playing nothing. - **Sleep works again after a refused attempt.** If the system refused sleep at the very first step (which could happen right after the player parked an idle processor core), the player then stayed awake for hours on battery. That first step no longer fails, and a refusal like that is retried after two minutes. - **A dark screen after an update restart** is less likely: a start-up race could leave the display unable to show anything until the previous version was restored. - **More useful error reports.** A crash loop sends one report instead of many, triggers that fire together share one report, and the reports finally include the kernel's `/proc` and debug files and the DAC registers, which had been left out by mistake. - A `system.img` copied into **Firmware** after the radio firmware is already installed is now checked and removed. Everything from Beta 8.11 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.12-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report (Send Report Now, or Save Report and attach it). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.12-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 7601). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.12-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-108`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm or AutoEq. Details: [Beta 8.12 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.12.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.11

2026-10-19T22:18:42Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.11: Internal Storage set up on a low battery.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Internal Storage no longer stays at about 700 MB.** On a player that still has the stock storage, Y2Linux sets up Internal Storage at a start, but only on a charger or with enough battery. It judged the battery by its voltage while the player was starting, which reads low, so a player at 20–45 % never set up, however often it was restarted, and the screen kept saying *Restart to finish setting up*. Y2Linux now reads the battery like the percentage you see (it needs 25 % on battery), and when the battery is too low Settings → Storage says **Connect a charger and restart**. Connect any USB charger or a computer port, restart, and the setup runs. - If your player shows only about 700 MB of storage, check Settings → Storage: *Connect a charger and restart* or *Restart to finish setting up* means Internal Storage is still waiting to be set up. Everything from Beta 8.10 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.11-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Storage: [Storage](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/STORAGE.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report (Send Report Now, or Save Report and attach it). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.11-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 7500). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.11-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-106`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm or AutoEq. Details: [Beta 8.11 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.11.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.10

2026-10-19T16:06:41Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.10: charging fix and error reports over Wi-Fi.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Charging works on more players.** Some players never charged under Y2Linux, on any charger ([#47](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/47)): a charge-voltage setting left in the power chip by other software (most likely the stock firmware) was one Y2Linux didn't expect, and it refused to start. Y2Linux now replaces such leftover settings with its own safe values and charges. - **Send error reports over Wi-Fi (optional).** After the update the player asks once whether it may send error reports. With it on, a report goes out by itself when something goes wrong, and **Send Report Now** (Settings → About & Updates → Error Reports) sends one at once. Reports leave out your music, names, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, accounts and serial numbers, travel encrypted, are kept 180 days, and your IP address isn't stored. You can switch it off any time. Details: [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md). - **See a report being made.** Send Report Now and Save Report show their progress like a software update (Collect · Clean · Send or Save), and neither asks for a topic any more: every report holds everything. - Fewer needless automatic reports (Wi-Fi joining a network, a sleep cancelled by a button press, a pulled SD card). Everything from Beta 8.8 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.10-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The charging fix (#47) is not yet confirmed on an affected player; if yours still doesn't charge, please send a report (Send Report Now, or Save Report and attach it). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.10-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 7400). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.10-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-105`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm or AutoEq. Details: [Beta 8.10 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.10.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.8

2026-10-19T08:23:46Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.8: error reports you can save and send.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Save an error report.** Settings → About & Updates → **Error Reports** → **Save Report**, choose Internal Storage or SD Card and what the problem is about. In about ten seconds the player writes its logs and technical details, with your music, names, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, accounts and serial numbers removed, to an **Error Reports** folder on that storage. Copy the file over USB and attach it to your issue on GitHub. Nothing is sent on its own: sending reports over Wi-Fi comes with a later update, and only if you turn it on. Details: [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md). - Reports include the charger's own state, which helps with charging problems such as [#47](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/47). Everything from Beta 8.7 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.8-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Error reports are saved only; uploading over Wi-Fi comes with a later update. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - Some players don't charge under Y2Linux ([#47](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/47)); a saved report helps find out why. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.8-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 7000). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.8-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-101`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm or AutoEq. Details: [Beta 8.8 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.8.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.7

2026-10-18T19:48:17Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.7: players with the GC9503V display are recognised.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Both Y2 displays are recognised at start.** The Y2 ships with one of two display panels (GC9503V or ST7701S). On GC9503V players the startup code's identification was ignored on some starts, so the display could never be powered down at screen-off. The player now trusts it whenever the startup code names the GC9503V ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45), [#46](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/46)). Powering the GC9503V down at screen-off stays opt-in until a GC9503V owner has confirmed it; ST7701S players are unchanged. Everything from Beta 8.6 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.7-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.7-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6900). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.7-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-95`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm or AutoEq. Details: [Beta 8.7 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.7.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.6

2026-10-18T18:27:07Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.6: smoother, safer headphone sound and less battery with a headphone profile.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new A review of everything in audio playback after Beta 8.5: - **No sudden loudness.** A fade-in now continues when you skip, seek or change songs while it runs, and turning the volume up during a fade keeps fading. Sound settings that make the music louder (turning a headphone profile off, a bass preset, switching Normalize Volume) now fade in too. - **Paused music takes your new settings.** Changing the equalizer, a profile, Normalize Volume or Reset Settings while paused now applies when you press Play (before, the old sound continued). Choosing the Headphone Level that is already selected no longer restarts the song. - **Less battery with a headphone profile.** A profile no longer holds the processor at a higher speed while music plays, and the equalizer itself uses fewer processor cycles. The sound is unchanged. - **Profiles for hi-res files.** The automatic volume reduction of a profile now also covers 88.2–384 kHz files; six profiles play up to 0.4 dB quieter because of it. The profile list no longer shows a "LICENSE-AutoEq" entry. - **Headphone level change made safe in every case.** The kernel never changes the headphone output level while the amplifier is running, even when a song starts at that exact moment. Everything from Beta 8.5 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.6-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.6-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6800). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.6-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-94`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm or AutoEq. Details: [Beta 8.6 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.6.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.5

2026-10-18T16:55:15Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.5: headphone level, headphone profiles and the DAC filter.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## New: control over the headphone sound - **Headphone Level** (Settings → Sound → Output): Low, Medium or High. Low is the level the stock firmware uses for headphones and the new default; at the same volume it sounds as before. Medium and High give hard-to-drive headphones more room (High is about 4.5 dB louder at full volume). A higher level fades in, so the volume never jumps. - **Headphone Profiles** (Settings → Sound → Equalizer → Headphone Profile): corrections for **47 common headphones and IEMs** come with the player, from the [AutoEq](https://github.com/jaakkopasanen/AutoEq) project (Sennheiser HD 600/650/560S, Sony WH-1000XM4/XM5, AirPods Pro and Max, Moondrop Aria/Chu/Blessing 2, Truthear Zero, Shure SE215 and many more). For other models, download the AutoEq "ParametricEQ.txt" file and copy it into a folder named **EQ** on Internal Storage or the SD card. The volume is lowered automatically by just enough that the correction cannot distort. - **DAC Filter** (Settings → Sound → Output): Fast (default), Slow, the phase-compensated variants and Nonoversampling, for those who like to compare. - **Sound settings on one screen**: the headphone settings moved to the Output page, so Sound no longer scrolls. Everything from Beta 8.4 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.5-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile uses a little more battery while it plays (about 7 % of one processor core). - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.5-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6752). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.5-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-93`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm or AutoEq. Details: [Beta 8.5 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.5.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.4

2026-10-18T14:27:40Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.4: a fix for the dark screen after a restart.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## Fixed: a dark screen after a restart - A restart could leave one of the display's bus clocks switched off for the bootloader. The bootloader's logo then got stuck on the way to the screen, and Linux never got a picture: the screen stayed dark until you held Power for 10 s. After an update, the player then rolled the update back, because it could not confirm that the screen works. - Beta 8.4 switches that clock back on as the very last step of every restart, so the bootloader always starts the way it does after a cold start. - The first update to 8.4 restarts into the installer from your current version, so the install screen can still stay dark that one time; the update still installs. The restart into 8.4 itself already has the fix. Everything from Beta 8.3 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.4-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The restart fix is new and not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)); the effect of Beta 8.1's panel power-down is being measured. - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.4-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6700). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.4-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-90`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 8.4 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.4.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.3

2026-10-18T14:03:08Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.3: the update screens tell you how long is left.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## A time left you can trust - Since Beta 8.2 an update installs in about 15 seconds, but the install screen still said "1-2 minutes" and then only "Less than a minute left". It now shows **the seconds left** ("About 15 seconds left"), counting down as it goes. - The estimate knows how long each step usually takes and corrects itself with how fast your player is actually going. The progress bar now moves with the time, not in big jumps per step. - The *Checking the Update* step in Reborn shows the seconds left too (from the next update on, because the check runs in the version you already have). - The installer checks the update and its kept rollback copy at the same time, on separate cores: about a second faster again. - Each update records how long every step took (`y2-platform update status`, `timings`), so slow steps on other players can be found. Everything from Beta 8.2 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.3-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)); the effect of Beta 8.1's panel power-down is being measured. - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.3-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6600). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.3-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-89`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 8.3 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.3.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.2

2026-10-18T13:35:45Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.2: updates install in about 15 seconds.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## Faster updates - The installer now uses all four processor cores to unpack the new system, take the backup and check what it wrote. The download stays the same size (about 57 MB). - After an update has confirmed itself, its system part stays on the player. The next update uses it as the way back, instead of compressing the running system again first. - Measured on a real player: the installer took **53.5 s** in Beta 8.1. The update to this release takes about **24 s**, and later updates about **15 s**. From *Update Now* to the running new version takes about a minute. - If the kept copy is not the running system (for example after flashing with a computer) or anything about it does not check out, the installer backs up the running system as before. The automatic way back after a failed update works as before. - The kept copy needs about 42 MB on the system data partition. If space runs short, it is the last thing an update removes. Everything from Beta 8.1 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.2-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)); the effect of Beta 8.1's panel power-down is being measured. - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.2-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6501). `rootfs.ext4.gz` is an ordinary gzip file made of independent 1 MiB pieces. - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.2-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-88`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 8.2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.2.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.1

2026-10-18T12:45:23Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.1: the screen finally turns off properly.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## Fixed: the panel never powered down ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)) - Until now, turning the screen off only switched off its backlight; the panel itself stayed awake, also in sleep. Thanks to samanz for finding it. - **The Y2 ships with one of two display panels** (GalaxyCore GC9503V or Sitronix ST7701S), and Y2Linux knew only one. Beta 8.1 identifies the panel the same way the original firmware does and uses that firmware's own power-down and start-up sequence for it. - **ST7701S players** (checked on a real player): the panel now powers down at every screen-off. Turning the screen on takes about half a second, as in the original firmware. - **GC9503V players** keep the previous behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45) explains how to try it). - Whether this improves battery life in sleep ([#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)) is being measured. Your panel type: `cat /sys/firmware/y2_boot/metadata` (over SSH) shows `panel=…`, or `cat /sys/module/panel/parameters/panel_kind` (1 GC9503V, 2 ST7701S). Everything from Beta 8.0 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.1-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)); the effect of this release is being measured. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.1-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6463). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.1-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-86`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 8.1 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.1.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.0

2026-10-18T10:34:53Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.0: fixes from the 1.0 review.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## Fixed - **Updates no longer undo themselves when one song is broken.** A single file the player could not read (a truncated download, a mislabelled `.mp3`) made every library scan count as interrupted; the update's health check then restored the previous version about three minutes after installing. Such files are now simply counted (Settings → Library: *N can't be read*) and the update check asks Reborn whether it is healthy. - **Songs deleted from a computer leave the library again**, even when a broken file sits on the same storage. - **Large or slow SD cards mount.** A card whose check took more than about seven seconds was never mounted, and the checks piled up in the background. The check now runs on its own, as long as it needs. - **Settings survive going back a version.** If an update is rolled back, the older Reborn keeps every setting it understands instead of starting from defaults (the refused file is kept). - **A stuck installer turns off** after ten minutes on battery instead of keeping the screen on until the battery is empty. - USB copies: a rare fallback in the fast receive path now stops the DMA engine before the processor takes over, so it can never lose part of a packet unnoticed. - Internal Storage no longer repeats a refused background write at every start. Installed over the air on a real player and checked there with a deliberately broken song on Internal Storage: the update confirmed itself and the library kept working. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.0-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. The zip now carries the current install guide as `install.md`. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer (developers: `echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/11200000.usb/rx_dma` switches back). - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet ([#40](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/40), [#41](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/41)). - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.0-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6400). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.0-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages), **`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-…tar` (new: glibc and GCC runtime sources of the Bootlin toolchain)**, and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-75`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 8.0 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.0.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.11

2026-10-17T17:03:11Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.11: faster copying to the player.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## New: copying to the player is about three times faster - Music copied from a computer over USB now arrives at **about 25–30 MB/s on Internal Storage** and **about 23 MB/s on the SD card** (before: 9–10 MB/s). A 1 GB album folder takes well under a minute instead of almost two. - The player stays responsive while copying: the USB driver now hands whole blocks to the DMA engine instead of the processor reading every 512-byte packet itself. - Copying from the player to the computer stays at about 38 MB/s. Checked on a real player with every byte compared: files of every awkward size on both storages, hundreds of small files, folders moved between Internal Storage and the SD card, more than 1.5 GB in one go, and copies from KDE Dolphin. Everything from Beta 7.10 (reliable USB copy, move and delete) and earlier is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.11-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The faster copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled in the middle of a copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. Developers can switch back to the old path over SSH: `echo 0 > /sys/devices/platform/11200000.usb/rx_dma`. - Copying a very large file or folder *within* the player can take longer than some computers wait for; the copy then still finishes on the player. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.11-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6352). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.11-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-74`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 7.11 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.11.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.10

2026-10-16T22:36:39Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.10: reliable USB file transfers.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## Fixed: copying, moving and deleting over USB - **No more freeze while copying, browsing or deleting files over USB.** A transfer that happened to end exactly on a 512-byte USB packet could crash the player's USB driver, so the player stopped responding until it was force-restarted. Fixed in the kernel. - **Moving and copying files on the player** now works from **Windows Explorer** (cut/paste and copy between folders, between Internal Storage and the SD card) and from libmtp-based apps on **Linux and macOS**. Each file is copied safely (enough space is checked first, nothing is overwritten, a move only removes the original after the complete copy). - Renaming and deleting (also whole folders) keep working as before. The automatic Internal Storage from Beta 7.9 is confirmed on a real player: the old files were kept exactly (checked byte for byte) and the new storage matches the original layout. Everything from Beta 7.9 (Internal Storage on every player, radio firmware and SD card fixes) and earlier is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.10-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Copying a very large file or folder *within* the player can take longer than some computers wait for; the copy then still finishes on the player. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.10-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6300). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.10-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-73`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 7.10 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.10.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89` ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.9

2026-10-16T22:02:41Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.9: Internal Storage for every player.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## New: Internal Storage on every player - The player's own 5.4 GB storage becomes **Internal Storage** by itself, at the first start (on players updated from an earlier beta: at the first restart after the update). Until now this needed a command over SSH. - **Nothing you had there is lost without asking:** if the old Innioasis storage holds only leftovers, it is set up at once; your files up to about 400 MB are kept and appear in **Internal Storage → Old Player Files**; a larger library stays untouched — the player asks once, shows the old files read-only as **Old Storage** over USB so you can copy them to a computer, and **Settings → Storage → Set Up Internal Storage** finishes the job. - Every step is recorded: a power cut in the middle continues at the next start. It never runs while an update is still being checked or on a low battery. - Every player now has exactly the same storage layout. ## Fixed - **Radio firmware (issue #39):** `system.img` now goes into the **Firmware** folder on Internal Storage, where any size fits (also an unpacked 860 MB copy). On a player without Internal Storage a copy that does not fit now says *Not Enough Space for That File* instead of failing silently. - **SD cards (issue #44):** a card pulled out while in use is mounted again; a damaged card says *Needs repair · Check it on a computer* instead of *No SD card*. Everything from Beta 7.8 (Last.fm scrobbling) and earlier is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.9-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The automatic storage setup for a large old library and a power cut during the setup are tested on the computer; the everyday case is checked on a player with this release. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.9-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6250). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.9-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-72`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 7.9 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.9.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89` ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.8

2026-10-16T20:58:20Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.8: Last.fm fixes.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## Fixed: Last.fm scrobbling - **Now Playing stays on your profile:** it is sent again when you continue after a pause or play a song again (Beta 7.7 sent it once per song, so it disappeared after a pause). - **One bad play can no longer stop scrobbling:** if Last.fm refuses a single play as invalid, only that play is left out and the rest are sent. - **Signing in right after Wi-Fi connects** now waits until the player's clock is set (secure connections need the right date) and says so, instead of failing. - Pressing Connect twice no longer starts two sign-ins. - Internet radio, clock (automatic time zone), platform and Last.fm events reach the player's log again, which helps with bug reports. Last.fm scrobbling itself (new in Beta 7.7) is confirmed working on a real player: QR sign-in and scrobbles appear on last.fm. Guide: [Last.fm scrobbling](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/LASTFM.md). Everything from Beta 7.7 (Last.fm scrobbling) and earlier is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.8-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Sending plays that waited offline across sleep has not been checked on a player yet. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.8-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6200). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.8-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-71`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 7.8 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.8.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89` ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.7

2026-10-16T20:21:04Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.7: Last.fm scrobbling.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## New: Last.fm scrobbling - **Settings → Last.fm → Connect with Your Phone:** the player shows a QR code; scan it with your phone, allow Y2Reborn, done. The player never sees your password (a password sign-in is there as a fallback; it is used once and not stored). - **What counts:** a song longer than 30 seconds, once you have heard half of it or 4 minutes. Pauses and skipping ahead do not count as listening; internet radio is not scrobbled. - **Works offline:** plays are saved on the player the moment they count and sent when Wi-Fi is back — after sleep, a flat battery or an update too. Plays older than about two weeks are no longer accepted by Last.fm. - **Now Playing** on your Last.fm profile while a song plays (can be switched off), **Send Now**, **Disconnect**. - **`.scrobbler.log`:** optionally the player also writes the classic Rockbox scrobbler log to Internal Storage, for upload tools — no account needed. - Nothing is recorded unless you connect Last.fm or switch the log on. Disconnect or Reset Settings forgets the sign-in and the plays waiting for it. Everything from Beta 7.6 (smooth update screens) and earlier is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.7-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Last.fm scrobbling was built and checked on the computer and against Last.fm's sign-in service; the first scrobbles from a player follow with this update. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.7-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6150). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.7-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-70`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek or Last.fm. Details: [Beta 7.7 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.7.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.6

2026-10-16T16:58:05Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.6: smooth update screens.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## Changed - **The update screens run smoothly.** Downloading and checking an update now draw at the screen's full frame rate (they used to draw at most 29 times a second). The percentage counts up with the bar instead of jumping, and the light running along the bar no longer jumps back. - **A step tracker:** Download · Check · Install at the top of the update screens (finished steps get a tick), also on the restart screen. The bar is a little thicker and has a bright head where it grows. - The processor speed is left to the download; the screens only draw more often while they are visible. You will see the new screens from the update after this one: an update is shown by the version you are updating from. Everything from Beta 7.5 (the larger status bar, Settings → Skin) and earlier is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.6-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The smoother update screens were built and checked on the computer; their frame rate on the player is measured with the next update. - Now Playing redraws continuously while music plays and the screen is on (for the wave), at the lowest processor speed. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.6-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6100). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.6-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-67`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 7.6 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.6.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.5

2026-10-16T16:44:02Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.5: a status bar you can read, skins in their own place.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## Changed - **A larger status bar.** The screen's name now sits beside the back arrow in normal capitals ("About & Updates" instead of tracked small caps), and the clock, battery percentage, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB symbols and the battery are bigger. - **Home has a header:** "Reborn" and the version where other screens show their name. - **Messages are larger** too ("Connected to a computer", new songs, problems). - **Skins have their own place:** Settings → **Skin** (it was Settings → Display → Theme). Settings still fits on one screen, and Display no longer scrolls. - **Skins folder:** copy skins into a folder named `Skins` on Internal Storage or the SD card. A `Themes` folder you already have keeps working. - **About & Updates** no longer has the Music Library entry that only opened Storage; the song count is now beside Scan for Music in Storage. Skins keep their own status bars. Everything from Beta 7.4 (messages in the status bar, the cooler Now Playing) and earlier is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.5-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The new status bar was built and checked on the computer; this is its first release on the player. - Now Playing redraws continuously while music plays and the screen is on (for the wave), at the lowest processor speed. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.5-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6050). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.5-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-66`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 7.5 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.5.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.4

2026-10-16T16:11:50Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.4: tidier messages, a cooler Now Playing.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## Changed - **Messages sit in the status bar.** A slim pill with an icon for what it is about (a USB symbol for the computer, a note for new songs, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, a red warning for problems) briefly takes the status bar's place. It no longer covers the clock or any content. - **Now Playing runs cooler.** The playing wave still moves at 60 frames per second, but no longer keeps the processor at a raised speed; its frames are light enough for the lowest speed. Measured on the player (Beta 7.3): motion runs at 62 frames per second (median) with no missed frames, the wave at 64–65, and nothing is redrawn at rest. Everything from Beta 7.3 (the computer message and USB symbol), 7.2 (motion, the wave) and earlier is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.4-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Now Playing redraws continuously while music plays and the screen is on (for the wave); with this release at the lowest processor speed. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.4-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 6000). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.4-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-65`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 7.4 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.4.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.3

2026-10-16T15:47:58Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.3: the player stays usable while connected to a computer.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. If your player shows the computer screen and you can't get past it, unplug the cable first. ## Changed - **No more computer screen covering the player.** When you connect a computer, a short message says "Connected to a computer" and a USB symbol appears in the status bar next to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (blue while files are copied). Everything keeps working while connected; copied music appears when the scan finishes. Settings → Storage → From a Computer still shows the connection while the cable is in. - The service page's "Use While Connected" switch is gone; it is no longer needed. Everything from Beta 7.2 (motion at 60 fps, the Now Playing wave) and earlier is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.3-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The motion of Beta 7.2 is being measured on the player now. - Now Playing redraws continuously while music plays and the screen is on (for the wave), which uses a little more battery until the screen turns off. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.3-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5950). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.3-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-64`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 7.3 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.3.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.2

2026-10-16T15:30:48Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.2: everything moves, smoothly.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now** (Beta 7.1 and later; on Beta 7: Download Update → Restart and Install). ## New: motion at 60 frames per second - **The playing song as a wave.** The progress bar waves while music plays — not a perfect sine: it breathes and wanders a little — and lies flat when you pause. The position moves on smoothly instead of once a second. - **Gliding focus and smooth scrolling.** The highlight glides to the next row and lists scroll smoothly; fast scrolling stays instant. - **Screens slide** in from the right and back out when you go back. - **Menus rise from the bottom**, messages and dialogs fade in, switches slide. - **Now Playing:** a new song fades in; the play button gives a little press when you play or pause. Motion only runs while something moves; at rest the player draws nothing, and nothing animates with the screen off. Skins keep their own look (screens slide there too). Everything from Beta 7.1 (one-step updates, the computer screen, automatic time zone) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.2-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The motion was built and checked on the computer; its frame rate on the player is measured with this release. - Now Playing redraws continuously while music plays and the screen is on (for the wave), which uses a little more battery until the screen turns off. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.2-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5900). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.2-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-63`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 7.2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.2.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.1

2026-10-16T15:08:22Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7.1: updates in one step, the computer screen at once, the time zone by itself.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. From Beta 7.1 on, updating is one step: **Update Now**. ## New - **Update in one step.** Update Now downloads, checks and installs the new version on one screen; the player restarts by itself at the end. Cancel stops the download while it runs; nothing changes on the player until the check is done. If the battery is below half and no charger is connected, the player says so before it downloads anything. - **Check for Updates answers at once.** "Up to Date" or "Update Available" appears the moment the check finishes, not a few seconds later. - **The computer screen appears as soon as you connect the cable**, on every screen (it used to appear only while you were in Settings, and sometimes not at all), and it lights the screen if it was off. While a computer has the player's drives, the screen stays until you unplug the cable; music, volume and Power keep working. - **Automatic time zone.** The player finds its time zone over Wi-Fi by itself (Settings → Display → Time Zone → Automatic). It asks a public service (ipapi.co, or ipwho.is) where its internet address is, once per Wi-Fi network; nothing else is sent. A time zone you already chose stays as it is. - **A shorter time zone list:** Automatic, UTC and the countries A to Z; a country's cities only where they keep different times. Everything from Beta 7 (the new design, the CPU overheat protection after sleep) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.1-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - These changes were built and checked on the computer; this is their first release on the player. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.1-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5850). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7.1-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-62`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 7.1 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.1.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7

2026-10-16T14:35:53Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 7: a calmer, consistent player.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## New: the UI v4 design - **A calmer Home:** Now Playing, Music, Playlists, Radio, Search and Settings. **Music** holds Artists, Albums, Songs, Genres and Folders with how much each has. Want a list on Home again? Settings → Display → **Home Menu**. - **One look everywhere:** the same highlight in every list, menu and setting, one kind of button, one kind of message screen, and one accent colour for everything you can switch or select. The album cover's colour now belongs to Now Playing. - **Less clutter:** no instruction lines under lists and keyboards (hold Select on anything for its options), no "NOW PLAYING" label, no codec and bitrate in radio lists, simpler Bluetooth and Wi-Fi lists, colour previews in the theme picker, and a tidier Storage and About page. ## Fixed - **The CPU's overheat protection switched itself off after the first sleep** and stayed off until the next restart. It now comes back after every sleep. - **Pressing Power to sleep sometimes turned the screen back on after a few seconds**, because a routine battery update arrived while the player was getting ready to sleep. The player now simply tries again. Everything from Beta 6.3 (sleep while paused) and earlier betas is included. Skins keep their own look. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The new design and both fixes were built and checked on the computer; this is their first release on the player. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - Jumping to a new place in a song still takes about a second on Bluetooth. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5800). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.7-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-61`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 7 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-7.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 6.3

2026-10-15T23:07:39Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 6.3: Power puts a paused player to sleep again.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## Fixed - **Power while paused said "The player is finishing another task" and the player stayed awake.** Since Beta 6 a paused song keeps its audio output open for a few minutes so Play continues at once, and that open output kept the player from sleeping. A sleep request (Power, or the automatic one after the screen goes off) now closes the paused output first; Play afterwards starts at the same place. - Refused sleep attempts are now written to the player's log with their reason. Everything from Beta 6.2 (clock, Time Zone, every skin updated, Bunny Bow) and earlier betas is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6.3-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The sleep fix, the clock and the skin changes were built and checked on the computer; this is their first release on the player. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - Jumping to a new place in a song still takes about a second on Bluetooth. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6.3-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5750). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6.3-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-60`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 6.3 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-6.3.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 6.2

2026-10-15T22:47:45Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 6.2: a clock, every skin up to date, and Bunny Bow.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## What's new - **A clock in the status bar** ([Y2Reborn #10](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/pull/10), thanks @samanz). Choose your zone under Settings → Display → **Time Zone** (the default is UTC); daylight saving is included. The time shows as soon as the player's clock is set and appears in every skin, each in its own style. - **New skin: Bunny Bow.** Pastel pink pixel art with a bunny wearing a big red bow, a cloud that holds the clock, sparkles, hearts and a pixel font (Pixelify Sans). Settings → Display → Theme. - **Every skin now knows the newer screens:** - Radio: the song and artist the station announces, LIVE instead of a remaining time, the station logo as the cover, logos in station lists. - Station Info shows the station's details (country, language, format, genres, homepage). - The keyboard sits under the skin's own title bar. - Favorites songs get a heart on Now Playing. Everything from earlier betas (Bluetooth pause fix, playlists, keyboard, search, Radio) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6.2-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The clock and the skin changes were built and checked on the computer; this is their first release on the player. - The 12- or 24-hour clock follows the time zone; there is no switch yet. - Jumping to a new place in a song still takes about a second on Bluetooth. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6.2-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5700). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6.2-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-59`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 6.2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-6.2.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 6.1

2026-10-15T22:08:04Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 6.1: fixes for Beta 6.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## Fixed - **Bluetooth: no sound after pause and play.** Beta 6 paused Bluetooth headphones with BlueALSA's own pause; the song continued, but headphones such as AirPods stayed silent. Pause now lets the last few milliseconds play out and Play restarts the stream, still without reopening the song. - **"Couldn't complete that" when skipping.** Next / Previous pressed while a song was still starting (about a second on Bluetooth) failed. Skips now move on at once and playback starts once on the song you land on; Play/Pause pauses. - **SD card songs in the library twice** ([Y2Reborn #15](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/issues/15)). A library from an earlier image could keep the SD card under its old id as well: a second copy of every song that never plays. The first full scan of the card now removes that copy, and playlists find the copy that is on the player ([Y2Reborn #14](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Reborn/pull/14), thanks @samanz). - From a review of Beta 6: station logos that fail to load no longer keep the screen redrawing; playlist pages do less work per frame; playlists, favorites and logos are written the same safe way. Everything from earlier betas (playlists, keyboard, search, Radio) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6.1-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The Bluetooth pause and skipping fixes were built and tested on the computer; this is their first release on the player. - Jumping to a new place in a song still takes about a second on Bluetooth. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6.1-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5650). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6.1-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-58`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 6.1 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-6.1.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 6

