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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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Solved!! Ubuntu 20.04 - Local files missing?

PlanPremium CountrySlovakia DeviceLenovo T450s Operating SystemUbuntu 20.04 LTS Hello, have a problem with local files. Item not showing in sidebar in Spotify. Tried turn off / turned on local files in settings, have added local directory with my mp3...

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Plan Premium   Country Slovakia   Device Lenovo T450s   Operating System Ubuntu 20.04 LTS   Hello, have a problem with local files. Item not showing in sidebar in Spot...

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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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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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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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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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Solved!! Constant playback issues.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceDesktop & iPhone 11 ProOperating SystemUbuntu 18.04.5 & iOS 14.4.2 My Question or IssueI recently received the updated app, at the same time as receiving Gigabit Fibre from Virgin (and upgrade from 350Mb). Ever s...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Desktop & iPhone 11 Pro Operating System Ubuntu 18.04.5 & iOS 14.4.2   My Question or Issue I recently received the updated app...

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Solved!! How to hide "friend actvity" column

Hello.Is there any way to hide the right column? I don't plan to connect facebook and it takes quite some space. I would like to have pretty much the same view I have in spotify web. Spotify premium, linux desktop app.

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Hello. Is there any way to hide the right column? I don't plan to connect facebook and it takes quite some space. I would like to have pretty much the same view I have in spotify web.   Spoti...

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Solved!! Problem with Authentication / Offline Mode

PlanPremiumCountryPortugalDeviceLaptopOperating SystemDebian 5.10.24 x86_64 GNU/Linux (Parrot OS)BrowserFirefox 87.0 (64-bit) My Question or Issue2 days ago I opened Spotify and was greeted with the blue box on the bottom left corner of the window sa...

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Plan Premium Country Portugal Device Laptop Operating System Debian 5.10.24 x86_64 GNU/Linux (Parrot OS) Browser Firefox 87.0 (64-bit)   My Question or Issue 2 days ago I opened Spot...

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Solved!! Will the new spotify experience roll out to Linux desktop client?

Hi! Will the new Spotify experience be rolled out to snapcraft and to the Ubuntu/Debian repo sometime in the future?Just wondering as it's not mentioned at the bottom of the blog post and hoping that you will continue to prioritize your Linux users h...

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Hi!   Will the new Spotify experience be rolled out to snapcraft and to the Ubuntu/Debian repo sometime in the future? Just wondering as it's not mentioned at the bottom of the blog post an...

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Solved!! Not getting 24bit 48khz audio

PlanPremiumCountryIndia DeviceLaptopOperating SystemArch Linux My Question or IssueI have set audio to Very High Quality but I am still getting S16LE 44.1KHz Sample Rate as information pulse audio I am running pulseeffects ontop of pipewire.I have al...

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Plan Premium Country India   Device Laptop Operating System Arch Linux   My Question or Issue I have set audio to Very High Quality but I am still getting S16LE 44.1KHz Sample Ra...

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Solved!! Unable to add songs to my liked songs on Linux only

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaOperating SystemUbuntu (Linux) My Question or IssueThis only happens on Linux, but I keep getting the error that my library is filled up when I try to add a song to my liked songs. It works fine on my Android phone, Windows co...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Operating System Ubuntu (Linux)   My Question or Issue This only happens on Linux, but I keep getting the error that my library is filled up when I try to add...

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Solved!! Spotiy for RPM based distro

 PlanPremiumCountryIT Is there a client for RPM based distro? 

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  Plan Premium Country IT   Is there a client for RPM based distro?  

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Solved!! Album cover gone

PlanPremiumCountryGermany Operating SystemUbuntu 18.04, installed via snap. Application version1.1.46.916.g416cacf1 My Question or Issue The album cover in the lower left corner is gone. Without it, I can not easily access the currently playing playl...

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Plan Premium Country Germany   Operating System Ubuntu 18.04, installed via snap.   Application version 1.1.46.916.g416cacf1   My Question or Issue   The album cover ...

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Solved!! How can I remove an artist, song or playlist from what I see in "Recently Played?"

I am playing Spotify on my Linux Mint desktop and I have a similar-named artist I clicked on. I briefly played something and it was not anything I want. There are 3 dots for more options, but all I can do is go to the artist's radio, follow, report o...

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I am playing Spotify on my Linux Mint desktop and I have a similar-named artist I clicked on.  I briefly played something and it was not anything I want.  There are 3 dots for more options,...

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W:GPG error: http://repository.spotify.com stable InRelease

W:GPG error: http://repository.spotify.com stable InRelease: The following signatures couldn't be verified because the public key is not available: NO_PUBKEY 4773BD5E130D1D45, E:The repository 'http://repository.spotify.com stable InRelease' is not s...

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W:GPG error: http://repository.spotify.com stable InRelease: The following signatures couldn't be verified because the public key is not available: NO_PUBKEY 4773BD5E130D1D45, E:The repository 'http:...

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Video podcast content does not play at all on Linux

Student premium plan, USA, Spotify for Linux desktop app Video is an essential element of some podcasts, and I have enjoyed audio-only podcasts on Spotify for a while, so I'm excited to see Spotify take on the video podcast segment. Unfortunately, on...

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Student premium plan, USA, Spotify for Linux desktop app   Video is an essential element of some podcasts, and I have enjoyed audio-only podcasts on Spotify for a while, so I'm excited to see ...

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Solved!! Ubuntu 20.04-1 Crashes when "add source" for local songs

Plan PremiumCountry Australia Device DesktopAMD R5 3600AMD Powercolor RX580 8GBThermaltake Tough Ram 16Gb 3200MHzOperating System Ubuntu 20.04-1 My Question or Issue When I attempt to "add a source" for local files Spotify will crash. You can see the...

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Plan     Premium Country     Australia   Device     Desktop AMD R5 3600 AMD Powercolor RX580 8GB Thermaltake Tough Ram 16Gb 3200MHz Operati...

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Solved!! Can't Change Offline Storage Location

The Spotify client crashes as soon as I click to change the Offline Songs Storage location setting on my laptop. I use the debian package. OS: Pop!_OS 20.10

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The Spotify client crashes as soon as I click to change the Offline Songs Storage location setting on my laptop. I use the debian package.   OS: Pop!_OS 20.10

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