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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 Error starting up Spotify on Ubuntu 12.04LTS

Hello all, I am suddenly receiving the following error when starting the latest Spotify from the 12.04LTS ubuntu system: [1024/153020:ERROR:browser_main_loop.cc(231)] Running without the SUID sandbox! See https://chromium.googlesource.com/chromium/sr...

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Hello all,   I am suddenly receiving the following error when starting the latest Spotify from the 12.04LTS ubuntu system:   [1024/153020:ERROR:browser_main_loop.cc(231)] Running withou...

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Solved!! Spotify Settings Don't Open

1. Device: HP EliteBook running Arch Linux.2. Spotify Premium Account.3. Spotify version 1.0.38.171.g5e1cd7b24. When I click the arrow in the upper-right hand corner and click Settings, nothing happens.5. Steps to reproduce: 1. Click the arrow in the...

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1. Device: HP EliteBook running Arch Linux. 2. Spotify Premium Account. 3. Spotify version 1.0.38.171.g5e1cd7b2 4. When I click the arrow in the upper-right hand corner and click Settings, no...

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Solved!! Spotify doesn 't start after upgrade to Ubuntu 14.04

After my upgrade to Ubuntu 14.04, Spotify doesn 't start up anymore. Nothing visible happens after 'clicking' on the application icon. I have tried to install Spotify again, but that doesn't work because the mesaage is that it already has bene instal...

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After my upgrade to Ubuntu 14.04, Spotify doesn 't start up anymore. Nothing visible happens after 'clicking' on the application icon. I have tried to install Spotify again, but that doesn't work b...

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How to use Spotify on a computer with no privileges ?

Hi guys, I would like to listen to Spotify at work, so I installed the android app on my phone but the problem is that I can't get a correct internet connection as I'm working underground. I tried to use the web application on my computer but it uses...

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Hi guys,   I would like to listen to Spotify at work, so I installed the android app on my phone but the problem is that I can't get a correct internet connection as I'm working underground. I...

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Solved!! [Desktop] Spotify's "Announcements"

Even though i've disabled -> Show announcements about new releases. I'm still getting banners on the browse section. Couldn't care less about bruno mars's releases. I pay to have Spotify ad-free, don't wanna see any ads.OS: LinuxSpotify Version: 1.0....

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Even though i've disabled -> Show announcements about new releases. I'm still getting banners on the browse section. Couldn't care less about bruno mars's releases. I pay to have Spotify ad-free, ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cannot control volume using MPRIS D-bus

Apparently it seems it's not possible to control spotify via dbus. An example of application where this is causing problems is KDE connect, an android app that allows to control many multimedia applications under linux. Due to the incomplete dbus sup...

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Apparently it seems it's not possible to control spotify via dbus.    An example of application where this is causing problems is KDE connect, an android app that allows to control many m...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Max length of a playlist?

Is there a maximum length or number of tracks for a playlist? I've seen comments referring to playlists of hundreds, even 1000+ tracks, but I haven't found any documentation stating whether or not there is a maximum.

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Is there a maximum length or number of tracks for a playlist?  I've seen comments referring to playlists of hundreds, even 1000+ tracks, but I haven't found any documentation stating whether or ...

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Solved!! Spotify goes into fullscreen mode

1. Device and operating system: Samsung NP300E5A, Linux mint 18 x64, Cinnamon 3.0.72. Type of spotify Account: Premium3. Spotify Version: 1.0.38.1714. Description: Spotify immediately goes into a sort of fullscreen mode after starting. I've tried man...

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1. Device and operating system: Samsung NP300E5A, Linux mint 18 x64, Cinnamon 3.0.7 2. Type of spotify Account: Premium 3. Spotify Version: 1.0.38.171 4. Description: Spotify immediately goes into...

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Solved!! App for Tizen Samsung Smart TV

PLEASE GIVE US SPOTIFY FOR SMART HUB TIZEN SAMSUNG SMART TV. I'M VERY FRUSTRATED...

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PLEASE GIVE US SPOTIFY FOR SMART HUB TIZEN SAMSUNG SMART TV. I'M VERY FRUSTRATED...

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Superuser Contribution SOLVED [Linux] Spotify DBus MPRIS2 support not fully working

Hi, first, thanks for your effort in regurlarly releasing linux builds!With the recent 1.0 betas the DBus support is back...more or less. But many of the advertised properties can not be retrieved and time out. The only property which is working is "...

