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+# Installing Tidal
+
+## Overview
+
+Tidal is a high-fidelity music streaming service that provides access to over 100 million songs and 650,000+ music videos. Known for its lossless audio quality, Tidal offers HiFi (lossless CD quality at 16-bit/44.1kHz) and HiFi Plus (Master Quality Authenticated/MQA and HiRes FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz) streaming tiers. The desktop application allows users to stream music, create playlists, and enjoy exclusive content from artists.
+
+**Important Platform Note**: Tidal does not provide an official desktop application for Linux. Linux users must use a third-party open-source client called tidal-hifi, which wraps the Tidal web player in an Electron shell with added features like media key support, Discord integration, and MPRIS support.
+
+## Dependencies
+
+### macOS (Homebrew)
+- **Required:**
+  - `Homebrew` - Install via `/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"` or run `dev install homebrew`
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** None
+
+### Ubuntu (APT/Snap)
+- **Required:**
+  - `flatpak` - Automatically installed via `sudo apt-get install -y flatpak` if not present
+  - `flathub repository` - Automatically added via `flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo`
+  - `x86_64 architecture` - ARM systems are not supported; installer performs architecture check
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:**
+  - `flatpak` - Installed automatically if missing using `sudo apt-get install -y flatpak`
+
+### Raspberry Pi OS (APT/Snap)
+- **Required:** Installation not supported on this platform (ARM architecture not compatible with Tidal or tidal-hifi)
+- **Optional:**
+  - `Docker` - Install via `curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sudo sh` (for Tidal Connect alternative)
+  - `docker-compose` - Typically included with modern Docker installations
+- **Auto-installed:** None
+- **Note:** Tidal Connect via Docker is the recommended alternative for ARM-based Raspberry Pi devices
+
+### Amazon Linux (DNF/YUM)
+- **Required:**
+  - `dnf` or `yum` package manager - Pre-installed on Amazon Linux systems (dnf for AL2023/RHEL8+, yum for AL2)
+  - `flatpak` - Automatically installed via `sudo dnf install -y flatpak` or `sudo yum install -y flatpak` if not present
+  - `flathub repository` - Automatically added via `flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo`
+  - `x86_64 architecture` - ARM systems are not supported; installer performs architecture check
+  - `Graphical desktop environment` - Required for tidal-hifi GUI (headless servers should use web player)
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:**
+  - `flatpak` - Installed automatically if missing using `sudo dnf install -y flatpak` or `sudo yum install -y flatpak`
+
+### Windows (Chocolatey/winget)
+- **Required:**
+  - `Chocolatey` - Install via PowerShell (Administrator): `Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))`
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** None
+
+### Git Bash (Manual/Portable)
+- **Required:**
+  - `Chocolatey` (on Windows host) - Install via PowerShell (Administrator): `Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))`
+  - `PowerShell` - Pre-installed on Windows 10/11
+  - `Windows interoperability` - Inherent to Git Bash environment
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** None
+- **Note:** Tidal is installed on the Windows host and accessed from Git Bash using Windows interop commands
+
+### WSL (Ubuntu on Windows)
+- **Required:**
+  - `Chocolatey` (on Windows host) - Install via PowerShell (Administrator) on Windows
+  - `PowerShell` - Pre-installed on Windows 10/11
+  - `Windows interoperability` - WSL2 feature for executing Windows commands from Linux
+  - `WSL 2` - Windows Subsystem for Linux version 2
+- **Optional:** None
+- **Auto-installed:** None
+- **Note:** Tidal is installed on the Windows host and accessed from WSL using Windows interop (`cmd.exe /c start "tidal:"`)
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before installing Tidal on any platform, ensure:
+
+1. **Internet connectivity** - Required to download Tidal and stream music
+2. **Tidal account** - Required to sign in (create an account at tidal.com)
+3. **Audio output** - Speakers or headphones connected to your system
+4. **Tidal subscription** - Free tier available, but HiFi and HiFi Plus require paid subscriptions
+
+## Platform-Specific Installation
+
+### macOS (Homebrew)
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- macOS 12 (Monterey) or later
+- Homebrew package manager installed
+- At least 200 MB free disk space
+- Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) or Intel processor
+
+If Homebrew is not installed, install it first:
+
+```bash
+NONINTERACTIVE=1 /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
+```
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+Run the following command to install Tidal:
+
+```bash
+brew install --quiet --cask tidal
+```
+
+The `--quiet` flag suppresses non-essential output for automation-friendly installation. The `--cask` flag specifies the graphical application version.
