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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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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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sudo snap install spotify

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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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Local flac files do not appear in my library on Linux

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktop PC and LaptopOperating SystemLinux (KDE Neon, with Ubuntu 20.04 base)Spotify Version1:1.1.72.439.gc253025e (from the official Spotify public repository) My Question or IssueI recently discovered that Spotify has add...

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Snap version without themed window bar

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceDellOperating SystemUbuntu Linux 25.10 My Question or IssueI just updated the Spotify's snap, and the window bar is like in the attached image.I think someone forgot to add something in the snap, because the size is smal...

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Сan't install Spotify on Linux Mint

Is anyone else having a similar problem? The Spotify app started working poorly, I uninstalled it, and now it won't install and gives an error: E: https://repository.spotify.com stable/non-free amd64 spotify-client amd64 1:1.2.50.335.g5e2860a8 is not...

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Is anyone else having a similar problem? The Spotify app started working poorly, I uninstalled it, and now it won't install and gives an error:   E: https://repository.spotify.com st...

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spotify.list file gets created on apt update when I have a spotify.sources file

CountryUSDeviceThinkpad X1 Carbon gen12Operating SystemUbuntu 24.04 My Question or IssueApt generates spotify.list, which duplicates the now standard spotify.sources causing warnings. After update, I have to manually remove the list file from /etc/ap...

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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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