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Restore Original Software (stock firmware) on Linux

The factory system image from Innioasis or Timmkoo, used to undo a custom install or recover a player that will not boot. These Linux guides cover every model the project supports. People also search for stock firmware, factory firmware, stock ROM, original firmware; this is the same Original Software install.

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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.

Choose your model

How the install works

  1. Install Updater CE on Linux using the steps above.
  2. Select the model printed on the player, then choose Original Software.
  3. Choose a stable release listed for that model.
  4. Click Install / Restore, power the player off and connect it at the prompt.
  5. Wait for success. The first start can take a few minutes. Set the language, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth again if the restore cleared them.

Questions people ask

Which Original Software package should I download on Linux?

Use Innioasis Updater CE and select the model first. The app downloads the package from the project's official release. If you download manually, use the ZIP that names the model and, on a Y1, the correct Type A or Type B asset.

Does Original Software work on every model?

This project is listed for Innioasis Y1, Innioasis Y2, Innioasis G1, Innioasis G3, Innioasis G5, Innioasis R1, Innioasis PR1, Timmkoo SR1, Timmkoo Q3, Timmkoo Q5. Open the model card for the exact guide.

Is stock firmware the same as Original Software?

Yes. stock firmware, factory firmware, stock ROM are names people use for the same project.

Do I need a driver?

No proprietary driver, but the udev rule for vendor ID 0e8d and your user in plugdev are required.

Can I undo it?

This is the restore path itself: choose Original Software for the model and run Install / Restore.

Other platforms

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