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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!! Spotify Debian package for Jessie(testing)

The package that is on spotify repository is not working in Debian Jessie, this is happening because Debian Jessie has libssl1.0.0 and spotify works with libssl0.9.8. I removed the dependency for ssl from the package and i add to data folder the comp...

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The package that is on spotify repository is not working in Debian Jessie, this is happening because Debian Jessie has libssl1.0.0 and spotify works with libssl0.9.8. I removed the dependency for ssl...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Linux] Spotify URI only opens start page

Hi, I'm using Spotify version 1.0.49.125.g72ee7853 on Linux Mint 18 with kernel 4.4.0-21-generic. I tried to open a track by clicking on a Spotify-URI in Slack (attached image below). Expected behaviour:Spotify should open and the track should be sel...

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Hi,   I'm using Spotify version 1.0.49.125.g72ee7853 on Linux Mint 18 with kernel 4.4.0-21-generic.   I tried to open a track by clicking on a Spotify-URI in Slack (attached i...

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Superuser Contribution [Linux] Lyrics on Linux App

As you may know, you can see lyrics with build-in plugin (I belive) MusixMatch at Windows, and at Android you can also download MusixMatch and see the lyrics while listening a song. My question is that, any chance that Spotify Linux can get lyrics su...

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As you may know, you can see lyrics with build-in plugin (I belive) MusixMatch at Windows, and at Android you can also download MusixMatch and see the lyrics while listening a song. My question is th...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Ubuntu 16 Error code 6

When I type sudo spotify in a terminal, it comes up just fine and works. When I just type spotify, I get an error code:6 message and the followin output:spotify[0411/220925:ERROR:nss_util.cc(94)] Failed to create /home/rvand516/.pki/nssdb directory.[...

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When I type sudo spotify in a terminal, it comes up just fine and works. When I just type spotify, I get an error code:6 message and the followin output:spotify [0411/220925:ERROR:nss_util.cc(94)] F...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution King of Limbs crashes player

After double-clicking on any song from the album 'The King of Limbs' from Radiohead, my Spotify player crashes. I'm on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS running Spotify version 1.0.28.89.gf959d4ce Anyone experiencing the same behavior? Anyone with a solution? I tried...

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After double-clicking on any song from the album 'The King of Limbs' from Radiohead, my Spotify player crashes. I'm on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS running Spotify version 1.0.28.89.gf959d4ce   Anyon...

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Solved!! Linux Client - Gnome3 window decoration?

I'm running spotify-client for Fedora 23 (via Negativo17 RPM repo). Package: spotify-client-1.0.19.106.gb8a7150f-1.fc23.x86_64.rpm A recent update of the client has caused window borders to be removed i.e. there is no close buttons at the top-right. ...

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I'm running  spotify-client for Fedora 23 (via Negativo17 RPM repo). Package: spotify-client-1.0.19.106.gb8a7150f-1.fc23.x86_64.rpm   A recent update of the client has caused window borde...

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Solved!! Can't connect to Spotify, try again now (webplayer)

Hi there, After a while I got the message in topic. I use Ubuntu and Firefox 50.1.0.Hitting the F5 button solves (sometimes) the problem for about a song of 3.Any sollutions to the problem?Thanks in advance,Best regards,

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Hi there,   After a while I got the message in topic. I use Ubuntu and Firefox 50.1.0. Hitting the F5 button solves (sometimes) the problem for about a song of 3. Any sollutions to the probl...

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Solved!! Release Notes - Spotify for Desktop 1.0.7

What's new in this version (1.0.7): On Windows, the corner X button can close or minimise Spotify. Choose in your Settings. Making a collaborative playlist in 1280x800 resolution? Excellent. Now you can see who's added songs in the User column. Creat...

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  What's new in this version (1.0.7): On Windows, the corner X button can close or minimise Spotify. Choose in your Settings.  Making a collaborative playlist in 1280x800 resolution...