2026-10-15T21:36:05Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 6: Playlists, and pause that really pauses.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## What's new - **Playlists** (Home → Playlists): - Your **.m3u / .m3u8** playlists from Internal Storage and the SD card, including ones exported by a computer (Windows, macOS or Linux paths are matched to your music). - **Make and change them on the player:** New Playlist (named with the keyboard); **Add to Playlist…** on any song, album, artist or Now Playing; **Remove**; **Move** a song with the wheel; Rename, Duplicate, Delete; **Save Queue as Playlist**. - **Favorites** with a heart: add or remove a song from its menu or from Now Playing, which shows a heart for favorites. - The file stays the playlist: changes are written back into it, so your computer sees them too. Songs the player can't find right now (SD card out) stay in the file and come back when they're there. - **Pause and play continue at once:** the player no longer restarts the song after a pause (it used to "buffer" for about a second, on Bluetooth and wired). After three minutes paused it rests the audio as before. - **Fast-forward / rewind** (hold Next / Previous) no longer shows "audio reconfiguration is still pending": the position runs while you hold, and the song continues from there when you let go. Everything from earlier betas (keyboard, search, Radio) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Playlists and the new pause were built and tested on the computer; this is their first release on the player. - Jumping to a new place in a song still takes about a second on Bluetooth. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5600). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.6-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-57`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 6 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-6.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 5.1

2026-10-15T20:51:52Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 5.1: live search and a new Radio.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## What's new - **Live search:** Home → Search shows artists, albums and songs while you type. Press Back on the top row of keys to jump into the results, Select to open or play one. Search is also much faster on big libraries. - **Radio, its own section:** - **Station logos** in every list and as the picture on Now Playing (downloaded once over Wi-Fi, then kept on the player). Stations without a logo get a tile with their initials. - **On Air** card on the Radio page with the song that's playing; a red **LIVE** badge on the station you're listening to. - **Station Info** (hold Select on a station): country, language, genres, format, votes and homepage. - **Sorted A–Z**, with each country's (and genre's) **top 10** most listened stations on top. - **Previous / Next** while a station plays switch to the next station in the list. - Now Playing shows the song as title and artist, with the station below. - Fix: song counts of 1,000 and more no longer show a broken character on the Home screen. Everything from Beta 5 (the button keyboard) and Beta 4 (internet radio) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.5.1-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Live search and the new Radio were built and checked on the computer (including real station logos); this is their first release on the player. - Some stations publish logos in formats the player can't show (SVG, GIF); those get an initials tile. - Streaming radio keeps Wi-Fi busy: battery use is higher than for local music, and Bluetooth headphones may drop out more often while streaming. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.5.1-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5500). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.5.1-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-56`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 5.1 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-5.1.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 5

2026-10-15T20:06:13Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 5: a real keyboard, library search and a polish pass.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## What's new - **Full-screen keyboard** for Wi-Fi passwords, radio station search and the new library search, replacing the one-row letter wheel. Driven by the buttons around the wheel: - **Back / Play-Pause / Previous / Next** move up / down / left / right (hold Previous or Next to keep moving), - **Select** types the key, **hold Select** when you're done, **hold Back** to cancel. - Pages for capitals (Shift once, twice to lock), digits, symbols and accented letters; an eye key shows the Wi-Fi password while you type it. - The music keeps playing while you type; the wheel does nothing on the keyboard. - **Search your music:** Home → Search finds artists, albums and songs while you type ("beat" finds The Beatles, "sigur ros" finds Sigur Rós), with a live count of matches. - **Polish pass over every screen:** consistent wording and capitals, notices no longer cover what you're looking at, a clearer turn-off screen. Everything from Beta 4 and 4.1 (internet radio and its fixes) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.5-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - The keyboard and search were built and checked on the computer; this is their first release on the player. - Streaming radio keeps Wi-Fi busy: battery use is higher than for local music, and Bluetooth headphones may drop out more often while streaming. - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. Tested on one hardware revision and one player. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.5-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5450). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.5-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-55`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 5 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-5.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 4.1

2026-10-15T19:27:20Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 4.1: fixes for internet radio and Wi-Fi after screen-off.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## What's fixed - **Radio no longer gets stuck** when you stop, pause or switch a station ("playback command queue full"; the player needed a restart). - **Radio and updates no longer say "Connect to Wi-Fi" while Wi-Fi is connected:** - after the screen was off for a while, the player could treat a working connection as disconnected; - after deep sleep, Check for Updates refused to run until much later (a clock check didn't count the time asleep). - You should no longer need to turn Wi-Fi off and on after the screen was off or the player slept. Everything from [Beta 4](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/tag/baseline-53) (internet radio) is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.4.1-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - These fixes were tested on the computer; this is their first release on the player. - Streaming keeps Wi-Fi busy: battery use is higher than for local music, and Bluetooth headphones may drop out more often while streaming (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth share one antenna on the Y2). - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. Tested on one hardware revision and one player. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.4.1-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5350). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.4.1-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-54`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 4.1 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-4.1.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 4

2026-10-15T18:33:21Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 4: internet radio.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## What's new: Radio Home → **Radio** (needs Wi-Fi): - **Popular, Countries, Genres and Search** from the free community directory radio-browser.info, tens of thousands of stations. Search uses the wheel keyboard. - **Favorites:** hold Select on a station, or on Now Playing, and choose Add to Favorites. They are kept across restarts and updates. - **My Stations:** copy your own `.m3u` or `.pls` station lists into a folder named `Radio` on Internal Storage or the SD card. - **Now Playing** shows LIVE RADIO, the song the station announces, and how the connection is doing; a short Wi-Fi drop reconnects by itself. - MP3, AAC and Ogg streams. Stations that only offer HLS/DASH streams are not supported yet and are left out of the lists. - Under the hood, the music decoder still never touches the network: the player's own download tool receives the stream (with certificate checks) and hands over plain audio. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.4-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Internet radio was built and tested on the computer, including real stations; this is its first release on the player. - Streaming keeps Wi-Fi busy: battery use is higher than for local music, and Bluetooth headphones may drop out more often while streaming (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth share one antenna on the Y2). - FM radio is planned for the next beta. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet. Tested on one hardware revision and one player. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.4-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5300). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.4-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party sources and Linux source linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-53`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 4 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-4.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 3

2026-10-15T17:44:47Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 3: better Bluetooth sound for AAC headphones, and fewer dropouts on a weak link.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## What's new - **Better AAC sound** (AirPods and most other AAC headphones): the encoder's high-quality mode, at the highest rate the headphones accept (AirPods: 256 kbit/s instead of 220). Each audio frame still fits one radio packet, so headphones that can't reassemble split frames keep working. - **Fewer dropouts:** on a weak link (distance, walls, a busy Wi-Fi) the AAC rate now steps down by itself (256 → 192 → 160 → 128 kbit/s) instead of starving the headphones, and climbs back after about 10 seconds of a clear link. LDAC already did this; AAC now does too. - **SBC XQ** for SBC-only headphones can be chosen without the experimental switch (System → SBC Quality; the default stays Standard). - Nothing to set up: the new behaviour is on by default. The System menu has **AAC Quality** and **AAC Auto Rate** for trying the alternatives. - Faster, cleaner release builds behind the scenes (one build workspace, parallel package builds, sources uploaded only when they change). ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.3-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). - The new AAC settings were built and checked on the computer; listening tests and a range test on the device follow the first over-the-air installs. - Rarely a slow display start after a restart (the picture starts anyway); if the panel stays dark, hold Power for 10 s. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet: "jack" means "no Bluetooth headphones connected". - Tested on one hardware revision and one player. A kernel that hangs before its rescue system can only be fixed with SP Flash Tool. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.3-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5200). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.3-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages), `Y2Linux-sources-third-party-….tar` (all other package sources) and `linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-52`. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 3 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-3.md).

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 2

2026-10-15T15:58:52Z

**Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 2: Bluetooth and Wi-Fi fixes, and the audio output now follows your headphones.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## What's new - **Automatic audio output:** Bluetooth headphones take over from the headphone jack as soon as they connect, and music keeps playing on them. When they disconnect, playback pauses and the jack is used again. If you pick the jack by hand, that choice sticks until the headphones reconnect. - **Bluetooth reconnect:** if your headphones were not around when the player woke up, auto-reconnect used to give up for the rest of the session. It now treats them as simply not there, and they can connect when you take them out. - **Faster, more reliable radio start:** a race in the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi chip transport sometimes lost a reply from the chip, costing about 4 seconds and a restart of the radio chip. Fixed. - **Shorter Bluetooth search** for absent headphones (5 s), so Wi-Fi isn't held up after a wake. - **Wi-Fi passwords** containing `\` or `"` now work. - Less background work while on Wi-Fi (the internet check runs every 5 minutes instead of every 30 seconds); the player shows up as a music player in Bluetooth lists. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.2-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 9 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). - Rarely a slow display start after a restart (the picture starts anyway); if the panel stays dark, hold Power for 10 s. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet: "jack" simply means "no Bluetooth headphones connected". - USB after a wake from deep sleep not yet confirmed over many wakes; AAC with AirPods is negotiated but not yet confirmed by listening. - The Beta 2 fixes were built and checked on the computer; their device check follows the first over-the-air installs. - Tested on one hardware revision and one player. A kernel that hangs before its rescue system can only be fixed with SP Flash Tool. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.2-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5100). - `…-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar`, `…-sources-linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`: corresponding sources and licences. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-51`. - `SHA256SUMS` for all of the above. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 2 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-2.md).

Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 1

2026-10-14T22:00:23Z

**The first public beta of Y2Linux and the Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2.** Linux 6.18 and a native music player replace the stock Android system; the bootloaders, calibration and factory partitions stay untouched. Ready-made images, one SP Flash Tool pass, then updates over Wi-Fi. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.1-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package onto the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work and why RECOVERY is flashed once: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. ## Highlights - Reborn: Cover Flow and album grid, Genres, 15 themes, A–Z sorting that ignores case, accents and "The", click-wheel UI on the GPU. - Wired playback; Bluetooth with automatic codec choice: SBC, AAC (fdk-aac-free) and LDAC. - Over-the-air updates: daily check, download with progress and speed, one-minute install with backup, readback and automatic rollback; the player restarts by itself. - Deep sleep with stock-parity power settings; stock battery percentage and top-off charging; MTP for internal storage and SD card. - No proprietary MediaTek firmware in any image: each player uses its owner's copy, kept across updates. ## Known issues (beta) - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8.3 mA vs stock 1.3 mA). - Rarely a slow display start after a restart (the picture starts anyway since 47); if the panel stays dark, hold Power for 10 s. - USB after a wake from deep sleep not yet confirmed over many wakes; Bluetooth headphones not always reconnected after a wake; AAC with AirPods not yet confirmed. - Tested on one hardware revision and one player. A kernel that hangs before its rescue system can only be fixed with SP Flash Tool. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.1-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 5000). - `…-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar`, `…-sources-linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`: corresponding sources and licences. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-50`. - `SHA256SUMS` for all of the above. Thanks to @samanz for the headphone-level work and the Reborn improvements in this beta. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek. Details: [Beta 1 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-1.md).

Y2Linux Baseline 49

2026-10-14T21:29:17Z

Y2Linux Baseline 49 — ready-made images for a first install, and the update for players that already run Y2Linux. ## Already running Y2Linux (46 or later) Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install**. Your Wi-Fi and Bluetooth firmware is kept automatically. ## New install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, this release's **`Y2Linux-49-first-install.zip`** and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis. 1. Unpack the Y2Linux zip and the Innioasis package. 2. SP Flash Tool → Download Only → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download, connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug, press Power: Y2Linux and Reborn start. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer again and copy **`system.img` from the Innioasis package** to the **Firmware** drive. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · why RECOVERY is flashed: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) ## What's new - **No proprietary MediaTek firmware in any image.** Each player uses its owner's copy (kept across updates). The system images of releases 46–48 were removed because they contained it. - One-time flash package with the Y2 recovery image; afterwards everything updates over Wi-Fi. - Bluetooth codecs: SBC, AAC (fdk-aac-free, AAC-LC) and LDAC. - Headphone load measurement and two CS43131 driver fixes (thanks @samanz, #38); covers that load reliably, A–Z sorting that ignores case, accents and "The", genre titles on the album grid (thanks @samanz, Y2Reborn #6–#8). ## Files - `Y2Linux-49-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 4900). - `Y2Linux-49-sources-*`: corresponding sources (Buildroot legal-info with package sources, patches and licences; the Linux 6.18.56 archive). Our own code is this repository and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-49`. - `SHA256SUMS` for all of the above. Kernel `6.18.56-y2linux-platform-v1-power-final-49`. Developer preview; use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis or MediaTek.

Y2Linux Baseline 48

2026-10-14T19:50:31Z

Y2Linux Baseline 48 — a new download screen. Install over Wi-Fi: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install** (charger or at least half a battery). - Downloads show their step, the percentage, a smooth progress bar, MB downloaded, the speed and the time left, then a short check with its own bar. - When the download is finished the page turns to **Ready to Install** and a notice says so, wherever you are. - The download is checked once instead of twice (about 12 seconds faster) and runs at low priority, so music and the screen stay smooth. - Includes Baseline 47's fix for the dark screen while an update installs. The new screen appears from the next download on (this download still uses the installed version's screen). Kernel `6.18.56-y2linux-platform-v1-power-final-48`, release `1.0.0-platform-v1-power-final-candidate.48`, update sequence 4800. Assets: `manifest.json` + `manifest.sig` (Ed25519, key `platform-v1-release-20261015`) and the three payloads pinned by SHA-256. Developer preview. --- **Note (2026-10-16):** the system image (`rootfs.ext4.gz`) was removed from this release because it contained proprietary MediaTek radio firmware that may not be redistributed. Use Baseline 49 or later; their images contain no firmware.

Y2Linux Baseline 47

2026-10-14T19:29:43Z

Y2Linux Baseline 47 — fixes the dark screen while an update installs. Install over Wi-Fi: Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install** (charger or at least half a battery). - The display's DSI clock gating stays off. With it, the display controller could answer register reads one register late after start-up, so the first picture never started (seen on the installer screen and once at a cold start). No battery cost: the DSI only runs while the screen is on. - The recovery probe (`y2-platform update probe-recovery`) restarts into the installer screen and back, like an install. Kernel `6.18.56-y2linux-platform-v1-power-final-47`, release `1.0.0-platform-v1-power-final-candidate.47`, update sequence 4700. Assets: `manifest.json` + `manifest.sig` (Ed25519, key `platform-v1-release-20261015`) and the three payloads pinned by SHA-256. Developer preview. --- **Note (2026-10-16):** the system image (`rootfs.ext4.gz`) was removed from this release because it contained proprietary MediaTek radio firmware that may not be redistributed. Use Baseline 49 or later; their images contain no firmware.

Y2Linux Baseline 46

2026-10-14T19:14:19Z

Y2Linux Baseline 46 — the first release on the over-the-air update channel. **Players with Y2Linux and the Y2 recovery image** install this from Settings → About & Updates over Wi-Fi: Check for Updates → Download Update → **Restart and Install** (charger or at least half a battery). The player restarts, installs in about a minute, restarts into the new version and confirms it; on any failure it restores the previous one. New since Baseline 34: - Over-the-air updates through a Y2 recovery image: signed releases, verified readback, automatic rollback. - Software restart works (the dark panel after a restart is fixed). - The display driver detects and recovers a rare dark start. - Updates make room on their own (old logs, leftover downloads); music and settings are never touched. - Installing restarts into the installer and back by itself. First install, or players without the Y2 recovery image: build from source and flash with SP Flash Tool — see [BUILDING](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/BUILDING.md), [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) and [the recovery install](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/architecture/ota-recovery-install.md). Assets: `manifest.json` + `manifest.sig` (Ed25519, key `platform-v1-release-20261015`) and the three payloads the manifest pins by SHA-256. Kernel `6.18.56-y2linux-platform-v1-power-final-46`, release `1.0.0-platform-v1-power-final-candidate.46`, update sequence 4600. Developer preview. --- **Note (2026-10-16):** the system image (`rootfs.ext4.gz`) was removed from this release because it contained proprietary MediaTek radio firmware that may not be redistributed. Use Baseline 49 or later; their images contain no firmware.

Rondo 1.0.2

2026-11-03T08:34:35Z

Rondo 1.0.2 is about the server: it now updates itself with one click from its admin page. **Nothing changes on the Y1 itself**; it still offers this version as an update so the Y1 and the server stay on the same number. ## What's new - **Update the server with one click.** When a newer Rondo is out, the server's admin page offers **Update**: the server downloads the new version and restarts on it in a minute or two, keeping your settings, YouTube account and connected Y1. A small companion container, `rondo-updater`, does the work; it only ever touches the Rondo server's own container, and if the new version doesn't start, the old one comes back by itself. - **Ready-made server images.** Installing the server now downloads it instead of building it on your machine, for regular PCs and 64-bit ARM (Raspberry Pi 4 and 5, many NAS boxes). The first start is much quicker on small machines. The full list is in [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/jarvissax/rondo/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). ## Moving your server over A server set up before 1.0.2 built itself and has no updater yet. Update it by hand once, and **Update** on the admin page does it from then on: ```bash cd rondo git pull docker compose -f infra/compose.home.yaml pull # or compose.vps.yaml docker compose -f infra/compose.home.yaml up -d ``` Your admin password, YouTube account and connected Y1 stay. Details: [Keeping it running](https://github.com/jarvissax/rondo/blob/main/docs/server.md#keeping-it-running). ## The Y1 If your Y1 runs Rondo 1.0.1, **Settings › Software update**, **Install** in the dashboard or [the update page](https://jarvissax.github.io/rondo/) bring it to 1.0.2 in a minute; nothing else changes. New to Rondo: choose **Rondo** in [Innioasis Updater CE](https://innioasis.app) (Y1, then Type A), or install `rom.zip` below with the Updater's **Settings › Install from a file…**. Only for the **Y1 Type A**. ## Files - `rom.zip`: the firmware, for Innioasis Updater CE (Y1 Type A), built from `rondo-1.0.2.apk` by the release workflow. - `rondo-1.0.2.apk`: the update, for a Y1 that already runs the Rondo firmware. - `updater.png`: the picture Innioasis Updater CE shows for this release. - The server images: `ghcr.io/jarvissax/rondo-server:1.0.2` and `ghcr.io/jarvissax/rondo-updater:1.0.2` (also `latest`).

Rondo 1.0.1

2026-11-03T07:52:27Z

A small update to Rondo for the **Innioasis Y1, Type A**. If your Y1 already runs Rondo, it installs over the one you have in about a minute, and everything stays: settings, Wi-Fi, server connection, playlists and music. ## What's new - **Click sound stays off.** Turning off **Settings › Click sound** (or the switch in the dashboard) now lasts through a restart. Before, the Y1's own sound profile turned the click back on every time it started. - **Every release now comes with its firmware.** The `rom.zip` that Innioasis Updater CE installs is built automatically for each release, so a new install always gets the newest Rondo. - **Rondo knows which updates it can install.** The firmware now carries a version of its own. If a future release changes the firmware itself, not only Rondo, Settings › Software update, the dashboard and the update page say so and point you to Innioasis Updater CE, instead of offering an install that couldn't work. - **One place for news of a release.** The Y1 (through your server), the dashboard and the update page all learn about a new Rondo from the update page, once its firmware is ready, so they always agree with each other and with Innioasis Updater CE. - **New README and guides**, with screenshots. The full list is in [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/jarvissax/rondo/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). ## Updating from 1.0.0 Pick whichever is handiest; none of them reinstalls the firmware: - **On the Y1:** Settings › Software update, then **Install now** (needs your Rondo server). - **In the dashboard:** Settings › Dashboard on the Y1, open it on your phone, press **Install**. - **Over USB:** open [the update page](https://jarvissax.github.io/rondo/) in Chrome or Edge and plug the Y1 in. If you run a Rondo server, update it too ([how](https://github.com/jarvissax/rondo/blob/main/docs/server.md#keeping-it-running)); it's 1.0.1 as well. ## Installing for the first time Choose **Rondo** in [Innioasis Updater CE](https://innioasis.app) (Y1, then Type A), or download `rom.zip` below and use the Updater's **Settings › Install from a file…**. Installing replaces everything on the Y1 itself; **the microSD card isn't touched**. The [install guide](https://github.com/jarvissax/rondo/blob/main/docs/install.md) has the details. Only for the **Y1 Type A** (players that shipped with software 2.0.0 or later), not the Type B or the Y2. ## Files - `rom.zip`: the firmware, for Innioasis Updater CE (Y1 Type A). Built from `rondo-1.0.1.apk` by this repository's release workflow, a few minutes after publishing. - `rondo-1.0.1.apk`: the update, for a Y1 that already runs the Rondo firmware. - `updater.png`: the picture Innioasis Updater CE shows for this release.

Rondo 1.0.0

2026-11-02T12:24:15Z

Rondo is now a firmware for the Innioasis Y1: the Y1 starts straight into Rondo's click-wheel menus, with nothing else on it. **For the Y1, Type A only** (players that shipped with software 2.0.0 or later). Not for the Type B or the Y2. ## Install Choose **Rondo** in [Innioasis Updater CE](https://innioasis.app) (Y1, Type A). Or download `rom.zip` below and use the Updater's **Settings › Install from a file…**. Installing replaces everything on the Y1 itself: the original player, Rockbox, settings. **The microSD card isn't touched**, so your music stays. When the Updater is done, press the Y1's Power button; the first start takes a couple of minutes. The [install guide](https://github.com/jarvissax/rondo/blob/main/docs/install.md) has the details and the first steps after it. For YouTube Music and YouTube, [set up a Rondo server](https://github.com/jarvissax/rondo/blob/main/docs/server.md) with Docker, at home or on a VPS. ## Updates Later versions install over this one in a minute, without flashing again, keeping your settings, Wi-Fi, playlists and music: **Settings › Software update** on the Y1, **Install** in the dashboard, or [the update page](https://jarvissax.github.io/rondo/) over USB. ## What's in it - iPod-style menus for the click wheel, with optional vibration and a click on every step - Your music and videos from the microSD card, with covers, lyrics, search and playlists - The card as a USB drive when the Y1 is plugged into a computer - YouTube Music and YouTube, streamed live through your own server, including Shorts, with or without a YouTube account - FM radio with station names, scanning and saved stations - Bluetooth headphones and speakers, and Wi-Fi, set up from the wheel - A dashboard in your phone's browser for music, playlists, settings, the theme, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, the radio and updates - Shut down and restart from Settings, or by holding the Power button ## Good to know - Only the Y1 Type A is supported; the Type B and Y2 haven't been tested. - Rockbox, the original player and Android's own Settings aren't part of Rondo. Innioasis Updater CE puts any of them back. - YouTube Music and YouTube need your own Rondo server; the card, the radio and Bluetooth don't. ## Files | File | What it is | SHA-256 | | --- | --- | --- | | `rom.zip` | The firmware, for Innioasis Updater CE (Y1 Type A) | `97855240680f2f71f0e33147bd6f7567f4bf17e2efb082d495dc55b2877a0b6c` | | `rondo-1.0.0.apk` | Rondo by itself: updates a Y1 that runs the Rondo firmware | `911edd65b8f375e452c05e2004c1c817215a65f9a56d023c5acfb9a7d0857edd` | | `updater.png` | The picture Innioasis Updater CE shows for this release | `40b9f5679e2f84b4dd7c6fda968abf702df3ccb6b743fcb88e142eeb8b52047e` | The firmware is built with [`firmware/build.sh`](https://github.com/jarvissax/rondo/blob/main/firmware/build.sh) from the y1-community's [Android 4.2 base ROM](https://github.com/y1-community/y1-ata-rom) (0.1, Type A). Its scatter file, preloader and flashing files are the base ROM's, unchanged.

Rockbox-Y1 v0.6

2026-10-29T00:51:15Z

Since v0.5 most work went into stability updates and merging upstream updates into this fork to keep it up-to-date. Fork specific changes: - Various plugin bug fixes - Plugin to turn off the internal speaker (by @Ferrhat) - Better support for AirPods (by @Semy0nBu) - Switching between Rockbox and Stock (well, a modified better-Y by @Leska1337) without reboot - Many new themes! Check them out here: https://github.com/rockbox-y1/themes/releases/tag/for_the_gays_and_the_theys My work will now fully focus on bringing this fork closer to upstream Rockbox by removing most custom features from the Rockbox code and moving them into a dedicated settings menu. This also means the external apps launcher will come back (and many new things). If you want to support this project financially, please send your kindness to Partners in Health to fight child mortality in impoverished communities: https://www.pih.org/maternal-center-excellence

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-25-10-2026

2026-10-25T03:09:09Z

Adds seamless switching between Rockbox and better-Y without reboot

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-23-10-2026

2026-10-23T17:26:30Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-18-10-2026

2026-10-18T17:48:11Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-05-10-2026

2026-10-05T20:32:29Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-24-09-2026

2026-09-24T22:57:19Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-09-09-2026

2026-09-09T21:28:44Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-24-08-2026

2026-08-24T22:14:10Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-29-07-2026

2026-07-29T20:39:55Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-08-07-2026

2026-07-08T23:26:26Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-06-07-2026

2026-07-06T19:14:39Z

airpods-2-fix

2026-07-08T23:00:26Z

Courtesy of @Semy0nBu (https://github.com/Semy0nBu/y1-airpods-rtpfix/releases/tag/v1.0.0) Release for use in pipelines. License: MIT

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-01-07-2026

2026-07-01T22:52:46Z

Rockbox-Y1 v0.5

2026-05-16T00:19:43Z

As a preparation for eventually submitting this port to the upstream Rockbox project a lot had to change under the hood. For now this means the removal of very specific and rarely used features like the Apps menu. It also means simpler merges of new upstream features. 360p only, there won't be any future 240p releases. If you have issues, try these steps: 1. Full flash of the new ROM. 2. Delete `.rockbox` on your SD card, this should fix any weird path issues you might encounter (especially shortcuts) 3. Themes have been updated, see here: https://github.com/rockbox-y1/themes/releases/tag/for_the_gays_and_the_theys 4. If you want to use any custom themes that worked for older Rockbox-Y1 versions, you will need to change paths in the theme files from `/.rockbox` to `/sdcard/.rockbox` 5. Install font pack: https://download.rockbox.org/release/4.0/rockbox-fonts-4.0.zip New: - Discontinuation of the 240p versions - Updated stock app - Support for devices that came with stock firmware 3.0.7 - Black screen bug mitigations - Fixes plugins as start screen - Fixes audio not pausing on BT disconnect - Minor fixes (scrobble upload)

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-08-05-2026

2026-05-08T02:31:09Z

New: - Support for devices that came with stock firmware 3.0.7 - Black screen bug mitigations - Fixes plugins as start screen - Fixes audio not pausing on BT disconnect If you have issues, try these steps: 1. Full flash of the new ROM. 2. Delete `.rockbox` on your SD card. 3. Install any of the patched themes from here: https://github.com/rockbox-y1/themes/archive/refs/heads/patch.zip 4. If you want to use any custom themes that worked for older Rockbox-Y1 versions, you will need to change paths in the theme files from `/.rockbox` to `/sdcard/.rockbox` 5. Install font pack: https://download.rockbox.org/release/4.0/rockbox-fonts-4.0.zip

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-30-03-2026

2026-03-30T22:17:36Z

# **Please read!** This release is especially experimental and will probably cause issues. Follow the guide at the end if you want to try it. This is a full rebase on the current upstream Rockbox repository as a preparation for eventually submitting this port to the Rockbox project. For now this means the removal of very specific and rarely used features like the Apps menu. It also means simpler merges of new upstream features. 360p only, there won't be any future 240p releases. Since a lot had to change under the hood you will need to do the following: 1. Delete `.rockbox` on your SD card. 2. Full flash of the new ROM. 4. Install any of the patched themes from here: https://github.com/rockbox-y1/themes/archive/refs/heads/patch.zip 5. If you want to use any custom themes that worked for older Rockbox-Y1 versions, you will need to change paths in the theme files from `/.rockbox` to `/sdcard/.rockbox` Other changes: - fixes WPS hotkey for plugins

Rockbox-Y1 v0.4

2026-03-24T22:38:48Z

New Features: - Extend lastfm_scrobbler plugin to [upload directly to Last.fm + ListenBrainz](https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox/blob/y1/INTERNET.md#scrobbling-lastfm-listenbrainz-maloja) - [Podcast downloader plugin](https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox/blob/y1/INTERNET.md#podcasts) - Software Keyboard ([LeanKeyboard](https://github.com/yuliskov/LeanKeyboard)) - Implement stereo balance - Increase available memory to 256MB - Podcast Downloader optimizations - Remappings for FM Radio App - Rudimentary remaining battery time estimation - Use iPod Classic button mappings (mostly) - Feature to shutdown device with a 5s press of the center button - Function to reset bluetooth devices - Information for Taptic Engine mods - Update functionality - Enable most plugins - Enable regular db updates and autoupdate Bug Fixes: - A-B repeat - Idle shutdown/sleep timer when no music is playing - Keylock feature + advanced keylock - License viewer - runtimedb and autoresume - Battery optimization: only use wake lock when needed for sleep timers - Enable brightness settings for compatibility with existing themes + quickscreen

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-06-03-2026

2026-03-06T21:10:28Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-05-03-2026

2026-03-05T22:07:24Z

Rockbox-Y1 Nightly-28-02-2026

2026-02-28T15:57:43Z

**Note:** *This is a re-release because the old version had broken builds.* Adds a few new features that use the wifi chip: * Adds a Podcast Downloader Plugin * Extends the Last.fm Scrobble Plugin to directly upload to Last.fm, ListenBrainz and compatible endpoints More information: https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox/blob/y1/INTERNET.md Also: * Adds many plugins * Battery optimization: only use wake lock when needed for sleep timers, should increase standby battery life significantly * Fixes A-B repeat: start/stop can be triggered using center button in WPS * Typo fixes

Voice Files (latest) - 453d02bb2a2759079cb06e2b724330c0a6fa2aa3

2026-02-28T03:30:44Z

Rockbox-Y1 v0.3

2025-10-28T17:32:11Z

| | | |:--:|:--:| _**Theme:** [Adwaitapod](https://github.com/rockbox-y1/themes/releases/download/for_the_gays_and_the_theys/adwaitapod_360p.zip) by [Dook](https://ko-fi.com/dook_)_ # Changelog A lot has happened since v0.2 and Rockbox on the Y1. If you are still running v0.2 you might want to consider updating. ## Major Changes - Dual Boot Stock OS/Rockbox - Type A & Type B support - use Type B if you have click wheel issues - 240p and 360p versions - Idle Poweroff, Timed Shutdown - Lyrics (lrc) support ## Improvements for Audiobooks ### Playback Speed Setting - WPS > hold Center button > Pitch - You might need to enable Timestretch in the Sound Settings first if you only see options for pitch, not speed ### Automatic Bookmarking - Enabling "Bookmark on Stop" - To stop press play 3-4 times - Or: use Timed Shutdown (General Settings > Startup/Shutdown > Start Sleep Timer) ## UI/UX - Accessibility: WPS voice announcements - Button combination to restart Rockbox if it got stuck - Enabled charging indicator - Enabled plugin to rearrange Main Menu (Plugins > Applications > main_menu_config) - Many button mapping improvements, e.g., for PictureFlow - Larger memory allocation for larger themes - App only starts when SD is ready, no Rockbox restarts necessary after copying files over or on initial boot - Battery optimizations (you may still need to recalibrate your battery after installation https://www.ifixit.com/Wiki/Battery_Calibration#Section_How_to_calibrate_your_battery) And many bug fixes and general UI/UX improvements. A big thanks to all the contributors on Github!

