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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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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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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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listen to music

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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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Solved!! Songs not playing on Ubuntu app. 'Spotify can't play this right now'

I'm getting this error when I play any song on my Spotify desktop app on Ubuntu. The same songs play without any errors on my phone. Saw other suggestions, like deleting local files (can't seem to find any when searching for 'local' in the spotify fo...

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I'm getting this error when I play any song on my Spotify desktop app on Ubuntu. The same songs play without any errors on my phone. Saw other suggestions, like deleting local files (can't seem t...

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Turn off Automix

PlanPremiumOperating SystemLinux My Question or IssueHi, after an update I'm hit with Automix (on my Daylist specifically). I really dislike this feature and want to turn it off. I turned it off in settings, but it is still there. In the three-dot-me...

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  Plan Premium Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue Hi, after an update I'm hit with Automix (on my Daylist specifically). I really dislike this feature and want to turn it ...

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Can't play current song for literally all songs

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceHPOperating SystemUbuntu 22.04.5 LTS My Question or IssueCan't play current song for literally all songsInstalled app via ubuntu snap AND then via command line instructionsCan't play current song for literally all songs

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Plan Premium Country US Device HP Operating System Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS   My Question or Issue Can't play current song for literally all songs Installed app via ubuntu snap AND then via...

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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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Spotify won't stop opening browser tabs until the browser crash

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceHP EliteBook 860Operating SystemUbuntu 24.04Spotify Version1.2.95.453.g0eeebbed, Copyright (c) 2026, Spotify LtdMy Question or IssueSince yesterday my Spotify started spamming browser tabs trying to open https://accounts...

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Plan Premium Country Brazil Device HP EliteBook 860 Operating System Ubuntu 24.04 Spotify Version 1.2.95.453.g0eeebbed, Copyright (c) 2026, Spotify Ltd My Question or Issue Since yeste...

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spotify-desktop for aarch64-linux

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceMacbook M2 with Asahi Linux / Pinebook Pro / PineNoteOperating SystemLinux My Question or Issue Can we please get a aarch64-linux build of the spotify-desktop application? There's some nice ARM(64) hardware, but it's cu...

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Inhibit suspend while playing

While playing music, the computer shouldn't go to sleep/suspend mode, which will stop the playback. Please implement inhibiting power management on the Spotify client for Linux. See e.g. https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/latest/systemd...

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While playing music, the computer shouldn't go to sleep/suspend mode, which will stop the playback.   Please implement inhibiting power management on the Spotify client for Linux.  &nbsp...

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