+
+After installation, launch Tidal from the Applications folder or via command line:
+
+```bash
+open -a TIDAL
+```
+
+**Note**: On first launch, Tidal will prompt you to sign in with your account credentials.
+
+#### Verification
+
+Confirm the installation succeeded by checking if the application exists:
+
+```bash
+ls /Applications/ | grep -i tidal
+```
+
+Expected output:
+
+```
+TIDAL.app
+```
+
+Verify Tidal can launch:
+
+```bash
+open -a TIDAL
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `Error: Cask 'tidal' requires macOS >= 12`
+
+**Solution**: Your macOS version is too old. Tidal requires macOS 12 (Monterey) or later. Upgrade your operating system before installing.
+
+**Problem**: "Tidal is damaged and can't be opened" error
+
+**Solution**: Clear the quarantine attribute:
+
+```bash
+xattr -cr "/Applications/TIDAL.app"
+```
+
+**Problem**: Cask already installed
+
+**Solution**: If you need to reinstall, first uninstall then reinstall:
+
+```bash
+brew uninstall --cask tidal
+brew install --quiet --cask tidal
+```
+
+**Problem**: Tidal fails to start after macOS upgrade
+
+**Solution**: Reinstall Tidal:
+
+```bash
+brew uninstall --cask tidal
+brew install --quiet --cask tidal
+```
+
+---
+
+### Ubuntu/Debian (Flatpak)
+
+#### Platform Note
+
+**Tidal does not provide an official desktop application for Linux.** The recommended solution is tidal-hifi, an open-source Electron-based application that wraps the Tidal web player with native desktop features including:
+
+- HiFi audio quality support via Widevine
+- Media key integration
+- MPRIS support for desktop audio controls
+- Discord Rich Presence integration
+- ListenBrainz scrobbling
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later, or Debian 10 (Buster) or later (64-bit x86_64)
+- sudo privileges
+- Flatpak installed
+- At least 500 MB free disk space
+
+Install Flatpak if not already installed:
+
+```bash
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get update -y
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y flatpak
+```
+
+Add the Flathub repository:
+
+```bash
+flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
+```
+
+**Important**: After installing Flatpak for the first time, log out and log back in (or reboot) for the flatpak command to function correctly.
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+Run the following command to install tidal-hifi via Flatpak:
+
+```bash
+flatpak install -y flathub com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi
+```
+
+The `-y` flag automatically confirms installation prompts for non-interactive operation.
+
+After installation, launch tidal-hifi:
+
+```bash
+flatpak run com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi &
+```
+
+The ampersand (`&`) runs the application in the background, freeing your terminal.
+
+#### Verification
+
+Confirm the installation succeeded:
+
+```bash
+flatpak list | grep -i tidal
+```
+
+Expected output (version may vary):
+
+```
+TIDAL Hi-Fi    com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi    6.0.0    stable    flathub
+```
+
+Verify tidal-hifi launches correctly:
+
+```bash
+flatpak run com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi &
+```
+
+The tidal-hifi window should appear within a few seconds.
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `error: Unable to load summary from remote flathub`
+
+**Solution**: Add the Flathub repository:
+
+```bash
+flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
+```
+
+**Problem**: Audio playback issues or no sound
+
+**Solution**: Ensure PulseAudio or PipeWire is running:
+
+```bash
+pulseaudio --check || pulseaudio --start
+```
+
+**Problem**: Discord Rich Presence not working
+
+**Solution**: If running Discord as a native (non-Flatpak) application, use Flatseal to grant tidal-hifi access to the Discord socket:
+
+```bash
+sudo DEBIAN_FRONTEND=noninteractive apt-get install -y flatpak
+flatpak install -y flathub com.github.tchx84.Flatseal
+```
+
+Then use Flatseal to add filesystem access to `~/.config/discord` for tidal-hifi.