Rockbox-Y1 Base ROM - Type A

2025-10-09T16:55:43Z

Used for building ROM releases

Rockbox-Y1 Base ROM - Type B

2025-10-09T17:20:14Z

Used for building ROM releases

Stock Menu

2025-10-07T17:44:46Z

Stock App

Rockbox-Y1 v0.2

2025-08-05T21:26:15Z

Release v0.2 **Rockbox is now a system app:** This should drastically help with stability but requires a different manual installation process. Please refer to the README.md for details. ## UI/UX & Accessibility - Pre-built voice files are available for a good amount of languages (Download here: https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox/releases/download/016733367579/voices.zip) - Long-press of Menu/Back opens context menus - Long-press of Play/Pause opens WPS - Add settings menu for screen timeout ## New Features - Enable LastFM scrobbler - Enable Imageviewer plugin - Enable more Plugins (mostly demos) - Automatically restart Rockbox if necessary (after DB update) - SD Card Mount check (automatically restart Rockbox when theme/config can't be loaded) ## Bug Fixes - Fix time setting function - Fix bookmarking in playlists and database - Only use db rebuild to avoid duplicates - Playlist copy feature should overwrite existing playlists (assumes people manage earlier copied lists on PC anyway) - Fix shutdown function - Fix freeze that randomly occurred (Screen didn't wake up again) - Faster app start - Fix keymap instructions in README - Remove empty LCD menu, remove touchscreen menu - Fix playlist paths ## Other Changes - Rename External Apps to Apps

Voice Files v0.2

2025-08-04T20:57:08Z

## Voice Files for Rockbox-Y1 v0.2 Includes these languages: - Basque - Bulgarian - Czech - Dansk - Deutsch - Eesti - English - Espanol - Francais - Greek - Italiano - Latviesu - Magyar - Moldoveneste - Nederlands - Norsk - Polski - Portugues-Brasileiro - Romaneste - Russian - Slovak - Srpski - Svenska - Turkce - Ukrainian

360p-v0.1

2025-07-23T23:04:39Z

**Release v0.1 - 360p Edition** [Differences between 240p and 360p releases](https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox?tab=readme-ov-file#240p-vs-360p-releases) [Changes vs. upstream Rockbox](https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox?tab=readme-ov-file#changes-vs-upstream-rockbox) [Installation guide](https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox?tab=readme-ov-file#installation)

240p-v0.1

2025-07-23T23:05:18Z

**Release v0.1 - 240p Edition** [Differences between 240p and 360p releases](https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox?tab=readme-ov-file#240p-vs-360p-releases) [Changes vs. upstream Rockbox](https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox?tab=readme-ov-file#changes-vs-upstream-rockbox) [Installation guide](https://github.com/rockbox-y1/rockbox?tab=readme-ov-file#installation)

V2.5

2026-09-29T12:16:14Z

# Rockbox Y2 V2.5 V2.5 updates the Y2 dual-boot firmware to the official Innioasis **Stock 3.2FM** baseline while retaining Rockbox and Stock boot routes. ## What changed from V2 - Stock mode is updated to version `3.2` from the 3.2FM firmware release. - Clean installs default to MacClassic-Dark with a black Rockbox title screen. - Boot presentation and route handoff were requalified to prevent persistent upper-screen artifacts. - The Community Updater asset is now a complete 3.2FM-based full-ROM package, compatible with the public updater's clean-install route. ## Qualified V2.5 behavior The five V2.5 firmware images have passed the full hands-on matrix on macOS and Windows: - Clean, responsive Rockbox root in about 28 seconds on normal cold boots. - Clean dark Rockbox title with no persistent upper artifacts. - Automatic screen timeout, centre wake, and power-button sleep/wake. - USB-storage mount, safe eject, clean return, and foreground retention. - Boot Settings switching between Rockbox and Stock. - Responsive Stock root reporting version `3.2` from Stock 3.2FM. - No microSD card required for installation or normal boot testing. The exact public full-ROM archive passed clean Stock 3.2FM installation and the complete functional matrix on both macOS and Windows. ## Exact public candidate | Asset | Bytes | SHA-256 | |---|---:|---| | `rom_y2.zip` | 361,644,736 | `bbdd139a9a52f90570ef04dec4aeb143a361a1d28a90f7be6d37d44c554bee9a` | This archive contains the complete official Stock 3.2FM support set. UBOOT, BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, LOGO, and ANDROID are the exact V2.5 images already qualified on both platforms. MBR, EBR1, EBR2, preloader, SEC_RO, cache, userdata, and the scatter remain byte-identical to the official 3.2FM baseline. ## Important installation behavior V2.5 performs a clean full installation and erases internal user data. Back up first. On macOS, public Updater CE hands the install to the Innioasis Y2 Install Tool. On Windows, Updater CE uses its full Y2 installation route. Follow every connection prompt and wait for an explicit completion message.

Rockbox Y2 Beta V2

2026-09-06T12:59:48Z

# Y2 Rockbox Beta V2 Beta V2 is a state-preserving update for Innioasis Y2 players on the official Stock 3.1.7 lineage. This corrected release has passed separate end-to-end macOS and Windows updater qualifications, complete readback verification, and the full physical functional matrix. > **Manual-download release:** the files below are public for users who want to > download and verify them manually. Direct installation through the public > Updater CE catalogue is still pending > [Updater CE PR #45](https://github.com/y1-community/Innioasis-Updater/pull/45). > Downloading a ZIP manually does not make an old or generic updater safe; use > only an updater explicitly carrying the guarded Y2 Class A route. ## Download the exact platform asset | Platform | Asset | Size | SHA-256 | |---|---|---:|---| | macOS | `Y2-Rockbox-Beta-v0.2.0-UPDATE-ONLY.zip` | 361,774,260 | `409DDB4D2D18111FB8C3AB619F10F04B916B6B2A3FC04D1D38011324563F326A` | | Windows | `Y2-Rockbox-Beta-v0.2.0-Windows-UPDATE-ONLY.zip` | 361,774,260 | `409DDB4D2D18111FB8C3AB619F10F04B916B6B2A3FC04D1D38011324563F326A` | Do not rename either archive to `rom_y2.zip`. Do not use the withdrawn Beta V2 archives, the old `InnioasisUpdater_Setup_1.1.2.exe`, or a generic full-format route. Follow `INSTALL-GUIDE.md` and use only an updater explicitly carrying the guarded Y2 Class A update path. ## Highlights since Beta V1 - Bluetooth access, pairing and A2DP playback from Rockbox and Stock. - Hold Previous/Next to seek; optional held-Volume track skipping. - Persistent time/date and independently adjustable Rockbox wheel vibration. - Stable Rockbox and Stock USB-storage lifecycle. - Cleaner boot presentation and reliable saved Rockbox/Stock routing. - Centre wake, long-Centre Now Playing context menu, and improved Back/Database navigation. - PictureFlow recovery and functional album carousel. ## Physical acceptance Both platform routes began from freshly restored official Stock 3.1.7, wrote only UBOOT, BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, LOGO, and ANDROID, and completed mandatory readback verification. After the required complete unplug and one unplugged pinhole reset, Rockbox reached a clean responsive root in 28 seconds with no upper artifacts. Playback, controls, sleep/wake, USB, Stock, Boot Settings, saved routes, and shutdown passed. ## Known limitation and Beta V3 The final power-down animation can look imperfect; shutdown itself works. Beta V3 is expected to cover that presentation polish plus lyrics/theme diagnostics, high-resolution FLAC stability, DAC/wired-audio qualification, PictureFlow polish, and database/playlist presentation controls.

Y2 Rockbox Beta v0.1.0

2026-07-29T08:52:57Z

Y2 Rockbox Beta v0.1.0 for the Innioasis Y2. This beta uses the physically tested V88 firmware base. The release filename is new, but the firmware ZIP is byte-for-byte identical to the tested V88 package. ## Important Flashing uses InnioasisUpdater 1.1.2 in full format-download mode and erases the complete player. Back up internal storage, microSD content, settings, playlists, and the complete `.rockbox` folder before flashing. Keep the official Y2 stock-recovery package available. Read `README-FIRST.txt` and the illustrated PDF guide before starting. Verify every download against `SHA256SUMS.txt`. ## Physically tested - Rockbox and Stock cold-boot routes - Boot Settings save, verification, restart, and repeated cold boots - 15-minute audio playback and hardware controls - Sleep and wake - Theme selection and persistence - Internal-storage and microSD playback - USB storage transfer, safe eject, and automatic Rockbox return - Normal power off - Official-stock rollback ## Beta limitations - Bluetooth playback is untested. - The both-volume fastboot chord did not open fastboot; do not rely on it. - Date/time changes did not persist during testing; the relationship to stock firmware is unresolved. - SNAZZ3 deliberately uses visible 30-pixel margins. This is theme layout, not display scaling. - The Windows updater executable is unsigned; verify its SHA-256 before running it. ## Firmware SHA-256 `40636D86943F6F0A1461B6D8C9285A1A50252253447B3DC7D11743533A88E4DE` The release includes the complete corresponding source, GPL license, and project notice. Innioasis updater and firmware components remain third-party materials.

Solar Y2 ROM v20261023-0720

2026-09-28T16:36:49Z

Solar Y2 ROM for Innioasis Y2 (MT6582 ATA). Built from 944d14b.

20260819-0956

2026-08-19T10:06:38Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the Innioasis Y1 — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), **Stem Player** (stem separation powered by [Lalal.ai](https://www.lalal.ai)), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎛️ **Stem Player** — Gen1-style vocal/drums/bass/melody mixing on the wheel; separate local tracks with **Lalal.ai** stem separation (cache local stems; mash up 1–3 songs) - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A ATA firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572, SP Flash Tool included) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B ATA firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572, SP Flash Tool included) - `rom_y2.zip` — Y2 ATA firmware (MT6582, desparsed ext4, permissive root) - `rom_a5.zip` — Timmkoo A5 ATA firmware (MT6572, A5 keylayouts, family pin, SP Flash Tool included, no Rockbox bake) ## Recent commits - 63a4857 Merge pull request #75 from thesolarproject/optimize-fm-presets-db-3443063346962454810 - 508e91b Fix N+1 database updates in FmPresetStore by wrapping inserts and updates in database transactions. - 5f51eae Bump stable version for next release. - e5b4829 Merge pull request #71 from thesolarproject/fix-queue-performance-mix-rows-3017496182364856590 - 6802496 Fix performance issues when viewing the playback queue with stems/Mix rows enabled. - 27a819e Bump stable version for next release. - 33331da Align Y2 verifier with Solar-only ROMs - 230fb40 Fit ROM userdata images to scatter partitions - 4a2fe2f Fix writable ext4 mounts for noninteractive ROM builds - 9f487c6 Sync latest Solar launcher and ROM build work

Y2 Base ROM for Solar Builds

2026-07-26T17:43:35Z

type-a-base

2026-07-17T16:35:08Z

Solar - Alpha Build 20260716-0131

2026-07-16T02:51:21Z

Solar is not yet stable for everyday use - we recommend using this only if you're willing to face bugs and report issues at github.com/thesolarproject/solar/issues In this release we have: YouTube video and music streaming / downloads Navidrome integration with music playback Improved performance in Flow (cover flow) view After installing for the first time please wait 10-15 minutes for your device to reboot and take itself through its first-time setup process.

20260702-1521

2026-07-02T15:25:08Z

Solar is not yet stable for everyday use - we recommend using this only if you're willing to face bugs and report issues at github.com/thesolarproject/solar/issues > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://innioasis.com/pages/y1) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support and a Stem Player clone. ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - YouTube — Play / Download videos and music from YouTube - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1/Y2 firmware ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - f681052 Harden OTA PAT preflight and add manual solar-update sync workflow. - 92cf168 Unify Cover Flow layout, stamp builds from UTC start time, and harden CI OTA. - ceafe7f Morph home menu album art into Flow and harden OTA publish. - ba735c4 Flow handoff polish, screen transitions, and Solar Development support experiment. - 6040935 Bump stable version for next release. - 5e1c4a6 Fix podcast playback speed parameter application and update default album art UI effects - f76ba80 Offload play queue file IO from onResume to background thread - 8ed2e24 Trigger library scan and theme reload when SD card mounts (e.g. after disabling USB storage) - 9b7b72d Fix redundant title in release notes - 9f8bfba Fix USB connection dialog flow and SystemUI suppression lag

20260702-1512

2026-07-02T15:16:29Z

Solar is not yet stable for everyday use - we recommend using this only if you're willing to face bugs and report issues at github.com/thesolarproject/solar/issues > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://innioasis.com/pages/y1) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support and a Stem Player clone. ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - YouTube — Play / Download videos and music from YouTube - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1/Y2 firmware ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 92cf168 Unify Cover Flow layout, stamp builds from UTC start time, and harden CI OTA. - ceafe7f Morph home menu album art into Flow and harden OTA publish. - ba735c4 Flow handoff polish, screen transitions, and Solar Development support experiment. - 6040935 Bump stable version for next release. - 5e1c4a6 Fix podcast playback speed parameter application and update default album art UI effects - f76ba80 Offload play queue file IO from onResume to background thread - 8ed2e24 Trigger library scan and theme reload when SD card mounts (e.g. after disabling USB storage) - 9b7b72d Fix redundant title in release notes - 9f8bfba Fix USB connection dialog flow and SystemUI suppression lag - c439a87 Bump stable version for next release.

nightly-20260702-1512

2026-07-02T15:16:32Z

Solar is not yet stable for everyday use - we recommend using this only if you're willing to face bugs and report issues at github.com/thesolarproject/solar/issues > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://innioasis.com/pages/y1) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support and a Stem Player clone. ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 📺 **YouTube** — Play / Download videos and music from YouTube - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1/Y2 firmware ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - d11c9da Merge main: unified Cover Flow, build timestamp CI, OTA hardening. - 92cf168 Unify Cover Flow layout, stamp builds from UTC start time, and harden CI OTA. - 4e161aa Merge main: home→Flow morph, marquee fix, OTA preflight. - ceafe7f Morph home menu album art into Flow and harden OTA publish. - 24d3740 Merge branch 'main' into nightly - ba735c4 Flow handoff polish, screen transitions, and Solar Development support experiment. - 6040935 Bump stable version for next release. - 51ae704 Bump nightly version for next release. - e7b33af Merge branch 'main' into nightly - 5e1c4a6 Fix podcast playback speed parameter application and update default album art UI effects

Solar 20260701-1453 (ba735c4)

2026-07-01T14:58:51Z

Solar is not yet stable for everyday use - we recommend using this only if you're willing to face bugs and report issues at github.com/thesolarproject/solar/issues Solar is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://innioasis.com/pages/y1) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, Reach (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support and a Stem Player clone. Features 🎵 Reach — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek YouTube — Play / Download videos and music from YouTube 🎙️ Podcasts — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet ⚡ Quick menu — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more 🎨 Y1 themes — install and apply themes from the original Y1/Y2 firmware ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - ba735c4 Flow handoff polish, screen transitions, and Solar Development support experiment. - 6040935 Bump stable version for next release. - 5e1c4a6 Fix podcast playback speed parameter application and update default album art UI effects - f76ba80 Offload play queue file IO from onResume to background thread - 8ed2e24 Trigger library scan and theme reload when SD card mounts (e.g. after disabling USB storage) - 9b7b72d Fix redundant title in release notes - 9f8bfba Fix USB connection dialog flow and SystemUI suppression lag - c439a87 Bump stable version for next release. - 0112bc8 Merge remote main - 879f287 Pause focus polling after user handles USB dialog

Solar nightly-20260701-1454 (24d3740)

2026-07-01T14:58:26Z

Solar is not yet stable for everyday use - we recommend using this only if you're willing to face bugs and report issues at github.com/thesolarproject/solar/issues > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://innioasis.com/pages/y1) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support and a Stem Player clone. ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 📺 **YouTube** — Play / Download videos and music from YouTube - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1/Y2 firmware ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 24d3740 Merge branch 'main' into nightly - ba735c4 Flow handoff polish, screen transitions, and Solar Development support experiment. - 6040935 Bump stable version for next release. - 51ae704 Bump nightly version for next release. - e7b33af Merge branch 'main' into nightly - 5e1c4a6 Fix podcast playback speed parameter application and update default album art UI effects - 7025188 Merge branch 'main' into nightly - f76ba80 Offload play queue file IO from onResume to background thread - e8455dd Merge main into nightly - 8ed2e24 Trigger library scan and theme reload when SD card mounts (e.g. after disabling USB storage)

Solar 20260630-1236 (5e1c4a6)

2026-06-30T12:40:58Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 5e1c4a6 Fix podcast playback speed parameter application and update default album art UI effects - f76ba80 Offload play queue file IO from onResume to background thread - 8ed2e24 Trigger library scan and theme reload when SD card mounts (e.g. after disabling USB storage) - 9b7b72d Fix redundant title in release notes - 9f8bfba Fix USB connection dialog flow and SystemUI suppression lag - c439a87 Bump stable version for next release. - 0112bc8 Merge remote main - 879f287 Pause focus polling after user handles USB dialog - f7ec9f6 Bump stable version for next release. - e29192f Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar 20260630-1125 (0112bc8)

2026-06-30T11:30:32Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 0112bc8 Merge remote main - 879f287 Pause focus polling after user handles USB dialog - f7ec9f6 Bump stable version for next release. - e29192f Bump nightly version for next release. - fbeb34f Merge main: polling pause, deezer fix, track dedup - 4104500 Pause polling on dismiss, remove Deezer playlist for local files, fix track dedup - f6186f2 Bump nightly version for next release. - d09a9a7 Bump stable version for next release. - e508467 Merge main: rapid focus polling, theme cache - 42fdfba Rapid focus polling while charging, theme cache on internal storage

Solar 20260630-1120 (4104500)

2026-06-30T11:24:23Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 4104500 Pause polling on dismiss, remove Deezer playlist for local files, fix track dedup - d09a9a7 Bump stable version for next release. - 42fdfba Rapid focus polling while charging, theme cache on internal storage - 63509f8 Bump stable version for next release. - a10011b USB focus: fire moveTaskToFront + HOME key simultaneously - 888576d Fix SystemUI crash: re-enable UsbStorageActivity on startup - 5ccf993 Soulseek version interest, diagnostic log sharing, rich release notes, USB fix - 3fc45b4 Bump stable version for next release. - 62356a2 Suppress system USB dialog via pm disable, auto-disable Rockbox on startup - 3c22bf4 Bump stable version for next release.

Solar 20260630-1110 (42fdfba)

2026-06-30T11:14:44Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 42fdfba Rapid focus polling while charging, theme cache on internal storage - 63509f8 Bump stable version for next release. - a10011b USB focus: fire moveTaskToFront + HOME key simultaneously - 888576d Fix SystemUI crash: re-enable UsbStorageActivity on startup - 5ccf993 Soulseek version interest, diagnostic log sharing, rich release notes, USB fix - 3fc45b4 Bump stable version for next release. - 62356a2 Suppress system USB dialog via pm disable, auto-disable Rockbox on startup - 3c22bf4 Bump stable version for next release. - 180f1e8 Fix USB dialog suppression: defer hasWindowFocus check to execution time - 9a260b0 Bump stable version for next release.

Solar 20260630-1102 (a10011b)

2026-06-30T11:06:51Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - a10011b USB focus: fire moveTaskToFront + HOME key simultaneously - 888576d Fix SystemUI crash: re-enable UsbStorageActivity on startup - 5ccf993 Soulseek version interest, diagnostic log sharing, rich release notes, USB fix - 3fc45b4 Bump stable version for next release. - 62356a2 Suppress system USB dialog via pm disable, auto-disable Rockbox on startup - 3c22bf4 Bump stable version for next release. - 180f1e8 Fix USB dialog suppression: defer hasWindowFocus check to execution time - 9a260b0 Bump stable version for next release. - 2e8efb6 Fix USB SystemUI crashes, album track ordering, themed USB screen, solarConfig overrides - 9158189 Bump stable version for next release.

Solar 20260630-1023 (62356a2)

2026-06-30T10:27:34Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 62356a2 Suppress system USB dialog via pm disable, auto-disable Rockbox on startup - 3c22bf4 Bump stable version for next release. - 180f1e8 Fix USB dialog suppression: defer hasWindowFocus check to execution time - 9a260b0 Bump stable version for next release. - 2e8efb6 Fix USB SystemUI crashes, album track ordering, themed USB screen, solarConfig overrides - 9158189 Bump stable version for next release. - 32e45d2 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 14a251d feat: Add track number sorting for albums and podcast-exclusive playback speed - bfe0262 Bump stable version for next release. - 1a3132c Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar 20260630-1005 (180f1e8)

2026-06-30T10:09:36Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 180f1e8 Fix USB dialog suppression: defer hasWindowFocus check to execution time - 9a260b0 Bump stable version for next release. - 2e8efb6 Fix USB SystemUI crashes, album track ordering, themed USB screen, solarConfig overrides - 9158189 Bump stable version for next release. - 32e45d2 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 14a251d feat: Add track number sorting for albums and podcast-exclusive playback speed - bfe0262 Bump stable version for next release. - 1a3132c Bump nightly version for next release. - e2e231a Merge nightly: flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window - b374289 Flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window, and misc improvements

Solar 20260630-0956 (2e8efb6)

2026-06-30T10:00:22Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 2e8efb6 Fix USB SystemUI crashes, album track ordering, themed USB screen, solarConfig overrides - 9158189 Bump stable version for next release. - 32e45d2 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 14a251d feat: Add track number sorting for albums and podcast-exclusive playback speed - bfe0262 Bump stable version for next release. - 1a3132c Bump nightly version for next release. - e2e231a Merge nightly: flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window - b374289 Flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window, and misc improvements - 8479e8b Bump nightly version for next release. - 215ccd1 Bump stable version for next release.

Solar 20260630-0636 (32e45d2)

2026-06-30T06:40:43Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 32e45d2 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 14a251d feat: Add track number sorting for albums and podcast-exclusive playback speed - bfe0262 Bump stable version for next release. - 1a3132c Bump nightly version for next release. - e2e231a Merge nightly: flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window - b374289 Flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window, and misc improvements - 8479e8b Bump nightly version for next release. - 215ccd1 Bump stable version for next release. - 8ed4902 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5772329 Fix OTA catalog versionCode for timestamp release tags.

