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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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new verison available on repository-origin.spotify.com but not on repository.spotify.com

PlanAny Country DeviceDesktop Operating SystemLinux My Question or Issue To be honest, we created a release monitor using GitHub Actions [1], and sometimes the monitor finds a new version that, as far as I can see, is only available on repository-ori...

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Plan Any   Country   Device Desktop   Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue   To be honest, we created a release monitor using GitHub Actions [1], and so...

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Solved!! V 1:1.2.86.502 changed media.name

V1:1.2.86.502 changed media.nameOperating SystemDebianMy Question or IssueAs stated, since version 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 the information yielded to pipewire/wireplumber got less helpful. Until version 1.2.84.476.ga1ff6607 it looked like the followin...

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V1:1.2.86.502 changed media.name Operating System Debian My Question or Issue As stated, since version 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 the information yielded to pipewire/wireplumber got less helpful. U...

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x86/split lock detection log spam on Linux

PlanPremiumDeviceFramework DesktopOperating SystemArch Linux (kernel 7.0.9)My IssueSpotify 1.2.90.451-1 spams logs with: [ 353.153934] x86/split lock detection: #DB: spotify/4232 took a bus_lock trap at address: 0x5566650e23be [ 353.155533] x86/split...

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Plan Premium Device Framework Desktop Operating System Arch Linux (kernel 7.0.9) My Issue Spotify 1.2.90.451-1 spams logs with:   [ 353.153934] x86/split lock detection: #DB: spot...

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Ads in Home Screen with Premium

PlanPremium DuoCountryDenmarkDeviceHP ElitebookOperating SystemLinux Mint My Question or IssueI get advertisements filling roughly 1/3 of my home screen even though I'm paying premium for 2 users. I am using the official Spotify Client, this should a...

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Plan Premium Duo Country Denmark Device HP Elitebook Operating System Linux Mint   My Question or Issue I get advertisements filling roughly 1/3 of my home screen even though I'm payin...

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Importing URI into a playlist

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceFedora 44 unix workstation Operating Systemcat /etc/fedora-releaseFedora release 44 (Forty Four)flatpak info com.spotify.Client | grep "Version:"Version: 1.2.89.539.gfb3c63a3uname -aLinux erasmus 7.0.11-200.fc44.x86_64 #1 SM...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device Fedora 44 unix workstation  Operating System cat /etc/fedora-release Fedora release 44 (Forty Four) flatpak info com.spotify.Client | grep "Version:" Ver...

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How I installed the last good version of the Spotify snap linux client

For most Spotify Linux users it's been frustrating that the last few versions of the Spotify client have been pretty buggy in contrast to earlier versions which had been, IMO, very solid and provided a very enjoyable experience. It just worked, and i...

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For most Spotify Linux users it's been frustrating that the last few versions of the Spotify client have been pretty buggy in contrast to earlier versions which had been, IMO, very solid and provided...

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Solved!! latest/edge 1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 cannot play audio on Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDeviceThinkPad P16s Gen 3Operating SystemUbuntu 24.04.4 LTSKernel 6.8.0-107-genericIssueI updated the Spotify snap today and the latest/edge build stopped being able to play any songs with the "Spotify can't play this right n...

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Plan Premium Country Finland Device ThinkPad P16s Gen 3 Operating System Ubuntu 24.04.4 LTS Kernel 6.8.0-107-generic Issue I updated the Spotify snap today and the latest/edge build stopped...

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Solved!! Spotify plays without sound, in Ubuntu

PlanPremiumDeviceDell Latitude LaptopOperating SystemUbuntu 18.04 My Question or IssueSpotify opens OK and when I click play, the play bar moves as if it is playing but there is no sound. Other system sounds are there, Youtube and VLC player work wel...

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Plan Premium Device Dell Latitude Laptop Operating System Ubuntu 18.04   My Question or Issue Spotify opens OK and when I click play, the play bar moves as if it is playing but there is ...

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1.2.86.502 forces X11 backend, can't enable Wayland via flags

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceFramework DesktopOperating SystemLinux My Question or IssueSetting--enable-features=UseOzonePlatform--ozone-platform=waylandin 1.2.86.502 no longer enables Wayland backend. Application is forced to X11 which is ridiculou...

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Plan Premium Country Poland Device Framework Desktop Operating System Linux   My Question or Issue Setting --enable-features=UseOzonePlatform --ozone-platform=wayland in 1.2.86.50...

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Spotify audio volume is not syncronized with pipewire's app volume

Fedora 44 KDE PlasmaPersistent across unofficial Flatpak and official Snap package This is only an issue as of a recent update, using the 1.2.84.475.ga1a748ff version of the flatpak works fully but the latest 1.2.89.539.gfb3c63a3 does not

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Fedora 44 KDE Plasma Persistent across unofficial Flatpak and official Snap package   This is only an issue as of a recent update, using the 1.2.84.475.ga1a748ff version of the flatpak w...

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Superuser Contribution Wayland support

Hi,Can you release a linux package with ozone support built so that we can use the client under Wayland? There have been posts requesting this in the past because it is highly anticipated. It shouldn't be that complicated it seems:https://www.collabo...

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Hi, Can you release a linux package with ozone support built so that we can use the client under Wayland? There have been posts requesting this in the past because it is highly anticipated.   ...

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firewll may be blocking spotify arch linux

PlanPremiumCountryMexico DevicepcOperating Systemarch linux My Question or Issuei tried disabled ufw but nothing

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Solved!! "Can't play the current song" for everything

The desktop player suddenly says "Can't play the current song" for everything, though before that the timeline progresses and the song's not greyed out. Web player works but isn't good enough, because it's clunky and doesn't have an equalizer. Premiu...

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The desktop player suddenly says "Can't play the current song" for everything, though before that the timeline progresses and the song's not greyed out. Web player works but isn't good enough, becaus...

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