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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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Spotify Web Player just won't keep me logged in.

PlanFreeCountryFranceDeviceLinux PCOperating SystemLinux Mint 22 My Question or IssueWhenever I log into my Spotify account on the Web Player and close my browser, I get logged out the next time I access the site. I have tried two browsers (LibreWolf...

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Plan Free Country France Device Linux PC Operating System Linux Mint 22   My Question or Issue Whenever I log into my Spotify account on the Web Player and close my browser, I get logg...

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Official Flatpak support on Flathub for Linux

Hi everyone, I’m writing this to urge the development team to reconsider their current Linux distribution strategy. While Spotify is officially available via Snap and .deb packages, the Linux ecosystem has shifted significantly. Currently, a vast maj...

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Hi everyone, I’m writing this to urge the development team to reconsider their current Linux distribution strategy. While Spotify is officially available via Snap and .deb packages, the Linux ecosy...

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Spotify 1.2.92.147 (Linux): blank window — `BootstrapTimeoutError` at 15s while the network is demon

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceDesktop PC (AMD Ryzen 9950X3D, Radeon RX 7800 XT)Operating SystemArch Linux, kernel 7.1.5-zen1-2-zen (x86_64), Wayland/sway 1.12 My Question or Issue**Regression.** 1.2.90.451 works; 1.2.92.147 fails. Both bundle...

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Spotify's volume doesn't react to external changes (anymore) and this is a grave problem for me

PlanPremiumCountryHungaryDevicedesktop computerOperating SystemUbuntu latest LTS, pipewire My Question or IssueThe latest Spotify update to version 1.2.63.394.g126b0d89 changed how Spotify handles the volume. It no longer updates its internal concept...

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Plan Premium Country Hungary Device desktop computer Operating System Ubuntu latest LTS, pipewire   My Question or Issue The latest Spotify update to version 1.2.63.394.g126b0d89 chang...

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1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22: Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you

Debian Testing (up2date)Kernel 6.19.11+deb14-amd64XFCE 4.20.1Spotify 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 Since Spotify version 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 (updated to it just a couple of minutes ago) I get this error, if I would like to play something: "Spotify can't ...

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Debian Testing (up2date) Kernel 6.19.11+deb14-amd64 XFCE 4.20.1 Spotify 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22   Since Spotify version 1:1.2.86.502.g8cd7fb22 (updated to it just a couple of ...

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Solved!! Linux Mint - musicfiles from disk: Error Message: Spotify can't play this right now.

PlanPremium IndividualCountryGermanyDeviceNetbook with INTEL Celeron N4020; 8GB RAM; 2TB SSDOperating SystemLinux Mint 22.3 Cinnamon 64-bit, all packages updatedNeither Spotify nor Linux indicates that an update is neededSpotify - license key manuall...

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Solved!! Songs not playing on Ubuntu app. 'Spotify can't play this right now'

I'm getting this error when I play any song on my Spotify desktop app on Ubuntu. The same songs play without any errors on my phone. Saw other suggestions, like deleting local files (can't seem to find any when searching for 'local' in the spotify fo...

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I'm getting this error when I play any song on my Spotify desktop app on Ubuntu. The same songs play without any errors on my phone. Saw other suggestions, like deleting local files (can't seem t...

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Offlice cache storage doesn't change real destination

Greetings.I trying to relocate my offline playlist that uses 4 GB of storage info different hard drive.I have not work option to change cache storage for desktop app. I tried to use option "Offline storage location" at settings to set a different pat...

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Greetings. I trying to relocate my offline playlist that uses 4 GB of storage info different hard drive. I have not work option to change cache storage for desktop app. I tried to use option "Offli...

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Persistent Error with Spotify-Launcher Client

PlanPremium CountryUS DeviceDesktop Spotify-Launcher Client Operating SystemCachyos (Arch Linux) My Question or IssueToday I have been troubleshooting an ongoing issue with my local spotify client. Currently, I am receiving either "accounts:4" error ...

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Linux Desktop managed account

PlanPremiumOperating SystemLinux MintI would like to use my child's managed account on the Linux Desktop app.This does not seem possible at the moment.I can only select my child's account from the Android app. My child does not have a phone, which me...

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Plan Premium Operating System Linux Mint I would like to use my child's managed account on the Linux Desktop app. This does not seem possible at the moment. I can only select my child's account...

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[Solved] Linux app not syncing liked songs

Songs that i liked stopped showing up in the linux app. What worked was to close spotify and then remove the files in: ~/snap/spotify/current/.config/spotify/Users/YOUR_USER_NAME-userI removed all of them, but that may not be necessary. I previously ...

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Songs that i liked stopped showing up in the linux app. What worked was to close spotify and then remove the files in:     ~/snap/spotify/current/.config/spotify/Users/YOUR_USER_NAME-...

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No Sound in Desktop App on Ubuntu Linux

I am getting no sound from the Spotify desktop app on Ubuntu Linux. All other apps play sound normally. I have tried reinstalling the app with no success. Checking pavucontrol, Spotify is outputting to the correct output (Line out) and volume is norm...

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I am getting no sound from the Spotify desktop app on Ubuntu Linux. All other apps play sound normally.   I have tried reinstalling the app with no success. Checking pavucontrol, Spotify is ou...

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