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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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Debian packaging could use some upgrading

The packaging of the Debian/Ubuntu port really could use some upgrading. 1) APT sources migration from list to deb822 format: What it currently ships:$ cat /etc/apt/sources.list.d/spotify.listdeb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free What it ...

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The packaging of the Debian/Ubuntu port really could use some upgrading.   1) APT sources migration from list to deb822 format:   What it currently ships: $ cat /etc/apt/sources.list.d...

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Solved!! Libayatana

Desktop MX Linux 25 OS, which is just released based on Debian 13 Trixie. Installed Linux client from spotify repository. Installed without problem. GUI shows briefly, then disappears. When started from CLI receive message "(spotify:10677): libayatan...

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  Desktop MX Linux 25 OS, which is just released based on Debian 13 Trixie. Installed Linux client from spotify repository. Installed without problem. GUI shows briefly, then disappears. When s...

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Official Flatpak support on Flathub for Linux

Hi everyone, I’m writing this to urge the development team to reconsider their current Linux distribution strategy. While Spotify is officially available via Snap and .deb packages, the Linux ecosystem has shifted significantly. Currently, a vast maj...

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Hi everyone, I’m writing this to urge the development team to reconsider their current Linux distribution strategy. While Spotify is officially available via Snap and .deb packages, the Linux ecosy...

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V 1:1.2.86.502 changed media.name

V1:1.2.86.502 changed media.nameOperating SystemDebianMy Question or IssueAs stated, since version 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 the information yielded to pipewire/wireplumber got less helpful. Until version 1.2.84.476.ga1ff6607 it looked like the followin...

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V1:1.2.86.502 changed media.name Operating System Debian My Question or Issue As stated, since version 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 the information yielded to pipewire/wireplumber got less helpful. U...

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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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Solved!! "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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Solved!! Can't use context edit menu items to copy musics

PlanFreeCountryTürkiyeDeviceMSI Thin GF63 12VF-1201XTR-AR0009 LaptopOperating SystemBazzite KDE My Question or IssueI am unable to cut, copy, paste, delete, and search from the context menu. I am a new bazzite user but I was able to use these buttons...

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Plan Free Country Türkiye Device MSI Thin GF63 12VF-1201XTR-AR0009 Laptop Operating System Bazzite KDE   My Question or Issue I am unable to cut, copy, paste, delete, and search from t...

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curl -sS https://download.spotify.com/debian/pubkey_5384CE82BA52C83A.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --yes

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Spotify client debian 13

PlanPremiumDeviceLenovo Thinkpad T480Operating SystemDebian 13 Xfce My Question or IssueWhen trying to play any track, it says spotify has an issue playing this right now, even after reinstalling the desktop client. Web client works properly with the...

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Plan Premium Device Lenovo Thinkpad T480 Operating System Debian 13 Xfce   My Question or Issue When trying to play any track, it says spotify has an issue playing this right now, even a...

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curl -sS https://download.spotify.com/debian/pubkey_5384CE82BA52C83A.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --yes

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login.spa - clamav flags as potentially unwanted trojan?

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceLenovo Thinkpad X13Operating SystemDebian 13 LXQT My Question or IssueSo, after my spotify broke last night (see https://community.spotify.com/t5/Desktop-Linux/Spotify-client-debian-13/td-p/7426313 ) I decided to do a cl...

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device Lenovo Thinkpad X13 Operating System Debian 13 LXQT   My Question or Issue So, after my spotify broke last night (see  https://communi...

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Inconsistent "Read Along" Availability on Ubuntu Desktop (Audio-only vs. Video Podcasts)

PlanPremiumCountry DevicePCOperating SystemUbuntu 22.04 My Question or IssueI want to report a bug regarding the "Read Along" feature on the Desktop application for Linux/Ubuntu. Currently, on the iOS app, transcripts are available for almost all pod...

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Plan Premium Country   Device PC Operating System Ubuntu 22.04   My Question or Issue I want to report a bug regarding the "Read Along" feature on the Desktop application for Linu...

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curl -sS https://download.spotify.com/debian/pubkey_5384CE82BA52C83A.asc | sudo gpg --dearmor --yes

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Solved!! Spotify repository linux : missing public Key

PlanFreeCountryFrance DevicePCOperating SystemLinux Mint 22.1 My Question or IssueHello, I've an error when updating software sources in Linux mint 22.1 :W:GPG error: https://repository.spotify.com stable InRelease: The following signatures couldn't ...

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Plan Free Country France   Device PC Operating System Linux Mint 22.1   My Question or Issue Hello, I've an error when updating software sources in Linux mint 22.1 : W:GPG error...

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Spotify SIGSEV

DeviceThinkPad T15 Gen 1OSCachyOS (Linux kernel 6.18), Wayland (Sway / SwayFX)SoftwareSpotify package: 1:1.2.82.428-1 (AUR)spicetify: 2.42.10SummaryAfter applying spicetify, Spotify briefly opens with only three dots in the top-right and then exits w...

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Device ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 OS CachyOS (Linux kernel 6.18), Wayland (Sway / SwayFX) Software Spotify package: 1:1.2.82.428-1 (AUR) spicetify: 2.42.10 Summary After applying spicetify, Sp...

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Dowload Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceDesktopOperating SystemCachyOS My Question or IssueI really want hear my songs on spotify app, but i just move to other distro/variation of linux, and idk how to install this app, i already search on yt or something like...

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Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Desktop Operating System CachyOS   My Question or Issue I really want hear my songs on spotify app, but i just move to other distro/variation of linu...

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sudo apt-get update &&& sudo apt-get install spotify-clie

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Superuser Contribution Lossless playback on third-party Connect devices

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceiPad/Euphony Music serverOperating SystemLinux My Question or IssueHello Spotify team,I have a question regarding the rollout of Spotify Lossless and its compatibility with third-party devices that use Spotify Conne...

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Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device iPad/Euphony Music server Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue Hello Spotify team, I have a question regarding the rollout of Spotify ...

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