Solar 20260630-0550 (e2e231a)

2026-06-30T05:55:38Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - e2e231a Merge nightly: flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window - b374289 Flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window, and misc improvements - 8479e8b Bump nightly version for next release. - 215ccd1 Bump stable version for next release. - 8ed4902 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5772329 Fix OTA catalog versionCode for timestamp release tags. - adc9502 Merge nightly: timestamp main release tags. - 027faf4 Use timestamp tags for main releases matching nightly builds. - baf4083 Bump stable version for next release. - 83eb519 Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260630-1236 (e7b33af)

2026-06-30T12:40:32Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - e7b33af Merge branch 'main' into nightly - 5e1c4a6 Fix podcast playback speed parameter application and update default album art UI effects - 7025188 Merge branch 'main' into nightly - f76ba80 Offload play queue file IO from onResume to background thread - e8455dd Merge main into nightly - 8ed2e24 Trigger library scan and theme reload when SD card mounts (e.g. after disabling USB storage) - d9ee052 Fix redundant title in release notes - 382d742 Fix USB connection dialog flow and SystemUI suppression lag - 9b7b72d Fix redundant title in release notes - 9f8bfba Fix USB connection dialog flow and SystemUI suppression lag

Solar nightly-20260630-1125 (879f287)

2026-06-30T11:29:23Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 879f287 Pause focus polling after user handles USB dialog - e29192f Bump nightly version for next release. - fbeb34f Merge main: polling pause, deezer fix, track dedup - 4104500 Pause polling on dismiss, remove Deezer playlist for local files, fix track dedup - f6186f2 Bump nightly version for next release. - d09a9a7 Bump stable version for next release. - e508467 Merge main: rapid focus polling, theme cache - 42fdfba Rapid focus polling while charging, theme cache on internal storage - e5e0f8c Bump nightly version for next release. - 63509f8 Bump stable version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260630-1120 (fbeb34f)

2026-06-30T11:23:59Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - fbeb34f Merge main: polling pause, deezer fix, track dedup - 4104500 Pause polling on dismiss, remove Deezer playlist for local files, fix track dedup - f6186f2 Bump nightly version for next release. - d09a9a7 Bump stable version for next release. - e508467 Merge main: rapid focus polling, theme cache - 42fdfba Rapid focus polling while charging, theme cache on internal storage - e5e0f8c Bump nightly version for next release. - 63509f8 Bump stable version for next release. - 12a897c Merge main: dual USB focus reclaim - a10011b USB focus: fire moveTaskToFront + HOME key simultaneously

Solar nightly-20260630-1110 (e508467)

2026-06-30T11:14:57Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - e508467 Merge main: rapid focus polling, theme cache - 42fdfba Rapid focus polling while charging, theme cache on internal storage - e5e0f8c Bump nightly version for next release. - 63509f8 Bump stable version for next release. - 12a897c Merge main: dual USB focus reclaim - a10011b USB focus: fire moveTaskToFront + HOME key simultaneously - 1ef8bf4 Merge remote nightly - 0d9bb51 Merge main: fix SystemUI crash from leftover pm disable - 888576d Fix SystemUI crash: re-enable UsbStorageActivity on startup - 26daccc Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260630-1102 (12a897c)

2026-06-30T11:07:00Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 12a897c Merge main: dual USB focus reclaim - a10011b USB focus: fire moveTaskToFront + HOME key simultaneously - 1ef8bf4 Merge remote nightly - 0d9bb51 Merge main: fix SystemUI crash from leftover pm disable - 888576d Fix SystemUI crash: re-enable UsbStorageActivity on startup - 26daccc Bump nightly version for next release. - aa6bf2e Merge remote nightly - 8784f4f Merge main: version interest, diagnostic log sharing, rich release notes, USB fix - 5ccf993 Soulseek version interest, diagnostic log sharing, rich release notes, USB fix - 535f0f8 Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260630-1035 (aa6bf2e)

2026-06-30T10:39:41Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - aa6bf2e Merge remote nightly - 8784f4f Merge main: version interest, diagnostic log sharing, rich release notes, USB fix - 5ccf993 Soulseek version interest, diagnostic log sharing, rich release notes, USB fix - 535f0f8 Bump nightly version for next release. - 3fc45b4 Bump stable version for next release. - 0343b3e Merge remote nightly - 6b94068 Merge main: suppress system USB via pm disable, auto-disable Rockbox - 62356a2 Suppress system USB dialog via pm disable, auto-disable Rockbox on startup - 80f2e7c Bump nightly version for next release. - 3c22bf4 Bump stable version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260630-1024 (0343b3e)

2026-06-30T10:28:12Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 0343b3e Merge remote nightly - 6b94068 Merge main: suppress system USB via pm disable, auto-disable Rockbox - 62356a2 Suppress system USB dialog via pm disable, auto-disable Rockbox on startup - 80f2e7c Bump nightly version for next release. - 3c22bf4 Bump stable version for next release. - 2715b7f Merge remote nightly - aeb148e Merge main: fix USB dialog suppression timing - 180f1e8 Fix USB dialog suppression: defer hasWindowFocus check to execution time - d9bc4e0 Bump nightly version for next release. - 9a260b0 Bump stable version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260630-1005 (2715b7f)

2026-06-30T10:10:09Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 2715b7f Merge remote nightly - aeb148e Merge main: fix USB dialog suppression timing - 180f1e8 Fix USB dialog suppression: defer hasWindowFocus check to execution time - d9bc4e0 Bump nightly version for next release. - 9a260b0 Bump stable version for next release. - 835fd26 Merge remote nightly with USB fixes, track ordering, solarConfig - 2e8efb6 Fix USB SystemUI crashes, album track ordering, themed USB screen, solarConfig overrides - 9158189 Bump stable version for next release. - 9b91760 Bump nightly version for next release. - 32e45d2 Merge branch 'nightly' into main

Solar nightly-20260630-0957 (835fd26)

2026-06-30T10:01:05Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 835fd26 Merge remote nightly with USB fixes, track ordering, solarConfig - 2e8efb6 Fix USB SystemUI crashes, album track ordering, themed USB screen, solarConfig overrides - 9158189 Bump stable version for next release. - 9b91760 Bump nightly version for next release. - 32e45d2 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 14a251d feat: Add track number sorting for albums and podcast-exclusive playback speed - bfe0262 Bump stable version for next release. - 1a3132c Bump nightly version for next release. - e2e231a Merge nightly: flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window - b374289 Flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window, and misc improvements

Solar nightly-20260630-0636 (14a251d)

2026-06-30T06:40:07Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 14a251d feat: Add track number sorting for albums and podcast-exclusive playback speed - 1a3132c Bump nightly version for next release. - b374289 Flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window, and misc improvements - 8479e8b Bump nightly version for next release. - 8ed4902 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5772329 Fix OTA catalog versionCode for timestamp release tags. - adc9502 Merge nightly: timestamp main release tags. - 027faf4 Use timestamp tags for main releases matching nightly builds. - baf4083 Bump stable version for next release. - 83eb519 Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260630-0549 (b374289)

2026-06-30T05:54:02Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - b374289 Flow mode, LCD art filter, playlist move window, and misc improvements - 8479e8b Bump nightly version for next release. - 8ed4902 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5772329 Fix OTA catalog versionCode for timestamp release tags. - adc9502 Merge nightly: timestamp main release tags. - 027faf4 Use timestamp tags for main releases matching nightly builds. - baf4083 Bump stable version for next release. - 83eb519 Bump nightly version for next release. - d4880a6 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 6c0453f Match queue-style playlist reorder UX and fix Deezer playlist save.

Solar 20260629-1615 (5772329)

2026-06-29T16:20:13Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 5772329 Fix OTA catalog versionCode for timestamp release tags. - adc9502 Merge nightly: timestamp main release tags. - 027faf4 Use timestamp tags for main releases matching nightly builds. - baf4083 Bump stable version for next release. - 83eb519 Bump nightly version for next release. - d4880a6 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 6c0453f Match queue-style playlist reorder UX and fix Deezer playlist save. - f3909d7 Clarify local playlist creation in Library → Playlists. - b78f65f Bump stable version for next release. - 0b3ef24 Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar 20260629-1610 (adc9502)

2026-06-29T16:14:38Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - adc9502 Merge nightly: timestamp main release tags. - 027faf4 Use timestamp tags for main releases matching nightly builds. - baf4083 Bump stable version for next release. - 83eb519 Bump nightly version for next release. - d4880a6 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 6c0453f Match queue-style playlist reorder UX and fix Deezer playlist save. - f3909d7 Clarify local playlist creation in Library → Playlists. - b78f65f Bump stable version for next release. - 0b3ef24 Bump nightly version for next release. - b16a7fe Trigger nightly CI build after main merge.

Solar 20260629-1444 (d4880a6)

2026-06-29T14:48:48Z

# Solar 0.6 (d4880a6) — stable > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - d4880a6 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 6c0453f Match queue-style playlist reorder UX and fix Deezer playlist save. - f3909d7 Clarify local playlist creation in Library → Playlists. - b78f65f Bump stable version for next release. - 0b3ef24 Bump nightly version for next release. - b16a7fe Trigger nightly CI build after main merge. - 106051f Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 19b3a51 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5e70de5 Add playlist picker, Deezer queue/fallback ARL, and fix home menu rebuild race. - 2d8a415 Bump stable version for next release.

Solar 20260629-0955 (106051f)

2026-06-29T09:59:40Z

# Solar 0.5 (106051f) — stable > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 106051f Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 19b3a51 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5e70de5 Add playlist picker, Deezer queue/fallback ARL, and fix home menu rebuild race. - 2d8a415 Bump stable version for next release. - b308ec3 Bump nightly version for next release. - 41a0b76 Bump nightly version for next release. - f14f0e3 Merge origin/nightly: integrate remote nightly version bump. - 119bbee Bump stable version for next release. - b618ab0 Merge origin/main: integrate remote stable version bump. - ca827ee Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar 20260629-0057 (119bbee)

2026-06-29T01:01:56Z

# Solar 0.4 (119bbee) — stable > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 119bbee Bump stable version for next release. - b618ab0 Merge origin/main: integrate remote stable version bump. - e50ff5b Bump stable version for next release. - 4acbf04 Merge main into nightly: align stable version bumps and repo cleanup. - ad966c9 Move chat room mode toggles into scrollable list headers; default status bar match off. - c72c963 Nightly: default Match Status Bar off and fix Reach wheel navigation. - 5d8f10b Nightly: Reach browse fixes, library perf, and Y1 input polish. - 9d462f8 Bump stable version for next release. - 0bd5aa2 Merge nightly: Y1 prev/next keymap and Rockbox first-boot disable. - 9ede623 Fix Y1 prev/next keymap and disable Rockbox on Solar ROM first boot.

Solar nightly-20260629-1616 (8ed4902)

2026-06-29T16:20:49Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 8ed4902 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5772329 Fix OTA catalog versionCode for timestamp release tags. - adc9502 Merge nightly: timestamp main release tags. - 027faf4 Use timestamp tags for main releases matching nightly builds. - baf4083 Bump stable version for next release. - 83eb519 Bump nightly version for next release. - d4880a6 Merge branch 'nightly' into main - 6c0453f Match queue-style playlist reorder UX and fix Deezer playlist save. - f3909d7 Clarify local playlist creation in Library → Playlists. - b78f65f Bump stable version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260629-1609 (027faf4)

2026-06-29T16:14:09Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 027faf4 Use timestamp tags for main releases matching nightly builds. - 83eb519 Bump nightly version for next release. - 6c0453f Match queue-style playlist reorder UX and fix Deezer playlist save. - f3909d7 Clarify local playlist creation in Library → Playlists. - 0b3ef24 Bump nightly version for next release. - b16a7fe Trigger nightly CI build after main merge. - 19b3a51 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5e70de5 Add playlist picker, Deezer queue/fallback ARL, and fix home menu rebuild race. - b308ec3 Bump nightly version for next release. - 41a0b76 Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260629-1444 (6c0453f)

2026-06-29T14:48:01Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 6c0453f Match queue-style playlist reorder UX and fix Deezer playlist save. - f3909d7 Clarify local playlist creation in Library → Playlists. - 0b3ef24 Bump nightly version for next release. - b16a7fe Trigger nightly CI build after main merge. - 19b3a51 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5e70de5 Add playlist picker, Deezer queue/fallback ARL, and fix home menu rebuild race. - b308ec3 Bump nightly version for next release. - 41a0b76 Bump nightly version for next release. - f14f0e3 Merge origin/nightly: integrate remote nightly version bump. - ca827ee Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260629-0955 (b16a7fe)

2026-06-29T09:59:08Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - b16a7fe Trigger nightly CI build after main merge. - 19b3a51 Bump nightly version for next release. - 5e70de5 Add playlist picker, Deezer queue/fallback ARL, and fix home menu rebuild race. - b308ec3 Bump nightly version for next release. - 41a0b76 Bump nightly version for next release. - f14f0e3 Merge origin/nightly: integrate remote nightly version bump. - ca827ee Bump nightly version for next release. - 4acbf04 Merge main into nightly: align stable version bumps and repo cleanup. - ad966c9 Move chat room mode toggles into scrollable list headers; default status bar match off. - c72c963 Nightly: default Match Status Bar off and fix Reach wheel navigation.

Solar nightly-20260629-0926 (5e70de5)

2026-06-29T09:30:35Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 5e70de5 Add playlist picker, Deezer queue/fallback ARL, and fix home menu rebuild race. - b308ec3 Bump nightly version for next release. - 41a0b76 Bump nightly version for next release. - f14f0e3 Merge origin/nightly: integrate remote nightly version bump. - ca827ee Bump nightly version for next release. - 4acbf04 Merge main into nightly: align stable version bumps and repo cleanup. - ad966c9 Move chat room mode toggles into scrollable list headers; default status bar match off. - c72c963 Nightly: default Match Status Bar off and fix Reach wheel navigation. - 5d8f10b Nightly: Reach browse fixes, library perf, and Y1 input polish. - 73b2676 Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260629-0057 (41a0b76)

2026-06-29T01:01:03Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 41a0b76 Bump nightly version for next release. - f14f0e3 Merge origin/nightly: integrate remote nightly version bump. - ca827ee Bump nightly version for next release. - 4acbf04 Merge main into nightly: align stable version bumps and repo cleanup. - ad966c9 Move chat room mode toggles into scrollable list headers; default status bar match off. - c72c963 Nightly: default Match Status Bar off and fix Reach wheel navigation. - 5d8f10b Nightly: Reach browse fixes, library perf, and Y1 input polish. - 73b2676 Bump nightly version for next release. - 0bd5aa2 Merge nightly: Y1 prev/next keymap and Rockbox first-boot disable. - 9ede623 Fix Y1 prev/next keymap and disable Rockbox on Solar ROM first boot.

Solar nightly-20260628-1907 (9ede623)

2026-06-28T19:11:45Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 9ede623 Fix Y1 prev/next keymap and disable Rockbox on Solar ROM first boot. - 41c2bff Bump nightly version for next release. - a642085 Fix prev/next controlling playback in global context menu. - ec28f6f Bump nightly version for next release. - 9a0047e Merge branch 'main' into nightly - 621712e Bump nightly version for next release. - 9e71c08 Vendor Koensayr AVRCP patches and Y1Bridge.apk for CI ROM builds. - a3e41f8 Fix ROM build sed permission denied on mtk-kpd.kl patch. - 0a6ee21 Nightly: media suite, Wi‑Fi/BT quick controls, and Y1 input polish. - f35399f Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260628-1014 (a642085)

2026-06-28T10:18:55Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - a642085 Fix prev/next controlling playback in global context menu. - ec28f6f Bump nightly version for next release. - 9a0047e Merge branch 'main' into nightly - 621712e Bump nightly version for next release. - 9e71c08 Vendor Koensayr AVRCP patches and Y1Bridge.apk for CI ROM builds. - a3e41f8 Fix ROM build sed permission denied on mtk-kpd.kl patch. - 0a6ee21 Nightly: media suite, Wi‑Fi/BT quick controls, and Y1 input polish. - f35399f Bump nightly version for next release. - 3c118d8 Fix gapless Reach/Deezer playback at 100% and split Now Playing metadata lines. - 53dd405 Bump stable version for next release.

Solar 20260628-1014 (9c40a2d)

2026-06-27T03:14:21Z

# Solar 0.2 (9c40a2d) — stable > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 9c40a2d Delete cloudflare directory - 8fd7735 Delete .cursor/rules directory - 21690e6 Bump stable version for next release. - c6c0bbe Merge pull request #5 from thesolarproject/nightly - 9a0047e Merge branch 'main' into nightly - 621712e Bump nightly version for next release. - 9e71c08 Vendor Koensayr AVRCP patches and Y1Bridge.apk for CI ROM builds. - a3e41f8 Fix ROM build sed permission denied on mtk-kpd.kl patch. - 0a6ee21 Nightly: media suite, Wi‑Fi/BT quick controls, and Y1 input polish. - f35399f Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar 20260627-0304 (c6c0bbe)

2026-06-27T03:09:07Z

# Solar 0.1 (c6c0bbe) — stable > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - c6c0bbe Merge pull request #5 from thesolarproject/nightly - 9a0047e Merge branch 'main' into nightly - 621712e Bump nightly version for next release. - 9e71c08 Vendor Koensayr AVRCP patches and Y1Bridge.apk for CI ROM builds. - a3e41f8 Fix ROM build sed permission denied on mtk-kpd.kl patch. - 0a6ee21 Nightly: media suite, Wi‑Fi/BT quick controls, and Y1 input polish. - f35399f Bump nightly version for next release. - 3c118d8 Fix gapless Reach/Deezer playback at 100% and split Now Playing metadata lines. - 53dd405 Bump stable version for next release. - c9c9d52 Bump nightly version for next release.

Solar nightly-20260627-0304 (9a0047e)

2026-06-27T03:09:05Z

> **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 9a0047e Merge branch 'main' into nightly - 621712e Bump nightly version for next release. - 9e71c08 Vendor Koensayr AVRCP patches and Y1Bridge.apk for CI ROM builds. - a3e41f8 Fix ROM build sed permission denied on mtk-kpd.kl patch. - 0a6ee21 Nightly: media suite, Wi‑Fi/BT quick controls, and Y1 input polish. - f35399f Bump nightly version for next release. - 3c118d8 Fix gapless Reach/Deezer playback at 100% and split Now Playing metadata lines. - 53dd405 Bump stable version for next release. - c9c9d52 Bump nightly version for next release. - 6249506 Merge nightly: Reach service enable toggles.

Solar nightly-20260627-0209 (9e71c08)

2026-06-27T02:14:36Z

# Solar nightly-20260627-0209 (9e71c08) — initial nightly release, this is experimental, expect bugs, lots of them. > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Recent commits - 9e71c08 Y1bridge.apk for future AVRCP implementation - thanks to @seanathanVT's Koensayr mod. - 0a6ee21 Nightly: media suite, Wi‑Fi/BT quick controls, and Y1 input polish. - 3c118d8 Fixes for Soulseek/Deezer playback, now playing improvements - 2895fe1 Adds toggles for online music services so they can be excluded from search results.

JJ Launcher v0.11. 6 hotfix4

2026-09-02T13:13:17Z

JJ Launcher ROM v0.11.6hotfix4

2026-09-02T14:37:17Z

JJ Launcher v0.11. 6

2026-08-18T11:17:09Z

--- ### 🚀 JJ Launcher v0.11.6 Release Notes **Important Notice on FLAC Playback** * Due to stability issues with the previous downsampling engine, we have reverted to the legacy downsampling engine. Please note that this down-sampling engine downgrade may cause potential side effects or issues with FLAC playback. --- ### 🌟 Key Updates & Improvements * **Audio Engine Downgrade:** Reverted the FLAC downsampling engine to the legacy version for better stability. * **Opus Album Art Fix:** Fixed an issue where album art for Opus audio files was not displaying properly. * **Player UI Enhancements:** Added playback speed control, a close button, and a sleep timer function directly to the music player screen. * **Video Player:** Added a continuous video playback feature. * **Library UI:** Resized album art thumbnails in the library view for better layout balance. * **Podcast Engine Overhaul:** Significantly improved podcast streaming and channel loading performance. Special thanks to **ArcSmurf** for the amazing contribution! * **Language Bug Fix:** Resolved a bug where language settings would randomly reset. --- ### 🎵 Last.fm Scrobbling Support & API Announcement * **Last.fm Scrobbling Integrated:** You can now scrobble your tracks to Last.fm! * **Commercial API Access Granted:** Thanks to the support of the Last.fm team, we have been granted **1 year of free commercial API access**. * **Seamless Login:** Pro users can now use Last.fm scrobbling using only their account credentials (no separate API key required!). Simply launch the web server and log in. * **Support the Project:** To keep Last.fm integration and other features running continuously in the future, your donations and support are always greatly appreciated!

JJ Launcher ROM v0.11.6

2026-08-18T11:31:05Z

JJ Launcher v0.11. 5

2026-08-08T12:37:36Z

Fixed an issue where FLAC files would not play in v0.11.4.

JJ Launcher ROM v0.11.5

2026-08-08T13:26:02Z

Fixed an issue where FLAC files would not play in v0.11.4.

JJ Launcher ROM v0.9

2026-08-01T12:31:18Z

## 🚀 What's New in v0.9 ### ✨ New Features & Improvements * **Added User Equalizer (EQ), Bass Boost, and Spatial Audio Engine** * Customize your sound with the new custom EQ settings, enhanced bass boost, and an immersive spatial audio engine. * **Full Playlist File Support** * You can now easily create, delete, and manage your playlist files directly within the app. * **File Information Display** * Added the ability to view detailed file and track information directly on the player screen. * **Bug Fixes** * Fixed various minor bugs and improved overall system stability. * **Thanks** * MO-ON company

JJ Launcher ROM v0.8

2026-08-01T12:31:12Z

## 🚀 What's New in v0.8 ### 🎨 1. New Theme Engine Implemented * A brand-new theme engine has been added to the launcher! * You can easily design and customize your own themes using the web editor below: 👉 [Go to Theme Editor](https://theme-editor-gules.vercel.app/) ### 🔤 2. Fixed Case-Insensitive Song Sorting Bug * Fixed an issue where uppercase and lowercase song titles were not sorting properly in alphabetical order. *(Special thanks to **Whimsical_Sandwich** for reporting this issue!)* ### 🖥️ 3. Server Connection Page UI Redesign * Overhauled and improved the User Interface (UI) for the server connection page for a cleaner look. ### 📂 4. Added Folder Playback Feature * You can now browse and play your music files directly by folder structure. ### ❤️ 5. Added Favorites Feature * Added a bookmarking function so you can easily save and access your favorite songs. ### 🔄 6. Added Rockbox Booting Feature * Added the ability to boot directly into Rockbox from the launcher. > [!WARNING] > **⚠️ Important Notice regarding Rockbox Booting** > Please note that **an additional script is required** if you want to safely return to the launcher from Rockbox.

JJ Launcher ROM v0.6

2026-08-01T12:31:21Z

## 🚀 Installation & Update Guide You can easily install the launcher using the **Innioasis Updater**. 👉 [Download Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download) --- ## 🆕 What's New in v0.6 ### 1. Added Launcher OTA Update Feature * You can now download and apply updates directly within the launcher without having to manually reinstall the APK file. ### 2. Status Bar Enhancement * Added a playback status icon to the status bar. ### 3. Bug Fixes * Fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability. --- ## 🎧 Bluetooth Connection & Pairing Bluetooth headphone connection testing has been successfully completed, and it works perfectly! > [!CAUTION] > **⚠️ Important Security Permission Note** > If you encounter a security-related error message when trying to connect after pairing, you must grant the secure settings permission via ADB by running the following script: ```bash adb shell pm grant com.themoon.y1 android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS

JJ Launcher ROM v0.5

2026-08-01T12:30:28Z

> [!WARNING] > ⚠️ IMPORTANT: This has only been tested on System Software version 2.1.9. It is highly recommended to check your own firmware version before proceeding with the installation. 1. 칼라 테마기능 적용 2. 위젯기능 추가 3. 파일 탐색기 시각화 오류수정(노래 파일이 많아지면 느려지는 버그 수정) 4. 라디오 버튼 제거 5. 배터리 표시 아이콘으로 변경 6. 와이파이를 통한 앨범 자동 다운로드 7. 최적화 및 버그 수정 ------------------------------------- 1. Added color themes 2. Added widget support 3. Fixed visual rendering issues in File Explorer (Resolved slowdowns when loading a large number of songs) 4. Removed radio buttons 5. Replaced battery indicator with an icon 6. Auto-Download Album Art via Wi-Fi 8. Optimized performance and fixed bugs

JJ Launcher ROM v0.3

2026-08-01T12:31:17Z

1. 테마파일 적용(/storage/sdcard0/Y1_Themes/ 폴더에 원하는 테마 파일(.json)을 넣고 설정) 2. 화면이 커진 상태에서 곡변경 기능 추가 3. 셔플 재생 알고리즘 수정/아이콘 교체 4. 기타 버그 수정

JJ Launcher ROM v0.11.4

2026-08-01T12:30:09Z

Here is what’s new in this release: ### 🎵 Audio & Media Upgrades * **Faster Lossless Playback:** Replaced the downsampling engine, so lossless audio files now start playing much faster! * **Improved Library Hierarchy:** Browsing structure is now updated to `Album Artist` > `Album` > `Track`. * **Cover Flow Stability:** Cover Flow is now sorted by artist name and operates much more stably. * **Radio Sleep Fix:** Fixed the annoying bug where FM radio sound would cut off when the screen turned off. * **Smarter File Scanning:** Optimized the media scan method for better performance. * **Podcast Episode Deletion:** You can now delete episodes directly within the Podcast menu. * **Video Playback Resume & Skip:** Added "Resume from last played position" and skip options for video playback. ### 🎨 UI & Customization * **Player Screen Customization:** You can now fully apply custom themes to the main Player screen via the Theme Editor! * **Improved Text Visibility:** Adjusted text colors dynamically according to theme colors so everything stays readable. * **Status Bar Battery %:** Added actual percentage numbers to the status bar battery icon. * **Categorized Settings:** Reorganized the cluttered Settings menu into clean categories. * **Screen Color Filter:** Added a screen color filter feature for late-night listening. ### ⚙️ Controls & System Improvements * **Force Reboot Shortcut:** Long-press the Play/Pause button for 5+ seconds to force restart the device. * **Quick Repeat Mode:** Long-press Play/Pause on the Player screen to quickly cycle through repeat modes. * **Power & Battery Stats:** Enhanced deep sleep / power management and added a dedicated Battery Usage Statistics screen. ### 🎮 Bonus Features! * **Mini-Games Added:** Take a break and play **2048** or **FreeCell** directly on your device! --- 🔍 **Useful Links:** * 📦 **Download Latest Release:** [[[GitHub Release Link]](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://github.com/ismileblue/y1_launcher/releases)](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://github.com/ismileblue/y1_launcher/releases) * 💬 **Feedback & Bug Reports:** Feel free to leave a comment below or open an issue on [[[GitHub Issues]](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://github.com/ismileblue/y1_launcher/issues)](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://github.com/ismileblue/y1_launcher/issues)!

JJ Launcher ROM v0.11.1

2026-08-01T12:29:59Z

This is a new test version that adds full support for firmware 3.1.2 and introduces the new Video Player feature!

JJ Launcher ROM v0.11

2026-08-01T12:30:45Z

### 🚀 [Update] JJ Launcher v0.11 Release Notes Hi everyone! Thanks to your amazing support and numerous feedback/feature requests, the v0.11 update is finally ready! I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has shown interest and helped test the app. Since many major features have been refactored and added in this version, there might be some unexpected bugs even in areas that used to work fine. Please let me know if you run into any issues, and I will get them patched as soon as possible! Here is what’s new in v0.11: * **New Audio Engine:** Switched the encoder setup to an **ExoPlayer + FFmpeg** combination. * **Lossless Audio Support:** The launcher can now play high-res lossless FLAC and ALAC files that previously wouldn't play. * **Hi-Res Metadata:** High-quality audio metadata is now read and displayed correctly. * **10-Band EQ:** A brand new **10-band Equalizer** has been implemented. * **Podcast Support:** You can now search for and download podcasts directly using the **iTunes API**. * **Crossfeed:** Added a crossfeed function for a better headphone listening experience. * **Playlist Improvements:** Adding and deleting playlists now works perfectly. *(To trigger, long-press the center button on any song in the list)*. * **Quick Alphabet Search:** Added an alphabetical search feature in the song list. *(To trigger, long-press the Play/Pause button at the bottom of the list)*. * **Audiobook Support:** Added support for **.m4b** files, including **Chapter navigation**. * **Album Track Sorting Bug:** Fixed the issue where albums were not sorting by track number. * **Playlist Shuffle Bug:** Fixed the bug where shuffling playlists wouldn't work. * **UI Improvements:** Switched several default Android dialogs/popups to modern **Material Design** popups. * **PC Upload/Download:** Added a download feature to the existing PC upload functionality. * **Recently Added:** Added a "Recently Added Songs" list. * **Faster Scanning:** Added a duplicate-scanning prevention engine to make library scans significantly faster. As always, with so many changes under the hood, there might be some unexpected bugs. Please report any issues you find, and I’ll get them fixed in the next update. Thank you so much for your continued interest and support! Enjoy v0.11! 🙏🚀

JJ Launcher ROM v0.10.1

2026-08-01T12:31:37Z

This patch fixes the error that could occur during the update process. Please update to this version to ensure a smooth installation.

