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Install Solar on Linux

A network-first custom system with podcasts, YouTube, streaming and a global quick menu. These Linux guides cover every model the project supports. People also search for Solar Y1, Solar Y2, Solar firmware, Solar music player; this is the same Solar 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

Y1

Solar on Innioasis Y1

A Y1 custom Software with network features, including YouTube support.

Linux guideModel guides

Y2

Solar on Innioasis Y2

Listed for Y2 in the current Updater CE catalogue. Check release notes before installing.

Linux guideModel guides

How the install works

  1. Install Updater CE on Linux using the steps above.
  2. Select the model printed on the player, then choose Solar.
  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. Connect to Wi-Fi after the first boot and sign in to the services you use. Podcasts and streaming need a working network.

Questions people ask

Which Solar 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 Solar work on every model?

This project is listed for Innioasis Y1, Innioasis Y2. Open the model card for the exact guide.

Is Solar Y1 the same as Solar?

Yes. Solar Y1, Solar Y2, Solar firmware 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?

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

Other platforms

WindowsmacOSAll Solar guidesAll install guides

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