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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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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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Superuser Contribution GPG Key should be stored in extra keyring

Operating SystemUbuntu 22.xx My Question or IssueHi, the instructions to install the spotify client via APT are outdated.Nowadays the GPG Key should be stored in a extra keyring. curl -sS https://download.spotify.com/debian/pubkey_C85668DF69375001.gp...

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Operating System Ubuntu 22.xx   My Question or Issue Hi, the instructions to install the spotify client via APT are outdated. Nowadays the GPG Key should be stored in a extra keyring. &nbs...

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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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spotify can't play this right now

When I press any song on Spotify, it will always show the words “Spotify can’t play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." and switch to a series of other songs to a song, but only hear the first 10 seconds and lose...

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When I press any song on Spotify, it will always show the words “Spotify can’t play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." and switch to a series of other songs to ...

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drowland spotify for linux

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App Login

PlanPremiumCountryEUDeviceAMD Framework 13Operating SystemDebian 12 My Question or IssueWhen i try to log into the app it should open in a browser but does not. so it is impossible for me to log in.

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Plan Premium Country EU Device AMD Framework 13 Operating System Debian 12   My Question or Issue When i try to log into the app it should open in a browser but does not. so it is impo...

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[issue][SOLVED] Spotify uses fallback icon in MPRIS notification

Operating SystemArch Linux, Gnome 46 Solutionspotify will display an appropriate icon if its `.desktop` file, as well as the `name=`, `icon=` fields of said file, all have the exact same name (e.g. `spotify`). Some distro's ship a `.desktop` file wer...

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Operating System Arch Linux, Gnome 46   Solution spotify will display an appropriate icon if its `.desktop` file, as well as the  `name=`, `icon=` fields of said file, all have the ex...

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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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Can't login to spotify using desktop application

PlanPremiumCountryTunisiaDevicePCOperating SystemLinux Ubuntu 22.04.4 JammyVersion Of Spotify ubuntu App1.2.31.1205Hello,I contacted spotify via chat conversation, and they confirmed that version 1.2.33.1042 contains the fix for this issue but lastes...

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Plan Premium Country Tunisia Device PC Operating System Linux Ubuntu 22.04.4 Jammy Version Of Spotify ubuntu App 1.2.31.1205 Hello, I contacted spotify via chat conversation, and they co...

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Miniplayer

PlanPremiumCountryPortugalDevicePCOperating SystemUbuntu My Question or IssueWhen miniplayer will be available for linux users?

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"Spotify" does not conform to the MPRIS2 standard

I found some error in my logs:```Mar 19 22:34:14 * kded6[1724]: kde.dataengine.mpris: mpris:trackid from "Spotify" does not conform to the MPRIS2 standard. Please report the issue to the developer.Mar 19 22:34:14 * plasmashell[1761]: kde.dataengine.m...

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I found some error in my logs: ``` Mar 19 22:34:14 * kded6[1724]: kde.dataengine.mpris: mpris:trackid from "Spotify" does not conform to the MPRIS2 standard. Please report the issue to the develope...

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Superuser Contribution Once every few days, all songs keep skipping for a few hours. CORS errors.

Once every few days, the spotify web player will skip all songs i'm trying to play saying "spotify can't play this right now". Nothing on my pc or browser has changed between times when it does and does not work. Restarting the browser does not help....

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Once every few days, the spotify web player will skip all songs i'm trying to play saying "spotify can't play this right now". Nothing on my pc or browser has changed between times when it does and d...

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No indicator of liked songs

PlanFreeCountryPolandDeviceLinux DesktopOperating SystemUbuntu 22.04 My Question or IssueAny indicators for liked songs are gone for some time. When I play a song I don't see whether it is already liked or not on the current playing bottom bar. There...

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Plan Free Country Poland Device Linux Desktop Operating System Ubuntu 22.04   My Question or Issue Any indicators for liked songs are gone for some time. When I play a song I don't see...

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Lyrics Synchronization Problem with Crossfade in Spotify

PlanPremiumDeviceAny Browser/Spotify ClientOperating SystemArch Linux I've been experiencing an issue with Spotify's lyrics synchronization on the desktop apps. It appears that the lyrics go out of sync when crossfade or smooth transitions between so...

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  Plan Premium Device Any Browser/Spotify Client Operating System Arch Linux   I've been experiencing an issue with Spotify's lyrics synchronization on the desktop apps. It appears ...

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MPRIS SetPosition doesn't work

DevicePC Operating SystemArch Linux, KDE Plasma 6Issue:MPRIS SetPosition doesn't work, can't set play position

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First impressions: a possible bug and several suggestions for improvement

Operating SystemDebian Trixie (testing) with KDE Plasma 5.27.10 My Issue and SuggestionsFirst of all, thanks to the developers who have made it possible to enjoy the Spotify service via the Linux desktop client app, which is generally working very we...

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Operating System Debian Trixie (testing) with KDE Plasma 5.27.10   My Issue and Suggestions First of all, thanks to the developers who have made it possible to enjoy the Spotify service via ...

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Unable to reduce window size smaller than 800x600

DeviceDell XPS 13Operating SystemArch Linux - kernel 6.7.0-arch3-1Version1.2.31.1205.g4d59ad7c My Question or IssueI just updated the spotify desktop application and I am no longer able to reduce the window size below 800x600. This is annoying, as I ...

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Device Dell XPS 13 Operating System Arch Linux - kernel 6.7.0-arch3-1 Version 1.2.31.1205.g4d59ad7c   My Question or Issue I just updated the spotify desktop application and I am no long...

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