JJ Launcher ROM v0.10

2026-08-01T12:30:07Z

## 🎉 JJ Launcher v0.10 is Finally Here! Thanks to everyone's incredible interest and feedback, I am thrilled to finally release version 0.10! Thank you all so much for your continuous support and encouragement. Since the Radio and Audiobook features from the stock launcher aren't available when using custom launchers, I have built and integrated brand-new custom Radio and Audiobook features in this update. I also tried my best to incorporate the thoughtful feedback you all provided. Please understand that I couldn't list the usernames of everyone who gave such great suggestions, but I truly appreciate every single one of you! ### 🚀 Update Changelog (v0.10) * **Audio Engine Upgrade:** Replaced the audio playback engine from MediaPlayer to ExoPlayer *(Note: FLAC is still decoded via software)*. * **New Cover Flow:** Added a new Cover Flow visualizer. * **New Radio App:** Added a custom built-in Radio feature. * **New Audiobook App:** Added a custom built-in Audiobook feature. * **Multi-language Support:** Added support for English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian. * **Main Menu List View:** Main screen buttons can now be displayed in a list format. * **Album Thumbnails:** Added thumbnails to the album list view. * **Track Number Sorting:** The album list is now correctly sorted by track numbers. * **Focus Bug Fixed:** Fixed an issue where the UI navigation focus would be lost. * **Lyrics Support:** Added support for both embedded and external lyrics. * **New Audio Categories:** Added audio categorization by Year and Genre. * **Playback Speed Control:** Added fast playback support up to 2x speed *(excluding FLAC)*. * **10-Second Skip:** Added the ability to skip backward/forward by 10 seconds using the left/right buttons. * **Quick Add to Playlist:** You can now add a song to a playlist by long-pressing the Stop button on the player screen. * **Screen-Off Shortcut:** Added a screen-off shortcut by long-pressing the Center button *(Note: Not available in the file list view as it overlaps with the 'add to playlist' shortcut)*. * **Custom Main Buttons:** Added the ability for users to edit/customize the main screen buttons. * **Theme Backgrounds:** Added default background image support for themes. * **Clock Format:** Added an option to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour clock formats. * **Default Theme Changed:** Updated the default theme for a fresh look. * **New List Theme:** Added a new list-style theme. * **Infinite Wheel Toggle:** Added an option to turn the infinite wheel scrolling on or off. * **General Improvements:** Various bug fixes and UI optimizations. ### 📌 Future Plans For future versions, rather than focusing on adding new features, my main priority will be fixing bugs to ensure stable performance and expanding the variety of themes available. Please continue to show your interest and support. Thank you! :D

JJ Launcher ROM v0.1

2026-08-01T12:29:59Z

v0.11.4

2026-07-31T13:14:57Z

v0.11.1

2026-07-17T13:43:16Z

This is a new test version that adds full support for firmware 3.1.2 and introduces the new Video Player feature!

v0.11

2026-07-15T05:28:33Z

alpha v0.10.4

2026-07-07T09:02:12Z

🛠️ Bug Fixes & Improvements 1. Fixed Bluetooth pairing infinite loop bug Note: Resolved the issue where rapidly toggling Bluetooth caused the button to freeze and the main screen to lose focus. 2.Added support for Opus file playback Note: The expansion module has been successfully compiled, and Opus files are now playing correctly!

alpha v0.10.1

2026-07-05T15:59:57Z

This patch fixes the error that could occur during the update process. Please update to this version to ensure a smooth installation.

alpha v0.10

2026-07-05T13:49:36Z

alpha v0.9

2026-06-27T12:57:19Z

alpha v0.8

2026-06-24T12:54:32Z

alpha v0.6

2026-06-17T04:57:06Z

alpha v0.5

2026-06-15T08:34:56Z

update

2026-06-15T12:25:42Z

update

alpha v0.3

2026-06-12T07:48:18Z

alpha v0.1

2026-06-10T15:08:10Z

InniClassic 20261105

2026-11-05T14:40:14Z

### InniClassic Release Automated build with full support for **Innioasis Y1** (Type A & Type B) and **Innioasis Y2**. #### 📦 Release Assets | File | Target Device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **`InniClassic-20261105.apk`** | All Devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | **`update.json`** | All Devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | **`rom_y2.zip`** | **Innioasis Y2** (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | **`rom_y1_type_a.zip`** (`rom.zip`) | **Innioasis Y1** (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware **2.0.0 or higher** | | **`rom_y1_type_b.zip`** (`rom_type_b.zip`) | **Innioasis Y1** (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware **below 2.0.0** | | **`SHA256SUMS.txt`** | All Files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | #### ⚡ Flashing Instructions (SP Flash Tool) 1. Extract the corresponding zip file for your device. 2. Launch `flash_tool.exe` (or Linux `flash_tool`). 3. Load the scatter file (`MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` for Y2, `MT6572_Android_scatter.txt` for Y1). 4. Select **Firmware Upgrade** or **Download Only**. 5. Power off the device completely, click **Download**, and connect the USB cable. --- ## What's Changed * fix(battery): show the battery level from the voltage on the Y2, warn at 10 % and 3 %, and shut down before the cut-off by @ferrolho in https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/pull/41 * feat(navigation): navigate like the iPod: one back stack, menu slides, and list screens in place of dialogs by @ferrolho in https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/pull/42 * refactor(ui): remove the App Drawer and Screen Recorder screens, which nothing can open by @ferrolho in https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/pull/44 **Full Changelog**: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20261104...20261105

InniClassic 20261104

2026-11-04T20:21:02Z

Thanks @ferrolho for making this release possible! many bug fixes - The volume curve uses thirty equal 2 dB steps (-58 dB to 0 dB) saved independently for each output, and volume buttons step once when clicked with the screen off. Wheel clicks have a dedicated Click Volume setting (Low, Medium, High), equalizer and audio effects run only when custom values are active, and graphic equalizer adjustments apply immediately while editing. - Only one audio source plays at a time: starting a track pauses the FM radio, opening a video pauses playback, and starting USB Mass Storage stops the radio. The FM radio remains controllable with media buttons from any screen while active or paused. - Long-pressing the center button opens an in-place track menu for playlist actions and album browsing. A single center press toggles a full-width lyrics overlay with edge fades, and a new Lyrics Keep Screen On setting prevents the display from sleeping during playback while lyrics are visible. Holding Play/Pause stops playback and rewinds to the beginning, while holding Next or Previous seeks up to 120x speed. - The audio spectrum visualizer draws in the dominant album artwork color, stays visible at low volume levels, and stops its capture thread whenever the screen turns off or another screen is shown. Track times format in the classic style (`2:08`, `-0:34`, `1:02:08`), with a Total Time toggle to display total track length in place of remaining time. - Physical button presses now register on release instead of initial push down, preventing duplicate inputs and ensuring held actions trigger cleanly. Hardware and Bluetooth remote controls continue to handle playback when the screen is dark, the on-screen keyboard standardizes on the QWERTY layout, and wheel scrolling loops consistently across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Music Quiz, and playlist screens. - Cellular modem services stay permanently disabled on the Y2 to conserve battery. Bluetooth pairing accepts numeric comparison requests without requiring a touch screen, a Discoverable toggle makes the player visible to cars and external devices for two minutes, and track metadata transmits over AVRCP to in-vehicle displays. Music automatically pauses on Bluetooth disconnect or headphone removal and resumes if reconnected within four hours. - Media scans compare file modification timestamps and sizes, re-reading only altered tracks and speeding up subsequent library rescans. Folder browsing defaults to secondary storage (`/storage/sdcard1/Music`), supports upward navigation (`..`), and lets you switch between storage volumes. Multi-genre tags are cataloged individually across FLAC, Opus, Ogg Vorbis, and ALAC files. - Music menus include new options for Compilations, Shuffle Songs, and Group Albums (by Title or Title and Artist). iPod-style smart playlists for Recently Played and Top 25 Most Played tracks replace the legacy album history tracker. - Cover Flow sorts albums by artist and then title, positions the artist name below the album cover, and jumps letter by letter during rapid wheel rotation. Fast wheel turns in song and album lists also jump alphabetically. - Classic themes use the iPod Classic split-screen layout with slow cover motion, menu drop shadows, and matching zoom transitions. A low-battery warning banner appears at 10% battery with a "Please charge" screen at 2%. In the Y2 ROM, Android's stock battery dialog and low-power audio alert are disabled. - A long press on the power button opens a dedicated iPod-style Power screen with Restart and Power Off options. Destructive actions like Reset Settings, Clear Album Art, Last.fm Log Out, and Settings Import now confirm on dedicated action screens where Back cancels. - Settings are arranged into iPod-style categories with options to export and import settings backups, show On/Off toggles as switches (`Toggle Style`), and fade the top and bottom edges of long lists (`List Edges`). Themes can be switched without restarting the launcher, including an Auto theme that tracks local sunrise and sunset. - Connecting storage switches the USB gadget mode to `mass_storage` before sharing partitions so partitions mount cleanly on host systems. The USB device name advertises Innioasis with the model number rather than generic MediaTek defaults, release builds stop on APIs newer than KitKat (API 19), and continuous integration checks verify 100% translation coverage across all seven languages. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20261104.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `update.json` | All devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20261017...20261104

InniClassic 20261017

2026-10-17T11:12:49Z

The Biggest Release! - The entire application codebase has been rewritten from Java to 100% Kotlin, decomposing the monolithic main activity into dedicated domain managers, screen controllers, and an input router, backed by 16 regression test suites running in CI. - Audiobooks is now a dedicated top-level section on the main menu, with hierarchical Jellyfin sync (Author -> Book -> Chapter), cover art downloads, continuous bookmark persistence across reboots, full chapter playlist resume, and a unified split-screen layout. - The Videos section now provides a hierarchical browser for Movies, TV Series (with seasons and episodes), and raw directories, split-screen poster previews, Jellyfin video and thumbnail sync, and an automatic directory migration for existing files. - Music Quiz transitions to an endless survival mode with six questions per round, speed scaling down to five seconds, a between-round pause screen with a heart shop, a persistent top 10 leaderboard, and tiered year question distractors. - A new Recently Played Albums menu item beneath Cover Flow tracks up to 50 recently played albums with cover art, track counts, track-number-ordered browsing, and an option to clear playback history. - Device shutdown now saves the active queue and playback position, automatically restoring the player in a paused state at the exact track and timestamp after rebooting. - Playback cleanly pauses and rewinds to the first track when finishing an album with repeat turned off, while the library scanner now skips files smaller than 1KB and logs corrupt audio files. - Back navigation now preserves selected row focus and scroll position across the main menu, settings, playlists, and browser lists instead of resetting to the top item. - Split-screen pages in Music, Videos, and Audiobooks now share a unified 242dp status bar width matching the left navigation pane, while video browsing fixes eliminate poster clipping, top gaps, and double padding. - Now Playing album art now reliably updates on the main menu and music split panes during playback. - The theme catalog has been streamlined to Classic Light and Classic Dark, automatically cleaning up leftover assets from legacy themes during startup. - Physical buttons and wheel haptic feedback are now completely muted while the screen is off when Screen-Off Control is disabled, and the idle backlight sleep timer now stays synchronized with system settings. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20261017.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `update.json` | All devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20261013...20261017

InniClassic 20261013

2026-10-13T10:03:37Z

InniClassic 20261012

2026-10-12T21:45:07Z

- Added Jellyfin sync so you can download music and videos directly from your Jellyfin server over Wi-Fi. You can sign in using QuickConnect (with an on-screen pairing code), username and password, or an API token, then sync all libraries or browse and pick specific folders. Sync options let you download album artwork, transcode videos for playback on the player, and remove local files that were deleted on the server, followed by an automatic library rescan when downloads finish. - Fixed four Bluetooth issues on the Y2: - Toggling Bluetooth on now starts the MediaTek Bluetooth daemon (`mtkbt`) automatically (and starts it at boot in the ROM), fixing the bug where Bluetooth refused to turn back on or reconnect to paired headphones after being turned off. - Turning Bluetooth off now stays off across reboots instead of turning itself back on at startup. - "Delete Device" now verifies that unpairing succeeded before showing a confirmation message and refreshes the paired list cleanly. - "Connect Audio" and "Delete Device" options are now visually indented beneath the selected device row. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20261012.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `update.json` | All devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20261011...20261012

InniClassic 20261011

2026-10-11T20:36:19Z

- The About screen now uses a scrollable two-column iPod Classic layout showing song, video, album, and artist counts, software version, model number, and separate capacity and free space rows for both internal flash and the microSD card. - A new "Battery Percentage" setting draws the exact percentage and a compact charging bolt inside the battery icon, with contrasting text colors across the filled and empty parts of the indicator. - Genre browsing now follows the classic iPod hierarchy (`Genre -> Artists / All Songs -> Albums / All Songs -> Songs`), and song lists have a Shuffle banner with a song counter at the top. Returning from Now Playing also highlights the playing track, fast scrolling no longer crashes on lists with header rows, and the wheel no longer gets stuck at list edges. - FM Radio now remembers your last tuned frequency and saved station presets across restarts, tunes smoothly with the wheel without screen flicker, supports hardware station seek, and routes audio directly to the 3.5mm headphone jack after pausing any playing music. - Factory OEM demo tracks in `custom_media` (such as *Despacito* and *Panama*) are no longer scanned, and an automatic cleanup migration removes them from existing libraries while stripping them from newly built ROMs. - Both button presses and touch events now reset the screen backlight sleep timer, and the screen stays awake automatically during library scans, radio scans, podcast downloads, video playback, and USB storage mode. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20261011.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `update.json` | All devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20261008...20261011

InniClassic 20261008

2026-10-07T21:40:39Z

- The in-app Software Update screen now shows clearer status feedback, waits automatically while Wi-Fi finishes connecting, and lets you reinstall the current build if you are already up to date. - Over-the-air updates now install properly when InniClassic runs as a system ROM app (`/system/app`) by copying the new APK into `/system/app` and rebooting. Version checks also handle same-day revision tags (`YYYYMMDD-vN`). - Status bar icons are darker on the light theme so they stay readable against the silver bar, and the Wi-Fi indicator now uses a sharper Tabler icon. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20261008.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `update.json` | All devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20261007...20261008

InniClassic 20261007

2026-10-07T18:39:54Z

- Fixed a bug where tracks with the same title across different albums (such as live recordings, greatest hits, or deluxe editions) were treated as duplicates and hidden from your library except for the single highest-bitrate copy. - Added an automatic versioned migration system that runs an incremental media scan on first launch after updating, restoring any previously skipped songs to your albums without resetting your existing library cache. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20261007.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `update.json` | All devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20261006...20261007

InniClassic 20261006

2026-10-06T11:39:02Z

- Added native USB Mass Storage support for the microSD card when plugging the player into a computer. A prompt asks whether to "Connect as Storage" or "Charge Only" (which can be toggled under Settings -> Ask on USB Connect). While connected, the player shows an iPod-style "Connected - Eject before disconnecting" screen where pressing Center safely ejects the drive and automatically rescans your library for newly added music. - Translated the new keyboard settings, "Add to Favorites", equalizer headers, screen recorder prompts, and error toasts across all 7 supported languages, and replaced leftover Korean internal keys in the screen recorder menus with English text. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20261006.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `update.json` | All devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20261001...20261006

InniClassic 20261001

2026-10-01T08:19:21Z

- Volume now uses a 30-step virtual scale with an iPod-style overlay across all screens instead of the stock Android popup. It works across music, video playback, FM radio, and Music Quiz, and includes six extra-quiet digital sub-steps at the bottom of the scale (down to -28 dBFS) for sensitive earphones. - A full QWERTY on-screen keyboard is now available in Settings alongside the original grid layout. It includes a symbol layer, column memory when moving vertically across the spacebar, lighter 10ms key vibration, and full punctuation (`; : , / \ ( ) [ ] { } < > ' ~ \`` and `|`) for Wi-Fi passwords and search queries. - Cover Flow and album lists use a 9-slot buffered layout and a 256x256 disk and RAM thumbnail cache (`.y1_thumbs_cache`), eliminating card pop-in and lag when spinning the wheel fast or reversing direction. - Holding the Center button for 0.8 seconds now locks all buttons and turns the screen off (Hold mode, from upstream 1.4.4). Hold Center again to unlock. - On Now Playing, wheel seeking previews the target time in 5-second steps until you press Center to jump, and pausing in the Classic theme keeps album art bright while remembering your active bottom bar mode. Starting a video also pauses active music so the Play/Pause button controls the video. - Custom themes no longer reset to the default theme after unplugging from USB Mass Storage because the selected theme is now saved by name instead of folder scan order. Newly created `.scrobbler.log` files also declare `#TZ/UTC` so scrobble importers read their timestamps as UTC. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20261001.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `update.json` | All devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20260929...20261001

InniClassic 20260929

2026-09-29T22:06:40Z

InniClassic 20260928

2026-09-28T08:15:18Z

- The Y2 headphone volume curve in `libaudiocustparam.so` is tuned lower at the bottom of the range, so sensitive earphones can be used comfortably in quiet rooms where step 1 was previously too loud. - Over-the-air (OTA) updates now download directly from GitHub Releases (`update.json`) using OkHttp, which follows GitHub redirects reliably and checks the downloaded file size before installing. - In Music Quiz, the visual album cover round now sizes tiles properly on the Y2 screen and extracts artwork from `.m4a`/ALAC files, manual cover files, and scaled folder images without running out of memory. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20260928.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `update.json` | All devices | OTA update metadata for in-app updater | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/20260927...20260928

InniClassic 20260928 (Build 6)

2026-09-28T23:04:31Z

InniClassic 20260927

2026-09-27T18:17:40Z

First release with support for the Innioasis Y2 alongside the Innioasis Y1 (Type A and Type B). - Music, audiobooks, and videos are now indexed across both internal storage (`/storage/sdcard0`) and the removable microSD card (`/storage/sdcard1`). - A background SD card monitor watches for unexpected microSD disconnects, such as after unplugging from USB, and remounts the card automatically before refreshing your library. This also fixes a crash loop during media indexing and stops the monitor from touching internal storage. - The Y2 capacitive click wheel (`mtk-tpd-kpd`) is mapped to standard left and right scroll navigation across all menus and lists. - FM radio now works on the Y2. Opening the radio sets tuner device permissions, stops background stock radio apps that would otherwise lock `/dev/fm`, and keeps Airplane Mode from blocking the tuner. - Automated builds produce flashable ROM packages for the Y2, Y1 Type A, and Y1 Type B, along with a standalone APK. #### Release assets | File | Target device | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | `InniClassic-20260927.apk` | All devices (Y1 / Y2) | Standalone launcher APK (sideload or install) | | `rom_y2.zip` | Innioasis Y2 (MT6582) | Complete flashable ROM with dual-storage, watchdog & clickwheel keylayout | | `rom_y1_type_a.zip` (`rom.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type A) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware 2.0.0 or higher | | `rom_y1_type_b.zip` (`rom_type_b.zip`) | Innioasis Y1 (Type B) | Flashable ROM for Y1 players with original firmware below 2.0.0 | | `SHA256SUMS.txt` | All files | SHA-256 integrity checksums | Full changelog: https://github.com/JonaszPotoniec/inniclassic-y2/compare/v1.5.0...20260927

Y2Player V2.5

2026-09-04T19:40:36Z

# Y2Player v2.5 - Search, FM Radio, Faster Navigation, and Playback Reliability Version 2.5 brings whole-device search, FM radio support for compatible Y2 hardware, faster navigation through large libraries, more flexible sleep-timer controls, and a redesigned equalizer interface. This release also addresses several reported problems involving screen-off playback, shuffle ordering, audiobook seeking, queue controls, embedded artwork, list wrapping, and general navigation. ## Whole-Device Search Search is now available directly from the main menu. The new wheel-driven QWERTY keyboard searches across: - Songs - Albums - Artists - Playlists - Audiobooks Track searches include title, artist, album, filename, genre, and composer metadata. Matching is accent-insensitive and supports multiple search terms, with exact and prefix matches ranked first. Search results reuse the existing playback and browsing flows. Tracks can be played or opened through their context menus, while albums, artists, playlists, and audiobooks open their corresponding library views. The interface was designed for the Y2’s 480 × 360 display: - The keyboard remains visible at the bottom of the screen. - Two complete result rows remain visible above it. - The wheel moves through keys in QWERTY order. - Left and Right move within the current keyboard row. - Center enters the selected key. - Back deletes the previous character. - The Results key moves focus to the matching items. - Direct touch works on both keyboard keys and results. - Playback controls are suppressed while typing to prevent accidental track changes. Search also has separate instructions before typing and a dedicated message when no results are found. To keep it responsive with large libraries, searchable metadata is indexed once per active library. Recent queries are cached, and only the best 100 results are retained. In a synthetic 10,000-track benchmark, ordinary indexed queries completed in approximately 2–5 ms, while cached queries completed in approximately 0.02 ms. ## FM Radio Y2Player now includes support for the MediaTek MT6627 FM tuner found in newer FM-equipped Y2 hardware revisions. The FM Radio interface supports: - Wheel-controlled frequency tuning - Previous and next station seeking - Frequency and signal information - Wired-headphone antenna detection - Tuner power control - Safe switching between music playback and FM audio - Proper tuner cleanup when leaving the FM screen ### Important Y2 Hardware Notice Innioasis has confirmed that there are two Y2 hardware revisions. The original Y2 batch does not contain the required FM radio hardware. These devices may be able to open the FM interface and tune frequencies, but they cannot receive a usable radio signal and will normally output only static. Newer Y2 units include the required FM circuitry and use the FM-enabled stock firmware. Because many existing Y2 devices cannot receive FM, the FM Radio entry is hidden by default. Owners of compatible newer hardware can enable it under: Settings → Interface → FM Radio Flashing FM-enabled stock firmware cannot add the missing tuner circuitry to an original Y2. FM reception depends on the physical hardware revision, not only the installed firmware. ## Faster Alphabet Navigation Large alphabetically sorted libraries now support iPod-style alphabet scrolling. Normal and moderately fast wheel movement retain the existing precise scrolling behavior. Sustained fast movement activates an alphabet scrub mode with a large temporary `#` or `A–Z` overlay. Alphabet scrolling is available where the visible order is genuinely alphabetical, including supported: - Song lists - Favorites - Artists - Albums sorted by title - Playlists - Filtered library views It remains disabled for album track order, Recently Played, chronologically sorted albums, Queue, folders, settings, confirmation screens, and circular menus. The first position for each letter is indexed once per visible list, so moving through a large library does not repeatedly scan every row. ## Improved Sleep Timer The sleep timer now opens a dedicated wheel-controlled selection screen instead of cycling through a small number of presets. Available choices include: - Off - End of track - End of album - End of queue - Every exact duration from 1 through 60 minutes Reopening the Sleep Timer screen returns to the currently selected option. Active minute timers now show a live remaining-time countdown throughout the interface. Expired timers are cleared correctly instead of remaining visibly enabled after playback stops. End of Album and End of Queue follow the active playback collection and queue rather than using an approximate duration. ## More Reliable Screen-Off Playback Y2Player now holds a service-level playback wake lock throughout Preparing and Playing. Previously, the decoder-level wake lock could be released during the brief asynchronous handoff between one completed track and the next. If the display was asleep at that exact moment, Android could suspend the CPU before the service completed the transition. The new ownership closes that gap while still releasing the wake lock when playback is: - Paused - Idle - Stopped - In an error state - Shutting down This fixes playback potentially stopping at the end of a track until the screen was turned back on. ## Optional Seeking While Locked A new option allows the Y2’s Left and Right buttons to seek while the device is locked instead of changing tracks or audiobook chapters. It can be enabled under: Settings → Audio → Seeking → Seek When Locked When enabled, Left and Right use the configured held-seek interval. The option is disabled by default, and headset or Bluetooth transport controls retain their normal behavior. ## Wake-Up Seek Fix A separate input-routing fix prevents a held seek button from being interpreted as multiple Previous or Next commands when the display wakes. When the unlocked activity is visible, it now has exclusive ownership of local keypad gestures. The vendor broadcast remains available as a screen-off fallback, while genuine headset and Bluetooth media commands remain unaffected. This is particularly useful for audiobooks, where an interrupted seek could previously skip several chapters. ## Correct Playback Order After Disabling Shuffle Disabling Shuffle now rebuilds the ordered continuation around the currently playing track. Previously, turning Shuffle off after progressing through a playlist could restart or incorrectly arrange the remaining ordered playback. The corrected behavior: - Keeps the current track active. - Restores the remaining playlist or collection order. - Preserves deliberately added Up Next tracks. - Keeps those Up Next entries ahead of the restored continuation. - Handles the final track and progressed shuffle sessions correctly. ## Queue Control Fixes Center-button behavior in Queue now matches other track lists. A short Center press opens the selected queue entry’s action menu. Holding Center uses the corresponding long-press behavior without accidentally performing both actions. This removes inconsistent behavior where Queue treated Center differently from Songs and other track views. ## Redesigned Equalizer Controls Equalizer configuration has been redesigned around explicit wheel-controlled selection screens. Preset selection now displays a complete list instead of cycling blindly through available presets. The list includes Custom whenever individual band values are active. Selecting an equalizer band opens a dedicated dB value screen: - The current value is preselected. - Values use valid 1 dB steps within the range reported by the device. - Exact minimum and maximum values remain available. - Center applies the selected value and returns. - Back cancels without changing the band. - Left and Right retain their normal global playback behavior. This replaces the previous short-press and long-press band adjustment system, making the current and resulting values much clearer. ## Consistent List Wrapping The Wrap Lists preference is now respected across all selectable screens. It applies consistently to: - Library lists - Settings - Confirmation choices - Equalizer selectors - Circular action menus - Search keyboard navigation When Wrap Lists is disabled, selection stops at the beginning and end. When enabled, selection continues from the final item to the first and vice versa. Queue reordering remains intentionally bounded because that screen edits a target position rather than navigating an ordinary menu. ## Improved Back Navigation Holding the Y2’s top Back button now returns directly to the main menu, matching classic iPod behavior. - A short press returns one screen. - A held press clears the navigation stack and returns home. - Hold detection works with normal Android key repeats. - Release-based detection also supports firmware that does not emit repeat events. - The short Back action is suppressed after a recognized hold. Back also dismisses temporary alerts and status messages before navigating away. A second press performs the normal Back action. Persistent library, playback, Bluetooth, and diagnostic status information is not intercepted. ## Artist Navigation Fix Track Options → Browse Track → Go to Artist now opens the selected artist’s album list. Previously, this route bypassed the normal artist view and opened a flat list containing every song by that artist. The corrected behavior now matches: Music → Artists → Artist Albums Go to Album and existing featured-artist normalization remain unchanged. ## Safer Embedded Artwork Oversized or malformed embedded artwork is now rejected safely. Previously, invalid artwork data could trigger an exception while constructing the artwork byte array and potentially crash Y2Player. The native metadata bridge now: - Enforces the configured artwork-size limit before allocation. - Detects JNI allocation failures. - Clears the resulting exception safely. - Returns no artwork instead of bringing down the application. Valid embedded and external artwork behavior is unchanged. ## Cleaner Now Playing Footer The permanent transition-mode item and its divider have been removed from the Now Playing footer. Shuffle and Repeat remain on the left, while queue position remains right-aligned. This gives the footer a more balanced layout and removes information that did not need to remain visible continuously. This is only a presentation change. Gapless playback, Crossfade, Crossfade Mode, their settings, and their playback behavior remain available. ## USB Connection Feedback Connecting USB now produces a single perceptible haptic response when haptics are enabled and supported by the device. The implementation uses the existing coalesced USB state instead of reacting independently to every Android power and USB broadcast. The following do not cause duplicate vibrations: - Initial USB state detection - Repeated connected-state broadcasts - Power-state refreshes - Disconnecting the cable ## Settings and Backup Compatibility The following new preferences are included in Backup & Restore: - FM Radio main-menu visibility - Seek When Locked Older backups remain compatible and receive safe defaults: - FM Radio is hidden. - Seek When Locked is disabled. ## Validation Version 2.5 has been checked with the complete debug unit-test suite and Android lint. The latest validation completed successfully with more than 930 unit tests covering navigation, Search, FM state, playback, queue behavior, sleep timers, input routing, artwork, preferences, and backup compatibility. ## Installation The release provides the existing system-only update path as well as a complete `rom_y2.zip` package for the Innioasis Updater. For the system-only method, use SP Flash Tool in Download Only mode with only the ANDROID partition selected, pointing to the supplied `system.img`. Do not select, format, or flash unrelated partitions. The complete `rom_y2.zip` installation performs a full-device installation and erases user data. Before using it: 1. Export a Y2Player backup. 2. Copy the backup off the device. 3. Copy any important music, playlists, diagnostics, and other files to a computer. 4. Verify the supplied package checksum. 5. Follow the installation instructions for the Y2 specifically. Do not use a Y1 package on a Y2. ## Reporting Problems If you encounter a problem, enable verbose diagnostics before reproducing it: Settings → System → Diagnostics → Verbose Diagnostics After reproducing the problem, export the report: Settings → System → Diagnostics → Export Diagnostics Attach the exported report to a GitHub issue and include: - Whether your Y2 is from the original or FM-enabled hardware batch - The audio format being played - Whether playback used the speaker, wired headphones, or Bluetooth - Whether Shuffle, Repeat, Crossfade, ReplayGain, or the equalizer was enabled - The exact screen and hardware-button sequence that produced the problem For FM problems, also mention whether wired headphones were connected and whether FM works in the FM-enabled Innioasis stock firmware. Thank you to everyone who submitted issues, tested builds, provided diagnostics, and helped investigate the Y2’s different hardware revisions. Your reports directly shaped the Search interface, navigation improvements, timer redesign, playback fixes, and hardware compatibility behavior in this release.