+
+**Problem**: Media keys not working
+
+**Solution**: Ensure MPRIS is enabled in tidal-hifi settings. The Flatpak version should have this configured by default.
+
+---
+
+### Raspberry Pi OS (ARM)
+
+#### Platform Limitation
+
+**Tidal does not provide native ARM packages, and tidal-hifi is only available for x86_64 architecture.** Raspberry Pi devices use ARM processors, which are not supported by the official Tidal client or tidal-hifi.
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit or 32-bit)
+- Raspberry Pi 3 or later (Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 recommended)
+- sudo privileges
+- Docker and Docker Compose installed
+- Tidal subscription (required for Tidal Connect)
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+**Use Tidal Connect via Docker**
+
+Tidal Connect allows your Raspberry Pi to function as a Tidal streaming endpoint. You control playback from your phone, tablet, or computer, and audio plays through the Raspberry Pi.
+
+**Step 1: Install Docker if not already installed**
+
+```bash
+curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sudo sh
+sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
+```
+
+Log out and log back in for group membership to take effect.
+
+**Step 2: Create Docker Compose configuration**
+
+Create a directory for the Tidal Connect configuration:
+
+```bash
+mkdir -p ~/tidal-connect
+```
+
+Create the Docker Compose file:
+
+```bash
+cat > ~/tidal-connect/docker-compose.yml << 'EOF'
+version: '3'
+services:
+  tidal-connect:
+    image: giof71/tidal-connect:latest
+    container_name: tidal-connect
+    restart: unless-stopped
+    network_mode: host
+    devices:
+      - /dev/snd:/dev/snd
+    environment:
+      - FRIENDLY_NAME=Raspberry Pi Tidal
+    volumes:
+      - ./config:/config
+EOF
+```
+
+**Step 3: Start Tidal Connect**
+
+```bash
+cd ~/tidal-connect && docker compose up -d
+```
+
+After startup, your Raspberry Pi will appear as a Tidal Connect device in the Tidal app on your phone, tablet, or computer.
+
+#### Verification
+
+Confirm the Docker container is running:
+
+```bash
+docker ps | grep tidal-connect
+```
+
+Expected output should show the tidal-connect container with status "Up".
+
+Test Tidal Connect:
+
+1. Open the Tidal app on your phone, tablet, or computer
+2. Start playing music
+3. Tap the "Connect to a device" icon (speaker/device icon)
+4. Select "Raspberry Pi Tidal" from the device list
+5. Audio should play through the Raspberry Pi speakers
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: Container fails to start with audio device errors
+
+**Solution**: Check available audio devices and update the Docker configuration:
+
+```bash
+aplay -l
+```
+
+If using a specific audio device, add the ALSA device to your docker-compose.yml:
+
+```yaml
+environment:
+  - FRIENDLY_NAME=Raspberry Pi Tidal
+  - ALSA_DEVICE=hw:0,0
+```
+
+**Problem**: Device does not appear in Tidal Connect
+
+**Solution**: Ensure your Raspberry Pi and control device are on the same network. Check container logs:
+
+```bash
+docker logs tidal-connect
+```
+
+**Problem**: Raspberry Pi 5 compatibility issues
+
+**Solution**: If you encounter "ELF load command alignment" errors, ensure you are using a compatible container image. Check the tidal-connect repository for Pi 5-specific images or use 32-bit Raspberry Pi OS.
+
+**Problem**: Audio quality is poor or distorted
+
+**Solution**: Ensure your audio device supports the output format. Try reducing the quality settings in the Tidal app.
+
+---
+
+### Amazon Linux/RHEL (Flatpak)
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Amazon Linux 2023, Amazon Linux 2, RHEL 8/9, or Fedora (64-bit x86_64)
+- sudo privileges
+- Graphical desktop environment (required for tidal-hifi GUI)
+- At least 500 MB free disk space
+
+**Important**: Amazon Linux EC2 instances typically run headless (no GUI). If you are running a headless server, use the Tidal web player at https://listen.tidal.com instead.
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+**Step 1: Install Flatpak**
+
+For Amazon Linux 2023 or RHEL 9:
+
+```bash
+sudo dnf install -y flatpak
+```
+
+For Amazon Linux 2 or RHEL 8:
+
+```bash
+sudo yum install -y flatpak
+```
+
+**Step 2: Add the Flathub repository**
+
+```bash
+flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://dl.flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo
+```
+
+**Important**: Log out and log back in (or reboot) after this step for the flatpak command to function correctly.
