- Install the Cider app on your Linux computer.
- Open the Cider app and sign in to your Apple Music account.
- Click on the “Stream Apple Music” link in the top left corner of the main screen.
- Choose a streaming service and device from the list below. If you’re using a Mac, you’ll need to install iTunes Radio to listen to music from other platforms like Spotify or Pandora. If you’re using a Windows computer, you can use either Windows Media Player or RealPlayer. Apple Music: Windows Media Player: (Windows only) Android: Google Play Music
Steps to stream Apple Music on Linux with Cider
Installing Cider on Linux
The Cider application is a great choice for Linux users because it has excellent support and can be downloaded as a DEB package. You’ll need a terminal window to get the Cider app working on your Linux PC. You can open up a terminal window on the Linux desktop by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T on the keyboard. Alternatively, search for “Terminal” in the app menu and launch it.
With the terminal window open and ready to use, the installation of Cider can begin. Follow the installation instructions below that correspond with your Linux OS.
Ubuntu
If you use Ubuntu, you’ll need to download the latest DEB package from the official website. Using the wget download command below, grab Cider for Ubuntu. The DEB package will save to your home directory.
To install the package on Ubuntu, use the apt install command below.
Debian
To install Cider on Debian GNU/Linux systems, users will need to download the Cider DEB package. Using the wget downloader command below,grab the latest DEB release of the Cider app. Wget will place the file in their home directory.
To install the DEB package on your Debian Linux system, you can use the apt-get install command below. ..
Arch Linux
If you wish to use Cider on Arch Linux, you must first install the Trizen AUR helper. This program makes setting up packages from the Arch User Repository much easier.
- Open a command prompt and type “trizen”
- The Trizen window will open and you will be able to input your settings.
- In the Trizen window, select the “Server” tab and enter the address of your server.
- In the “Password” field, enter a strong password that you will remember.
- Click on the “Create Account” button to create a new account with Trizen.
The Trizen AUR helper set up on your Arch Linux system makes it easy to install the Cider Apple Music client from the AUR.
Fedora/OpenSUSE
It is possible to download the Cider DEB package and convert it to an RPM package using Alien on Fedora and SUSE. However, we highly suggest you follow the Snap or Flatpak installation instructions instead if you wish to use Cider. ..
Snap
To install the Cider app as a Snap package on your computer, first ensure that you have the Snap runtime set up on your computer. Once you do, you can install it using the snap install command.
Flatpak
To set up Cider as a Flatpak on your computer, start by enabling the Flatpak runtime on your computer. After that, run the two flatpak commands to get the app working on your system.
Listen to Apple Music on Linux with Cider
Step 2: If you’re prompted to enter your Apple ID, type in your Apple ID and password. If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one by going to the “Forgot Apple ID or password” window and entering in your email address and password. Step 3: If you’re prompted to enter your Apple ID and password, type them in. If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one by going to the “Forgot Apple ID or password” window and entering in your email address and password.
flatpak install flathub sh.cider.Cider –name=Cider
After entering your Apple ID, you’ll be asked to enter your two-factor activation code. Do so to continue.
If you don’t see anything in Cider when you log in, try restarting the program and logging in again.
To listen to a song, band, or album on Cider, follow these steps:
- Log into Cider.
- Click on the search box with the mouse.
- Type in the name of the song, band, or album you wish to listen to.
- Press Enter on the keyboard to view results. ..
Cider has a great selection of songs and albums to listen to, as well as videos and podcasts. You can find the play icon or “Songs,” “Albums,” “Artists,” or “Videos” in the Cider sidebar to start listening when you’ve found it. Alternatively, select “Songs,” “Albums,” “Artists,” or “Videos” in the Cider sidebar to listen to music that way.
Final Words
If you’re looking for a streaming service that offers a wide variety of music, with features like offline listening and CD-ripping support, Apple Music is a great option. It’s available on both Linux and macOS, and has Siri integration for making it easy to use. ..