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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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org.mpris.MediaPlayer2.DesktopEntry is 'spotify', but some distributors change the .desktop name

PlanPremiumCountrySerbia DeviceA desktop PCOperating SystemOperating System: Gentoo GNU/Linux 2.14KDE Plasma Version: 5.27.10KDE Frameworks Version: 5.113.0Qt Version: 5.15.11Kernel Version: 6.6.8-gentoo-dist-hardened (64-bit)Graphics Platform: Wayla...

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  Plan Premium Country Serbia   Device A desktop PC Operating System Operating System: Gentoo GNU/Linux 2.14 KDE Plasma Version: 5.27.10 KDE Frameworks Version: 5.113.0 Qt Versi...

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Spotify laptop to TV via hdmi cable keeps disconnecting

My laptop is connected to my TV via hdmi cable. This is no problem with streaming movies or any other internet functions - except Spotify (and YouTube) which automatically disconnect after about seven minutes or so.

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My laptop is connected to my TV via hdmi cable. This is no problem with streaming movies or any other internet functions - except Spotify (and YouTube) which automatically disconnect after about seve...

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Solved!! Constant very high CPU load

Up to date Ubuntu Linux 22.04.3 LTS, with spotify-client Version: 1:1.2.26.1187.g36b715a1, premium plan.Very high CPU load (spotify eating up all CPU available, a;ways between 50% and 100%), even at startup, without any play activity, making the whol...

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Up to date Ubuntu Linux 22.04.3 LTS, with spotify-client Version: 1:1.2.26.1187.g36b715a1, premium plan. Very high CPU load (spotify eating up all CPU available, a;ways between 50% and 100%...

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Solved!! No shuffle button inside personal playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemOS: Linux Mint 21.2 x86_64Kernel: 6.2.0-37-genericSpotify Version1.2.26.1187.g36b715a1, Copyright (c) 2023, Spotify Ltd My Question or IssueEarlier this AM I installed spotify on my LMDE 6 laptop a...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop PC Operating System OS: Linux Mint 21.2 x86_64 Kernel: 6.2.0-37-generic Spotify Version 1.2.26.1187.g36b715a1, Copyright (c) 2023, Spotify Ltd &nbsp...

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Excessive CPU load playing song.

I noticed since the last two .deb updates that the CPU fan was running quite much and wondered what happened. It turns out that playing a song draws ~50% cpu for the most active process + a few more at 5-10%. For just playing sound this is massive! T...

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I noticed since the last two .deb updates that the CPU fan was running quite much and wondered what happened.   It turns out that playing a song draws ~50% cpu for the most active process + a ...

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Smart shuffle is always on, and cannot be disabled

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDeviceNokia X10 (native app)/Desktop computer (native app), still a problem in the webappOperating SystemAndroid 13, Linux Mint 21.2 My Question or IssueFor some reason, whenever I disable shuffle, and do certain things, smart...

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  Plan Premium Country Norway Device Nokia X10 (native app)/Desktop computer (native app), still a problem in the webapp Operating System Android 13, Linux Mint 21.2   My Question...

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me want to download spotify

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Cannot see Spotify startpage

I get a blank page with the error message;RBAC: access deniedMeans I also cannot log-in

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I get a blank page with the error message; RBAC: access denied Means I also cannot log-in

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why doesent my spotify premium work on pc

i pay for spotify premium on my phone and when i log in on my pc i dont havespotify premium

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i pay for spotify premium on my phone and when i log in on my pc i dont havespotify premium

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Spotify wont open tab in browser (flatpak)

Operating SystemArch Linux on the latest kernal (6.6.1) My Question or IssueHi,I’ve started to switch starting with Spotify but I can’t seem to login due to fact it wont open a tab on my browser. flatpak run --command=xdg-open com.spotify.Client http...

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Operating System Arch Linux on the latest kernal (6.6.1)   My Question or Issue Hi, I’ve started to switch starting with Spotify but I can’t seem to login due to fact it wont open a tab on ...

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I have problem with error "accesspoint:31" on Ubuntu

I use Ubuntu and install Spotify with help snap-package. When I open Spotify, open brauser and loging account, i take error "accesspoint:31", but all web-site work, besides Spotify program. I don`t find answear on my problem in Comunity solution.

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I use Ubuntu and install Spotify with help snap-package. When I open Spotify, open brauser and loging account, i take error "accesspoint:31", but all web-site work, besides Spotify program. I don`t...

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Spotify app floods music streams list

DeviceSpotify 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (snap package)Operating SystemUbuntu 23.10 / Gnome 45.0 My Question or IssueI noticed that the snap version of Spotify spawns multiple streams in the the Volume Levels list. Basically, every time a new ad starts, it...

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Device Spotify 1.2.22.982.g794acc0a (snap package) Operating System Ubuntu 23.10 / Gnome 45.0   My Question or Issue I noticed that the snap version of Spotify spawns multiple streams...

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Music stops playing after 10 seconds (or plays, but there is no sound)

SOLUTION (TL/DR):if you are connected via mobile try disconnecting from your mobile provider. if you get a new ip your problem is gone.if you have an internet provider that gives you a dynamic ip restart your routeruse a vpn or stop using it if your ...

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SOLUTION (TL/DR): if you are connected via mobile try disconnecting from your mobile provider. if you get a new ip your problem is gone. if you have an internet provider that gives you a dynamic i...

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Spotify Installation Issue on Ubuntu 23.10 - Missing libgconf-2-4 Dependency

Hello, I am encountering an issue while trying to install Spotify on Ubuntu 23.10. The installation process is failing due to a missing dependency - libgconf-2-4. However, it appears that this dependency has been removed from the latest Ubuntu versio...

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Hello,   I am encountering an issue while trying to install Spotify on Ubuntu 23.10. The installation process is failing due to a missing dependency - libgconf-2-4. However, it appears that th...

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Solved!! Latest update is broken

PlanPremiumCountrySouth AfricaDevicex86Operating SystemFedora Gnome Flatpak The latest update is broken. Here's a link to downgrading Flatpak apps: https://itsfoss.com/downgrade-flatpak-packages/

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Plan Premium Country South Africa Device x86 Operating System Fedora Gnome Flatpak   The latest update is broken. Here's a link to downgrading Flatpak apps: https://itsfoss.com/dow...

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snap install spotify

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Unable to play new podcasts

When I try to play newer podcasts it won't play. But I can play it if download it. The app is the latest version available on linux.

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When I try to play newer podcasts it won't play. But I can play it if download it. The app is the latest version available on linux.  

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Nothing Displayed Since Recent Update [Pop!_OS]

I know there's a thread on this already (with the "nothingness" in the title or something), but I'm really not going through all those solutions, especially not using commands. Why? - Because it's simply an "official" version on the Pop!_Shop (which ...

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I know there's a thread on this already (with the "nothingness" in the title or something), but I'm really not going through all those solutions, especially not using commands.   Why? - Becaus...

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