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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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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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[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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"Minimize to Tray" does not work on KDE Plasma

OS: Linux 6.12.74+deb13+1-amd64 with KDE Plasma 6.3.6 Spotify installed from the debian apt repository. (https://repository.spotify.com stable) Steps to reproduce:- Make sure you're on debian with KDE.- Add the Spotify repo.- Install Spotify- Launch ...

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OS: Linux 6.12.74+deb13+1-amd64 with KDE Plasma 6.3.6   Spotify installed from the debian apt repository. (https://repository.spotify.com stable)   Steps to reproduce: - Make sure...

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Request for spotify Appimage for Linux

PlanPremium DeviceHP ComputerOperating SystemVoidLinux My Question or IssueIf there would be an Appimage for Spotify so that all Linux distributions are catered for without relying on third party solutions would be greatly appreciated.

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Plan Premium   Device HP Computer Operating System VoidLinux   My Question or Issue If there would be an Appimage for Spotify so that all Linux distributions are catered for withou...

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Can no longer paste list of spotify id's into playlist on official Snap version of Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceTested on two laptops - one Asus one LenovoOperating SystemLinux - EndeavourOS (Arch-based) with KDE My Question or IssueCopying a text list of spotify track id's (for example, spotify:track:7ouMYWpwJ422jRcDASZB7P) and past...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Tested on two laptops - one Asus one Lenovo Operating System Linux - EndeavourOS (Arch-based) with KDE   My Question or Issue Copying a text list of spo...

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Spotify's volume doesn't react to external changes (anymore) and this is a grave problem for me

PlanPremiumCountryHungaryDevicedesktop computerOperating SystemUbuntu latest LTS, pipewire My Question or IssueThe latest Spotify update to version 1.2.63.394.g126b0d89 changed how Spotify handles the volume. It no longer updates its internal concept...

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Plan Premium Country Hungary Device desktop computer Operating System Ubuntu latest LTS, pipewire   My Question or Issue The latest Spotify update to version 1.2.63.394.g126b0d89 chang...

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1.2.86.502 forces X11 backend, can't enable Wayland via flags

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceFramework DesktopOperating SystemLinux My Question or IssueSetting--enable-features=UseOzonePlatform--ozone-platform=waylandin 1.2.86.502 no longer enables Wayland backend. Application is forced to X11 which is ridiculou...

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Plan Premium Country Poland Device Framework Desktop Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue Setting --enable-features=UseOzonePlatform --ozone-platform=wayland in 1.2.86.50...

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1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22: Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you

Debian Testing (up2date)Kernel 6.19.11+deb14-amd64XFCE 4.20.1Spotify 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 Since Spotify version 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 (updated to it just a couple of minutes ago) I get this error, if I would like to play something: "Spotify can't ...

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Debian Testing (up2date) Kernel 6.19.11+deb14-amd64 XFCE 4.20.1 Spotify 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22   Since Spotify version 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 (updated to it just a couple of ...

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Close button didn't work in 1.2.79.425

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemArchlinuxMy Question or IssueI installed spotify from aur. In version 1.2.79.425, the close button didn't work. And I cannot minimize spotify to system tray either.

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Forward and back keyboard shortcuts no longer working

Hello,It's probably a duplicate of Forward and back keyboard shortcut feature no longer working on Mac, but I cannot longer use Ctrl + Left Arrow and Ctrl + Right Arrow to change tracks on Linux. The regression seems to have appeared on version 1.1.6...

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Hello, It's probably a duplicate of Forward and back keyboard shortcut feature no longer working on Mac, but I cannot longer use Ctrl + Left Arrow and Ctrl + Right Arrow to change tracks on Linux....

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Local File Playback broken in snap revision 92

PlanPremiumCountry Device Operating SystemUbuntu 22.04/Zorin 16 My Question or Issue snap revision 92 is missing /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libav* libraries, breaking local file playback on Ubuntu 22.04/Zorin 16 Please fix, thanks.

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Bug: iOS "Read Along" fails for audio-only podcasts when using Spotify Connect to Linux/Ubuntu

When I link my devices to play audio on my Ubuntu desktop while controlling the app and reading the transcript on my phone, the "Read Along" feature on mobile only works if it is a video podcast. If I play an audio-only podcast, the transcript is ent...

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When I link my devices to play audio on my Ubuntu desktop while controlling the app and reading the transcript on my phone, the "Read Along" feature on mobile only works if it is a video podcast. If ...

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Solved!! linux error: Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can.

Hi everyone, i have the issue of: "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it."I know that there is other forum for the same topic, but i didn't find nothing for the linux user.I use desktop linux versi...

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Hi everyone, i have the issue of: "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." I know that there is other forum for the same topic, but i didn't find...

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