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New "Now Playing View" sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new "Now Playing View" sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player to go along with the recently released "Your Library" sidebar. The Now Playing View in the right sidebar shows the album art and info of the current song or pod...

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New Your Library sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new Your Library sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player. The new Your Library sidebar is rolling out to all desktop users now, so you will be seeing it soon if you haven't already. The new Your Library sidebar improves nav...

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Recent Linux client update changes

Hey! There has been an update to the Spotify Linux client signatures.Users may see errors linked to missing keys and failed signature verifications for Spotify when updating the system. If this happens to you, this can be fixed by manually adding the...

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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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Prevent 1 pixel window width

At least on Linux it's currently possible to resize the width of the desktop player window to just one 1 pixel. If for some reason it it in this state it can be very hard to locate. I've thought for months the Linux desktop player was broken because ...

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  • At least on Linux it's currently possible to resize the width of the desktop player window to just one 1 pixel. If for some reason it it in this state it can be very hard to locate.   I've tho...
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How to limit the cache directory size for snap-based Linux client

To limit the cache size under Ubuntu, edit the file:/home/$USER/snap/spotify/current/.config/spotify/prefsAdd the following line for the limit of 1024 MB (=1 GB)storage.size=1024

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  • To limit the cache size under Ubuntu, edit the file: /home/$USER/snap/spotify/current/.config/spotify/prefs Add the following line for the limit of 1024 MB (=1 GB) storage.size=1024
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Superuser Contribution [BUG] Incorrect font encoding

Hi all, I am still unable to understand the correct procedure to file bug reports, since you don't have any documentation on that (on the side note, I am also a premium user). Anyway, when I try to change the folder that Spotify uses to download the ...

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  • Hi all,   I am still unable to understand the correct procedure to file bug reports, since you don't have any documentation on that (on the side note, I am also a premium user).   Anywa...
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Spotify and canberra-gtk-module (Manjaro / Archlinux)

Hello,since today I get this error when sarting spotify: $ spotify Gtk-Message: 22:00:27.553: Failed to load module "canberra-gtk-module" Gtk-Message: 22:00:27.553: Failed to load module "canberra-gtk-module"Trace/breakpoint trap (core dumped) I did ...

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  • Hello, since today I get this error when sarting spotify:   $ spotify Gtk-Message: 22:00:27.553: Failed to load module "canberra-gtk-module" Gtk-Message: 22:00:27.553: Failed to load modu...
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Ubuntu 20.04 don't open local files

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceAsus Aspire 5Operating SystemUbuntu 20.04 LTS My Question or IssueError: Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it. I tested two installations: by "snap" and "apt-get" (sa...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Asus Aspire 5 Operating System Ubuntu 20.04 LTS   My Question or Issue Error: Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your compute...
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Spotify error code 4 with ExpressVPN on Ubuntu 18.04

PlanPremiumCountry Norway (but being connected to different VPN servers)DeviceLenovo-G70-80Operating SystemUbuntu 18.04 LTSSpotify version1.0.80.474.gef6b503e-7 My Question or Issue Hi! I'm using Express VPN, and when I'm connected through the Firefo...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Norway (but being connected to different VPN servers) Device Lenovo-G70-80 Operating System Ubuntu 18.04 LTS Spotify version 1.0.80.474.gef6b503e-7   My Que...
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Solved!! No internet connection detected (error code: 4) on Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS

Plan: PremiumCountry: Hungary but in working hours I'm using big corporate network with various internet outbreak countries (different proxies) Device: Intel dekstop PCOperating System: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTSSpotify version: Spotify version 1.1.42.622.gb...

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  • Plan: Premium Country: Hungary but in working hours I'm using big corporate network with various internet outbreak countries (different proxies)   Device: Intel dekstop PC Operating System...
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No internet detected in Linux app only

Hi, I have Spotify version 1.1.42.622.gbd112320 on Debian 10.6 stable. All of a sudden Spotify lost its ability to play songs: "No internet connection detected... (error code:4)". However it has enough internet to log me in. Playing on the web browse...

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  • Hi,   I have Spotify version 1.1.42.622.gbd112320 on Debian 10.6 stable. All of a sudden Spotify lost its ability to play songs: "No internet connection detected... (error code:4)". However it...
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Solved!! Can't play local files

Device: Dell XTS 15-7590OS: Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTSSpotify account: premiumApp version: Spotify version 1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60 Issue: I can't find local files. I have checked "Show Local Files" and have the correct source. Here is a file that I want to add ...

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  • Device: Dell XTS 15-7590 OS: Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS Spotify account: premium App version: Spotify version 1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60   Issue: I can't find local files. I have checked "Show Local File...
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Hotkey issues: Ctrl+S appears to do two key strokes

When pressing Ctrl+S or Ctrl+R, to toggle on/off Shuffle and Repeat, the key behavior is not as expected, i guess. If you:- press Ctrl- then press S- - (then Shuffle mode turns on)- then release S-- (Shuffle mode turns off)It's necessary to release C...

