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Recent Linux client update changes (2026)

Hey folks! This is a heads-up that there will be a new update to the Spotify Linux client signatures. The latest available client will not install this new key just yet, but it's coming soon.Come February, you may see errors related to missing keys a...

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Solved!! [Troubleshooting] Linux Spotify

Having trouble with Spotify on your Desktop app? Here’s what to try first. Search the Community Someone might have asked your question on the Community before.So type your issue into the search box and have a look. Basic troubleshooting Go through th...

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Pop out not changing album cover

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceLenovo Operating SystemUbuntu IssueThe pop out player doesn't change album cover/graphic when the song changes, until the desktop window is "opened" again

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  Plan Premium Country USA   Device Lenovo   Operating System Ubuntu   Issue The pop out player doesn't change album cover/graphic when the song changes, until the de...

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Flatpak version does not start after hostname change

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePCOperating SystemNiri on Fedora 44 My Question or IssueI am using the Flatpak version of Spotify on Fedora 44 inside the Niri DE, but I assume it's a general Linux+Flatpak thing(Following text shortened with LLM) Spoti...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device PC Operating System Niri on Fedora 44   My Question or Issue I am using the Flatpak version of Spotify on Fedora 44 inside the Niri DE, but I assume...

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Spotify's volume doesn't react to external changes (anymore) and this is a grave problem for me

PlanPremiumCountryHungaryDevicedesktop computerOperating SystemUbuntu latest LTS, pipewire My Question or IssueThe latest Spotify update to version 1.2.63.394.g126b0d89 changed how Spotify handles the volume. It no longer updates its internal concept...

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Plan Premium Country Hungary Device desktop computer Operating System Ubuntu latest LTS, pipewire   My Question or Issue The latest Spotify update to version 1.2.63.394.g126b0d89 chang...

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Superuser Contribution Linux Desktop Client Missing Lossless Audio Support

Hi Spotify Team,I'm excited to see that lossless audio has finally started rolling out to Premium subscribers! However, I've noticed that the Linux desktop client appears to be missing this highly anticipated feature.According to the September 10, 20...

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Hi Spotify Team, I'm excited to see that lossless audio has finally started rolling out to Premium subscribers! However, I've noticed that the Linux desktop client appears to be missing this hig...

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Linux client (1.2.95 / 1.2.96) drops out of Spotify Connect device list after remote track skips in

PlanPremium (with Lossless enabled since Lossless launched)CountryGermanyDeviceSpotify Connect target: Linux box (Zimaboard 2, Ubuntu 26.04 in a privileged Proxmox LXC, bit-perfect PipeWire → Topping E30 II USB DAC).Controllers: iPhone, iPad, Mac min...

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Plan Premium (with Lossless enabled since Lossless launched) Country Germany Device Spotify Connect target: Linux box (Zimaboard 2, Ubuntu 26.04 in a privileged Proxmox LXC, bit-perfect PipeWire...

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Solved!! Spotify not working

PlanpremiumCountryEnglandDevicedesktopOperating SystemXubuntu My Question or IssueSpotify has stopped working on my desktop computer. It still works on my iPhone.If I remove and reinstall on my desktop, will I lose all the albums and playlists I've c...

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Plan premium Country England Device desktop Operating System Xubuntu   My Question or Issue Spotify has stopped working on my desktop computer. It still works on my iPhone. If I remov...

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linux mint -spotify wont open

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceDell LaptopOperating SystemLinux Mint 22.3 Zena My Question or IssueSpotify refuses to open. It doesn't open and then crash or bring up any errors running the command to open it simply doesn't work. It will say the process i...

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Plan Premium Country US Device Dell Laptop Operating System Linux Mint 22.3 Zena   My Question or Issue Spotify refuses to open. It doesn't open and then crash or bring up any errors r...

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[SOLVED] Spotify (snap) shows "Can't play the current song" – no audio, progress bar keeps moving

Problem:Spotify opens and everything works (login, search, playlists), but no song plays. When you hit Play the time cursor advances, there's no sound, and after a few seconds you get "Spotify can't play this right now" and it skips to the next track...

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Problem: Spotify opens and everything works (login, search, playlists), but no song plays. When you hit Play the time cursor advances, there's no sound, and after a few seconds you get "Spotify can'...

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Ads in Home Screen with Premium

PlanPremium DuoCountryDenmarkDeviceHP ElitebookOperating SystemLinux Mint My Question or IssueI get advertisements filling roughly 1/3 of my home screen even though I'm paying premium for 2 users. I am using the official Spotify Client, this should a...

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Plan Premium Duo Country Denmark Device HP Elitebook Operating System Linux Mint   My Question or Issue I get advertisements filling roughly 1/3 of my home screen even though I'm payin...

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Spotify is not working in ubuntu

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The Read-Along does not sync for audio-only podcasts on Web Player and Spotify for Ubuntu

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceDellOperating SystemUbuntu 24 My Question or IssueI want to report a bug on the Web Player, and also the application for Ubuntu. The Read-Along/Transcript does not sync for audio-only podcasts, even though it is OK with video...

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  Plan Premium Country   Device Dell Operating System Ubuntu 24   My Question or Issue I want to report a bug on the Web Player, and also the application for Ubuntu. The Rea...

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Superuser Contribution Default header bar related to Spotify's UI

PlanPremiumCountryUkraine DeviceLaptopOperating SystemFedora 43 My Question or Issue=== START OF TEMPLATE ===Your device and operating system:Fedora 43, GNOME 49 (Wayland)Type of Spotify account you have (Free/ Premium):PremiumThe app version of Spot...

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Plan Premium Country Ukraine   Device Laptop Operating System Fedora 43   My Question or Issue === START OF TEMPLATE === Your device and operating system: Fedora 43, GNOME 49 (...

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Blue window decoration border on Fedora GNOME Wayland

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceAsus G14Operating SystemFedora Linux 43 (Workstation Edition)My Question or Issue:The app displays an unwanted blue/purple title bar and window border that doesn't match my system theme (Adwaita). The issue occurs on both Fl...

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Plan Premium Country US Device Asus G14 Operating System Fedora Linux 43 (Workstation Edition) My Question or Issue: The app displays an unwanted blue/purple title bar and wi...

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Spotify web doesn't identify the app

PlanPremiumCountry Operating SystemLinux (CachyOS) My Question or IssueHello, I'm having a problem with my current spotify installation, I installed on my operating system through this command: yay -S spotify And after being done with the installatio...

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Plan Premium Country   Operating System Linux (CachyOS)   My Question or Issue Hello, I'm having a  problem with my current spotify installation, I installed on my operating sy...

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