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Solar install guides for Windows, macOS and Linux

A network-first custom system with podcasts, YouTube, streaming and a global quick menu. Pick your computer first, then the model. People also search for Solar Y1, Solar Y2, Solar firmware, Solar music player; this is the same Solar install.

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Choose your computer

Windows

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

Windows guide

macOS

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

macOS guide

Linux

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

Linux guide

Every Solar install by model

ModelWindowsmacOSLinux
Innioasis Y1
A Y1 custom Software with network features, including YouTube support.		WindowsmacOSLinux
Innioasis Y2
Listed for Y2 in the current Updater CE catalogue. Check release notes before installing.		WindowsmacOSLinux

Why people install Solar

Solar turns the player into a connected music device while keeping the local library. It is listed for both Y1 and Y2, with separate builds and feature sets.

Source: thesolarproject/solar

Questions people ask

What is Solar?

A network-first custom system with podcasts, YouTube, streaming and a global quick menu. Solar turns the player into a connected music device while keeping the local library. It is listed for both Y1 and Y2, with separate builds and feature sets.

Is Solar Y1 the same as Solar?

Yes. Solar Y1, Solar Y2, Solar firmware, Solar music player 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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