Y2Player V2.3

2026-08-15T10:24:16Z

# Y2Player v2.3 - Up Next Queue, Library Browsing, and Menu Artwork Version 2.3 focuses on making the playback queue predictable, expanding the ways a library can be browsed, and bringing album artwork into the menu system. It also separates audiobooks more cleanly from music, improves repeated Vorbis metadata handling, and removes unused internal state across the application. ## A Queue That Shows What Will Actually Play The playback queue has been rebuilt around two explicit sections: - **Up Next** contains tracks deliberately added by the user. - **Continuation** contains the remaining tracks from the album, playlist, library collection, or shuffled collection that started playback. **Play Next** puts a track or selected collection directly after the current track. **Add to Up Next** appends tracks in the order they were added. When Up Next is empty, playback returns to the original continuation instead of abandoning the album or collection that was already playing. Shuffle now exposes the actual upcoming playback order in the queue. Manually added tracks remain ahead of the shuffled continuation and keep their deliberate order. Turning Shuffle off restores the remaining source collection to its original order without losing Up Next. Repeat All repeats the source collection rather than repeatedly injecting manually added Up Next entries. Duplicate tracks also receive distinct queue-entry identities, so moving or removing one occurrence does not affect another copy of the same song. ## Queue Controls Designed for the Click Wheel The queue screen now places **Queue Actions** at the top and then shows the current and upcoming songs in playback order. Pressing Center on a queue entry opens a circular action menu containing the actions that apply to that occurrence: - Play Now - Play Next - Move - Remove Move opens the queue itself as a wheel-controlled position selector. Reordering stays inside the relevant Up Next or continuation section, so an ordinary move cannot accidentally change the meaning of the queue. Queue Actions provides focused cleanup commands: - **Clear Up Next** removes only manually added songs. - **Clear After Current** keeps the current song and removes everything after it. - **Stop & Clear** stops playback and removes the complete queue after confirmation. The navigation has also been flattened. Queue management no longer requires opening several nested menus from an individual song, and holding Center on a queue row remains a quick Play Now shortcut. ## Add Albums, Collections, or Several Selected Songs Queue actions are no longer limited to one track at a time. Holding Center on an album or another supported collection opens batch actions for the complete collection: - Play Next - Add to Up Next - Add Shuffled Track Options also includes **Select Multiple**. Center toggles individual songs in the current list, and holding Center opens the same batch queue actions for the selected set. This makes it possible to start an album or Shuffle All, choose several songs to hear first, and then return automatically to the original playback sequence. ## Browse Music by Genre and Year The Music menu now includes **Genres** and **Years**. Opening a genre or year provides separate destinations for all matching tracks, artists, and albums. The selected filter is retained while navigating through an artist and into one of their albums, so a year or genre view does not unexpectedly expand back into the entire library. Genre values separated by repeated Vorbis comments or semicolons are treated as separate genres. Duplicate values are collapsed case-insensitively, while names containing characters such as the slash in `R&B/Soul` remain intact. Tracks without a genre or year remain available under **Unknown Genre** and **Unknown Year**. Album identity now includes the album artist. Two artists can therefore each have an album called *Greatest Hits* without their tracks being merged into one global album entry. ## More Sorting Choices Sort Order under Settings → Library is now divided into three groups: - **Tracks** retains the existing track-order choices. - **Albums** can be ordered by title, artist, oldest release first, or newest release first. - **Year Lists** can show newest or oldest years first. Album rows display their release year where it is available. Unknown years stay at the end in both directions, and the chronological order of songs inside an album is not changed by a library-level sorting preference. The new album and year sorting preferences are included in Backup & Restore. Older backups receive stable defaults when imported. ## Album Artwork in Menus Album artwork is now displayed on the left side of song lists and on representative rows for albums, artists, genres, years, playlists, and audiobooks. Queue entries and filtered library views use the same artwork path. The existing artwork rules still apply: embedded artwork is preferred, followed by supported external cover files such as `folder.jpg`, `folder.jpeg`, `folder.png`, `cover.jpg`, `cover.jpeg`, and `cover.png`. The Y2 has limited CPU and memory, so list artwork is deliberately bounded: - only rows currently visible on screen are scheduled; - images are decoded at thumbnail size through the shared artwork cache; - visible requests are processed in a controlled sequence; - requests are cancelled when rows move offscreen, the screen changes, or the view is hidden; - stale results are rejected if the library or source file changed; - missing, unavailable, blank, oversized, or damaged artwork is ignored safely. Album track lists continue showing track numbers instead of thumbnails, preserving the most useful information for ordered album playback. ## Better Audiobook Separation Files stored under `AUDIOBOOKS` remain fully available through the dedicated Audiobooks section, including chapters, resume progress, and queue continuation. They are no longer mixed into the music-facing Songs, Albums, Artists, Genres, Years, Favorites, Recently Played, Folders, playlists, track counts, or Shuffle All views. This keeps audiobook chapters from appearing as ordinary songs while preserving their dedicated playback behavior. The circular menu for an audiobook chapter is also more focused. It contains Chapters, Queue, Sleep Timer, and Track Details instead of music-only actions such as Shuffle, Repeat, Favorite, and Add to Playlist. ## Repeated Vorbis Artist Values Ogg Vorbis and Opus files can store several `ARTIST` comments. FFmpeg exposes repeated values as one semicolon-separated string, which Y2Player previously treated as a single artist name. Repeated values are now parsed into individual artist entries. Feature-credit parsing still applies, duplicate names are removed case-insensitively, and the complete original credit remains available for display and playback metadata. ## Internal Cleanup and Validation Version 2.3 also removes unused fields, counters, wrappers, and duplicate state from the device, display, diagnostics, playback, queue, backup, and playlist code. Media-key classification is shared between the hardware gate and broadcast receiver, and several result objects that carried values no caller used have been simplified. These changes are maintenance rather than feature removal. The updated code and new visible-row artwork planner are covered by the complete debug unit-test suite. ## Installation The release provides the existing system-only update path as well as a complete `rom_y2.zip` package for the Innioasis Updater. For the system-only method, use SP Flash Tool in **Download Only** mode with only the **ANDROID** partition selected, pointing to the supplied `system.img`. Do not select or format any other partition. The `rom_y2.zip` package performs a full-device installation and erases user data. Create a Y2Player backup and copy important media, exports, and other files off the device before using the full-ROM method. Verify the supplied checksums and read the complete installation guide in the repository before flashing either package. ## Reporting Bugs If you encounter a problem, enable verbose diagnostics first: **Settings → System → Diagnostics → Verbose Diagnostics** Reproduce the problem, then export the report: **Settings → System → Diagnostics → Export Diagnostics** Please attach the exported report to a GitHub issue. For queue problems, include the collection that started playback, the queue action used, and whether Shuffle or Repeat was enabled. For artwork problems, mention whether the cover is embedded or external and include the external filename where applicable. Thank you to everyone who reported the queue, metadata, audiobook, browsing, and menu-artwork issues that shaped this release.

Y2Player V2.2.2

2026-08-10T18:46:13Z

## 2.2.2 backup, artwork, and playback reliability - Added a versioned Backup & Restore screen for settings, favorites, Y2Player-created playlists, audiobook progress, recent plays, the saved queue and session, and listening history. - Made backups portable across library rescans and storage mount aliases, checksum-verified them before import, and made failed restores roll back cleanly. - Added external Now Playing artwork from `folder.jpg`, `folder.jpeg`, `folder.png`, `cover.jpg`, `cover.jpeg`, and `cover.png`, while continuing to prefer embedded artwork. - Fixed album navigation for comma-separated and featured artist credits so an album stays intact and opens with every track from any credited artist. - Added live playback progress to the menu banner and allowed long title, artist, and album lines on Now Playing to scroll independently. - Fixed Wrap Lists behavior in settings menus and made every brightness preset survive Android's percentage conversion without changing value. - Matched the low-battery warning sound to the active playback volume and kept it silent when playback volume is muted. - Fixed end-of-track output draining that could prevent ordinary queue advancement, while preserving repeat, shuffle, gapless, and crossfade behavior. - Hardened preloading, seeking, pausing, and track transitions so stale callbacks cannot publish the wrong playback state and a track change is reported only after output becomes audible. - Hardened held volume-button handling and In-App/System volume-mode handoffs with bounded repeat behavior and playback-thread acknowledgement before raising the system stream. - Added a confirmed Clear Diagnostic Log action and made internal logging, card mirroring, rotation, crash flushing, and fresh diagnostic exports more resilient.

Y2Player V2.2.1

2026-08-03T16:54:40Z

# Y2Player v2.2.1 — Playback Stability, Improved Controls, and Now Playing Updates Version 2.2.1 focuses on feedback received after the 2.2 release. The largest changes address volume peaks, lock-screen playback, physical controls, queue reliability, and the Now Playing interface. ## Volume and Lock-Screen Playback Several issues could cause the output volume to briefly jump when changing volume modes, pausing playback, locking the device, or waking the screen. Volume ownership has been reworked so that the player's software gain is applied before Android's system stream is changed. This prevents the system stream from becoming audible at full volume during the handover. The following cases have been corrected: - Switching between In-App and System / Hardware Keys volume modes no longer causes a brief volume peak. - Starting playback after changing volume mode while paused no longer produces a loud initial burst. - Pausing, locking, unlocking, and waking the screen no longer briefly exposes the system stream at maximum volume. - Volume changes made while the screen is locked are no longer overwritten when the screen turns back on. - In-App volume can now be raised and lowered while the screen is locked. - Holding a volume button continues changing the volume instead of requiring repeated individual presses. - Paused tracks remain loaded when the interface or screen goes away, preventing playback from unexpectedly returning to the beginning. ## Firmware Volume-Key Handling The firmware now contains a guarded keypad-layout patch for the Y2's physical volume buttons. The local volume keys are delivered directly to Y2Player instead of allowing Android to modify the system stream before the app can respond. This is particularly important for In-App volume control and screen-off operation. Only the Y2's physical volume scan codes are remapped. Genuine headset and Bluetooth media controls remain unchanged. ## Playback and Queue Reliability Paused playback is now treated as an active, resumable session. Locking the device or leaving the interface no longer unloads a paused track simply because the activity disconnected. Shuffle handling has also been corrected. Changing Shuffle mode now preserves the portion of the queue that has already been played and rebuilds only the remaining order. This prevents unplayed tracks from becoming stranded behind the current position and avoids reaching a false end of the shuffled queue. Seeking has additional endpoint protection so a seek cannot land inside an unusable final fragment of a track. ## Navigation Changes Left and Right now have one consistent purpose throughout the entire interface: - Left plays the previous track. - Right plays the next track. - Hold Left or Right seeks backward or forward. - Center opens the selected menu or activates the selected option. - Back returns to the previous menu. Left and Right no longer enter or leave menus. Context menus that were previously opened with Right are now opened by holding Center. A short Center press on the Now Playing screen no longer pauses or resumes playback. It simply keeps the display awake. The dedicated Play/Pause button remains responsible for playback. ## Main Menu Cleanup The duplicate Now Playing entry has been removed from the main menu because the current track is already visible in the Now Playing panel. When there is no active or restored playback session, the same position is used for Shuffle All. Shuffle All is hidden once a session exists so it cannot accidentally replace the current queue. ## Circular Now Playing Menu Holding Center on the Now Playing screen now opens a new circular playback menu over the current screen. The scroll wheel moves around the available controls, and a short Center press activates the selected item. Back or another long Center press closes the menu. The radial menu includes: - Shuffle - Repeat - Queue - Favorite - Sleep Timer - Add to Playlist - Track Options The menu blends over the Now Playing screen with a short fade and scale animation. Active options use the same accent color and visual state system as the rest of the interface. ## Now Playing Status Information The old button-hint footer has been replaced with useful playback information. The footer now displays: - Shuffle status - Repeat mode - Effective transition mode - Current queue position The transition indicator distinguishes between standard playback, gapless playback, and crossfade, including the configured fade duration. ## Additional Metadata Layout When Additional Metadata is enabled, its information is now divided into two dedicated lines: 1. Genre 2. Codec, bitrate, sample rate, and bit depth This prevents the metadata from being compressed into one long line and reduces clipping on the right side of the display. Long selected text can now scroll after a short delay instead of remaining permanently truncated. Scrolling stops while the screen is off and restarts when needed. ## Album Information The album line on the Now Playing screen is now always displayed when album information exists. Previously, the album line disappeared when an album had the same name as its artist. Artist and album are separate metadata fields, so matching names no longer cause either field to be hidden. ## Favorites and Active-State Indicators Favorite actions now have a clear visual state. Favorited tracks use a filled heart instead of continuing to display the same empty heart. Other enabled options also use consistent accent coloring, active surfaces, markers, or check indicators where appropriate. This makes it easier to tell whether options such as Favorite, Shuffle, Repeat, and other toggles are currently enabled. ## Scroll-Wheel Improvements Rapid wheel movement now accelerates through long collections such as Songs, Albums, Artists, Playlists, Queue, and Audiobooks. Acceleration is deliberately disabled in short settings menus so individual options remain easy to select. Slowing down or reversing direction immediately restores one-row precision. A new Wrap Lists option has also been added under Controls: - When enabled, moving past the final item returns to the first. - When disabled, selection stops at the beginning and end of ordinary lists. - Circular selectors and the new radial menu continue wrapping naturally. ## Haptic Feedback Haptic feedback now occurs only when an input was actually accepted. Pressing against the end of a non-wrapping list or performing an unavailable action no longer produces a misleading vibration. Accepted navigation and control actions still provide immediate feedback. ## Library and Browsing Fixes Several smaller library issues have also been corrected: - Artist names differing only by capitalization or surrounding spaces are now treated as the same artist. - Various Artists is filtered consistently regardless of capitalization. - Multi-disc audiobook chapters now sort by disc, folder, track number, filename, and title instead of interleaving tracks whose numbering restarts on each disc. - Single-track playlists no longer display a meaningless Shuffle option. - Library reset now waits for scanning and pending state writes before deleting and rebuilding the library. - User-copyable exports prefer removable storage when it is available. ### Update schedule notice Development of Y2Player will continue, but future updates may take a little longer to arrive. My vacation from work is now over, so I have less free time available for development and testing. I still plan to address reported issues and improve the player whenever possible, and I appreciate your patience and continued feedback. ### What’s Planned Next The next update is planned to focus on improvements to the queue and playback systems, alongside multi-select actions and faster library navigation with letter-based scrolling. I also want to make the scroll wheel configurable on the Now Playing screen, allowing it to control either volume or seeking. FM Radio support has already been implemented experimentally, but the device is not currently receiving a signal, so further hardware investigation is required and may take some time. Additional themes and interface options are also planned, with the goal of supporting more personal preferences without making the player bloated or unintuitive. This is one of the most challenging parts of development, as different users often prefer very different controls and layouts, so these features will need careful design and testing.

Y2Player V2.2

2026-08-01T15:13:51Z

# Y2Player v2.2 - Interface Redesign, Audiobooks, and Library Browsing Version 2.1 focused on the library scanner and media engine. Version 2.2 is all about the user experience. The biggest additions are proper audiobook support and a redesigned menu system, alongside improvements to artist and album browsing, confirmation prompts for destructive actions, and a cleanup of comments throughout the codebase. ## Row Icons Menus now use a much larger and more consistent icon set, with 47 icons in total. These aren't image assets. Every icon is drawn using strokes on a single shared `Path` and `RectF`, both of which are reused for every menu row. Nothing is decoded, cached, or allocated while scrolling, so the new icons come at essentially no runtime cost. ## Audiobooks Audiobooks are now a dedicated section on the main menu instead of something you have to reach through the folder browser. Any audio files stored inside a folder named `AUDIOBOOKS` are automatically grouped into books. Common folder names such as `Disc 1`, `CD2`, or `Part 3` are collapsed into the parent book, so multi-disc audiobooks appear as a single entry. Each audiobook now has its own menu with: * Chapters * Start from Beginning * Clear Progress When clearing progress, the player tells you exactly which chapter's position will be forgotten and asks for confirmation before doing so. ## Menu Ordering Almost every menu has been reorganized with one simple goal: the options you use most often are now at the top, while reference and maintenance screens are moved toward the bottom. * **Settings** now opens with Bluetooth, followed by Audio, Interface, Library, and System. * **Music** starts with Shuffle All and Songs, followed by Albums, Artists, Playlists, and finally Folders. * **System** now ends with About, with Diagnostics and Reset placed just above it. * **Now Playing** opens with Shuffle, Repeat, and Queue so the playback controls are immediately visible. * **Track Options** now begin with Play Next and Add to Queue instead of Browse Track and Track Details. Destructive actions have also been moved beneath the actions they're related to. For example: * Clear Progress is below Start from Beginning. * Remove is below Play Now. * Reset sits just above About. Several menu labels were also shortened to fit the Y2's 480-pixel display more comfortably. * Previous Restarts Track → Previous Button * Hold Seek Step → Seek Step When Held * Import/Export M3U Playlists → Import/Export Playlists * Sound Effects (toggle) → Audio Effects The Favorite menu item now keeps a fixed title, with its enabled state shown in the subtitle. This matches how Shuffle, Repeat, and Theme already behave and prevents the label from constantly changing length. ## Confirmation for Irreversible Actions Y2Player has six actions that cannot be undone: * Forget Bluetooth Device * Clear Audiobook Progress * Clear Queue * Reset Library * Clear Listening History * Delete Playlist Previously, Delete Playlist, Clear History, and Clear Queue executed immediately with a single button press. All six actions now use the same confirmation screen. The confirmation clearly states what will happen, and **Cancel** is selected by default so the destructive option is never under the cursor when the dialog opens. A static validation also ensures these six operations can only be triggered through their confirmation screens, preventing future changes from accidentally introducing a one-click destructive action. ## Artist and Album Browsing Artist and album browsing has been completely reworked to properly support featured artists. Previously, albums were grouped using the raw `artist` tag, even though the `albumArtist` tag was already scanned, stored in the database, and available. It simply wasn't being used. For example, if one song on an album was tagged as `Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams`, the player would: * create a separate artist entry named `Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams`; * show only twelve tracks instead of thirteen under Daft Punk; * completely hide the featured track when opening the album through the artist view. Albums are now grouped using the `albumArtist` tag first, which is exactly what it was designed for. Albums and compilations remain intact without relying on fragile string parsing. Featured artists are then added separately using a conservative parser. It only splits on explicit feature markers: * `feat.` * `feat` * `ft.` * `ft` * `featuring` * bracketed `with` Each marker is matched as a complete word. It intentionally ignores characters like `&`, `,`, and `+` because they appear in legitimate artist names such as Simon & Garfunkel, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Florence + the Machine. A plain `with` is also ignored to avoid incorrectly splitting names like Sleeping with Sirens. Since the Y2 has no built-in tag editor, preserving existing metadata is much safer than trying to aggressively interpret it. The end result is: * featured artists now appear in their own artist entries; * selecting that artist shows the albums they appear on, with the album's primary artist displayed underneath; * opening the album shows only the tracks they contributed to. The full artist credit is still shown on the Now Playing screen, notifications, and in exported M3U playlists. `Various Artists` is no longer treated as a standalone artist. Only performers that actually appear on individual tracks receive their own artist entry. ## Collection Shuffle Version 2.1 introduced per-collection Shuffle actions for Songs, Favorites, Recently Played, artists, and playlists. Albums now support this as well, with a Shuffle option automatically added as the first row whenever an album contains more than one track. Single-track albums do not display the option since shuffling would have no effect. ## Additional Metadata A new **Additional Metadata** option has also been added to Settings. When enabled, Y2Player displays extra information throughout the interface where available, providing more detailed information about your music library without affecting the default, cleaner layout for users who prefer it. ## Navigation Pressing and holding the Play/Pause button from anywhere within the menus now jumps directly back to the Now Playing screen. ## Scrobble Y2Player can now export your listening history, making it easy to keep a record of the tracks you've played.

Y2Player V2.1

2026-07-29T19:25:23Z

# Y2Player v2.1 — Library Scanner and Media Engine Improvements Version 2.1 is the result of a much deeper development effort than previous Y2Player updates. Its main focus is faster and more reliable library scanning, accompanied by several important metadata, playback-engine, playlist, and diagnostic improvements. ## Building a Proper Development Environment One of the largest obstacles when developing Y2Player was that the original firmware does not provide a functional ADB environment. Without ADB, it is extremely difficult to profile the application, collect detailed traces, inspect database behavior, or determine what Android is doing during a library scan. To overcome this limitation, I built a static API-19 ARM `adbd` from pinned official Android 4.4.2 source and integrated it into a verified copy of the stock MediaTek boot image. The resulting development image preserves USB mass storage, uses RSA-authorized non-root ADB, and keeps the production security properties enabled. This gave me a reliable way to profile Y2Player directly on the physical hardware without turning the device into an insecure general-purpose debug system. With this environment, I could instrument every stage of the scanner, examine SQLite query plans, collect native FFmpeg timings, monitor memory and wake-lock behavior, and test changes against real and synthetic music libraries. The improvements in v2.1 are therefore based on measured physical-device results rather than trial-and-error optimization. ## Finding the Main Scanner Bottleneck The largest confirmed scanner problem was an inefficient database lookup. During a first scan, Y2Player attempts to match each discovered file against an existing database entry. One fallback query compared the storage volume and relative path case-insensitively. Unfortunately, the database did not contain an index that matched both the columns and the required collation. As the library grew, Android’s SQLite implementation repeatedly scanned an increasingly large part of the database. On a synthetic 9,178-file library, this single operation consumed 258.160 seconds more than four minutes and approximately 43% of the instrumented baseline. Adding the correct composite, case-insensitive index changed the query into an exact covering-index lookup. The same phase then completed in 4.124 seconds. That is a measured reduction of 98.4%. Scanner batches were also increased from 64 to 400 files. Unchanged-file update chunks were increased from 192 to 400 while remaining below Android’s SQLite parameter limit. This reduced fingerprint queries and database transactions from 144 to 23. ## Measured Scanner Results The optimized synthetic first scan completed in: **5 minutes 9.882 seconds for 9,178 files.** The instrumentation accounted for 99.83% of that time, leaving only 0.531 seconds unattributed. Other measured results include: - The problematic relative-path lookup fell from 258.160 to 4.124 seconds. - Fingerprint-query time fell from 8.109 to 1.913 seconds. - Database commit time fell from 3.368 to 1.669 seconds. - An unchanged 9,178-file library fell from 42.106 to 19.070 seconds. - A real 225-file initial scan improved by approximately 14% after the database and batching changes. - Later FFmpeg probe tuning reduced repeated real-library scan time by an additional measured average of 12%. The large synthetic library was designed to test scanner scaling, traversal, and database behavior. It is not presented as an exact reproduction of any particular real-world library, since actual scan time also depends on codecs, tags, artwork, directory layout, SD-card performance, fragmentation, and filesystem cache state. ## Faster Incremental Scanning Existing libraries now update more efficiently because metadata extraction only runs for files that have actually changed. Tests covering adding, modifying, renaming, and deleting individual files confirmed that: - Adding one file performs one metadata read. - Modifying one file performs one metadata read. - Renaming one file indexes the new path and marks the old path unavailable. - Deleting one file performs no metadata read and marks the deleted path unavailable. - Unchanged files perform zero FFmpeg metadata calls and reread zero metadata bytes. The scanner still traverses the library and checks file fingerprints so that removals and external changes are detected correctly. Avoiding that traversal entirely would require a more substantial change-detection architecture. ## FFmpeg Metadata Improvements Version 2.1 also refines the metadata pipeline introduced alongside the FFmpeg engine. The scanner performs one metadata-only JNI call per changed file. It uses FFmpeg’s container layer but does not initialize an audio decoder, decode PCM, or load embedded artwork into memory during indexing. Attached-picture payloads are skipped during scanning. The scanner records whether artwork exists, while the compressed artwork itself is loaded separately and only when required by Now Playing, album views, or remote controls. The retained FFmpeg metadata settings are now: - 32 KiB probe size, reduced from 512 KiB. - 100 ms maximum analysis duration, reduced from 2 seconds. These settings were not chosen based on timing alone. Every candidate was validated against the complete media regression corpus before being accepted. On the controlled physical-card benchmark, the final settings produced: - 12.0% lower average scan time. - 22.9% fewer metadata bytes read. - 69.7% less time in FFmpeg stream analysis. - Zero additional metadata failures. The remaining dominant operation is now `avformat_open_input`, particularly for files containing large tag or artwork regions. This is why further substantial improvements will require more than another simple probe-limit adjustment. ## Metadata Correctness The new regression suite also uncovered several metadata correctness issues. Version 2.1 fixes or improves: - Comments and track/disc totals throughout JNI, database storage, and library reloads. - ReplayGain tags in Vorbis and Opus containers. - Deterministic selection when duplicate ReplayGain tags exist. - Rejection of malformed ReplayGain values instead of treating them as zero. - ADTS AAC sample-rate and channel detection without opening a decoder. - FLAC bit-depth detection directly from STREAMINFO when required. - Removal of misleading PCM bit-depth values from lossy codecs. - More consistent classification of unsupported, corrupt, and partially playable files. - Detection of skipped invalid packets and unexpectedly short decoded output. - Handling of extremely large metadata values through a bounded text contract. - Correct artwork-presence detection without decoding or retaining the image during a scan. These changes also required a database migration so the additional metadata fields remain available after the application restarts. ## Scanner Reliability and Progress Long scans now hold a dedicated partial wake lock only while scanning is active. This prevents the CPU from suspending in the middle of a large scan when the screen turns off. Physical-device testing confirmed that the scanner wake lock is released immediately after the work finishes and is not retained while the application is idle. The interface also displays scan progress while the library is being built, providing visible feedback instead of leaving the user to wonder whether indexing is still active. ## Playlist Portability Playlist importing has been improved for playlists created on desktop operating systems. Y2Player can now relocate Windows, macOS, and Linux absolute paths to matching files stored near the playlist on the device. Once one desktop directory has been mapped to a device directory, later entries from the same source directory use the cached mapping instead of repeating the search. Relative paths and normal device-local paths continue to work as before. ## Playback Engine Refinements Although version 2.0 introduced the new FFmpeg playback engine, version 2.1 contains another substantial internal refinement. Decoded audio now remains in float32 throughout Y2Player’s processing path. ReplayGain, balance, fades, ducking, gapless transitions, and crossfade mixing are all applied before one final conversion to PCM16 at the Android 4.4 AudioTrack boundary. This provides several benefits: - Temporary signal headroom is preserved during processing. - Intermediate clipping is avoided. - Crossfades no longer quantize each track before mixing. - Reusable buffers eliminate unnecessary per-block allocation. - Android 4.4 receives the PCM16 format required by its public AudioTrack implementation. The update also fixes a race where an old cancellation request could affect a newly prepared decoder or seek operation. Decoder commands and abort signals are now ordered together so a stale abort cannot cross into replacement work. Additional engine improvements include: - Reliable fallback seeking for very short FLAC files without seek tables. - Bounded recovery from malformed audio packets. - More deterministic damaged-file warnings. - Correct gapless and crossfade promotion without flushing AudioTrack. - No wake-lock gap during a successful prepared-track transition. - Suppression of expected FFmpeg decoder-rejection noise during metadata-only scans while genuine decoder errors remain visible. - Removal of an unnecessary duplicate foreground-notification update during playback start. Normal playback, gapless promotion, crossfades, screen-off playback, Bluetooth output, physical controls, scanning during playback, notification state, and wake-lock release were validated separately on the physical device. ## Automated Regression Testing One of the most valuable results of this work is something users will never directly see: a permanent automated media regression suite. The current corpus contains 76 deterministic fixtures: - 35 metadata cases. - 24 technical-format cases. - 17 malformed or unsupported cases. It covers MP3, FLAC, AAC/M4A, ADTS AAC, ALAC, WAV integer and floating-point PCM, AIFF, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, ReplayGain combinations, embedded artwork, unusual text encodings, truncated files, corrupt metadata, invalid packets, missing tags, and several boundary cases. On the physical Innioasis Y2, the final validation passed: - 76 of 76 fixtures. - 1,394 of 1,394 independently declared metadata assertions. - Decode-to-EOF checks for every playable fixture. - Midpoint seek checks for every applicable fixture. - Production scanner and database comparisons. - 25 complete resource-test cycles. - 1,900 metadata calls and 1,900 decode attempts. - Zero leaked file descriptors. - Zero leaked threads. - No crashes, ANRs, SQLite errors, non-finite PCM, or metadata failures. The automated corpus validates the media engine below AudioTrack. Hardware transport, Bluetooth routing, notifications, physical controls, screen-off playback, gapless transitions, crossfades, and wake locks are tested separately on the real device. ## Firmware Work The firmware pipeline now also contains a guarded patch for the stock primary-audio HAL’s previously inactive DAC-frequency hook. This is groundwork for future 44.1/48 kHz output work. It does not currently change Y2Player’s advertised output format: the application still uses the proven 44.1 kHz stereo PCM16 Android path. Version 2.1 therefore does not claim native high-resolution output. The generated firmware independently verifies the APK, native library, patched HAL, filesystem metadata, SELinux contexts, partition size, and readback hashes before producing `system.img`. ## Is This the Fastest It Can Possibly Be? Probably not. The current scanner architecture prioritizes correctness, compatibility, and reliability. Every new or changed file is still opened through FFmpeg so metadata is handled consistently across all supported formats. After the database and probe improvements, FFmpeg’s container-opening stage is the main remaining first-scan bottleneck. On an unchanged library, the remaining cost comes from directory traversal, file-stat checks, fingerprint queries, seen-token updates, and rebuilding the in-memory index. Potential future work includes: - Reducing container and metadata parsing overhead for common formats. - Improving handling of very large embedded artwork and tag regions. - Reusing compiled SQLite statements in the changed-file update path. - Avoiding unnecessary unchanged-file database writes. - Investigating durable per-directory change detection. - Measuring cold SD-card block I/O with better kernel tracing. - Carefully evaluating limited parallel metadata extraction. Parallel scanning is not automatically faster on this device. The Y2 has limited memory, a relatively slow removable-storage path, and only a small number of CPU cores. Multiple FFmpeg probes could increase contention, memory pressure, or playback interruptions. Any parallel implementation therefore needs to be measured and validated rather than assumed to be an improvement. ## Looking Ahead The new ADB development environment and permanent regression suite make future optimization much safer. Changes can now be tested against known metadata, playback, corruption, seeking, memory, and resource expectations before they reach a release. This makes it possible to improve performance without silently breaking unusual files or introducing subtle playback regressions. My goal remains the same: correctness first, performance second. A scan that is consistently accurate and reliable is ultimately more valuable than one that is only marginally faster. Feedback from real-world libraries is especially useful. If you have a large collection, unusual metadata, embedded artwork that causes problems, or files that do not behave as expected, I would be very interested in hearing about it. Those reports help identify where Y2Player can improve next.