+
+**Step 3: Install tidal-hifi**
+
+```bash
+flatpak install -y flathub com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi
+```
+
+After installation, launch tidal-hifi:
+
+```bash
+flatpak run com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi &
+```
+
+#### Verification
+
+Confirm the installation succeeded:
+
+```bash
+flatpak list | grep -i tidal
+```
+
+Expected output (version may vary):
+
+```
+TIDAL Hi-Fi    com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi    6.0.0    stable    flathub
+```
+
+Verify tidal-hifi can launch (requires graphical environment):
+
+```bash
+flatpak run com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi &
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: Flatpak fails to install
+
+**Solution**: Ensure the package manager repositories are up to date:
+
+```bash
+# Amazon Linux 2023 / RHEL 9
+sudo dnf makecache
+
+# Amazon Linux 2 / RHEL 8
+sudo yum makecache
+```
+
+**Problem**: tidal-hifi fails to launch with display errors
+
+**Solution**: tidal-hifi requires a graphical environment. For headless servers:
+
+- Use X11 forwarding with SSH: `ssh -X user@server` then run `flatpak run com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi`
+- Use VNC or RDP to connect to a desktop session
+- Use the Tidal web player at https://listen.tidal.com
+
+**Problem**: Audio playback issues
+
+**Solution**: Ensure PulseAudio is installed and running:
+
+```bash
+sudo dnf install -y pulseaudio pulseaudio-utils
+pulseaudio --start
+```
+
+---
+
+### Windows (Chocolatey)
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11 (64-bit)
+- At least 250 MB free disk space
+- Administrator PowerShell or Command Prompt
+- Chocolatey package manager installed
+
+If Chocolatey is not installed, install it first by running this command in an Administrator PowerShell:
+
+```powershell
+Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://community.chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
+```
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+Run the following command in an Administrator PowerShell or Command Prompt:
+
+```powershell
+choco install tidal -y
+```
+
+The `-y` flag automatically confirms all prompts, enabling fully non-interactive installation.
+
+After installation, Tidal can be launched from the Start Menu or via command line:
+
+```powershell
+Start-Process "shell:AppsFolder\$(Get-StartApps -Name 'TIDAL' | Select-Object -First 1 -ExpandProperty AppId)"
+```
+
+**Note**: On first launch, Tidal will prompt you to sign in with your account credentials.
+
+#### Verification
+
+Open a new Command Prompt or PowerShell window, then verify Tidal is installed:
+
+```powershell
+choco list tidal
+```
+
+Expected output (version may vary):
+
+```
+tidal 2.39.5
+1 packages installed.
+```
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `choco: command not found` or `'choco' is not recognized`
+
+**Solution**: Chocolatey is not installed or not in PATH. Install Chocolatey first (see Prerequisites), then open a new terminal window.
+
+**Problem**: Installation fails with permission errors
+
+**Solution**: Run PowerShell as Administrator. Right-click PowerShell in the Start Menu and select "Run as administrator".
+
+**Problem**: Tidal fails to launch after installation
+
+**Solution**: Restart your computer to ensure all components are properly registered, then try launching again.
+
+**Problem**: Need to update Tidal
+
+**Solution**: Run the upgrade command:
+
+```powershell
+choco upgrade tidal -y
+```
+
+---
+
+### WSL (Ubuntu)
+
+#### Platform Approach
+
+**Tidal is installed on the Windows host, not within WSL.** The recommended approach is to install Tidal on Windows and access it from WSL using Windows interoperability.
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Windows 10 version 2004 or higher, or Windows 11
+- WSL 2 enabled with Ubuntu distribution installed
+- Administrator access on Windows for Tidal installation
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+**Step 1: Install Tidal on Windows**
+
+From a Windows Administrator PowerShell:
+
+```powershell
+choco install tidal -y
+```
+
+**Step 2: Access Tidal from WSL**
+
+From within your WSL terminal, you can launch Windows Tidal:
+
+```bash
+# Launch Tidal using Windows executable
+cmd.exe /c start "" "tidal:"
+```
+
+This command uses Windows interoperability to launch the Tidal application installed on the Windows host.
