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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
-
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-
-## 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 |
-
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-
-## 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)