Y2Player 2.0 Complete Media Engine Rewrite

2026-07-27T20:14:20Z

--- **Small update!** I fixed a race condition that could prevent the SD card from mounting correctly after the update. Please download **Version 2.0** again to get the fix. **After installing the updated V2.0, please do the following:** 1. **Settings → System → Diagnostics → Reset Library** 2. **Settings → Library → Storage → Rescan Library** Due to the underlying **FFmpeg** update, the library database schema has changed. As a result, your media library needs to be reindexed. ### Reporting bugs For future bug reports, please enable **Verbose Diagnostics** first: **Settings → System → Diagnostics → Verbose Diagnostics** Then use the device until the bug occurs. After that, export the diagnostics: **Settings → System → Diagnostics → Export Diagnostics** Connect your Y2 to your computer and obtain the log. The framework logs almost everything happening on the device, and these logs help me identify and fix issues much more quickly. If you'd like to report a bug, please create a GitHub issue (many people already do!). Including the diagnostics ZIP with your report makes it much easier to track down the problem. # Y2Player 2.0 - Complete Media Engine Rewrite Y2Player 2.0 is by far the biggest update since the project started. Over the last **two nights**, I completely tore out the old media engine and rebuilt it from scratch. When I originally started Y2Player, I chose to use Android's stock `MediaPlayer` API. At the time, I underestimated how limited it actually is. The stock media framework is heavily dependent on the device manufacturer and whatever codecs they decided to include. On the Innioasis Y2, that meant limited format support, inconsistent playback behavior, and a lot of restrictions that made adding new features increasingly difficult. So I decided to stop using the stock player and replace it entirely. Fortunately, one thing worked in my favor. From the beginning, I designed Y2Player with a relatively modular architecture that kept the playback engine separated from the rest of the application. That meant I could swap out the entire media backend with surprisingly few changes to the rest of the codebase. What could have turned into a complete rewrite of the app ended up being almost a plug-and-play replacement of the playback engine. Y2Player 2.0 now uses the **latest stable release of FFmpeg** as its decoding backend. Instead of relying on Android's outdated media framework, Y2Player now ships with its own modern media engine, providing far better compatibility, stability, and room for future improvements. ## What's New * ✅ Completely rewritten media engine * ✅ Powered by the latest stable version of **FFmpeg** * ✅ No longer dependent on Android's stock `MediaPlayer` * ✅ Improved playback stability * ✅ Much broader codec and container support * ✅ Better compatibility with modern audio files * ✅ Foundation for future playback improvements ## Supported Audio Formats Y2Player 2.0 now supports the most commonly used audio formats, including: * MP3 * FLAC * WAV * AAC / M4A * OGG Vorbis * Opus * WMA * AIFF * And many more ## Supported Containers Audio can now be played from containers such as: * MP3 * WAV * FLAC * ALAC * M4A * MP4 * OGG * MKV * WebM * And many more ## Why FFmpeg? Moving to FFmpeg means Y2Player is no longer limited by the firmware's built-in codec support. Instead, it uses one of the most widely used multimedia libraries available, giving the player a much more capable and reliable playback engine. This rewrite also lays the foundation for future features such as: * Real gapless playback * Real ReplayGain support * Better metadata handling * High-resolution audio improvements * Additional playback enhancements --- This update took a lot more work than I originally expected, but it was absolutely the right decision. It should also resolve the vast majority of issues users experienced with unsupported audio files. Looking back, the original media engine quickly became the biggest limitation of the project - it was simply a consequence of my inexperience and not fully understanding the limitations of Android's stock media framework. With FFmpeg at its core, Y2Player now has a modern, future-proof media foundation that I can continue building on without being constrained by the original Android media stack. This rewrite also makes future features significantly easier to implement, rather than having to fight against the limitations of the stock player every step of the way.

Y2Player V1.2

2026-07-26T11:09:01Z

# Changelog ## 1.2 Mostly things people asked for. The menu has been reorganised, so a few settings have moved. You might need to rescan your library, since i made some changes to the underlying database schema! ### New - **Artists now open that artist's albums** instead of jumping straight to every track, so browsing goes Artists → album → songs. "All Songs" is still the first row, which is what pressing an artist used to do. - **Light theme**, under Settings → Display → Theme. The dark design is unchanged and remains the default. On a transflective LCD like the Y2's, a light theme is also the more readable choice outdoors, because a pale background lets the backlight through instead of blocking it. - **Left/right balance**, under Sound Effects, for asymmetric hearing loss. Centred by default. It attenuates the far channel rather than boosting the near one, so total loudness drops as you move off centre. - **Wheel When Screen Off**, under Controls, off by default. With it on, the click wheel and its buttons keep working with the display asleep which also means they can be pressed in a pocket, which is why it is off unless you ask for it. ### Changed - **Settings is reordered** by how often each entry is actually opened. Bluetooth is first, because connecting a headset is a recurring task rather than a setting. Sound Effects is now a top-level entry rather than living inside Playback, so the equalizer and balance are three presses away instead of four. Sort Order sits next to Storage, since both concern the library. - **Haptics and System UI Sounds moved off Display** onto a new **Controls** screen, together with the setting above. They are feedback for input, not display settings. - Playback's settings are grouped by what they do: what plays next, transitions, seeking, volume, then interruptions. - Sound Effects lists the things you can change before the things you can only read. - Track info states whether the file carries a track number. ### Fixed - **Choppy playback during a library scan** should be much rarer. The scan already paused for audio, but only once per 64 files, which left roughly three seconds of uninterrupted work between pauses long enough to starve the playback buffer. It now yields every 8 files, for a share of what those files actually cost. - **A Bluetooth headset reported as "not connected"** on every screen except the Bluetooth screen. - **The DAC and output rows were hidden** when the device's effect framework was missing which is exactly the firmware whose behaviour those rows explain. - **Two artists with an identically named album** (a *Greatest Hits* each) opened one merged track list. An album reached through an artist is now scoped to that artist. The global Albums list still merges shared names on purpose, so a compilation stays one album. - **ALAC files in an `.m4a` were reported as AAC.** They still cannot be played see below but they are now identified correctly and labelled, instead of failing silently when you press play. ### Why ALAC still does not play Apple Lossless needs a decoder, and the Y2 runs Android 4.4. ALAC decoding was added to Android in version 12, eight years later. An app cannot supply the missing decoder: `MediaPlayer` and `MediaCodec` can only use codecs the operating system already has, so there is no setting or update to this app that would make an ALAC file play on this hardware. What 1.2 does instead is stop pretending. The codec is now read out of the file itself rather than guessed from the container, so an ALAC track is labelled **not playable** in the list rather than appearing normal and then failing. ### For Now **If you have ALAC files, convert them to FLAC.** Both are lossless, so the conversion is bit-exact for the audio you lose nothing but Apple's container and FLAC plays natively on the Y2: ``` ffmpeg -i input.m4a -c:a flac -compression_level 5 output.flac ``` Supporting ALAC properly would mean bundling a decoder and building a second playback path to feed it, duplicating seeking, gapless and crossfade. That is a large amount of machinery for one format that converts losslessly in one command, so it is not planned. ### Also still true - Formats some firmware adds, such as WMA and APE, are deliberately left unlabelled rather than guessed at, because they may well play on your device.

Release V1.1

2026-07-25T17:07:20Z

# Changelog ## 1.1 ### Fixed - **Albums copied from a Mac appeared twice.** macOS writes a hidden `._Track.flac` companion beside every file it copies to the player. These were indexed as tracks, so you got a second copy of the album with no metadata that skipped silently when played — and could not be deleted, because both the desktop and the player hide dot-files. Hidden files are now skipped. One rescan removes the leftovers. - **Albums listed out of order** when only some files carried a track number, for example 5, 1, 2, 6, 3, 4. Track numbers are now trusted only when every track on the album has one; otherwise the filenames decide the order. Browsing a folder follows album order too, instead of sorting by title. - **"Library needs attention" could not be cleared.** A single unreadable or zero-byte file on the card made every rescan report a problem, permanently. The same fault also stopped deleted files from disappearing from the library, and stopped the last-scan time from updating. The alert now names its cause, and a scan you cancel yourself raises nothing. - **Bluetooth stem controls needed playback to be started on the player first.** Media-button ownership is now re-taken whenever a headset connects. The first press after connecting is also no longer swallowed. - **Triple press to skip back did not start playback** when nothing was playing. - **A connected Bluetooth headset was reported as "not connected"** on every screen except the Bluetooth screen. - **Pressing the track that is already playing restarted it** and rebuilt the queue from whatever list you were looking at, losing your position and your album or queue order. It now just opens Now Playing. - **ALAC files in an `.m4a` were reported as AAC.** The codec is now read from the container itself, so the format shown is the real one. - **The on-device log only ever showed the last 12 lines.** It now shows considerably more, and reads them from the end of the file instead of loading the whole thing. ### New - Tracks in a format this device cannot decode are labelled **"not playable"** before you press play. A file that fails to play once is remembered, and the note is withdrawn if it ever does play or if you replace the file. - Technical metadata is now read directly for MP3, M4A, AAC, OGG, Opus and AMR as well, alongside the existing WAV, FLAC, AIFF, WavPack and DSD support. - **Battery percentage is always shown**, not only while charging or when low. - Track info states whether the file carries a track number. ### Performance - Playback stutters far less while the library is scanning. Scanning now yields briefly to audio and runs at background priority. - Less repeated work during playback: audio route, DAC status and progress updates no longer rebuild themselves on every tick. ### Known limitations - **ALAC still cannot be played.** Android 4.4 has no ALAC decoder and one cannot be added from an app. Converting to FLAC is lossless and plays natively — `ffmpeg -i input.m4a -c:a flac output.flac`. - Formats some firmware adds, such as WMA and APE, are deliberately left unlabelled rather than guessed at, since they may well play on your device. ## 1.1

Y2Player V1.0

2026-07-24T09:59:36Z

--- # Y2Player v1.0 This is the first public release of **Y2Player**. Y2Player is an offline music player and launcher replacement for the **Innioasis Y2**, designed to provide a fast, reliable, and iPod-like music experience while preserving the device's original hardware controls. ## Installation **Please follow the installation instructions in the repository README.** Y2Player is installed by building and flashing a modified `system.img`. **Do not simply install the APK manually**, as this will not replace the stock launcher or provide the intended experience. The README includes: * required files * build instructions * flashing instructions * important safety warnings * known limitations Please read the instructions carefully before flashing your device. ## Feedback As this is the first release, bug reports and feedback are greatly appreciated. If you encounter any issues, please open a GitHub issue and include as much information as possible, along with an exported diagnostic log if available. Thank you for trying Y2Player!

2.4.0-koensayr-3.0.7

2026-05-22T23:50:37Z

# 2.4.0-koensayr-3.0.7 Koensayr is a mod for the Y1's OS that makes the following improvements to the original OS: Browsing the albums of an artist from Main Menu > Artists > Albums Adds Bluetooth remote control support and track info displayed on your bluetooth receiver, perfect for using your Y1 in a car with the infotainment system. --- ## Build metadata Patched **rom.zip** built from stock **3.0.7** by [koensayr-auto](https://github.com/ryan-specter/koensayr-auto) v2.4.0. ## Upstream - Repository: [`y1-community/y1-stock-rom`](https://github.com/y1-community/y1-stock-rom) - Release tag: `Latest-3.0.7` - Asset: `rom.zip` - Upstream SHA256: `7cbffcbe7dc1beb823e9ab8d37cea6120d16856bba49e02ed2d6e1548832e695` ## Koensayr build - Version: `2.4.0` - Git revision: `16f65333696597b084d34931d4c94f7c5352e9e5` (includes `com.innioasis.y1` APK patches under `src/patches/`) ## Build output - Patched `rom.zip` SHA256: `b5b8cfbb651460e989a2cfb93a4f9b5e610a76015103e69bac382ba65f9bf97a` (see `build-manifest.json` on this release) - Upstream `rom.zip` was re-hashed at build time; output must differ (CI enforces this). ## Patches (`--all`) - Music-player UX (Artist→Album navigation) - Bluetooth pairing (`audio.conf` / `auto_pairing.conf` / `blacklist.conf` / `build.prop`) - System config (ADB debugging, bloatware removal) - Root (`/system/xbin/su`, mode 06755) - AVRCP 1.3 metadata + control + Y1Bridge Diagnostic scripts (`tools/dual-capture.sh`, gdb attach, `btlog-dump`) are **not** included in the ROM — see the repo [Diagnostics](https://github.com/ryan-specter/koensayr-auto#diagnostics). ## After flash If AVRCP / MultiDex classes fail to load after upgrading from a prior koensayr build: ```bash adb shell rm -rf /data/data/com.innioasis.y1/code_cache/secondary-dexes/ ```

2.4.0-koensayr-3.0.2

2026-05-22T23:50:53Z

# 2.4.0-koensayr-3.0.2 Koensayr is a mod for the Y1's OS that makes the following improvements to the original OS: Browsing the albums of an artist from Main Menu > Artists > Albums Adds Bluetooth remote control support and track info displayed on your bluetooth receiver, perfect for using your Y1 in a car with the infotainment system. --- ## Build metadata Patched **rom.zip** built from stock **3.0.2** by [koensayr-auto](https://github.com/ryan-specter/koensayr-auto) v2.4.0. ## Upstream - Repository: [`y1-community/y1-stock-rom`](https://github.com/y1-community/y1-stock-rom) - Release tag: `3.0.2` - Asset: `rom.zip` - Upstream SHA256: `7ee9aa5bf1c134f71e1f41d92cb90975f2225f9ad9db9617b392ddf653f764b1` ## Koensayr build - Version: `2.4.0` - Git revision: `16f65333696597b084d34931d4c94f7c5352e9e5` (includes `com.innioasis.y1` APK patches under `src/patches/`) ## Build output - Patched `rom.zip` SHA256: `a791e3de39a27978f15142be02d051fbac57c3e6a8d79088a73db0dbdb39f1b5` (see `build-manifest.json` on this release) - Upstream `rom.zip` was re-hashed at build time; output must differ (CI enforces this). ## Patches (`--all`) - Music-player UX (Artist→Album navigation) - Bluetooth pairing (`audio.conf` / `auto_pairing.conf` / `blacklist.conf` / `build.prop`) - System config (ADB debugging, bloatware removal) - Root (`/system/xbin/su`, mode 06755) - AVRCP 1.3 metadata + control + Y1Bridge Diagnostic scripts (`tools/dual-capture.sh`, gdb attach, `btlog-dump`) are **not** included in the ROM — see the repo [Diagnostics](https://github.com/ryan-specter/koensayr-auto#diagnostics). ## After flash If AVRCP / MultiDex classes fail to load after upgrading from a prior koensayr build: ```bash adb shell rm -rf /data/data/com.innioasis.y1/code_cache/secondary-dexes/ ```

Version 1.1.0

2026-09-25T18:39:12Z

![Image](https://github.com/Leska1337/better-Y/raw/v1.1.0/screenshots/themes_support.png "Logo") Settings marked with ⚙️ are new rows in the better-Y menu. ### System

⚙️ Data backup — settings, likes, playlists, bookmarks and reading progress

Updating the firmware with an updater wipes the user data, so in order to keep it after an update you can use "Data backup" button. It saves everything to `/better-Y/backup/` on the SD card and you can load it back after you updated to a newer version. Along with the better-Y settings, the archive keeps the theme, the stock settings, the library with playlists, bookmarks and audiobook progress, the e-book reader progress. Bluetooth pairings can't be saved.

Extended themes support — screens that were previously hardcoded now use the theme designs

- **USB connected** - **Loading windows** - **Equalizer** - **FM Radio** - **Photos** - **Wallpaper** - **Search** and the **on-screen keyboard** - **Brightness** - **Bluetooth**

Equalizer now shows each band's level in dB instead of just "-15" and "15"

● Disabled scroll wheel sounds while the screen is off — no more clicks in a pocket when Key lock is off

● Fixed a bug where the song order was reset when a song was added to the queue

● Files of better-Y on the SD card are sorted into folders — /better-Y/logs/ and /better-Y/backup/

● E-book → Local files no longer lists the files of the /better-Y/ folder

● Translation fixes and some other minor changes

### Now Playing

⚙️ Option to change text and lyrics color — Light / Dark / Theme color

Icons and text color changed to `Light`	Icons and text color changed to `Theme color`

Lyrics color changed to `Theme color`

⚙️ Long artist/album scroll — Off / Artists / Albums / Both

Long artist and album lines in the player can now scroll too. Long song titles always scroll, regardless of the setting.

### Menu

More sorting options — in Folders and Audiobooks

- **Music/Audiobooks/Videos → Folders** — "Sort by File name". - **Audiobooks → All audiobooks** and the chapters of a book — "Sort by File name". - **Audiobooks → Artists** and **Albums** — "Sort by" → A-Z / Z-A.

Photos section rework — revised to reflect the changes and align with the other sections

- "Set as wallpaper" is no longer offered for a folder. - Leaving a folder returns the grid to where it was, without scrolling down from the top. - Opening a folder or a picture no longer shows a loading window.

● Faster and even more responsive scrolling — up to 4x faster

● Queue, better-Y, Bluetooth, Themes gallery redesign

● Folders are listed above files in Videos → Folders

● New default folder and file icons in Folders — they also follow the theme colors

● The song number column fix — no longer cuts off with wide theme fonts and dynamically changes depending on the theme's font size

● "MultiSelect" is back in the menu while songs are selected

● The alphabetical scroll letter no longer gets bigger with wide theme fonts

● Settings and equalizer previews change right after a scroll — without a delay

### Metadata

Tags of MP3s with big embedded covers are read correctly — titles, album artist, disc number and the cover itself

The stock firmware refuses to read an ID3 tag larger than 3 MB and silently falls back to the old ID3v1 tag. That tag has titles cut to 30 characters, no album artist, no disc number, no cover — and no text encoding, so Cyrillic turned into hieroglyphs. better-Y now reads such tags itself (ID3v2.2, 2.3 and 2.4). FLAC, M4A and OGG never had this problem. A library scanned by an older version is fixed once by pressing "Update library": on its first run it re-reads every MP3 whose tag is over the limit, even if the file has not changed.

> [!TIP] > If you're updating from version 1.0.0 and don't want to lose your user data (settings, likes, playlists, bookmarks and reading progress), there are instructions in the Update section on how to update without losing your user data. Starting with this version you can back up your data using `Data backup` button in the better-Y menu and load it back after you updated to a newer version using Updater CE or any other option.

Version 1.0.0 - Initial release

2026-09-04T05:09:02Z

> [!WARNING] > Y1, type A only

Y1 ATA ROM for Type A and Type B

2026-07-15T13:32:25Z

Engineering Firmware for Innioasis Y2 (Android 4.4 AOSP base - MT6582))

2026-06-22T11:27:11Z

# This is a bare android firmware for modifications to the Innioasis Y2 - it includes flash_tool.exe to install it from Windows systems # This is not suitable for everyday use - the original firmware is [available here](https://github.com/y1-community/y1-stock-rom/releases/tag/3.1.7) Disconnect your Y2 from USB, fully power it off using a paper clip or pin between the headphone jack and charging port Run flash_tool.exe Select Format All + Download from the dropdown that reads "Download" Click Download (green arrow) Connect your Y2 and wait for install to finish.

Linux ROM for Y1 Developers / Modders

2026-10-03T15:29:58Z

This is a release of Linux for the Innioasis Y1 intended for developers to create novel experiences on the Innioasis Y1 audio player. Credit to @palutenfan123 for building this.

Portable Flashing Package: System Software 3.2.1 for Innioasis Y2

2026-11-03T14:52:16Z

### Downloads **Y2 · Stock**

--- General performance and stability improvements

Portable Flashing Package: System Software 3.2.0 for Innioasis Y2 with FM Radio

2026-11-03T16:17:07Z

### Downloads **Y2 · Stock**

--- This release adds FM Radio functionality to supported Y2 players, please note that some earlier Y2 revisions may not have the underlying functionality needed for FM Radio, there is an alternative release of 3.2.0 available for those in these circumstances.

2026-11-03T16:56:34Z

### Downloads **Y2 · Stock**

--- **Y2Linux 1.0 Beta 8.8: error reports you can save and send.** Linux 6.18 and the native Reborn music player for the Innioasis Y2. ## Already running Y2Linux Settings → About & Updates → Check for Updates → **Update Now**. ## What's new - **Save an error report.** Settings → About & Updates → **Error Reports** → **Save Report**, choose Internal Storage or SD Card and what the problem is about. In about ten seconds the player writes its logs and technical details, with your music, names, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, accounts and serial numbers removed, to an **Error Reports** folder on that storage. Copy the file over USB and attach it to your issue on GitHub. Nothing is sent on its own: sending reports over Wi-Fi comes with a later update, and only if you turn it on. Details: [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md). - Reports include the charger's own state, which helps with charging problems such as [#47](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/47). Everything from Beta 8.7 is included. ## Install (from stock) You need SP Flash Tool v5.2032, a USB cable, **`Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.8-first-install.zip`** below and the **Innioasis Y2 firmware package v3.2.0** from Innioasis (only this version works; it is also your way back to stock). 1. Unpack both. 2. SP Flash Tool → **Download Only** → load `MT6582_Android_scatter.txt` **from the Y2Linux zip**. Exactly BOOTIMG, RECOVERY, ANDROID and USRDATA are ticked. 3. Click Download and connect the switched-off Y2; wait for the green tick. 4. Unplug and press Power: the player sets up its Internal Storage (a few seconds), then Y2Linux and Reborn start, music works. 5. Connect the Y2 to the computer and **copy** (don't move) `system.img` from the Innioasis package into the **Firmware** folder on **Internal Storage**. The player takes the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth firmware from it and turns the radios on. Full guide: [INSTALL](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/INSTALL.md) · How updates work: [Recovery and updates](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/RECOVERY-AND-UPDATES.md) · Headphone settings: [Headphone output](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/HEADPHONE-OUTPUT.md) · [Error reports](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/ERROR-REPORTS.md) ## Known issues (beta) - Error reports are saved only; uploading over Wi-Fi comes with a later update. - The highest volume is still lower than stock's, even at High; demanding headphones may want more. - A headphone profile still uses some extra processor time while it plays; its effect on battery life has not been measured yet. - The restart fix of Beta 8.4 is not yet confirmed over many restarts. If the screen ever stays dark, hold Power for 10 s and start again. - Battery life in sleep is not yet stock-like (about 8 mA vs stock 1.3 mA; some players draw more, [#42](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/42)). - GC9503V players keep the old screen-off behaviour until a GC9503V owner has confirmed the new sequence ([#45](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/45)). - Some players don't charge under Y2Linux ([#47](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/issues/47)); a saved report helps find out why. - The player cannot detect wired headphones yet; the jack plays whenever no Bluetooth headphones are connected. - The fast copy path has not yet been tested with the cable pulled mid-copy, across sleep, or with Windows Explorer. - Songs with several artists ("A;B") count as one artist; there is no Album Artist view yet. - FM radio is in the works for a later beta. ## Files - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.8-first-install.zip`: images, scatter files and checksums for SP Flash Tool. The data image has no SSH key (developers: `tools/production/first_owner.py`). - `manifest.json`, `manifest.sig`, `rootfs.ext4.gz`, `bootimg.img.gz`, `recovery.img.gz`: the signed over-the-air update (Ed25519 key `platform-v1-release-20261015`, sequence 7000). - `Y2Linux-1.0.0-beta.8.8-sources-buildroot-legal-info.tar` (licences, manifests, this project's packages) and the third-party, toolchain and Linux sources linked below: corresponding sources. Our own code: Y2Linux and Y2Reborn at tag `baseline-101`. The headphone profiles are AutoEq results (MIT, Jaakko Pasanen); their licence ships with them. - `SHA256SUMS` for the attached files. Beta software: use at your own risk. Not affiliated with Innioasis, MediaTek, Last.fm or AutoEq. Details: [Beta 8.8 report](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/blob/main/docs/validation/Y2-LINUX-1.0-BETA-8.8.md). ## Sources unchanged since an earlier release - [`Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/Y2Linux-sources-third-party-dce38ffdd9e0.tar) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `dce38ffdd9e0a2b5adf687e95c2a67c22ca355e10c430f879630fbf0d5ea7c1a` - [`Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-75/Y2Linux-sources-toolchain-f7cda4c7d213.tar) (attached to `baseline-75`), SHA-256 `f7cda4c7d2134bed15dacc7afd7e1687621a57412d60e49c725efc3880bf1bc6` - [`linux-6.18.56.tar.xz`](https://github.com/SchulzCode/Y2Linux/releases/download/baseline-52/linux-6.18.56.tar.xz) (attached to `baseline-52`), SHA-256 `4633bbda2ab95eaf2a7af4041236451d6759c72e6946265531af4b3aacefbf89`

Portable Flashing Package: Rockbox-Y1 v0.6

2026-11-06T01:52:54Z

### Downloads #### Y1 · Type A

#### Y1 · Type B

--- Since v0.5 most work went into stability updates and merging upstream updates into this fork to keep it up-to-date. Fork specific changes: - Various plugin bug fixes - Plugin to turn off the internal speaker (by @Ferrhat) - Better support for AirPods (by @Semy0nBu) - Switching between Rockbox and Stock (well, a modified better-Y by @Leska1337) without reboot - Many new themes! Check them out here: https://github.com/rockbox-y1/themes/releases/tag/for_the_gays_and_the_theys My work will now fully focus on bringing this fork closer to upstream Rockbox by removing most custom features from the Rockbox code and moving them into a dedicated settings menu. This also means the external apps launcher will come back (and many new things). If you want to support this project financially, please send your kindness to Partners in Health to fight child mortality in impoverished communities: https://www.pih.org/maternal-center-excellence

Portable Flashing Package: Rockbox-Y1 Base ROM - Type B

2026-11-03T16:05:48Z

### Downloads **Y1 · Type A**

--- Used for building ROM releases

2026-11-03T16:30:11Z

2026-11-03T16:28:37Z

### Downloads #### Y1 · Type A

#### Y1 · Type B

--- This is a new test version that adds full support for firmware 3.1.2 and introduces the new Video Player feature!

Portable Flashing Package: JJ Launcher ROM v0.11

2026-11-03T16:23:37Z

### Downloads #### Y1 · Type A

#### Y1 · Type B

--- ### 🚀 [Update] JJ Launcher v0.11 Release Notes Hi everyone! Thanks to your amazing support and numerous feedback/feature requests, the v0.11 update is finally ready! I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has shown interest and helped test the app. Since many major features have been refactored and added in this version, there might be some unexpected bugs even in areas that used to work fine. Please let me know if you run into any issues, and I will get them patched as soon as possible! Here is what’s new in v0.11: * **New Audio Engine:** Switched the encoder setup to an **ExoPlayer + FFmpeg** combination. * **Lossless Audio Support:** The launcher can now play high-res lossless FLAC and ALAC files that previously wouldn't play. * **Hi-Res Metadata:** High-quality audio metadata is now read and displayed correctly. * **10-Band EQ:** A brand new **10-band Equalizer** has been implemented. * **Podcast Support:** You can now search for and download podcasts directly using the **iTunes API**. * **Crossfeed:** Added a crossfeed function for a better headphone listening experience. * **Playlist Improvements:** Adding and deleting playlists now works perfectly. *(To trigger, long-press the center button on any song in the list)*. * **Quick Alphabet Search:** Added an alphabetical search feature in the song list. *(To trigger, long-press the Play/Pause button at the bottom of the list)*. * **Audiobook Support:** Added support for **.m4b** files, including **Chapter navigation**. * **Album Track Sorting Bug:** Fixed the issue where albums were not sorting by track number. * **Playlist Shuffle Bug:** Fixed the bug where shuffling playlists wouldn't work. * **UI Improvements:** Switched several default Android dialogs/popups to modern **Material Design** popups. * **PC Upload/Download:** Added a download feature to the existing PC upload functionality. * **Recently Added:** Added a "Recently Added Songs" list. * **Faster Scanning:** Added a duplicate-scanning prevention engine to make library scans significantly faster. As always, with so many changes under the hood, there might be some unexpected bugs. Please report any issues you find, and I’ll get them fixed in the next update. Thank you so much for your continued interest and support! Enjoy v0.11! 🙏🚀

Portable Flashing Package: JJ Launcher ROM v0.10.1

2026-11-03T16:18:29Z

### Downloads #### Y1 · Type A

#### Y1 · Type B

--- This patch fixes the error that could occur during the update process. Please update to this version to ensure a smooth installation.