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  • When pressing Ctrl+S or Ctrl+R, to toggle on/off Shuffle and Repeat, the key behavior is not as expected, i guess.   If you: - press Ctrl - then press S - - (then Shuffle mode turns on) - ...
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Segmentation fault, 1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60

PlanPremiumDevicePC, AMD Ryzen 5 3600, MSI X570 A-ProOperating SystemDevuan GNU/Linux, Beowulf, unstable repos enabledMy Question or IssueSpotify client crashed with a segfault after doing a fresh Devuan install on my desktop.Here's the dmesg event o...

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  • Plan Premium Device PC, AMD Ryzen 5 3600, MSI X570 A-Pro Operating System Devuan GNU/Linux, Beowulf, unstable repos enabled My Question or Issue Spotify client crashed with a segfault after do...
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spotify 1:1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60 segfault in libGLESv2.so

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceIntel® Xeon(R)**bleep** × 12NVIDIA Corporation GP106 [GeForce GTX 1060 6GB]Operating SystemDebian GNU/Linux bullseye64-bitGNOME 3.38.4 on X11Linux 5.10.0-6-amd64My Question or IssueEach time open/close Spotify version 1:...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device Intel® Xeon(R)**bleep** × 12 NVIDIA Corporation GP106 [GeForce GTX 1060 6GB] Operating System Debian GNU/Linux bullseye 64-bit GNOME 3.38.4 on X...
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Spotify Client only works with VPN: Error code 117

Plan: PremiumCountry: CanadaDevice: Lenovo Thinkpad X1CarbonOperating System: Kubuntu Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTSLinux Client 1.1.10.546.ge08ef575 Spotify client will only go online via my Windscribe VPN. If I disconnect the VPN, it goes into offline mode and...

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  • Plan: Premium Country: Canada Device: Lenovo Thinkpad X1Carbon Operating System: Kubuntu Ubuntu 18.04.3 LTS Linux Client 1.1.10.546.ge08ef575   Spotify client will only go online via my Wi...
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Most recent update breaking other apps?

Ubuntu 20.04 here, running version 1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60 as a snap package. Have recently noticed that after coming back from a period of inactivity, gnome-control-center starts freezing with 100% CPU and the wireless network slows to a crawl. (Blueto...

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  • Ubuntu 20.04 here, running version 1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60 as a snap package.   Have recently noticed that after coming back from a period of inactivity, gnome-control-center starts freezing...
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Favourite Songs playlist not loading

PlanPremiumVersion1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60 from Flathub via FlatpakCountryGermanyDevicePCOperating SystemFedora 34 (GNOME) My Question or IssueWhenever I try to access my Liked Songs playlist, a blank screen is displayed, or I'm greeted with a “Something...

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  • Plan Premium Version 1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60 from Flathub via Flatpak Country Germany Device PC Operating System Fedora 34 (GNOME)   My Question or Issue Whenever I try to access my Lik...
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How to block or dislike artist or song?

PlanPremiumCountryLithuania Device(Xiaomi one)Operating SystemLinux My Question or Issue I can't find any option to stop an artist from playing?

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  • Plan Premium Country Lithuania    Device (Xiaomi one) Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue   I can't find any option to stop an artist from playing?
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Solved!! [SOLVED] PulseAudio + Volume Control

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceDell G7 7590Operating SystemDebian 10 (Buster) My Question or IssueIs there any way to disable the shared volume control between the Spotify client and system volume (PulseAudio)? When I change the volume on Spoti...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device Dell G7 7590 Operating System Debian 10 (Buster)   My Question or Issue Is there any way to disable the shared volume control between the Spot...
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Get Raspberry Pi read & play a Spotify URL

Hi there, I am completely new to Raspberry Pi and I'm playing with it for a project. The idea is the following: - Person A sends remotely a Spotify link via MQTT to Raspberry Pi- Raspberry Pi reads and plays the song It seems fairly simple but I'm no...

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  • Hi there,   I am completely new to Raspberry Pi and I'm playing with it for a project.  The idea is the following:   - Person A sends remotely a Spotify link via MQTT to Raspberry...
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How to add artists to the Artist list in new GUI (version 1.1.55)

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceAny Linux deviceOperating SystemThis is an issue at least on Ubuntu, Regolith and Lineage. Possibly in other OSs too. My Question or IssueToday I found out the Artists list is not gone, just tucked away deep in ...

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  • Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device Any Linux device Operating System This is an issue at least on Ubuntu, Regolith and Lineage. Possibly in other OSs too.   My Question or Issu...
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Spotify URI link to song position no longer works

Hi, a few weeks ago, I got the major client update (spotify-client 1:1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60 according to synaptic). There used to be a rather secret feature that enabled me to link to specific song positions using a Spotify URI by appending "#MM:SS" to...

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  • Hi,   a few weeks ago, I got the major client update (spotify-client 1:1.1.55.498.gf9a83c60 according to synaptic). There used to be a rather secret feature that enabled me to link to spe...
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