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Strawberry – A Fork of Clementine Music Player & Organizer

Last updated: June 21, 2020

Strawberry is an open-source fork of Clementine music player aimed at music collectors and audiophiles.

Strawberry is written in C++ with Qt 5 toolkit. The development started in 2018 while Clementine was not in active development (now development of Clementine revives).

Strawberry music player and organizer features:

Play and organize music
Supports WAV, FLAC, WavPack, DSF, DSDIFF, Ogg Vorbis, Speex, MPC, TrueAudio, AIFF, MP4, MP3, ASF and Monkey’s Audio.
Audio CD playback
Native desktop notifications
Playlists in multiple formats
Advanced audio output and device configuration for bit-perfect playback on Linux
Edit tags on music files
Fetch tags from MusicBrainz
Album cover art from Last.fm, Musicbrainz, Discogs and Deezer
Song lyrics from AudD
Support for multiple backends
Audio analyzer
Audio equalizer
Transfer music to iPod, iPhone, MTP or mass-storage USB player
Scrobbler with support for Last.fm, Libre.fm and ListenBrainz
Subsonic streaming support

How to Install Strawberry in Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04:

The software offers Snap package (runs in sandbox) which can be installed simply from Ubuntu Software.

Also the official Strawberry PPA maintains the latest .deb packages for Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.10, Ubuntu 20.04, Linux Mint 19.x, and their derivatives.

1.) Open terminal either by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard or by searching for ‘terminal’ from ‘Show Applications’ menu. When it opens, run command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:jonaski/strawberry

Type user password (no asterisk feedback) when it asks for sudo prompts and hit Enter to continue.

2.) After adding the PPA, run commands to refresh package cache and install the music player:

sudo apt update

sudo apt install strawberry

Uninstall Strawberry:

To remove the PPA repository, either go to Software & Updates -> Other Software:

or run command in terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository --remove ppa:jonaski/strawberry

To remove the music player and music collection organizer:

sudo apt remove --autoremove strawberry

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Clementine 1.4 RC1 Available to Install in Ubuntu 18.04,19.10

Last updated: January 3, 2020

The first release candidate of Clementine 1.4.0, an audio player inspired by Amarok 1.4, was released today.

Though the last 1.3.1 was released more than 3 years ago, the development of Clementine is being active all the time. Now Clementine 1.4.0 rc1 is available to install in Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.04, Ubuntu 19.10 with no announcement or change-log though.

Go to the release page by clicking the link below:

Clementine Releases

Select download the .deb package from your Ubuntu edition.

bionic for Ubuntu 18.04, and Linux Mint 19.x
disco for Ubuntu 19.04
eoan for Ubuntu 19.10.
and amd64 for 64-bit system, i386 for 32-bit system.

Finally install the package either via Gdebi package installer or by running command in terminal:

sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/clementine_1.4.0*.deb

Once installed, open the music player from your system application launcher and enjoy!

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Clementine Music Player 1.3.9 Released for Testing (How to Install)

Last updated: January 3, 2020

Now it’s Clementine 1.4.0 rc1. Binary packages are available to download in the github releases page.

Clementine, an open-source audio player inspired by Amarok 1.4, released version 1.3.9 (then 1.3.92) a few days ago. Here’s how to install it in Ubuntu.

Though the last version 1.3.1 was released more than 3 years ago, Clementine player is still in active development, and version 1.3.9 (as well as 1.3.92) was released in recent days as the test release. However, there’s no announcement, no change-log so far. They seem to be the development releases for the next major release.

The latest Clementine 1.3.92 is available to download in the link below:

Clementine Developer Build

So far it offers .deb packages for Ubuntu 18.04 (bionic), Ubuntu 19.04 (disco), and Ubuntu 19.10 (eoan).

Just grab the .deb matches your Ubuntu edition (amd64 for 64-bit) and click install via Gdebi (install it via Ubuntu Software) package installer.

Once installed, open the player from your system application launcher and enjoy!

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Clementine 1.3 Released, How to Install it in Ubuntu 16.04

Last updated: April 15, 2016

Clementine Music Player has just reached the new stable 1.3 release. Official Linux binary adds support for Ubuntu 16.04.

After two years of development, Clementine 1.3 was finally released earlier today. It brings so many new features and a large number of bug-fixes.

Main feature in Clementine 1.3:

Vk.com support
Seafile support (server >= 4.4.1)
Add Ampache compatibility (through Subsonic service)
Add new analyzer “Rainbow Dash”
Answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything
Add “Psychedelic Colour” mode to all analyzers

There are also some other features such as m4b support for non-drm files, HipHop and Kuduro equalizers, IDv3 tag lyrics support, lyrics from AZLyrics, bollywoodlyrics.com, hindilyrics.net, lololyrics.com, Musixmatch, Tekstowo.pl, and more and more.

See other improvements and bug fixes in the full changelog page.

How to Install Clementine 1.3 in Ubuntu:

Select download the official binary for your Ubuntu release (Check System Settings -> Details) from:

Clementine Download Page

You can also install Clementine 1.3 from its official PPA, which allows you to receive future Clementine updates along with other system updates via Software Updater utility.

1. Add PPA.

Open terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) and paste below command and hit run to add PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:me-davidsansome/clementine

Type in your password when it asks and hit Enter to continue.

2. Update package cache and install Clementine. You can use Synaptic Package Manager instead if installed.

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install clementine

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Remote Control Clementine Player via Your Android Phone

Last updated: December 26, 2014

Want to remotely control the desktop PC music playback via your phone? Clementine music player has a built-in feature allows to remotely control player using Android mobile over LAN (or WAN).

All you need to do is enable this feature in the desktop player and install the official app ‘Clementine Remote’ on your phone.

