Astell&Kern Support for OpenApp Services - Tidal

RICKY KOVACS | MOON AUDIO STAFF/JUL 17TH 2019

How to: Install, Activate Offline Mode and Other Features Using Tidal

As most already know, Astell&Kern released their Open APP service for a selection of their digital audio player lineup, allowing the installation of APK applications to the popular DAPs. The list of models supporting this feature includes the SP1000, SP1000M, SE100, SR15 and the new KANN Cube and SP2000.

Running Open APP Service, there are some limitations on Android version and internal RAM. Among Astell&Kern products, only for those that are using Android 6.0 were the main target to investigate for equipping (SP1000 / SP1000M / SE100 / SR15 / KANN Cube / SP2000). Those that are using lower than version 4.2 are unable to utilize the service.

List of supported apps by A&K: (Sirius MX / Tune-In / myTuner / KT genie / Bandcamp / Joox / Moov / Qobuz / DS Audio / Deezer / More...)

There are 21 validated apps by Astell&Kern (see HERE). Some apps are incompatible such as Apple Music and Google. Although the application is validated, there might have some restrictions on services, policies or updates. (Supported applications will be continuously updated.) Recent updates have allowed Astell&Kern players to support offline mode on the Tidal application (as well as other apps that support offline features). We'll show you step by step instruction on how to enable and configure this on your A&K digital audio player.

Tidal Troubleshooting on A&K Devices

Error Message:"User trying to get stremurl does not have a valid session."

Solution:

Log out of the Tidal application through the settings menu on the device.
Restart/reboot the device.
Log back into your Tidal account with your credentials.

Installing Tidal on Your Astell&Kern DAP:

The firmware will be updated OTA.
Download app from apkpure.com.
Search for the Tidal application.
Copy the tidal app to open service folder in SP1000.
Menu > services… now install the Tidal app by clicking the right-side icon.
Install Tidal.
Run the app.
Download option is available.
Downloading album now.
To test Tidal offline, turn off Wi-Fi.
Similarly, like Tidal you can also install other apps.

Download app from apkpure.com

Search for Tidal

Copy the Tidal app to open service folder in SP1000

Menu > services ... Now install the Tidal app by clicking the right-side icon

Install Tidal

Download option is available

Downloading album now

To test Tidal offline, turn off Wi-Fi

Similarly, like Tidal you can also install other apps

To Enable Offline Mode for Tidal:

Locate "MyCollection"

Locate the "Settings" icon

Activate offline mode

In the same settings menu, you can also change:
- Quality for Streaming and Download (where you can adjust to "Master" quality)
- You can also select where the offline content can be stored, either on the DAP itself or externally

*NOTE:
The embedded Tidal application on the SP1000 (and corresponding A&K players) does not support Offline Mode. Therefore, you must access and download the separate Tidal application from APKPure.com. Keep in mind that other applications such as Qobuz, Deezer, etc., which come pre-installed on Astell&Kern players do not support offline features. You will need to download the APK version of the application using the Open APP service to install the correct application to support offline mode.

Visit APKPure.com

Please also make sure that your DAP is equipped with the latest firmware V1.17 in order to support this latest application content. Your DAP should download the latest firmware version when connected to Wi-Fi. If not, you can manually determine if an update is available in the settings menu.

For more information regarding the streaming update and supported applications, please visit our other blog post linked below:

Astell&Kern Players Support Android Based (APK) Streaming

As always, Astell&Kern advises caution when installing APK applications:

- Caution - The source of the applications on the list are unknown. The installation of an app may result in damage to the device and personal data, and therefore it might cause security vulnerabilities. Some functions may not work normally.

If you have any other questions about installing applications or updates to your Astell&Kern player, please leave a comment below. Happy listening!

Ricky Kovacs

My dad told me to be responsible and get a job that would allow me to finance my passion for music. Well, I did. That's why I spend all day in a proverbial candy store for music lovers. It's a dream job really.

Ricky Kovacs is a performer at heart but loves to bring his passion and experience with music to others. With a background in both politics and religion, Ricky has a knack for writing about divisive topics - which is why at the end of the day he loves writing about the one thing that brings us all together: music. Outside of Moon Audio, Ricky enjoys performing music in his band, recording, video games, virtual photography, reading, traveling, partaking in the finest scotch, and spending time with his wife, newborn, and doggy.

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