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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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Please support CTRL+q to quit Spotify app on Linux

Operating SystemLinux (Fedora 40) My Question or IssueThis is really a RFE: Spotify desktop app on Linux should comply with the standard of quitting with the CTRL+q key combo, as all well-behaved apps do

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Operating System Linux (Fedora 40)   My Question or Issue This is really a RFE: Spotify desktop app on Linux should comply with the standard of quitting with the CTRL+q key combo, as all wel...

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RayyW0

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Inhibit suspend while playing

While playing music, the computer shouldn't go to sleep/suspend mode, which will stop the playback. Please implement inhibiting power management on the Spotify client for Linux. See e.g. https://www.freedesktop.org/software/systemd/man/latest/systemd...

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While playing music, the computer shouldn't go to sleep/suspend mode, which will stop the playback.   Please implement inhibiting power management on the Spotify client for Linux.  &nbsp...

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Solved!! Spotify repository linux : missing public Key

PlanFreeCountryFrance DevicePCOperating SystemLinux Mint 22.1 My Question or IssueHello, I've an error when updating software sources in Linux mint 22.1 :W:GPG error: https://repository.spotify.com stable InRelease: The following signatures couldn't ...

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Plan Free Country France   Device PC Operating System Linux Mint 22.1   My Question or Issue Hello, I've an error when updating software sources in Linux mint 22.1 : W:GPG error...

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older laptop with Intel i945 graphics - spotify crashes (Debian, devuan)

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Solved!! How to make a download in Spotify?

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Bug report: Playing songs automatically adds them to one of my playlists

When i play songs (i guess it's from folderplay) it adds all the songs to one of my playlists, destroying it.Linux desktop.

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When i play songs (i guess it's from folderplay) it adds all the songs to one of my playlists, destroying it. Linux desktop.

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Janky audio when changing to next song or short songs

PlanPremiumCountryKorea, SouthDeviceDesktop Operating SystemArch Linux, with Pipewire / pipewire-alsa installed My Question or IssueJanky audio on the end of the each song.It can be reproducible on short songs like PROMOTION by kanye

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Plan Premium Country Korea, South Device Desktop   Operating System Arch Linux, with Pipewire / pipewire-alsa installed   My Question or Issue Janky audio on the end of the each ...

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I need Spotify Desktop Linux

I need to install Spotify Desktop in my device for businessPlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceSamsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE +Operating SystemAndroid 14 My Question or IssueI can't use the Spotify from Play Store

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I need to install Spotify Desktop in my device for business Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE + Operating System Android 14   My Question or Issue I can't us...

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Cant dowload linux

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Miniplayer often closes unexpectedly

Operating SystemUbuntu 25.04 My Question or IssueI'm using the Miniplayer a lot and it often closes itself unexpectedly. This mostly happen when clicking on the "Music video" link when available, although not every time. But it can also happen when e...

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Operating System Ubuntu 25.04   My Question or Issue I'm using the Miniplayer a lot and it often closes itself unexpectedly. This mostly happen when clicking on the "Music video" link when a...

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Cannot drag and drop to reorder playlists or songs

1:1.1.56.595.g2d2da0de on Debian. I am suddenly unable to reorder by drag and drop: - songs within my playlists - playlists in the sidebar or folders I have tried: - Turning on and off all the column sorting options (I understand that you cannot reor...

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1:1.1.56.595.g2d2da0de on Debian.   I am suddenly unable to reorder by drag and drop:    - songs within my playlists  - playlists in the sidebar or folders   I have tr...

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