+
+**Alternative: Access Tidal via browser from WSL**
+
+If you prefer browser-based access:
+
+```bash
+# Open Tidal web player in default Windows browser
+cmd.exe /c start https://listen.tidal.com
+```
+
+#### Verification
+
+From WSL, verify you can launch Windows Tidal:
+
+```bash
+cmd.exe /c start "" "tidal:"
+```
+
+Tidal should open in a new window on the Windows desktop.
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: Cannot launch Windows Tidal from WSL
+
+**Solution**: Ensure Tidal is installed on Windows first. Run `choco list tidal` in a Windows PowerShell to verify installation.
+
+**Problem**: Protocol handler not recognized
+
+**Solution**: Use the web player approach instead:
+
+```bash
+cmd.exe /c start https://listen.tidal.com
+```
+
+**Problem**: Need to use Tidal commands in WSL scripts
+
+**Solution**: Create a helper alias in your `~/.bashrc`:
+
+```bash
+echo 'alias tidal="cmd.exe /c start https://listen.tidal.com"' >> ~/.bashrc
+source ~/.bashrc
+```
+
+Then simply run `tidal` from your WSL terminal.
+
+---
+
+### Git Bash (Windows Installation)
+
+#### Prerequisites
+
+- Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
+- Git Bash installed (comes with Git for Windows)
+- Administrator access for Tidal installation
+
+#### Installation Steps
+
+Git Bash runs on Windows, so Tidal is installed on the Windows host and accessible from Git Bash.
+
+**Step 1: Install Tidal on Windows**
+
+From an Administrator Command Prompt or PowerShell (not Git Bash):
+
+```powershell
+choco install tidal -y
+```
+
+**Step 2: Access Tidal from Git Bash**
+
+After installation, Tidal can be launched from Git Bash:
+
+```bash
+start "" "tidal:"
+```
+
+Or use the web player:
+
+```bash
+start https://listen.tidal.com
+```
+
+#### Verification
+
+From Git Bash, verify Tidal can be launched:
+
+```bash
+start https://listen.tidal.com
+```
+
+The Tidal web player should open in your default browser.
+
+#### Troubleshooting
+
+**Problem**: `start: command not found`
+
+**Solution**: Use the Windows-style command:
+
+```bash
+cmd //c "start https://listen.tidal.com"
+```
+
+**Problem**: Tidal does not launch
+
+**Solution**: Ensure Tidal is installed on Windows. Open a Windows Command Prompt and verify:
+
+```cmd
+choco list tidal
+```
+
+If not installed, install it from an Administrator PowerShell first.
+
+**Problem**: Need to use Tidal in scripts
+
+**Solution**: For scripting, use the Windows command wrapper:
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# Launch Tidal web player
+cmd //c "start https://listen.tidal.com" 2>/dev/null
+```
+
+---
+
+## Post-Installation Configuration
+
+After installing Tidal on any platform, complete these configuration steps.