Portable Flashing Package: JJ Launcher ROM v0.10

2026-11-03T16:13:21Z

### Downloads #### Y1 · Type A

#### Y1 · Type B

--- ## 🎉 JJ Launcher v0.10 is Finally Here! Thanks to everyone's incredible interest and feedback, I am thrilled to finally release version 0.10! Thank you all so much for your continuous support and encouragement. Since the Radio and Audiobook features from the stock launcher aren't available when using custom launchers, I have built and integrated brand-new custom Radio and Audiobook features in this update. I also tried my best to incorporate the thoughtful feedback you all provided. Please understand that I couldn't list the usernames of everyone who gave such great suggestions, but I truly appreciate every single one of you! ### 🚀 Update Changelog (v0.10) * **Audio Engine Upgrade:** Replaced the audio playback engine from MediaPlayer to ExoPlayer *(Note: FLAC is still decoded via software)*. * **New Cover Flow:** Added a new Cover Flow visualizer. * **New Radio App:** Added a custom built-in Radio feature. * **New Audiobook App:** Added a custom built-in Audiobook feature. * **Multi-language Support:** Added support for English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, and Russian. * **Main Menu List View:** Main screen buttons can now be displayed in a list format. * **Album Thumbnails:** Added thumbnails to the album list view. * **Track Number Sorting:** The album list is now correctly sorted by track numbers. * **Focus Bug Fixed:** Fixed an issue where the UI navigation focus would be lost. * **Lyrics Support:** Added support for both embedded and external lyrics. * **New Audio Categories:** Added audio categorization by Year and Genre. * **Playback Speed Control:** Added fast playback support up to 2x speed *(excluding FLAC)*. * **10-Second Skip:** Added the ability to skip backward/forward by 10 seconds using the left/right buttons. * **Quick Add to Playlist:** You can now add a song to a playlist by long-pressing the Stop button on the player screen. * **Screen-Off Shortcut:** Added a screen-off shortcut by long-pressing the Center button *(Note: Not available in the file list view as it overlaps with the 'add to playlist' shortcut)*. * **Custom Main Buttons:** Added the ability for users to edit/customize the main screen buttons. * **Theme Backgrounds:** Added default background image support for themes. * **Clock Format:** Added an option to toggle between 12-hour and 24-hour clock formats. * **Default Theme Changed:** Updated the default theme for a fresh look. * **New List Theme:** Added a new list-style theme. * **Infinite Wheel Toggle:** Added an option to turn the infinite wheel scrolling on or off. * **General Improvements:** Various bug fixes and UI optimizations. ### 📌 Future Plans For future versions, rather than focusing on adding new features, my main priority will be fixing bugs to ensure stable performance and expanding the variety of themes available. Please continue to show your interest and support. Thank you! :D

Portable Flashing Package: JJ Launcher ROM v0.1

2026-11-03T16:08:19Z

### Downloads #### Y1 · Type A

#### Y1 · Type B

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InniClassic 1.4.5

2026-09-29T12:12:13Z

### Fixed - **Theme could silently revert to the default after connecting the device as USB Mass Storage** — the selected theme was persisted only as a numeric index into the SD card's theme folder listing, and that listing's order isn't guaranteed stable across a mount/unmount cycle (common FAT32 behavior). The saved index could end up pointing at a completely different theme once the card was reconnected. The theme's name is now saved alongside the index and resolved by name on startup — independent of scan order — with the old index kept only as a fallback for upgrades. - **`.scrobbler.log` declared its timestamps as `#TZ/UNKNOWN`** even though they're genuinely UTC (`System.currentTimeMillis()` is always UTC epoch time, regardless of the device's local timezone setting). Now correctly declared as `#TZ/UTC`, so any tool that imports the log trusts the timestamps instead of asking or guessing. Only affects newly created log files — an existing `.scrobbler.log`'s header isn't rewritten. - **On-screen keyboard was missing common punctuation**, making some Wi-Fi passwords (and anything else typed through it — podcast search, Last.fm login, etc.) impossible to enter. Added `; : , / \ ( ) [ ] { } < > ' ~` `` ` `` and `|`. ### Install - **`rom.zip`** — flash via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download), no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly `rom.zip`. - **`InniClassic-1.4.5.apk`** — install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via `adb install InniClassic-1.4.5.apk`. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

InniClassic 1.4.4

2026-09-29T11:57:38Z

A hardware-input overhaul: a real Hold/lock switch, a proper video/music handoff, and a round of Now Playing and Videos polish. ### Added - **Hold (key lock)** — hold Center for 0.8s to lock the wheel/buttons (and physically turn the display off); hold Center again to unlock. This is the real fix for "screen wakes up randomly in my pocket": instead of guessing which button presses are accidental, you can now lock input entirely, matching the real iPod Classic's Hold switch. - **Toggle Favorite is back in the Now Playing hold-menu** (long-press Play/Pause) — caught and fixed before release: the redesigned Center gesture handling below removed the old "double-click Center" favorite shortcut without anywhere else to reach it. ### Fixed - **Video Play/Pause was starting music instead of pausing the video.** Two compounding bugs: the hardware media-button receiver didn't know about video and would call the music player regardless of what was on screen (with "Screen Off Control" enabled), and opening a video didn't stop any music that was already playing. Both fixed. - **Videos list ignored the wheel/Center** in some cases — the screen was unconditionally swallowing every key before the shared list-navigation code could see it. - **Now Playing wheel seeking** is now a real preview-then-confirm: turning the wheel in Seek mode moves a pending position in 5-second steps without touching actual playback, applied only once you press Center again. The preview no longer gets silently overwritten by the background progress update. - Center-button handling is now centralized in one place — fixes a hold sometimes also registering as a select, and holding Center no longer opens the song menu or toggles video seek mode (that's long Play/Pause and short Center respectively now). - Pausing on the Classic theme no longer dims the album artwork or leaves a leftover audio-format overlay on screen; the selected Now Playing bottom-bar mode survives a pause/resume. - Removed a duplicate progress-callback registration. ### Changed - More compact Now Playing progress/volume bars, fixed-width time labels, and evenly spaced rating marks. - Video now seeks via Previous/Next (±10s); the wheel is volume-only during video playback. - Classic Videos list shares the same background/row styling as every other list. Full engineering write-up: [`docs/release-review-1.4.4.md`](https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/docs/release-review-1.4.4.md). ### Install - **`rom.zip`** — flash via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download), no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly `rom.zip`. - **`InniClassic-1.4.4.apk`** — install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via `adb install InniClassic-1.4.4.apk`. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

InniClassic 1.4.3

2026-09-22T19:31:04Z

A theme-consistency pass plus a round of real correctness/security fixes underneath, including a Last.fm crash and a Wireless PC Upload path-traversal issue. ### Changed - **Classic themes tightened up**: edge-to-edge, tighter main-menu rows; consistent 21dp bold list type; saturated blue selection gradient shared by both the dynamic menus and library lists; silver status-bar gradient, darker secondary text, and more compact chevrons. - Battery silhouette is more rectangular, and battery percentage is now clamped to 0–100. - Main Menu, Cover Flow, Wi-Fi and equalizer views now use generated Android view IDs with a stable logical-key mapping instead of ad hoc constants. ### Fixed - **Last.fm scrobbling could crash its background worker outright** — the pending-scrobble queue called `JSONArray.remove(int)`, which doesn't exist on the Y1's Android API 17 (added in API 19). Also, Last.fm can return HTTP 200 with an API-level error payload, which was previously treated as a successful scrobble and silently dropped instead of retried. - **Wireless PC Upload (the web server) had a path-traversal weakness** — file operations now canonicalize and confine paths to the shared root, reject cross-origin writes, and render filenames as plain text. Interrupted uploads now write to a temp file and atomically replace the target only once complete, so a dropped connection can no longer corrupt an existing file. Server connections now have timeouts and a bounded worker pool; shutdown properly closes active sockets. - Recycled album rows in the library list could show a stale cover thumbnail if an in-flight request finished after the row was recycled for a different album. - Removed a duplicate broadcast-receiver registration and duplicate manifest permission entries; added the newer Android receiver-flags overload with an API 17 fallback and additional Bluetooth/location permission checks. - Sound Check no longer calls an API-19-only method unguarded on this API-17 device. - Launcher icons switched from WebP to PNG for reliable API 17 rendering; fixed a malformed vector icon path. - Audiobook bookmark saving now checks the playlist index is still valid before writing. Full engineering write-up: [`docs/release-review-1.4.3.md`](https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/docs/release-review-1.4.3.md). ### Install - **`rom.zip`** — flash via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download), no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly `rom.zip`. - **`InniClassic-1.4.3.apk`** — install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via `adb install InniClassic-1.4.3.apk`. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

InniClassic 1.4.2

2026-09-02T09:40:27Z

Theme-consistency and Podcasts fixes from user feedback. ### Fixed - **Status bar headphone/Bluetooth icons were hardcoded white**, making them nearly invisible on the light iPod Classic theme's light gray status bar. Now use the theme's own text color like the rest of the status bar. - **On-screen keyboard's selected character was unreadable on the light theme** — pure white text on a barely-tinted overlay meant it could blend into a light background almost completely. The keyboard panel's backdrop is now solidly dark so the white text always has real contrast, regardless of theme. - **Podcast episode loading always said "No internet connection"** even when the real problem was something else entirely (a bad feed URL, a server error, an expired certificate, malformed XML, etc.) — the actual error was being silently discarded. The toast now shows the real failure reason so it's actually possible to diagnose. ### Added - **[`tools/airpods_fix/`](https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/tree/master/tools/airpods_fix)** — an experimental, opt-in fix for AirPods Pro 2 connecting over Bluetooth but staying silent, ported from [Semy0nBu/y1-airpods-rtpfix](https://github.com/Semy0nBu/y1-airpods-rtpfix) (all credit for the original fix goes there). Not bundled into the ROM or APK — it replaces a system-level Bluetooth driver, which is riskier and affects all Bluetooth devices, not just AirPods, so it ships as a separate, clearly-documented install/uninstall script pair instead of being forced on everyone. Read its README for the exact risk tradeoffs before using it. ### Install - **`rom.zip`** — flash via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download), no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly `rom.zip`. - **`InniClassic-1.4.2.apk`** — install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via `adb install InniClassic-1.4.2.apk`. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

InniClassic 1.4.1

2026-08-28T16:06:23Z

Video feature catch-up, a new boot logo, and another round of Reddit-reported fixes. ### Added - **Video thumbnails** — the Videos list shows a real frame from each file instead of a generic icon, loaded in the background. - **Video resume-position** — playback remembers where you left off and jumps back there next time you open that file. - **Fill Video Screen** setting — Settings → Fill Video Screen lets you choose between the original aspect ratio (letterboxed) or filling the whole screen. Direct response to a GitHub issue request. - **New boot logo** — replaces the Rockbox-branded splash the ROM's `LOGO` partition had carried over since this project's very first release with a plain black screen showing "InniClassic". ### Changed - **Larger list/settings text** — Songs/Albums/Artists/Genres/Composers rows, folder browsing, and every Settings row are a bit bigger. - **Cover Flow now groups by artist** — previously sorted purely alphabetically by album title; now sorted by artist first, album second, matching the real iPod Classic. ### Fixed - **Folders with many files lagged noticeably when opened** — rows now build in chunks instead of all at once, so the screen stays responsive. - **Screen could randomly wake up in a pocket while listening to music** — only the Center button now wakes the real display back up (was any key before, which pocket pressure on the wheel could trigger). ### Install - **`rom.zip`** — flash via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download), no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly `rom.zip`. - **`InniClassic-1.4.1.apk`** — install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via `adb install InniClassic-1.4.1.apk`. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

InniClassic 1.3.2

2026-08-19T11:33:34Z

Small follow-up polish release. ### Fixed - **Videos screen looked out of place** compared to every other menu (Settings, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) — it was missing the uppercase title header those screens have. Added, matching the existing look exactly. ### Install - **`rom.zip`** — flash via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download), no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly `rom.zip`. - **`InniClassic-1.3.2.apk`** — install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via `adb install InniClassic-1.3.2.apk`. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

InniClassic 1.3.1

2026-08-03T17:38:17Z

Another round of Reddit-reported bugs, mostly around the Music library screens. ### Fixed - **"Albums" was completely broken** — tapping into it either showed a black screen, froze, or silently bounced back to the Music menu. The row renderer was doing a full library scan plus a synchronous `MediaMetadataRetriever` lookup on the UI thread for every row, every time it scrolled into view — fine for a handful of albums, but an ANR/freeze risk for a real-sized library. Cover art lookup now runs on a background thread (placeholder shown immediately, real art swapped in once ready), and the per-album file lookup is precomputed once instead of rescanning the whole library per row. - **Videos screen: nothing could be selected or played** — rows were added to the list but never given initial focus, so spinning the wheel had no "current" row to move from (you'd hear the click sound but nothing would highlight or respond). Now the first row gets focus like every other list in the app. - **Some FLAC albums showed no cover art in "Albums"** (but did show it correctly on Now Playing/Cover Flow) — the Albums screen's cover lookup skipped embedded art entirely for FLAC files with no fallback, so only albums with a folder `cover.jpg`/`folder.jpg` showed anything. It now uses the same dedicated FLAC metadata parser Now Playing already relies on. - **Confusion around Last.fm scrobbling / "where's my .scrobbler.log?"** — the local scrobble log was silently gated behind the "Scrobble to Last.fm" toggle (off by default) even though it's just a private text file that needs no account. It's now written automatically for every played track, no setup required; the Settings toggle (renamed **Sync Scrobbles to Last.fm**) now only controls whether scrobbles are *also* sent to a real Last.fm account. Also documented in the README that `.scrobbler.log` is a dotfile and hidden by default in most file managers. - **Cover art looking noticeably blurry/soft while panning** on the Main Menu and Music menu — cover art was always decoded at half resolution regardless of its actual size, which compounded badly for anyone using smaller (e.g. 300×300) cover images against a pan panel rendered near full screen height. Downsampling now only kicks in for genuinely large source images; small covers are decoded at full resolution. README now recommends 600×600 minimum, 1000×1000+ ideally. ### Install - **`rom.zip`** — flash via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download), no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly `rom.zip`. - **`InniClassic-1.3.1.apk`** — install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via `adb install InniClassic-1.3.1.apk`. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

InniClassic 1.3.0

2026-07-29T06:55:01Z

A Music Quiz overhaul, a Now Playing polish pass, and another batch of Reddit-reported bugs — mostly sleep/wake and audio. ### Added - **Music Quiz: five new question types** — alongside "What song is playing?", it can now ask which artist released a track, which album it's from, what year it came out, and what genre it is (each only offered when your library actually has enough distinct values to make a fair question). Also new: a visual question type showing 3 album covers side by side to pick from instead of text answers. - **Music Quiz: all 4 answers now fit on screen at once**, no more scrolling to see the other options. ### Changed - **Now Playing**: the album cover sits slightly lower, spacing between Title/Artist/Album is now perfectly consistent, the star rating moved between Album and the track counter, and the "X of Y" track counter is bold at the same size as the rest of the info block. - Documented the existing (but easy-to-miss) **synced lyrics** support: drop a `.lrc` file next to a song (same filename) or embed lyrics in ID3/FLAC/ALAC tags, then long-press Center on Now Playing → Toggle Visualizer to see them scroll in sync with playback. ### Fixed - **Screen never came back on after the backlight timer put it to sleep** — two separate bugs: - The "virtual" sleep used while FM Radio or the web server is running (so the CPU stays alive) never had any code path that turned it back off. Once triggered, the screen stayed black forever (vibration/click feedback still worked) until a full reboot. - The "real" sleep used during ordinary music playback simulates a power-button press to turn the display off, but nothing ever simulated a second press to turn it back on. - **Full device lockup (required a paperclip reset) playing FM Radio through wired headphones for a few minutes** — the backlight timer's "virtual sleep" path was also toggling Wi-Fi off while the FM tuner was active. On this chipset, FM/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth share the same combo radio hardware; killing Wi-Fi mid-session could wedge it badly enough to need a hard reset. Wi-Fi is now left alone whenever the radio is on. - **Screen dimming during active use** — the default Backlight Timer was 10 seconds. Now 1 minute (still adjustable down to 10s in Settings). - **Bluetooth headphones (reported with AirPods) noticeably quiet** — a known AVRCP "absolute volume" quirk. Absolute volume is now disabled on connect, so headphones use their own physical volume control. - **Some FLAC files failed with "Legacy Player Error: 262"** — failing files now automatically retry once through ExoPlayer's FLAC extension instead of giving up outright. ### Install - **`rom.zip`** — flash via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download), no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly `rom.zip`. - **`InniClassic-1.3.0.apk`** — install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via `adb install InniClassic-1.3.0.apk`. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

InniClassic 1.2.0

2026-07-27T18:44:11Z

Video playback, gapless playback, and a full visual consistency pass across every screen. ### Added - **Video playback** - new "Videos" entry in the Main Menu, its own folder on the SD card (`/storage/sdcard0/Videos`), full-screen player with wheel-driven volume/seek. **Now powered by libVLC instead of ExoPlayer** - ExoPlayer's precise frame-timing API only exists from Android API 21 onward, and its fallback for older devices turned out to be broken on the Y1's API 17 (audio and the position clock stayed correct, but picture played back several times faster than real time). libVLC brings its own native AV-sync engine independent of that Android API, giving stable, correctly-synced playback. Audio-only playback is untouched and still runs on ExoPlayer. Thumbnails in the video list and resume-position are still unaddressed for now - see `tools/handbrake_y1_preset.json` for a ready-to-import HandBrake preset tuned for smooth playback on the Y1's chip. - **Gapless playback** - automatically kicks in for albums/playlists of 15 tracks or fewer, with shuffle off and no FLAC in the queue. Track transitions inside a gapless queue no longer stop and reload. - **Favorites are always visible now** on Now Playing - hollow heart normally, filled red heart when favorited, instead of nothing at all unless already a favorite. ### Changed - Unified font sizes, left alignment, and row spacing across every menu (Main Menu, Music menu, Artists, Albums, Songs, Settings/Bluetooth/Wi-Fi). - Right-arrow indicator now only shows on the focused row, everywhere. - Thinner status bar matching real iPod proportions; narrows to the left column on both Main Menu and Music menu so the album cover bleeds behind it. - Main Menu and Music menu covers now share the exact same slow "Ken Burns" panning animation. - Bigger Now Playing album cover, bolder track counter, marquee-scrolling long titles, glass-look progress bar. - Larger album cover thumbnails in the Albums list. ### Fixed - Focus arrow color was theme-dependent instead of fixed white. - A recycled list row's blue focused background could get incorrectly reset regardless of actual focus state. - Now Playing's progress ticker and the clock/widget refresh loop kept doing full work every 0.5-1s even when not visible (or during virtual screen-off) - both now sit idle unless actually needed. Should help battery life. ### Install - **`rom.zip`** - flash via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download), no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly `rom.zip`. - **`InniClassic-1.2.0.apk`** - install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via `adb install InniClassic-1.2.0.apk`. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

InniClassic 1.1.2

2026-07-26T22:45:12Z

Bug-fix release based on more Reddit feedback from multiple users. ### Fixed - **Crash browsing Artists, Album Artists, Albums, Songs, or Genres** - songs with a missing artist/album tag could carry a `null` value that crashed the launcher wherever it was later compared. Every song now always gets a safe "Unknown Artist"/"Unknown Album" fallback. - **FLAC files stuck at 0:00** - the fallback engine that FLAC was supposed to use was never actually being switched on. - **Screen turning off during active use** - spinning the wheel now correctly resets the auto-lock timer. - **Charging indicator** - the battery icon now actually draws a lightning bolt while charging (the code for it existed but was never enabled). - Long album/track names no longer overlap the battery/Bluetooth icons in the status bar. ### Added - **Shuffle** row at the top of All Songs, matching the stock Y1 firmware. - **FM Radio** is back in the Main Menu (it had quietly disappeared from the theme config). ### Install - **rom.zip** - flash via the Innioasis Updater, no ADB required. Must keep the filename exactly rom.zip. Ships the latest Y1 Firmware 3.1.2 with InniClassic pre-installed. - **InniClassic-1.1.2.apk** - install over an existing JJ Launcher / InniClassic install via adb install InniClassic-1.1.2.apk. Full changelog: https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md

v1.1.1 - InniClassic: now flashable via Innioasis Updater

2026-07-23T22:38:48Z

The project is now named **InniClassic** (still based on and credited to [JJ Launcher](https://github.com/ismileblue/y1_launcher) — see README). Same 1.1.1 build as before, no functional version bump for the rename itself. ### 🆕 Now installable as a full ROM `rom.zip` flashes directly via the [Innioasis Updater](https://www.innioasis.com/pages/download) — no ADB, no manual uninstall step. It ships the latest **Y1 Firmware 3.1.2** with InniClassic pre-installed as the system launcher. Just select the zip in the Updater and follow the prompts (the Updater expects this exact filename, so don't rename it after downloading). The APK (`InniClassic-1.1.1.apk`) is still available too, for updating an existing JJ Launcher-based install via ADB — see the README's Method 2. ### Also in this build - New **iPod Classic (Dark)** theme - iPod Classic is now the true first-launch default theme - Fixed Bluetooth A2DP `connect()` failing on some speakers (missing `BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED`/`WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS`, now self-granted at startup) - New **Album Cover Tilt** setting to turn off the Now Playing 3D tilt - Fixed track titles sometimes showing their file extension (`.ogg`, `.wav`, etc.) - Music menu: split "Artists" into **Artists** (track artist) and **Album Artists** (album artist), matching real iPod Classic - Music Quiz restructured into 5 rounds of 8 questions, with round-complete and victory screens - A PC-side script ([`tools/build_library_cache.py`](https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/tools/build_library_cache.py)) to pre-build the library scan cache for large libraries, so the device doesn't have to re-tag everything on next boot - Plus the two Reddit-reported fixes from the original 1.1.1 (invisible web server text, wheel active while locked) — see below ### Fixed (original 1.1.1 fixes) - Wireless PC Upload (web server) status text was hardcoded white, invisible against the iPod Classic theme's white background. Same issue fixed on the Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/Brightness/Storage/Settings screen titles. - The wheel stayed active while the device was locked (screen off) and could still change the volume — the guard for this existed but lived in a method that never actually ran on this device; moved to where it's effective. Full changelog: [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/FabianZettl/inniclassic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md) > [!WARNING] > Updating from an older APK install? Uninstall it first (`adb uninstall com.themoon.y1` or `adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.themoon.y1`) — see the README's Installation section. The ROM method doesn't need this.

v1.1.0 - Now Playing sub-menus, star ratings, On-The-Go, Main Menu cleanup

2026-07-23T07:20:00Z

Focused on getting closer to the real iPod Classic experience — especially a proper depth to the Now Playing screen, plus a cleanup pass on the Main Menu and some visual consistency fixes. ### Added - **Now Playing sub-menus**: a center-click on the Now Playing screen now cycles through four states, exactly like a real iPod Classic — Progress bar → Seek (scrub bar with a diamond thumb, wheel jumps the track ±5s) → Shuffle & Repeat (quick toggle, wheel cycles each) → Rating (wheel sets 1-5 stars) → back to Progress. The wheel reverts to volume control outside of these states, same as on a real device. - **Star ratings**: rate any track 1-5 stars from the Now Playing Rating state above; shown as ★★★☆☆ under the track counter. - **On-The-Go playlist**: the classic always-available instant playlist. Reachable as a one-tap "Add to On-The-Go" action from the Now Playing hold-menu, or as a pinned entry in the full Add to Playlist dialog. - **Now Playing hold-menu**: long-press Center on Now Playing for Add to On-The-Go, Browse Album, Browse Artist, and Cancel — matching the real iPod's menu, plus a Toggle Visualizer entry for this fork's bonus spectrum/lyrics view. - **Composers** grouping in the Music menu, alongside the existing Artists/Albums/Genres/Years grouping. - **Fast-scroll letter jump**: spin the wheel quickly through an alphabetized list (Artists/Albums/Songs/Genres/Composers/Search) to jump straight to the next first-letter group, with an on-screen letter overlay while jumping — tuned so it triggers reliably without being overly twitchy on a quick spin. - Status bar now shows the current screen's name (Music/Now Playing/Settings/etc.) instead of a clock, matching the real iPod's title bar. ### Changed - **Main Menu cleanup**: Cover Flow, Audiobooks, Folders, Years, Recently Added, and My Favorites have moved out of the Main Menu and into the Music menu where they belong on a real iPod. Main Menu is back down to Now Playing, Music, Music Quiz, Podcasts, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Settings, and Web Server. - The Main Menu's split-view album cover now genuinely fills the entire remaining screen edge-to-edge (computed from the real screen size) instead of a fixed-size box, so it bleeds above the status bar the same way the Music menu's cover panel already did. ### Fixed - Menu text size was inconsistent between screens: Music-menu-style rows (Artists/Albums/Composers/Songs/Settings) were sized in `sp` while the Main Menu's buttons were sized in raw pixels — same nominal number, different unit, so they never quite matched. Everything now renders at the exact same size. Full changelog: [CHANGELOG.md](https://github.com/FabianZettl/jj-launcher-classic/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md) > [!WARNING] > If you have an older version installed, uninstall it first (`adb uninstall com.themoon.y1` or `adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 com.themoon.y1`) before installing this APK — see the README's Installation section for the full mandatory step-by-step (including replacing the stock JJ Launcher).

JJ Launcher Classic Version 1.0.0

- **USB connected** - **Loading windows** - **Equalizer** - **FM Radio** - **Photos** - **Wallpaper** - **Search** and the **on-screen keyboard** - **Brightness** - **Bluetooth**

Equalizer now shows each band's level in dB instead of just "-15" and "15"

● Disabled scroll wheel sounds while the screen is off — no more clicks in a pocket when Key lock is off

● Fixed a bug where the song order was reset when a song was added to the queue

● Files of better-Y on the SD card are sorted into folders — /better-Y/logs/ and /better-Y/backup/

● E-book → Local files no longer lists the files of the /better-Y/ folder

● Translation fixes and some other minor changes

### Now Playing

⚙️ Option to change text and lyrics color — Light / Dark / Theme color

Icons and text color changed to `Light`	Icons and text color changed to `Theme color`

Lyrics color changed to `Theme color`

⚙️ Long artist/album scroll — Off / Artists / Albums / Both

Long artist and album lines in the player can now scroll too. Long song titles always scroll, regardless of the setting.

### Menu

More sorting options — in Folders and Audiobooks

Photos section rework — revised to reflect the changes and align with the other sections

● Faster and even more responsive scrolling — up to 4x faster

● Queue, better-Y, Bluetooth, Themes gallery redesign

● Folders are listed above files in Videos → Folders

● New default folder and file icons in Folders — they also follow the theme colors

● The song number column fix — no longer cuts off with wide theme fonts and dynamically changes depending on the theme's font size

● "MultiSelect" is back in the menu while songs are selected

● The alphabetical scroll letter no longer gets bigger with wide theme fonts

● Settings and equalizer previews change right after a scroll — without a delay

### Metadata

Tags of MP3s with big embedded covers are read correctly — titles, album artist, disc number and the cover itself

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--- # Solar 0.2 (9c40a2d) — stable > **Solar** is a custom firmware and launcher for the [Innioasis Y1](https://github.com/y1-community/InnioasisY1Themes) — a full interface replacement with podcast downloads, a global quick menu, **Reach** (Deezer + Soulseek), Y1 theme support, and **Rockbox-Y1** on the same ROM (switch without reboot). ### Features - 🎵 **Reach** — search, play and download music from Deezer and Soulseek - 🎙️ **Podcasts** — search and download episodes to your Y1 over the internet - ⚡ **Quick menu** — global context menu for playback, queue, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and more - 🎨 **Y1 themes** — install and apply themes from the original Y1 firmware - 🔊 **Rockbox-Y1** — co-installed; switch launchers from Settings (no reboot) ## Assets - `app-release.apk` — signed Solar launcher - `rom.zip` — Y1 type A firmware (2.0.0+, MT6572) - `rom_type_b.zip` — Y1 type B firmware (before 2.0.0, MT6572) ## Recent commits - 9c40a2d Delete cloudflare directory - 8fd7735 Delete .cursor/rules directory - 21690e6 Bump stable version for next release. - c6c0bbe Merge pull request #5 from thesolarproject/nightly - 9a0047e Merge branch 'main' into nightly - 621712e Bump nightly version for next release. - 9e71c08 Vendor Koensayr AVRCP patches and Y1Bridge.apk for CI ROM builds. - a3e41f8 Fix ROM build sed permission denied on mtk-kpd.kl patch. - 0a6ee21 Nightly: media suite, Wi‑Fi/BT quick controls, and Y1 input polish. - f35399f Bump nightly version for next release.