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Discuss Spotify for Linux
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...
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...
Roadie
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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 a very enjoyable experience. It just worked, and i...
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...
Visitor
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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...
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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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...
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 ...
Visitor
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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...
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...
Newbie
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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
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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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...
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. ...
Gig Goer
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PlanPremiumCountryMexico DevicepcOperating Systemarch linux My Question or Issuei tried disabled ufw but nothing
Plan Premium Country Mexico Device pc Operating System arch linux My Question or Issue i tried disabled ufw but nothing
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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, because it's clunky and doesn't have an equalizer. Premiu...
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...
Casual Listener
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PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue
Plan Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue
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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...
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 com...
Visitor
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Spotify version 1.2.77.358.g4339a634(Linux Mint 22.2)Once the spotify-client downloaded via the apt is in the foreground, this particular process (the renderer process) consumes about 10 to 40% of the CPU. It of course makes the fans spin loudly on t...
Spotify version 1.2.77.358.g4339a634 (Linux Mint 22.2) Once the spotify-client downloaded via the apt is in the foreground, this particular process (the renderer process) consumes about 10 to 40% o...
Regular
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DeviceDell XPS 13Operating SystemArch Linux - kernel 6.7.0-arch3-1Version1.2.31.1205.g4d59ad7c My Question or IssueI just updated the spotify desktop application and I am no longer able to reduce the window size below 800x600. This is annoying, as I ...
Device Dell XPS 13 Operating System Arch Linux - kernel 6.7.0-arch3-1 Version 1.2.31.1205.g4d59ad7c My Question or Issue I just updated the spotify desktop application and I am no long...
Music Fan
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PlanPremiumCountryBraziDeviceLaptopOperating SystemUbuntu 26.04 LTS and Windows 11 My Question or IssueSpotify Connect most of the times I open the application, on Linux and Windows, didn't recognize my Google Home Mini or my Google Nest Mini. Some t...
Plan Premium Country Brazi Device Laptop Operating System Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Windows 11 My Question or Issue Spotify Connect most of the times I open the application, on Linux and ...
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PlanPremium Devicemini PC / Laptop Operating SystemUbuntu 24 My question to the community:Is there a way to completely reset the audio parameters or the DRM/Widevine status for Spotify (both app and browser)?Since the issue broke the Brave browser an...
Plan Premium Device mini PC / Laptop Operating System Ubuntu 24 My question to the community: Is there a way to completely reset the audio parameters or the D...
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Hi there. I am using Spotify on my ubuntu 22.04 OS for a while, and I am experiencing a new bug since the last update, two weeks ago. The app is running smoothly, but when I try to listen to anything, output is not being provided and after several se...
Hi there. I am using Spotify on my ubuntu 22.04 OS for a while, and I am experiencing a new bug since the last update, two weeks ago. The app is running smoothly, but when I try to listen to anything...
Visitor
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceLaptopOperating SystemUbuntu 24.04My Question or IssueAs of the latest Ubuntu release (1:1.2.89.539.gfb3c63a3), the ability to select a number of tracks and right click on them to add or remove them to a playlist is no long...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Laptop Operating System Ubuntu 24.04 My Question or Issue As of the latest Ubuntu release (1:1.2.89.539.gfb3c63a3), the ability to select a number of tracks a...
Music Fan
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Hey!Suddently spotify app in ubuntu stopped playing music saying it couldn't download/store the musics. I tried to uninstall and install again with snap. Now it no longer exists, snap says it is installed and is unable to remove it. Anyone with a hin...
Hey! Suddently spotify app in ubuntu stopped playing music saying it couldn't download/store the musics. I tried to uninstall and install again with snap. Now it no longer exists, snap says it is ...
Newbie
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PlanDuoCountryUS DeviceThinkpad X1 Yoga Operating SystemArch Linux My Question or IssuePlease add Arch Linux install instructions to https://www.spotify.com/us/download/linux/. Here is the install command:`pacman --refresh --sync spotify-launcher`
Plan Duo Country US Device Thinkpad X1 Yoga Operating System Arch Linux My Question or Issue Please add Arch Linux install instructions to https://www.spotify.com/...
Casual Listener
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PlanPremiumCountryFinlandOperating SystemUbuntu 24.04My Question or IssueMy spotify is not starting. I tried to reinstall and still not working. What should I do? I tried everything (clearing cache, troubleshooting etc) but its just not starting. The...
Plan Premium Country Finland Operating System Ubuntu 24.04 My Question or Issue My spotify is not starting. I tried to reinstall and still not working. What should I do? I tried everything (cl...
Visitor
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PlanPremiumCountryBrazil Operating SystemUbuntu 22.04.5 LTS My Question or IssueSpotify not playing tracks, saying that it can not play this song but for every song. On my phony it works normally
Plan Premium Country Brazil Operating System Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS My Question or Issue Spotify not playing tracks, saying that it can not play this song but for every song. On my...
Visitor
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