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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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Please provide https connection for the application's deb repository

The installation for debian / ubuntu from the cli references a unsecured connection for the repository: Here the guide:https://www.spotify.com/de/download/linux/ Here the code where the repository is mentioned (http://repository.spotify.com).curl -sS...

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The installation for debian / ubuntu from the cli references a unsecured connection for the repository:    Here the guide: https://www.spotify.com/de/download/linux/   Here the co...

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History gone from desktop player (at least on Linux) and web.

There seems to be no more ways to access play history on the Desktop app, at least in Linux, nor on the web page player either (there's still a queue button, with only what's playing and/or in queue).If I want to check what something that played was,...

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There seems to be no more ways to access play history on the Desktop app, at least in Linux, nor on the web page player either (there's still a queue button, with only what's playing and/or in queue)...

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Thank you!

Hi all, I don't have a complaint or even a suggestion - I just want to say thanks to the engineers for developing a Linux app. I'm thrilled to have been able to download and use it on Kali. Keep up the good work!

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Hi all, I don't have a complaint or even a suggestion - I just want to say thanks to the engineers for developing a Linux app. I'm thrilled to have been able to download and use it on Kali. Keep up t...

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mini player - linux

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemUbuntu My Question or Issue Apologies if this has been asked before, BUT, when will the mini-player be available for the linux clients?

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop PC Operating System Ubuntu   My Question or Issue   Apologies if this has been asked before, BUT, when will the mini-player be available f...

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La visa llena de sombras y obstáculos, sonríe para pasarla mejor.El desierto va pasar y llegara el Sol y el pasto fresco, pero antes debes pasar por todas estás pruebas.Te estaré esperando al final del camino. Sonríe.

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La visa llena de sombras y obstáculos, sonríe para pasarla mejor. El desierto va pasar y llegara el Sol y el pasto fresco, pero antes debes pasar por todas estás pruebas. Te estaré esperando al fin...

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Solved!! Can't add a local folder on Linux

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Spotify not installed in my phone

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Make Spotify load faster

Spotify is not responsive. I just tested on my computer and it takes 8 seconds for me to open Firefox and get a song to start playing on YouTube. On Spotify it takes 15 seconds. There is no legitimate reason why opening a music player and loading an ...

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Spotify is not responsive. I just tested on my computer and it takes 8 seconds for me to open Firefox and get a song to start playing on YouTube. On Spotify it takes 15 seconds. There is no legitimat...

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Some text showing object types instead of name values (fixed by refreshing)

When I logged into Spotify, the subtitles on cards (artists, podcast release dates) and text on buttons showed text like these: shelf.see-allnavbar.searchcard.tag.artistsearch.playlist-byweb-player.your-library-x.type... This is a minor bug solved by...

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When I logged into Spotify, the subtitles on cards (artists, podcast release dates) and text on buttons showed text like these:   shelf.see-all navbar.search card.tag.artist search.playlist...

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Please support CTRL+q to quit Spotify app on Linux

Operating SystemLinux (Fedora 40) My Question or IssueThis is really a RFE: Spotify desktop app on Linux should comply with the standard of quitting with the CTRL+q key combo, as all well-behaved apps do

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Operating System Linux (Fedora 40)   My Question or Issue This is really a RFE: Spotify desktop app on Linux should comply with the standard of quitting with the CTRL+q key combo, as all wel...

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+ button on bottom panel does not work add songs to "Liked songs"

PlanPremiumCountry: PL DevicePCOperating SystemUbuntu 23.04 My Question or IssueI have smart shuffle enabled. The problem is that if a song is playing that is not on my list of liked songs and I want to add it using the + button in the lower left cor...

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Plan Premium Country: PL   Device PC Operating System Ubuntu 23.04   My Question or Issue I have smart shuffle enabled. The problem is that if a song is playing that is not on my ...

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What is the command to make the spotify app play a song directly on linux desktop

PremiumCountryGreeceDeviceOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)My Question or IssueHello.do you know what command can my spotify desktop app play a song directly? i mean like i say to alexa "alexa play smoke on the water"and alexa p...

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Premium Country Greece Device Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Hello. do you know what command can my spotify desktop app play a song directl...

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Cannot open spotify via command/launcher when minimized

Hi, when Spotify is minimized to tray I can't open the window with the command. /opt/spotify/spotify: /usr/lib/libcurl-gnutls.so.4: no version information available (required by /opt/spotify/spotify) /opt/spotify/spotify: /usr/lib/libcurl-gnutls.so.4...

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Hi, when Spotify is minimized to tray I can't open the window with the command.   /opt/spotify/spotify: /usr/lib/libcurl-gnutls.so.4: no version information available (required by /opt/spotify...

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Advertisements hang. Cannot continue after ad plays.

I have recently installed the app, on Linux (Pop! OS 22.04 LTS, flatpak version 1.2.31.1205.g4d59ad7c). Occasionally, there will be ads that play a short audio. However, once the audio finishes, it just sits there. Attempting to move on to the next s...

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I have recently installed the app, on Linux (Pop! OS 22.04 LTS, flatpak version 1.2.31.1205.g4d59ad7c). Occasionally, there will be ads that play a short audio. However, once the audio finishes, it j...

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Spotify for linux requires a re-login on every reboot.

The Spotify for Linux client on both the Debian/Ubuntu repository and Flatpak repository have the same problem. Every time the computer is restarted, you have to re-login. Marking the "remember me" element does nothing, and there is no option under t...

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The Spotify for Linux client on both the Debian/Ubuntu repository and Flatpak repository have the same problem. Every time the computer is restarted, you have to re-login. Marking the "remember me" e...

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Add to playlist menu flickers (moves rapidly left and right), becomes unusable

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDevicePCOperating SystemLinux/Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS (running KDE) My Question or IssueWhen I'm in a playlist (including auto-generated ones) and am trying to add a song to another playlist, clicking on the "..." menu on the righ...

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Plan Premium Country Finland Device PC Operating System Linux/Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS (running KDE)   My Question or Issue When I'm in a playlist (including auto-generated ones) and am tryi...

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Unable to play/view downloaded songs (mostly)

PlanPremium (Family)CountryGermanyDeviceCustom-Built PC (AMD Ryzen 5 1600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1600 6GB, 250GB SSD)Operating SystemDebian 12 "bookworm" My Question or IssueI am able to download songs and playlists just fine, but going offline and play...

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Plan Premium (Family) Country Germany Device Custom-Built PC (AMD Ryzen 5 1600, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1600 6GB, 250GB SSD) Operating System Debian 12 "bookworm"   My Question or Issue I a...

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