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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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Solved!! Linux Mint - musicfiles from disk: Error Message: Spotify can't play this right now.

PlanPremium IndividualCountryGermanyDeviceNetbook with INTEL Celeron N4020; 8GB RAM; 2TB SSDOperating SystemLinux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon 64-bit, all packages updatedNeither Spotify nor Linux indicates that an update is neededSpotify - license key manuall...

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Plan Premium Individual Country Germany Device Netbook with INTEL Celeron N4020; 8GB RAM; 2TB SSD Operating System Linux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon 64-bit, all packages updated Neither Spotify nor Li...

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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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Offlice cache storage doesn't change real destination

Greetings.I trying to relocate my offline playlist that uses 4 GB of storage info different hard drive.I have not work option to change cache storage for desktop app. I tried to use option "Offline storage location" at settings to set a different pat...

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Greetings. I trying to relocate my offline playlist that uses 4 GB of storage info different hard drive. I have not work option to change cache storage for desktop app. I tried to use option "Offli...

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Persistent Error with Spotify-Launcher Client

PlanPremium CountryUS DeviceDesktop Spotify-Launcher Client Operating SystemCachyos (Arch Linux) My Question or IssueToday I have been troubleshooting an ongoing issue with my local spotify client. Currently, I am receiving either "accounts:4" error ...

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Plan Premium   Country US   Device Desktop Spotify-Launcher Client   Operating System Cachyos (Arch Linux)   My Question or Issue Today I have been troubleshooting an...

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Linux Desktop managed account

PlanPremiumOperating SystemLinux MintI would like to use my child's managed account on the Linux Desktop app.This does not seem possible at the moment.I can only select my child's account from the Android app. My child does not have a phone, which me...

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Plan Premium Operating System Linux Mint I would like to use my child's managed account on the Linux Desktop app. This does not seem possible at the moment. I can only select my child's account...

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[Solved] Linux app not syncing liked songs

Songs that i liked stopped showing up in the linux app. What worked was to close spotify and then remove the files in: ~/snap/spotify/current/.config/spotify/Users/YOUR_USER_NAME-userI removed all of them, but that may not be necessary. I previously ...

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Songs that i liked stopped showing up in the linux app. What worked was to close spotify and then remove the files in:     ~/snap/spotify/current/.config/spotify/Users/YOUR_USER_NAME-...

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Superuser Contribution New version from Debian repo requires GLIBC_2.38

After updating spotify-client to the latest version 1.2.77.358.g4339a634 from https://repository.spotify.com stable/non-free application won't launch:./spotify: /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libm.so.6: version `GLIBC_2.38' not found (required by ./spotify) T...

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After updating spotify-client to the latest version 1.2.77.358.g4339a634 from https://repository.spotify.com stable/non-free application won't launch: ./spotify: /lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libm.so.6...

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Superuser Contribution Local Files Do Not Work On Linux

PlanFreeCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemPop!_os My Question or IssueMy local Files will not pop up no matter what i'll do. it doesnt go onto my library. it's extremely annoying and i want to fix it.

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  Plan Free Country US Device PC Operating System Pop!_os   My Question or Issue My local Files will not pop up no matter what i'll do. it doesnt go onto my library. it's extreme...

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Blocking a user temporarily removes them from Listening Activity

PlanPremium Duo CountrySpain DeviceAsus VivoBook X513EAN_K5 Operating SystemUbuntu 24.04.4 LTS x86_64 My Question or IssueHi, I've just noticed what appears to be a bug related to the Listening Activity sidebar. I ignore whether this is also a bug on...

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Glitched bright blue title bar/window decoration on Linux client (Flatpak)

Bug Description: A thick, bright blue title bar is being rendered at the top of the Spotify client window, which does not match the application's dark theme or the system's window decorations.Steps to Reproduce:Launch the Spotify client via terminal ...

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Bug Description: A thick, bright blue title bar is being rendered at the top of the Spotify client window, which does not match the application's dark theme or the system's window decorations. Steps...

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Please Provide a Notification Icon

Linux, Fedora 42 GNOME Spotify flatpak/snap dont have any notification icon in gnome notification center please provide it for now it takes a generic exutable icon...

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Linux, Fedora 42 GNOME   Spotify flatpak/snap dont have any notification icon in gnome notification center please provide it for now it takes a generic exutable icon...  

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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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