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Discuss Spotify for Linux
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...
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...
Roadie
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Hi,I'm running Spotify 1.0.19.106.gb8a7150f on a Lubuntu machine 14.04In settings, I haveCache > Location: /media/storage/spotify_cacheI've checked in $HOME/.config/spotify/prefs and the correct location is set there:storage.location="/media/storage/...
Hi, I'm running Spotify 1.0.19.106.gb8a7150f on a Lubuntu machine 14.04 In settings, I have Cache > Location: /media/storage/spotify_cache I've checked in $HOME/.config/spotify/prefs and...
Visitor
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Free/PremiumGermanyDevicePCOperating SystemMy Question or Issue PlanFree/PremiumCountryDevicePCOperating System5.4.0-53-generic #59-Ubuntu SMP Wed Oct 21 09:38:44 UTC 2020 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/LinuxMy Question or IssueInstallation like offered on...
Free/Premium Germany Device PC Operating System My Question or Issue Plan Free/Premium Country Device PC Operating System 5.4.0-53-generic #59-Ubuntu SMP Wed Oct 21 09:3...
Casual Listener
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Devicexps 15 7590Operating Systemubuntu 18.04LTS, Cinnamon My Question or IssueSpotify app doesnt scale on HDPI screen. app threats 3840x2160 res. as something normal and in result everything is super small (on 15" screen), despite the rest of the sy...
Device xps 15 7590 Operating System ubuntu 18.04LTS, Cinnamon My Question or Issue Spotify app doesnt scale on HDPI screen. app threats 3840x2160 res. as something normal and in...
Music Fan
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PlanFreeCountryPolandDevice 80QQ Lenovo ideapad 100-15IBDOperating SystemPOP!_OS 20.10 My Question or IssueWhen I enter a teams meating Spotify gets muted until the end off the call.Does anyone know how to fix this?
Plan Free Country Poland Device 80QQ Lenovo ideapad 100-15IBD Operating System POP!_OS 20.10 My Question or Issue When I enter a teams meating Spotify gets muted until the end ...
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DeviceROG Zephyrus G14Operating SystemManjaro Linux 5.8 with G14 patchSpotify Version1.1.42.622.gbd112320, AUR packageIssueSpotify does not send notifications or respond to media keys. I have checked notify-send, and it functions perfectly. When run ...
Device ROG Zephyrus G14 Operating System Manjaro Linux 5.8 with G14 patch Spotify Version 1.1.42.622.gbd112320, AUR package Issue Spotify does not send notifications or respond to media keys. ...
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PlanFreeCountry USADevice(Desktop PC)Operating SystemDebian with Unstable Updates My Question or Issue The Media Keys Play/Pause/Next/Previous on the keyboard don't work with the Spotify Application. The Media Keys work with other applications in Lin...
Plan Free Country USA Device (Desktop PC) Operating System Debian with Unstable Updates My Question or Issue The Media Keys Play/Pause/Next/Previous on the keyboard don't...
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PlanPremiumOperating SystemKubuntu 18.04.3 LTSMy Issue :I am a long time Spotify user and recently I switched to Linux and because of the company policy we should use proxy to connect to the internet.I tried HTTP proxy but it seems Spotify connection...
Plan Premium Operating System Kubuntu 18.04.3 LTS My Issue : I am a long time Spotify user and recently I switched to Linux and because of the company policy we should use proxy to connect to th...
Visitor
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PlanFreeCountryArgentinaDevicePCOperating SystemUbuntu 18.04 My Question or IssueI cant enter in my account settings, y click on "settings" but nothing happends.
Plan Free Country Argentina Device PC Operating System Ubuntu 18.04 My Question or Issue I cant enter in my account settings, y click on "settings" but nothing happends.
Visitor
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PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemUbuntu 20.04 My Question or IssueMy Spotify app GUI keep getting freeze while playing music but the song still run as well and still can close, minimize or maximize. So i tried to troubleshooting and this s...
Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Ubuntu 20.04 My Question or Issue My Spotify app GUI keep getting freeze while playing music but the song still run as well and sti...
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PlanFreeCountryUkraneOperating SystemLinux, Mint (Ubuntu)My Question or IssueI installed the app by using snap.In some moments the UI of app is stops working, so it's like you see a screenshot, you can't press anything. But music is still going, and ...