1. For Ubuntu 14.04 and earlier editions, you have to upgrade to the latest Clementine release by installing the package from the official link below:

Clementine Player Download Page

32-bit or 64-bit? Check it out at System Settings -> Details.

The downloaded package is .deb file, just double-click on it to open with Ubuntu Software Center and click install button to install the player.

Tip: Restart your computer if you were upgrading Clementine from a previous version.

2. Open the music player and go to menu “Tools -> Preferences”. Select Network Remote in the left pane, then do:

Enable remote control by ticking the box ‘Use a network remote control’
Depends on your need, leave the port default or change it.
Set LAN only or both LAN & WAN access
Set an authentication code, so that clients need to type the code to connect.
Tick ‘Allow downloads’ if you want to download songs from Clementine to Android.

3. Now on your Android device, install the ‘Clementine Remote’ app from Google Play.

Once installed, start the app, type in the IP of the remote machine and click connect.

That’s it. Enjoy!

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Install Clementine Music Player 1.2.3 in Ubuntu 14.04

Last updated: April 25, 2014

Clementine, a modern music player and library organizer inspired by Amarok 1.4, has reached version 1.2.3 with a few bugfixes.

This simple tutorial will show you how to install this release in Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr while the default repositories still have version 1.2.0.

Changes since Clementine 1.2.0:

Version 1.2.3:

Fix compilation with GCC 4.9.

(Linux) Fix poor search performance with sqlite 3.8.

(Ubuntu) Fix dependency issues on Ubuntu 14.04.

(Windows) Upgrade to OpenSSL 1.0.1g to fix CVE-2014-0160.

Version 1.2.2:

(Android Remote) Add kittens support.

Rename SkyDrive to OneDrive.

Don’t include the user’s IP address in the log (from the network remote settings dialog).

(Debian) Fix a bug with HTTPS logins to all cloud storage providers.

(Mac OS X) Fix a bug in the workaround for a weird font issue on 10.9.

(Mac OS X) Fix rendering of source icons on retina displays.

(Android Remote) Don’t advertise songs that aren’t available.

(Android Remote) Fix playing songs with special characters in filenames.

Version 1.2.1:

Fix library download in the network remote.

Fix removing songs from playlist in the network remote.

Fix login failures with box.com.

(Mac OS X) Add a workaround for a weird font issue on 10.9.

(Linux) Fix a typo that would prevent the Spotify downloader button from ever being shown.

Install Clementine:

You can add the Clementine PPA and receive updates by running the command below in a terminal window (Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open the terminal):

sudo apt-add-repository ppa:me-davidsansome/clementine

So far, the PPA supports Ubuntu 14.04, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 12.10, and Ubuntu 12.04.

After added the PPA, install the player via the commands below or check for updates via System Updater:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install clementine

Don’t like launcher PPA? Well, you can directly download & install the .DEB at github.com.

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Install Clementine 1.2.2 Music Player in Ubuntu 14.04

Last updated: February 22, 2014

This tutorial will show you how to install the latest Clementine music player and library organizer in Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr.

As you may know, Clementine is a multiplatform music player inspired by Amarok 1.4, focusing on a fast and easy-to-use interface for searching and playing your music. Since version 1.2, you’re able to control Clementine remotely from an Android device and listen to your music stored in Box, Dropbox, Onedrive and Ubuntu One. Clementine 1.2.2 is the second update with following changes:

(Android Remote) Add kittens support.
Rename SkyDrive to OneDrive.
Don’t include the user’s IP address in the log (from the network remote settings dialog).
(Debian) Fix a bug with HTTPS logins to all cloud storage providers.
(Mac OS X) Fix a bug in the workaround for a weird font issue on 10.9.
(Mac OS X) Fix rendering of source icons on retina displays.
(Android Remote) Don’t advertise songs that aren’t available.
(Android Remote) Fix playing songs with special characters in filenames.

Install:

The official download page provides DEB packages for all supported Ubuntu releases, including Ubuntu 14.04. Just download the package for your Ubuntu and OS type, and install it via Gdebi (recommended, it’s available in Software Center) or Ubuntu Software Center.

If you would like to keep the player update-to-date by regular system update, you may add the Clementine PPA (check out the PPA in launchpad page).

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:me-davidsansome/clementine

After that, you can install / upgrade the music player after checking for updates. For command line, run:

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install clementine

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Clementine 1.2.1 fixed Spotify issue, Install it in Ubuntu Linux

Last updated: November 26, 2013

Clementine, Amarok 1.4 inspired music player recently released v1.2.1 with important bug fixes. They are network remote issues, login failures with box.com, and Spotify downloader button not shown issue.

The official changelog:

Fix library download in the network remote.
Fix removing songs from playlist in the network remote.
Fix login failures with box.com.
(Mac OS X) Add a workaround for a weird font issue on 10.9.
(Linux) Fix a typo that would prevent the Spotify downloader button from ever being shown.

If you’re using Clementine 1.2, it’s strongly recommended to upgrade and here’s how:

1. For Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 12.04, Ubuntu 12.10, Ubuntu 10.04 and their derivatives, such as Linux Mint 13/14/15, Pear OS 7/8, Elementary OS Luna:

Press Ctrl+Alt+T on keyboard to open terminal and then run commands below one by one to install it and receive updates from PPA:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:me-davidsansome/clementine

sudo apt-get update

sudo apt-get install clementine

2. For Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 14.04 use the DEBs for Ubuntu 13.04 from the link below. Install them via:

sudo dpkg -i ~/Downloads/clementine_1.2.1~raring_*.deb; sudo apt-get -f install

3. Source code, and other systems’ installer are available in the official download page.

clementine 1.2.1 in ubuntu 13.10

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