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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!!Superuser Contribution Spotify crashes when playing local files (linux)

Hi! I'm a regular user of Spotify, and I have recently quit using Windows (I hope forever!) to only use Linux. I see there's at last a desktop app for Linux! This is a start! Anyway, I use lots of local music, because it's not available in Spotify ye...

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Hi! I'm a regular user of Spotify, and I have recently quit using Windows (I hope forever!) to only use Linux. I see there's at last a desktop app for Linux! This is a start!    Anyw...

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Add spotify on Linux

I have tried to install Spotify on my Linux desktop and it seems that the 'Archive' is unable to open the downloaded file.What should i do?

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I have tried to install Spotify on my Linux desktop and it seems that the 'Archive' is unable to open the downloaded file.What should i do?

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Solved!! How to make offline the Music section (Plussed Music/Albuns)

Hi pals,On phone I can make the 'Music' section offline for listen my plussed songs, but on pc (Linux) I don't have the Download button I have tried to make a playlist with her, but I will have to add song by song, because don't have the ability to '...

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Hi pals, On phone I can make the 'Music' section offline for listen my plussed songs, but on pc (Linux) I don't have the Download button 😞 I have tried to make a playlist with her, but I will have...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Se cierra después de algunas canciones - Linux Debian -jessie

Cordial saludo.Usando Spotify en Debian Jessie de 64 bits apenas termina de repodrucir algunas canciones de una playlist, este se cierra automaticamente.Esta es la playlist (https://open.spotify.com/user/alejosanchezlop/playlist/7GrXLq6JDn05f17jtizR0...

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Cordial saludo. Usando Spotify en Debian Jessie de 64 bits apenas termina de repodrucir algunas canciones   de una playlist, este se cierra automaticamente. Esta es la playlist (https://open.s...

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Solved!! Two version of Spotify installed whit errors

When write spotify-client in terminal, say this[0330/133444:ERROR:main_delegate.cc(764)] Could not load cef_extensions.pak [0330/133444:ERROR:main_delegate.cc(764)] Could not load cef_extensions.pakIn this link, I found a command to say what version ...

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When write spotify-client in terminal, say this [0330/133444:ERROR:main_delegate.cc(764)] Could not load cef_extensions.pak [0330/133444:ERROR:main_delegate.cc(764)] Could not load cef_extensions.pa...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Client crashes upon login

Since the last update to the client, Spotify kicks me back to login instead of remembering that I am logged in (it remembered previously). Then when I try to log in, it crashes (segfault). I fill in my username, fill in any password (correct or incor...

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Since the last update to the client, Spotify kicks me back to login instead of remembering that I am logged in (it remembered previously). Then when I try to log in, it crashes (segfault). I fill in ...

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Solved!! Cannot start spotify ubuntu 16.04

I've got this message on terminal [0107/120345:ERROR:main_delegate.cc(752)] Could not load cef_extensions.pak before spotify app appear but says no internet connection error 4 Any help?

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I've got this message on terminal [0107/120345:ERROR:main_delegate.cc(752)] Could not load cef_extensions.pak before spotify app appear but says no internet connection error 4 Any help?

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution On Ubuntu 16.04 nothing happens when you click Settings

I have tried to delete my spotify contents from .local, .config and .cache, but the following behavior sticks. On Ubuntu 16.04, when opening Spotify, I can not access any of the entries in the top right dropdown menu. Most critical is Settings, but i...

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I have tried to delete my spotify contents from .local, .config and .cache, but the following behavior sticks.   On Ubuntu 16.04, when opening Spotify, I can not access any of the entries in t...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Installing Spotify Client on RASPBIAN JESSIE LITE

I´m trying to install a Spotify Client on Jessie Lite on my Raspberry Pi 3, but i always get the following error: W: Failed to fetch http://repository.spotify.com/dists/testing/InRelease Unable to find expected entry 'non-free/binary-armhf/Packages' ...

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I´m trying to install a Spotify Client on Jessie Lite on my Raspberry Pi 3, but i always get the following error:  W: Failed to fetch http://repository.spotify.com/dists/testing/InRelease Unabl...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Smart or dynamic playlists

Hi, is it possible to have a dynamic playlist that maybe change the content on a few rules? A really simple example would be to have a playlist that automatically add all songs from a chosen artist if there is new ones instead of adding them for your...

