Spotify 0.9.17 for GNU/Linux (and the upcoming 1.x beta!)

[nikreiman]

On 24 March 2015, we rolled out an update to the desktop client for GNU/Linux. For installation instructions, see:

https://www.spotify.com/download/previews/

The version of the client is 0.9.17, and it will be the final 0.9.x client released for this platform. It has been a long time since the previous release (with the prior version being 0.9.11), and for those interested in the release notes, they will be identical to those for other desktop platforms for the versions 0.9.12-17, with the addition of the following platform-specific fixes:

- The machine's hostname is shown to other devices from Spotify Connect

- A 512px icon is used for the taskbar and menubar (unity integration)

We have decided to make a final release of 0.9.x desktop so that our users can pin this package if desired. Also we will make a separate package for the 0.9.17 release so that it is easier to find in the apt repository in case users need to revert to the prior version.

*EDIT*: The 0.9.17 package is now available, it is called spotify-client-0.9.17. If you don't want to receive the 1.x version, you can install this package instead (note that it both provides and conflicts with the spotify-client package).

Going forward, the official Linux beta will be released very soon! There are already some unofficial beta links floating around the forum, but so far we have not published a deb package to our official apt servers yet. We have been very busy getting 1.x out the door and sadly have not had as much time to devote to the GNU/Linux releases as we would like. Also, it has been unfortunate that we have not been better at keeping up with releases for this platform in general, but we have taken some steps to improve this for future releases.

Specifically, this means:

- We will be releasing a regular tarball file alongside our debian package for the benefit of non-debian users

- Spotify client releases will be made available for GNU/Linux users at the same time as users on other platforms

- We will also make a public `testing` apt repository to house unstable beta builds for testing

- However, we do not have a 32-bit version of the client available now. This is difficult for us to do for a number of reasons, but we will consider doing this if there is enough demand from the userbase.

[olejon]

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@nikreiman wrote:

On 24 March 2015, we rolled out an update to the desktop client for GNU/Linux

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@nikreiman The current v 0.9.17 works very good for me at least, so take your time and get v 1.0 on par with the Windows and Mac version, and also implement the few Linux-specific features like D-Bus/MPRIS support before replacing v 0.9.17 with it. Beta testing is OK of course, as long as 0.9.17 continues to be the stable version.

[rootshell]

What's wrong with my installation process? I followed the instructions as you have written on page https://www.spotify.com/hu/download/previews/ (See attached pictures.)

[Nico751]

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@rootshell wrote:

What's wrong with my installation process? I followed the instructions as you have written on page https://www.spotify.com/hu/download/previews/ (See attached pictures.)

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For an unknown reason, the 32-bit package has disappeared from the repository. See nikreiman's post.

It'll probably be restored but until then you cannot install it from this repo.

[michael-j-lacey]

Hi,

I'd like a 32 bit client please. If it's not feasible to keep step with the 64 bit  version will the most recent 32 bit certain work for a while? It seemed to be ok until I had to reinstall after upgrading.

Running elementary OS Freya, 32 bit

[rootshell]

Thank you for your help!

[novembernebel]

Yeah well... it's been two weeks now (at least!) since the Spotify client for linux 32bits is not available.

This is not respectful for customers! How in the wolrd can a "deb" package disappear and stay this way for more than two weeks?

[ale2695]

Until it's restored the package into the repository, you can download the .deb file of the 0.9.4 version for x86 architecture from this link:

http://megasearch.co.nz/438086/spotify-client0-9-4-183-g644e24e-428-1i386-deb

[ryanpcmcquen]

We have a backup of it for slackbuilds.org, here:

http://sourceforge.net/projects/slackbuildsdirectlinks/files/spotify32/spotify-client_0.9.4.183.g644...

[michael-j-lacey]

Thanks both, much appreciated. I'll try these out on eOS Freya

Mike

[renebarbosa]

It's still a method using an unverified 3rdParty repo but yes, it's working!

Thanks.

