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Rockbox install guides for Windows, macOS and Linux

Music-first custom firmware with a tag database, gapless playback, EQ, themes and plugins. Pick your computer first, then the model. People also search for Rockbox-Y1, Rockbox-Y2, Rockbox for Y1, Rockbox for Y2; this is the same Rockbox install.

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Windows

Install Rockbox on a Windows PC, with the setup notes for that platform.

Windows guide

macOS

Install Rockbox on a Mac, with the setup notes for that platform.

macOS guide

Linux

Install Rockbox on Linux, with the setup notes for that platform.

Linux guide

Every Rockbox install by model

ModelWindowsmacOSLinux
Innioasis Y1
A music-first custom Software with deep playback and theme options.		WindowsmacOSLinux
Innioasis Y2
The Y2 Rockbox build. Select Y2 before choosing this Software.		WindowsmacOSLinux

Why people install Rockbox

Rockbox is the long-running community firmware for both Y1 and Y2. It adds a real music database, gapless playback, a graphic equalizer, themes and a large plugin set.

Source: rockbox-y1/rockbox and spycemagic/y2-rockbox

Questions people ask

What is Rockbox?

Music-first custom firmware with a tag database, gapless playback, EQ, themes and plugins. Rockbox is the long-running community firmware for both Y1 and Y2. It adds a real music database, gapless playback, a graphic equalizer, themes and a large plugin set.

Is Rockbox-Y1 the same as Rockbox?

Yes. Rockbox-Y1, Rockbox-Y2, Rockbox for Y1, Rockbox for Y2, Rockbox firmware all refer to the same project.

Which models are supported?

Innioasis Y1, Innioasis Y2. Use the model-specific guide before installing.

How do I go back to stock?

Restore Original Software for the same model if you want the stock player back.

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