Plan Free Country Ukrane Operating System Linux, Mint (Ubuntu) My Question or Issue I installed the app by using snap. In some moments the UI of app is stops working, so it's like you see a s...
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Hello. First of all I'd like to say good job to people who develop spotify for linux in their spare time. I use it on Ubuntu, Xubuntu and everything works just fine. I also appreciate full translation into czech.So here's the problem. I've started wo...
Hello. First of all I'd like to say good job to people who develop spotify for linux in their spare time. I use it on Ubuntu, Xubuntu and everything works just fine. I also appreciate full translatio...
Visitor
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PlanPremium Operating SystemGNU/Linux (5.5.7-arch1-1 x86_64) My Question or IssueI've installed spotify using snap and everything worked fine until I had this error a couple months ago and found no fix for it:> spotifyGtk-Message: 15:56:46.941: Faile...
Plan Premium Operating System GNU/Linux (5.5.7-arch1-1 x86_64) My Question or Issue I've installed spotify using snap and everything worked fine until I had this error a couple m...
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PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceMacBook Pro late 2013Operating SystemUbuntu 19.04 GNOMEMy Question or IssueHi, I'm using the latest version of Spotify that I have downloaded from the Ubuntu Store.I'm running Ubuntu 19.04 GNOME, and my scaling is set t...
Plan Premium Country Denmark Device MacBook Pro late 2013 Operating System Ubuntu 19.04 GNOME My Question or Issue Hi, I'm using the latest version of Spotify that I have downloaded f...
Newbie
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Operating SystemArch Linux Is there a compressed tar.gz file I can use instead of the apt-get/snap repos?
Operating System Arch Linux Is there a compressed tar.gz file I can use instead of the apt-get/snap repos?
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I recently installed POP_OS and installed Spotify on it. However, I just cannot seem to find an option to disable the Friend Activity tab. Thank you in advance for any assistance.
I recently installed POP_OS and installed Spotify on it. However, I just cannot seem to find an option to disable the Friend Activity tab. Thank you in advance for any assistance.
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PlanPremiumCountryNetherlands DeviceDell XPS 13Operating SystemArch Linux x86-64 My Question or IssueI want to play an mp3 file from my disk with Spotify. I added the folder containing the file to my local files settings (see screenshot in attachment...
Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device Dell XPS 13 Operating System Arch Linux x86-64 My Question or Issue I want to play an mp3 file from my disk with Spotify. I added...
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice64-bit PCOperating SystemKubuntu 20.04KDE Plasma 5.18.5My Question or IssueFor some reason, Spotify ignores the system's cursor settings and doesnt use the system's file explorer (for local songs)My screencapture ...
Plan Premium Country United States Device 64-bit PC Operating System Kubuntu 20.04 KDE Plasma 5.18.5 My Question or Issue For some reason, Spotify ignores the system's cursor settings and d...
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PlanFreeCountryVPN DeviceiPhone/PCOperating SystemLinux Mint 19.3 My Question or IssueAfter reinstalling my OS Linux Mint 19.3, I had to reinstall Spotify. On my mobile application the playlists are still there as it was and there are no issues. At l...
Plan Free Country VPN Device iPhone/PC Operating System Linux Mint 19.3 My Question or Issue After reinstalling my OS Linux Mint 19.3, I had to reinstall Spotify. On my mobil...
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I wanted to convert an old laptop (~2005) to a Spotify box.I ran into problems because Spotify won't run on Windows XP anymore.I had trouble finding info about on which Linux lightweight distros can I expect Spotify to run, and also how much horsepow...
I wanted to convert an old laptop (~2005) to a Spotify box. I ran into problems because Spotify won't run on Windows XP anymore. I had trouble finding info about on which Linux lightweight distros ...
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I use the Spotify snap (1.1.26.501.gbe11e53b), minimised, and at irregular intervals, maybe every half hour, I switch back to find the entire window is blank white. The the XFCE titlebar is unchanged, and music keeps playing. The only way I can find ...
I use the Spotify snap (1.1.26.501.gbe11e53b), minimised, and at irregular intervals, maybe every half hour, I switch back to find the entire window is blank white. The the XFCE titlebar is unchanged...
Visitor
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