How to get the native version of Spotify running?

Solution 1:

I installed it yesterday fine. The error you're getting is it's trying to get the source version (which doesn't exist). Just edit your sources using: sudoedit /etc/apt/sources.list

And make sure you've got something like this:

deb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free
# deb-src http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free

The second (deb-src) line is commented. Make sure yours is and then run a sudo apt-get update. You shouldn't get any errors.

Make sure the key is installed (doesn't sound like your problem):

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 --recv-keys D2C19886

And then install it:

sudo apt-get install spotify-client-qt spotify-client-gnome-support

Solution 2:

Sure thing, i'm listening to it as i write this! Define this source for Apt

deb http://repository.spotify.com stable non-free

Then your usual apt update routine (GUI tools like Software Center do this for you), and install the packages spotify-client-qt and spotify-client-gnome-support. Sometimes it's a little buggy and eats loads of CPU, or doesn't draw it's main window at startup, but in general it works great.

There has been several mentions of Spotify over at OMG Ubuntu.

Solution 3:

To install the Spotify snap package in all currently supported versions of Ubuntu, open the terminal and type:

sudo snap install spotify

Features of the Spotify free version

• Play any song, artist, album or playlist instantly

• Choice of three audio streaming quality options.

  1. normal audio quality (160 kbps)
  2. paid subscribers can also select high quality streaming (320 kbps)
  3. or lossless audio (1,411 kbps)

• Browse hundreds of ready-made playlists in every genre and mood

• Stay on top of the charts
• Stream radio
• Enjoy podcasts, audiobooks and videos
• Discover more music with personalized playlists