Skip to content

Install guides · Linux

Install Innioasis and Timmkoo software on Linux

Set up Innioasis Updater CE on a Linux computer, then use the model-specific guide for the software you want. The official AppImage is for Intel/AMD Linux. No Linux ARM build is listed.

Get Updater CE for LinuxLinux install guidesLinux USB permission notes

Prepare Linux for the install

  1. Download UpdaterCE.AppImage, make it executable with chmod +x UpdaterCE.AppImage, and run it. The current AppImage targets Intel/AMD x86_64 systems.
  2. If the AppImage does not start on Ubuntu 22.04 or newer, install libfuse2 with your package manager. On Ubuntu 24.04 the package is libfuse2t64. Do not run the app as root.
  3. If Updater CE cannot open the player, add the MediaTek USB permission rule: save SUBSYSTEM=="usb", ATTR{idVendor}=="0e8d", MODE="0666", GROUP="plugdev" as /etc/udev/rules.d/51-innioasis.rules, then run sudo udevadm control --reload && sudo udevadm trigger. Add your user to plugdev if needed.

The official AppImage is for Intel/AMD Linux. No Linux ARM build is listed. Full Linux setup notes.

Every software guide for Linux

SoftwareModelsLinux guide
Original Software
Innioasis Y1, Innioasis Y2, Innioasis G1, Innioasis G3, Innioasis G5, Innioasis R1, Innioasis PR1, Timmkoo SR1, Timmkoo Q3, Timmkoo Q5		Innioasis Y1 · Innioasis Y2 · Innioasis G1 · Innioasis G3 · Innioasis G5 · Innioasis R1 · Innioasis PR1 · Timmkoo SR1 · Timmkoo Q3 · Timmkoo Q5Original Software guide
Reborn (Y2Linux)
Innioasis Y2		Innioasis Y2Reborn (Y2Linux) guide
Rondo
Innioasis Y1		Innioasis Y1Rondo guide
Rockbox
Innioasis Y1, Innioasis Y2		Innioasis Y1 · Innioasis Y2Rockbox guide
Solar
Innioasis Y1, Innioasis Y2		Innioasis Y1 · Innioasis Y2Solar guide
JJ Launcher
Innioasis Y1, Innioasis Y2		Innioasis Y1 · Innioasis Y2JJ Launcher guide
Inniclassic
Innioasis Y1, Innioasis Y2		Innioasis Y1 · Innioasis Y2Inniclassic guide
Y2Player
Innioasis Y2		Innioasis Y2Y2Player guide
Koensayr
Innioasis Y1		Innioasis Y1Koensayr guide
Better-Y
Innioasis Y1		Innioasis Y1Better-Y guide
Android development ROM
Innioasis Y1, Innioasis Y2		Innioasis Y1 · Innioasis Y2Android development ROM guide
Linux for Y1 (Dev)
Innioasis Y1		Innioasis Y1Linux for Y1 (Dev) guide

Choose your model

Innioasis G3

the G series player with a larger screen and the same local-first Android software

Linux install guides

Innioasis R1

the voice recorder with dedicated record, playback and T-Mark buttons

Linux install guides

Innioasis PR1

the newer recorder with a colour screen and long recording sessions

Linux install guides

Innioasis D1

the new Innioasis Wi-Fi player, with its firmware archive reserved for the first release

Linux install guides

Timmkoo Q5

the larger Timmkoo player with USB-C, a microSD slot and a 3.5 mm jack

Linux install guides

Questions people ask

Do I need to install a driver on Linux?

No proprietary driver, but add the udev rule for vendor ID 0e8d and make the AppImage executable.

Does Updater CE keep my music?

A normal Updater CE install keeps the music on the microSD card. A full stock restore can wipe internal storage, so back up first.

Where are the model-specific guides?

Use the software table above, or open the model card for your player. Every install page names the model and platform in its title.

Can I use a different computer?

Yes. Each guide has links to the Windows, macOS and Linux versions at the top of the page.

Other platforms

WindowsmacOSAll install guides

Was this useful?

Your answer helps improve this guide.