+
+### Signing In
+
+1. Launch Tidal
+2. Click "Log in" and enter your credentials, or sign in with Facebook, Apple, Twitter, or other linked accounts
+3. Complete any two-factor authentication if enabled on your account
+
+### Configuring Audio Quality
+
+Adjust streaming quality based on your subscription and preferences:
+
+1. Click your profile picture or the settings icon
+2. Go to **Settings** > **Streaming**
+3. Select audio quality:
+   - **Normal** (AAC 96 kbps) - Low data usage
+   - **High** (AAC 320 kbps) - Better quality
+   - **HiFi** (FLAC 16-bit/44.1kHz) - Lossless CD quality (HiFi subscription required)
+   - **Max** (MQA/FLAC up to 24-bit/192kHz) - Master quality (HiFi Plus subscription required)
+
+### Configuring Download Quality (Mobile/Desktop)
+
+For offline listening:
+
+1. Go to **Settings** > **Downloads**
+2. Select download quality matching your storage capacity
+3. Toggle on **Download using cellular** if desired (mobile)
+
+### Keyboard Shortcuts
+
+Essential shortcuts for productivity:
+
+| Action | Windows | macOS |
+|--------|---------|-------|
+| Play/Pause | `Space` | `Space` |
+| Next Track | `Ctrl+Right` | `Cmd+Right` |
+| Previous Track | `Ctrl+Left` | `Cmd+Left` |
+| Volume Up | `Ctrl+Up` | `Cmd+Up` |
+| Volume Down | `Ctrl+Down` | `Cmd+Down` |
+| Search | `Ctrl+L` | `Cmd+L` |
+
+---
+
+## Common Issues
+
+### Issue: "Unable to Connect" or Network Errors
+
+**Symptoms**: Tidal shows connection errors or fails to load content
+
+**Solutions**:
+
+- Check internet connectivity
+- Verify firewall allows Tidal traffic (ports 443, 80)
+- If behind a corporate proxy, configure proxy settings in system settings
+- Try signing out and signing back in
+- Clear cache in Settings
+
+### Issue: High Memory or CPU Usage
+
+**Symptoms**: Tidal consumes excessive system resources
+
+**Solutions**:
+
+- Disable hardware acceleration in settings if available
+- Restart Tidal periodically during long sessions
+- Ensure Tidal is updated to the latest version
+- Close other resource-intensive applications
+
+### Issue: Audio Playback Problems
+
+**Symptoms**: No sound, stuttering, or distorted audio
+
+**Solutions**:
+
+**All Platforms:**
+
+- Check system volume and ensure Tidal is not muted
+- Verify correct audio output device is selected in Tidal Settings
+- Restart Tidal
+
+**Linux (tidal-hifi):**
+
+- Ensure PulseAudio or PipeWire is running
+- Check audio device permissions
+
+**Windows:**
+
+- Run Windows Audio Troubleshooter
+- Update audio drivers
+
+### Issue: HiFi/Max Quality Not Available
+
+**Symptoms**: Cannot select HiFi or Max quality options
+
+**Solutions**:
+
+- Verify your subscription tier at https://tidal.com/account
+- HiFi quality requires HiFi or HiFi Plus subscription
+- Max quality requires HiFi Plus subscription
+- Some content may not be available in all quality levels
+- Web player has limited quality support (no Max on Firefox/Safari)
+
+### Issue: Exclusive Mode / Audio Device Conflicts
+
+**Symptoms**: Other applications cannot play audio when Tidal is open
+
+**Solutions**:
+
+- Disable exclusive mode in Tidal Settings > Playback
+- This allows other applications to share the audio device
+
+---
+
+## Summary Table
+
+| Platform | Native Support | Installation Method | Notes |
+|----------|---------------|---------------------|-------|
+| macOS | Yes | `brew install --quiet --cask tidal` | Requires macOS 12+ |
+| Windows | Yes | `choco install tidal -y` | Primary supported platform |
+| Ubuntu/Debian | No | `flatpak install -y flathub com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi` | Third-party client, x86_64 only |
+| Raspberry Pi | No | Docker (tidal-connect) | Tidal Connect only, no GUI |
+| Amazon Linux/RHEL | No | `flatpak install -y flathub com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi` | Third-party client, requires desktop |
+| WSL | N/A | Install on Windows host | Uses Windows installation |
+| Git Bash | N/A | Uses Windows installation | Inherits Windows Tidal |
+
+---
+
+## References
+
+- [Tidal Official Website](https://tidal.com/)
+- [Tidal Downloads](https://tidal.com/download)
+- [Tidal System Requirements](https://support.tidal.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005872445-System-Requirements)
+- [Tidal Support - Desktop](https://support.tidal.com/hc/en-us/sections/115001618769-Desktop)
+- [Tidal Homebrew Cask](https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/tidal)
+- [Tidal Chocolatey Package](https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/tidal)
+- [Tidal winget Package](https://winget.run/pkg/TIDALMusicAS/TIDAL)
+- [Tidal Web Player](https://listen.tidal.com)
+- [tidal-hifi GitHub Repository](https://github.com/Mastermindzh/tidal-hifi)
+- [tidal-hifi on Flathub](https://flathub.org/apps/com.mastermindzh.tidal-hifi)
+- [Tidal Connect Docker](https://github.com/GioF71/tidal-connect)