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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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Close button didn't work in 1.2.79.425

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemArchlinuxMy Question or IssueI installed spotify from aur. In version 1.2.79.425, the close button didn't work. And I cannot minimize spotify to system tray either.

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Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Archlinux My Question or Issue I installed spotify from aur. In version 1.2.79.425, the close button didn't work. And I cannot minimize spotify to sys...

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Forward and back keyboard shortcuts no longer working

Hello,It's probably a duplicate of Forward and back keyboard shortcut feature no longer working on Mac, but I cannot longer use Ctrl + Left Arrow and Ctrl + Right Arrow to change tracks on Linux. The regression seems to have appeared on version 1.1.6...

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Hello, It's probably a duplicate of Forward and back keyboard shortcut feature no longer working on Mac, but I cannot longer use Ctrl + Left Arrow and Ctrl + Right Arrow to change tracks on Linux....

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Local File Playback broken in snap revision 92

PlanPremiumCountry Device Operating SystemUbuntu 22.04/Zorin 16 My Question or Issue snap revision 92 is missing /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libav* libraries, breaking local file playback on Ubuntu 22.04/Zorin 16 Please fix, thanks.

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Plan Premium Country   Device   Operating System Ubuntu 22.04/Zorin 16   My Question or Issue   snap revision 92 is missing /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libav* libraries...

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Bug: iOS "Read Along" fails for audio-only podcasts when using Spotify Connect to Linux/Ubuntu

When I link my devices to play audio on my Ubuntu desktop while controlling the app and reading the transcript on my phone, the "Read Along" feature on mobile only works if it is a video podcast. If I play an audio-only podcast, the transcript is ent...

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When I link my devices to play audio on my Ubuntu desktop while controlling the app and reading the transcript on my phone, the "Read Along" feature on mobile only works if it is a video podcast. If ...

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Solved!! linux error: Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can.

Hi everyone, i have the issue of: "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it."I know that there is other forum for the same topic, but i didn't find nothing for the linux user.I use desktop linux versi...

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Hi everyone, i have the issue of: "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." I know that there is other forum for the same topic, but i didn't find...

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Request for Official Spotify Distribution on Flathub (Flatpak)

Plan: [Free/Premium]Country: PolandDevice: PC / Laptop (Linux)Operating System: Linux Fedora 43My Question or Issue:Hello Spotify Team,I am writing to encourage Spotify to officially adopt Flatpak as a primary distribution method on Linux. While the ...

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Plan: [Free/Premium] Country: Poland Device: PC / Laptop (Linux) Operating System: Linux Fedora 43 My Question or Issue: Hello Spotify Team, I am writing to encourage Spotify to officially...

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Inconsistent "Read Along" Availability on Linux/Ubuntu Desktop (Audio-only vs. Video Podcasts)

I am writing to report a bug regarding the "Read Along" feature on the Desktop application for Linux/Ubuntu.Currently, on the iOS app, transcripts are available for all podcasts. However, on the Ubuntu desktop application, "Read Along" only works for...

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I am writing to report a bug regarding the "Read Along" feature on the Desktop application for Linux/Ubuntu. Currently, on the iOS app, transcripts are available for all podcasts. However, on the Ub...

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I can't open a local file

I'm on Linux Mint, it shows in the right click menu "Open with Spotify" but does nothing when I click it.

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I'm on Linux Mint, it shows in the right click menu "Open with Spotify" but does nothing when I click it.

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Recent update causes visual over saturation on second monitor on KDE

DevicePCOperating SystemArch Linux (KDE) My Question or IssueAfter the most recent update (1.2.84.476), the Spotify client experiences visually over saturation. All the pages that I've browsed (Home, Library, Suggested Playlists) experience this over...

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Device PC Operating System Arch Linux (KDE)   My Question or Issue After the most recent update (1.2.84.476), the Spotify client experiences visually over saturation. All the pages that I'...

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Desktop notifications no longer work

Operating SystemDebian Testing (up2date)Kernel 6.18.12+deb14-amd64XFCE 4.20.1Spotify 1:1.2.82.428.g0ac8be2b My Question or IssueOnce a week on Mondays, I update my Laptop (my patchday) and since this week I don't receive any Desktop Notifications fro...

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Operating System Debian Testing (up2date) Kernel 6.18.12+deb14-amd64 XFCE 4.20.1 Spotify 1:1.2.82.428.g0ac8be2b   My Question or Issue Once a week on Mondays, I update my L...

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I can not download the spotify in my linux

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Debian repository key name change

Can you please change the repository key filename and maybe give it a more generic name like just 'pubkey.asc' so we can automate/script the update process.

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Can you please change the repository key filename and maybe give it a more generic name like just 'pubkey.asc' so we can automate/script the update process.  

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Pause suspend while playing music (enhancement/bug)

This was tested on Fedora34/Gnome but could be applicable elsewhere in Linux. I'd like to request pausing suspend while Spotify is actively playing music. Currently Gnome doesn't know that Spotify is active because Spotify doesn't issue Inhibit() req...

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This was tested on Fedora34/Gnome but could be applicable elsewhere in Linux. I'd like to request pausing suspend while Spotify is actively playing music. Currently Gnome doesn't know that Spotify is...

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