How to Install Strawberry on Fedora 40 or 39 Linux

Strawberry Music Player is a high-quality, open-source music player and music collection organizer that supports various audio formats, including MP3, FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, and more. It offers advanced features such as support for streaming services like Tidal and Qobuz, robust music library management with cover art and metadata fetching high-fidelity audio playback, and a built-in equalizer. Additionally, Strawberry supports advanced tagging and efficiently organizes your music collection, making it a fantastic choice for audiophiles and casual listeners.

You have two primary methods to install Strawberry Music Player on Fedora 40 or 39: using the Fedora AppStream for a straightforward installation or opting for Flatpak with Flathub for a more flexible and up-to-date setup. This guide will walk you through both installation methods.

Method 1: Install Strawberry via Fedora Linux Appstream

Update Fedora Linux Before Strawberry Installation

Before installing Strawberry or any new software, keeping your Fedora Linux system up-to-date is crucial. Regular updates ensure that all required dependencies are in place and help prevent compatibility issues during installation.

To update your Fedora Linux system, open a terminal window and execute the following command:

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

This command refreshes your repository cache and upgrades all installed packages to their latest versions, ensuring your system is ready for the next steps.

Install Strawberry via DNF Command

Once your system is up-to-date, you can proceed with installing Strawberry. The DNF package manager is the most convenient and recommended method for Fedora users.

To install Strawberry using the DNF package manager, enter the following command in your terminal:

sudo dnf install strawberry

This command fetches Strawberry from the Fedora repository and installs it on your system. The DNF package manager handles all required dependencies, making the installation process smooth and efficient.

Method 2: Install Strawberry via Flatpak and Flathub

In addition to using the DNF package manager, you can install Strawberry on your Fedora Linux system using Flatpak and Flathub. Flatpak is an alternative package manager that consistently provides the most up-to-date version of the software. Although Fedora and similar distributions generally focus on offering the latest packages, using Flatpak can be beneficial, depending on user preferences.

Enable Flathub Repository For Strawberry

Before installing Strawberry with Flatpak, you must enable the Flathub repository, which hosts many applications, including Strawberry. To enable Flathub, open a terminal window and execute the following command:

sudo flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

This command will add the Flathub repository to your system if it doesn’t already exist, ensuring access to the extensive range of applications it provides.

Install Strawberry via Flatpak Command

With the Flathub repository enabled, you can install Strawberry using the Flatpak package manager. Enter the following command in your terminal:

flatpak install flathub org.strawberrymusicplayer.Strawberry -y

Note: In case you encounter an error similar to “error: Unable to load summary from remote flathub: Can’t fetch summary from disabled remote ‘flathub'”, you can resolve this issue by enabling the Flathub repository using the following command:

flatpak remote-modify --enable flathub

After executing the above command, try installing Strawberry again with the flatpak install command mentioned earlier.

Launch Strawberry Music Player

After successfully installing Strawberry on your Fedora-based system, it’s time to launch the application and start using its powerful features for music management. Depending on whether you installed it using the DNF package manager or Flatpak, there are two primary methods to launch Strawberry.

CLI Methods to Launch Strawberry

If you installed Strawberry using the DNF package manager, launching the application is as simple as typing the following command in your terminal:

strawberry

For those who installed Strawberry using Flatpak, you will need to use a different command to launch the application. In your terminal, enter the following command:

flatpak run org.strawberrymusicplayer.Strawberry

GUI Method to Launch Strawberry

In most cases, users prefer to launch applications directly from their desktop environment rather than using terminal commands. To open Strawberry from your desktop, follow these steps:

1. Click on Activities in the top-left corner of your screen.
2. Click on Show Applications at the bottom of the Activities menu.
3. Search for “Strawberry” in the search bar or scroll through the list of installed applications to find it.
4. Click on the Strawberry icon to launch the application.

Additional Strawberry Commands

Update Strawberry

Regular updates are essential to keeping your Strawberry installation up to date. You’ll update the software and any related system packages with different commands depending on your chosen installation method.

Below, use the matching command to the installation method you initially used:

DNF Update Method For Strawberry

sudo dnf update --refresh

Flatpak Update Method For Strawberry

flatpak update

Remove Strawberry

If you no longer need Strawberry on your system and wish to remove it, you can use the following commands based on your original installation method.

Again, as per the previous section regarding updates, use the matching command to the installation method you initially used to remove the software:

DNF Remove Method For Strawberry

sudo dnf remove strawberry

Flatpak Remove Method For Strawberry

flatpak uninstall --delete-data com.strawberrymusicplayer.Strawberry -y

Conclusion

With Strawberry Music Player successfully installed on your Fedora system, you can enjoy a rich and organized music listening experience. Regularly check for updates to benefit from the latest features and improvements. Whether managing a vast music collection, enjoying high-quality audio playback, or streaming from your favorite services, Strawberry Music Player provides a versatile and enjoyable music experience tailored to your needs.