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Hi,   first, thanks for your effort in regurlarly releasing linux builds! With the recent 1.0 betas the DBus support is back...more or less. But many of the advertised properties can not be r...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify desktop app (Linux Ubuntu 16.04). Not recognize premium account

Linux UbuntuSpotify desktop app Not recognize premium account since 2016-08-13, today is 2016-08-14. Distributor ID: UbuntuDescription: Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTSRelease: 16.04Codename: xenial spotify --versionSpotify version 1.0.28.89.gf959d4ce, Copyright (...

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Linux Ubuntu Spotify desktop app Not recognize premium account since 2016-08-13, today is 2016-08-14.   Distributor ID: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS Release: 16.04 Codename:...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Local files import, then Spotify crashes to Desktop.

Using Linux 18.0 Cinnamon. Files import, go to press play, client crashes to desktop. Upon reopening Spotify local files have disappeared. Have tried clean reinstall. Please help!

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Using Linux 18.0 Cinnamon.   Files import, go to press play, client crashes to desktop.   Upon reopening Spotify local files have disappeared.   Have tried clean reinstall. &nbs...

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Solved!! Ubuntu desktop client crashes when I try to play a local file

Hi everybody,I became a premium user last month and I'd like to use the local files feature. I use ubuntu 15.04 and spotify ubuntu client 1.0.28.89.gf959d4ce. When I add new (and only) local file source (setting -> show songs from), the files (mp3) a...

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Hi everybody, I became a premium user last month and I'd like to use the local files feature.   I use ubuntu 15.04 and spotify ubuntu client 1.0.28.89.gf959d4ce. When I add new (and only) loc...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Linux] Local Files: Add Source button doesn't work

Hi, I've installed latest version of Linux client for Linux (1.0.28.89.gf959d4ce). It works great but there is a problem with local files. When I go to the Settings, scroll down to Local Files and press "Add a Source" button nothing happens. No windo...

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Hi,   I've installed latest version of Linux client for Linux (1.0.28.89.gf959d4ce). It works great but there is a problem with local files. When I go to the Settings, scroll down to Local Fil...

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Solved!! Pourquoi je n'arrive plus à rajouter des albums dans ma bibliothèque

Je n'arrive plus à rajouter d'albums dans ma séléction, je peux m'abonner aux artistes mais pas rajouter d'album

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Je n'arrive plus à rajouter d'albums dans ma séléction, je peux m'abonner aux artistes mais pas rajouter d'album

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Solved!! Spotify down ?

I was listening music on my linux desktop, suddenly, Spotify is saying I am offline and the music stopped.The problem is that my internet is working fine.I tried to restart spotify and quit session and log-in again, but still not working Any idea ?

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I was listening music on my linux desktop, suddenly, Spotify is saying I am offline and the music stopped. The problem is that my internet is working fine. I tried to restart spotify and quit sessi...

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Solved!! Chromecast 2 support on Linux?

Is there any chromecast 2 support for the Linux client?Thanks!

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Is there any chromecast 2 support for the Linux client? Thanks!

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Solved!! Segmentation fault on Arch Linux

Hi, I am unable to use Spotify on Arch Linux because when I log in a segmentation fault appears in the console and spotify gets terminated. 1. Device and OS 2. Type of accountI have a premium account 3. App version of Spotifyspotify 1.0.26.125-1 on A...

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   Hi,   I am unable to use Spotify on Arch Linux because when I log in a segmentation fault appears in the console and spotify gets terminated.   1. Device and OS &nbsp...

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Solved!! Spotify connect on Linux

Hi, Just installed the client on Linux and very upset to find spotify connect missing. Is this planned or is any working being done? On version 0.9.17.1.g~ I used this feature a lot with my speaker system (indeed i cancelled google play music because...

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Hi, Just installed the client on Linux and very upset to find spotify connect missing. Is this planned or is any working being done? On version 0.9.17.1.g~   I used this feature a lot with my ...

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Solved!! Instalando en Ubuntu 14.04 en la terminal me dice " SUDO: UPDATE: COMMAND NOT FOUND "

Hola a todos: La instalación hecha hasta el momento es: angel@angel-sobremesa:~$ sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp: //keyserver.ubuntu.com: 80 --recv teclas BBEBDCB318AD50EC6865090613B00F1FD2C19886[sudo] password for angel:Executing: gpg --ignore-time...

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Hola a todos:   La instalación hecha hasta el momento es:   angel@angel-sobremesa:~$ sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp: //keyserver.ubuntu.com: 80 --recv teclas BBEBDCB318AD50EC686509061...

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