[renebarbosa]

There is also this thing: https://github.com/leamas/spotify-make

But unfortunatelly It's not working anymore. 😞

[michael-j-lacey]

T

[michael-j-lacey]

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@ale2695 wrote:

Until it's restored the package into the repository, you can download the .deb file of the 0.9.4 version for x86 architecture from this link:

http://megasearch.co.nz/438086/spotify-client0-9-4-183-g644e24e-428-1i386-deb

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This client does generally work, and I'm using it so it's pretty good as of now. The Discover page doesn't work and, I guess, other features may stop working as the client falls behind changes made server side.

Ok for the moment though - thank you very much.

[gnumoksha]

Hi for everyone.

I have using the spotify for some months, from debian testing was wheezy until now, in debian stretch.

Since few weeks ago, spotify don't play some songs. When i selected the song with problem, i have this output from the command line:

06:29:04.682 D [spirc_manager.cpp:710           ] GAIA: SpircManager::stpLoad, track=spotify:track:266SpdkXEgerZXvMXof6uM, index=8, position=0, paused=0
06:29:04.682 D [spirc_manager.cpp:1883          ] GAIA: SpircManager::becomeActiveDevice
06:29:04.684 I [sliding_window_prefetch_strategy.cpp:333] Prefetch: looks like a skip or partial context change - halving window size to 1
06:29:15.270 I [ad_chooser.cpp:1251             ] Found ad (time = 1432103372, adclass = 'full banner', time left = 30, length = 30)
06:29:17.331 I [MainView.cpp:6828               ] Load complete (0) url: http://desktop.spotify.com/?t=1432103355
06:29:17.359 I [MainView.cpp:6828               ] Load complete (0) url: http://desktop.spotify.com/?t=1432103355
06:29:17.430 I [MainView.cpp:6828               ] Load complete (0) url: http://desktop.spotify.com/?t=1432103355
06:29:17.944 I [MainView.cpp:6828               ] Load complete (0) url: http://desktop.spotify.com/?t=1432103355
06:29:44.564 I [ApplicationPage.cpp:66          ] Unloading application browse.
06:29:44.564 I [AppManager.cpp:541              ] Removing instance of application browse.

06:29:49.271 I [ad_chooser.cpp:1251             ] Found ad (time = 1432103406, adclass = 'full banner', time left = 0, length = 30)
06:29:52.065 I [MainView.cpp:6828               ] Load complete (0) url: http://desktop.spotify.com/?t=1432103389
06:29:52.172 I [MainView.cpp:6828               ] Load complete (0) url: http://desktop.spotify.com/?t=1432103389
06:29:52.559 I [MainView.cpp:6828               ] Load complete (0) url: http://desktop.spotify.com/?t=1432103389
06:30:25.271 I [ad_chooser.cpp:1251             ] Found ad (time = 1432103442, adclass = 'full banner', time left = 0, length = 30)
06:30:28.022 I [MainView.cpp:6828               ] Load complete (0) url: http://desktop.spotify.com/?t=1432103425

Spotify version is 0.9.17.1.g9b85d436.

My system is:

03:34:11 tobias@lothlorien:~$ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Debian
Description:    Debian GNU/Linux testing (stretch)
Release:        testing
Codename:       stretch

Kde 4.14.2

[olejon]

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@rootshell wrote:

What's wrong with my installation process? I followed the instructions as you have written on page https://www.spotify.com/hu/download/previews/ (See attached pictures.)

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@rootshell You can also find all relevant old versions here:

https://github.com/olejon/spotcommander/wiki/DowngradeSpotify

[novembernebel]

Thank you!

[gnumoksha · Accepted solution]

Solved. Solution:

apt-get remove --purge spotify-client
rm -Rf ~/.config/spotify
rm -Rf /opt/spotify
apt-get install spotify-client

[SQUADY]

Time to shine

[perlsite]

@nikreiman:
Playing Local Files with Spotify 1.0.1.1062.gaa7a606c causes Segmentation fault (core dumped).

Please take a look at your inbox for links with my gdb and partial valgrind logs.

[krustbr]

Hey  buddies, can i have the URL for the buttons inside the player ? cause im behind an firewall and need to add this exception, or the buttons will show like this:  and this: