App crash if no notification system

[fjdhj]

Preflight Checklist

• I agree to follow the Code of Conduct that this project adheres to.
• I have searched the issue tracker for a bug report that matches the one I want to file, without success.
• I have confirmed that no support FAQ resolves my issue.
• I have checked that the correct behavior occurs on Apple Music Web (if applicable).
• I have verified that my issue is with a supported version and that it is with the desktop app (Support for other areas can be found in our Discord / on the appropriate repo).

How did you download Cider?

itch.io

App Information

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Operating System

Linux

OS Version

Arch linux

How would you describe your issue?

Backend (macOS/Linux)

Commit Hash

9f74e53bbb8573bde9deaad4f90f91014983b9e2

Describe the Bug

Hello,
The app crash every time a song is changed (manually or automatically). I say crash, but it's more like a freeze of the interface (if open), it's impossible to interact with it (or open it if running in background). When the app "crash" the music still play (for like 2 or 3 songs i think, then nothing), but I can't stop it with keyboard shortcut or with tray icon command.

I think found why, it took me some time, but it's because i forgot to install a notification daemon on my computer. When I disable notifications in the option, the app run correctly.

I don't know how hard it is to correct it, and it's a niche bug because on Linux, every major desktop environment have one. If you choose to not correct this bug, maybe put the information in the support FAQ could help other people.

If your interested, I can install a notification daemon to test if the bug is still here.

Thanks for the app

Steps to Reproduce

1. Uninstall the notification system (maybe stopping the daemon is enough)
2. Launch Cider
3. Activate notification system in Cider options
4. Launch a music
5. Wait the end of it (you need to not focus it)
6. Enjoy your freezing interface (the next music should be playing)

Anything else?

No response

[cider-collective]

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