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Hi, is it possible to have a dynamic playlist that maybe change the content on a few rules?   A really simple example would be to have a playlist that automatically add all songs from a chosen...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify asks to import a local file

I have a file on my computer and I've added the directory as a source in spotify and it shows up but it still asks me to import the file. I'm using Linux Mint 18 with KDE. EDIT: It's doing this with all local files when I try and play them.

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I have a file on my computer and I've added the directory as a source in spotify and it shows up but it still asks me to import the file.   I'm using Linux Mint 18 with KDE.   EDIT: It'...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Why isn't advertising screensaver removed when I use keyboard commands?

When I have been inactive in the player for a while, there is a splash screen with an advertising displayed. Normally it goes away after a few secs as soon as I move the mouse or click on anything -- but not when I use the keyboard to navigate. This ...

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When I have been inactive in the player for a while, there is a splash screen with an advertising displayed. Normally it goes away after a few secs as soon as I move the mouse or click on anything --...

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Solved!! [Linux] Spotify 0.8.8 for GNU/Linux

Update: Spotify for Linux v0.9.4 is now available. See here. Hi everybody! Today we pushed the latest and greatest Spotify client to our repository. This time you're getting the good stuff first, this version has only been rolled out to a small perce...

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Update: Spotify for Linux v0.9.4 is now available. See here.   Hi everybody!   Today we pushed the latest and greatest Spotify client to our repository. This time you're gettin...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Update Linux Spotify Client

Hello,I'm very conserned about the updates in the spotify desktop client for linux, there's a bug that is killing the SSD drive, that has been fixed in version 1.0.42. But the latest version of the Spotify Client for linux users is 1.0.38. The versio...

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Hello, I'm very conserned about the updates in the spotify desktop client for linux, there's a bug that is killing the SSD drive, that has been fixed in version 1.0.42. But the latest version o...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 64-bit debian packages missing from repository

I tried to download the 64-bit packages from http://repository.spotify.com/pool/non-free/s/spotify-client/, but both of them return 404 errors. The 32-bit packages seem to work fine. Help?

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I tried to download the 64-bit packages from http://repository.spotify.com/pool/non-free/s/spotify-client/, but both of them return 404 errors. The 32-bit packages seem to work fine. Help?

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unable to play local files on desktop

I have added some music to Spotify with the local files feature on my desktop but the songs show the error "This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." but the same song plays perfectly on my phone. The files...

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I have added some music to Spotify with the local files feature on my desktop but the songs show the error "This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." but t...

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Solved!! Unable to Connect to Last.fm

When trying to connect to Last.fm in Spotify it tells me that the username or password is invalid. I type in my correct username and password and press enter and it gives me the error. Copying and pasting the username and password pre-typed doesn't w...

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When trying to connect to Last.fm in Spotify it tells me that the username or password is invalid.   I type in my correct username and password and press enter and it gives me the error. Copyi...

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Solved!! New Layout with Play pause next button in middle of the bottom bar

How do i go back to the old layout? can i download an older version and still have my songs? and block the update? how do i do this? please? the new layout is actually giving me cancer and i want to killmyself thanks for understanding and ill await y...

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How do i go back to the old layout? can i download an older version and still have my songs? and block the update? how do i do this? please? the new layout is actually giving me cancer and i want to ...

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Solved!! I hate Spotify - am I missing something? (Honestly not trolling!)

I signed up for premium. I use Linux on all my computers, but think that it's not relevant.Why do I hate it? (Spotify, not Linux - I love Linux!)I know what music I like (and do love to hear new stuff), so I don't need to be told what someone else wh...

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I signed up for premium.  I use Linux on all my computers, but think that it's not relevant. Why do I hate it? (Spotify, not Linux - I love Linux!) I know what music I like (and do love to hea...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Linux crashes with some musics

Hi.I use spotify Linux (Spotify version 1.0.38.171.g5e1cd7b2, Copyright (c) 2016, Spotify Ltd) without problems, until I wanted to play this song : spotify:track:4I2yMKwkVNPbJ9SfNNycG1 The player crashes with this message :10:06:03.183 D [gaia_manage...

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Hi. I use spotify Linux (Spotify version 1.0.38.171.g5e1cd7b2, Copyright (c) 2016, Spotify Ltd) without problems, until I wanted to play this song : spotify:track:4I2yMKwkVNPbJ9SfNNycG1  ...

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