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Solved!! Spotify connect not working reliable on Denon AVR via open-wrt router

I have a Denon receiver (AVR-x1200w) to which Android and iOS devices connect. Initially I tried to connect over my wifi access point then via a switch to the receiver. Did not work. I have open-wrt on the access point. Finally removed the wire conne...

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I have a Denon receiver (AVR-x1200w) to which Android and iOS devices connect. Initially I tried to connect over my wifi access point then via a switch to the receiver. Did not work. I have open-wrt ...

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Superuser Contribution Unable to locate package spotify-client

I'm very frustrated, why? I had spotify app on my 32bit linux. On my second PC (64bit) I've installed spotify. I saw that new designs were made, so decided to upgrade spotify on my 32bit linux. I couldn't upgrade it, so decided to unistall it. Then w...

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I'm very frustrated, why?   I had spotify app on my 32bit linux. On my second PC (64bit) I've installed spotify. I saw that new designs were made, so decided to upgrade spotify on my 32bit lin...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Playlist mysteriously became empty

This playlist which I was adding music to for a while became empty. I opened it up and saw the songs there and it became empty right before me. I didn't remove any songs. I'd really like to get these songs back. Is there currently a server issue? htt...

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This playlist which I was adding music to for a while became empty. I opened it up and saw the songs there and it became empty right before me. I didn't remove any songs. I'd really like to get these...

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Spotify Connect - Troubleshooting

I am trying to setup Spotify connect. I run the linux client on my desktop and the Android client on my smartphone. The smartphone is connected to the local WLAN. The desktop is connected to the same IP subnet via ethernet. The smartphone does not de...

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I am trying to setup Spotify connect. I run the linux client on my desktop and the Android client on my smartphone. The smartphone is connected to the local WLAN. The desktop is connected to the same...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How use Offline mode in Ubuntu 16.04 64Bits?

Hi, I don't have the "File Menu", and in the options I don't see anything. So, how I can use the offline mode? Spotify version 1.0.48.103.g15edf1ec, Copyright (c) 2017, Spotify Ltd

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Hi,   I don't have the "File Menu", and in the options I don't see anything.   So, how I can use the offline mode?   Spotify version 1.0.48.103.g15edf1ec, Copyright (c) 2017, Spo...

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Solved!! Spotify connect client Raspberry pi Libspotify Application Key

I'm building a Spotify connect client Raspberry pi.As I understand I need a Libspotify Application Key.But this form i giberish to me. ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTCh7QABD3Kbgl1kEZK5mN7XuRokl09x2tN5zoPG1-E92eDA/viewform?c=0&w=1 )Is t...

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I'm building a  Spotify connect client Raspberry pi. As I understand I need a Libspotify Application Key. But this form i giberish to me. ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Ubuntu 15.04] Local files don't play

Hello guys , When I put a song to play at Local Files the music does not run, does anyone know what can it be ?

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Hello guys , When I put a song to play at Local Files the music does not run, does anyone know what can it be ?

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How do I switch to offline mode with no File menu?

I am in a rural area and bandwidth is limited till midnight, therefore I have to use Spotify in offline mode, but the new desktop has no file menu to switch over to offline mode. I deleted the PPA so have not upgraded on one of my desktops, but ran i...

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I am in a rural area and bandwidth is limited till midnight, therefore I have to use Spotify in offline mode, but the new desktop has no file menu to switch over to offline mode.  I deleted the ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Linux - social-feed - Failed to load application

I installed the last linux version on my Ubuntu 14.04 OS (64 bit), everything is working fine. The only thing is that the social feed part doesn't work at all. I got a grey page with "Failed to load application social-feed:Not Installed:Application i...

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I installed the last linux version on my Ubuntu 14.04 OS (64 bit), everything is working fine.   The only thing is that the social feed part doesn't work at all. I got a grey page with "Failed...

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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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