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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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[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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Plan Premium Country Portugal Device PC Operating System Ubuntu   My Question or Issue When 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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Device PC   Operating System Arch Linux, KDE Plasma 6 Issue: 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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downloading spotify

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Can't login into desktop app on linux

Unable to connectFirefox can’t establish a connection to the server at 127.0.0.1:4381.PlanPremium DevicePCOperating SystemArch Linux KDE Plasma My Question or IssueI try firefox and chrome browser, but can't login into desktop app. Any help?

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snap install spotify

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how do i download spotify onto desktop linux?

how to download spotify on my desktop computer by linux so i can listen to music??

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how to download spotify on my desktop computer by linux so i can listen to music??

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Solved!! Japanese characters don't get displayed anymore

Country JapanDeviceDesktopOperating SystemArchlinux My Question or Issue I was using Spotify a few hours ago with the interface configured to be displayed in Japanese. I then closed it for a few hours and when I opened it again I noticed that the Jap...

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Country  Japan Device Desktop Operating System Archlinux   My Question or Issue  I was using Spotify a few hours ago with the interface configured to be displayed in Japanese. ...

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Solved!! Liked songs do not have heart icon or any indicator

PlanFreeCountryTurkeyDeviceTested on both Firefox and Google ChromeOperating SystemLinux Video demonstrating the problem: https://imgur.com/a/ynWKhc5My Question or IssueWhen viewing certain playlists I made, the songs I liked do not have a heart icon...

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Plan Free Country Turkey Device Tested on both Firefox and Google Chrome Operating System Linux   Video demonstrating the problem: https://imgur.com/a/ynWKhc5 My Question or Issue Whe...

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Thank you to the team of developers

I just read on the download page that the Linux distribution of Spotify is a labour of love from the Spotify development team and that they spend their own time maintaining it. Just wanted to say a big thank you, and that your efforts are much apprec...

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I just read on the download page that the Linux distribution of Spotify is a labour of love from the Spotify development team and that they spend their own time maintaining it. Just wanted to say a b...

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Spotify for raspberry pi.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHello, i bought a raspberry pi 4 and I'm planing on using it as an all in one media solution....

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Diffrences in playlist songs count and total time

Hello at first i want to say sorry for my English i'm form Poland. And now to the real issue. Why Spotify 0.9.17 on my Gentoo and Spotify 1.0.3 on my Windows 7 are showing differences in playlists? Different song count and diffrent total length. Linu...

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Hello at first i want to say sorry for my English i'm form Poland. 🙂   And now to the real issue. Why Spotify 0.9.17 on my Gentoo and Spotify 1.0.3 on my Windows 7 are showing diffe...

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the songs on my spotify don't play

When I click the play button on for example a playlist, it shows 'Spotify can't play this file, if the file is on your computer, you can import it.' However my internet is good. After it shows the message, it skips to the next song but that also give...

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When I click the play button on for example a playlist, it shows 'Spotify can't play this file, if the file is on your computer, you can import it.' However my internet is good. After it shows the me...

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