Spotify is a digital music platform that gives music lovers the opportunity to listen to millions of songs for free though there are some features like downloading your favorite music is allowed only to its premium members. Compared to other music platforms, Spotify is relatively stable and comes with number of different features. Spotify is fully compatible with Linux distributions like Arch Linux, and multiple ways exist to install Spotify on Arch Linux.
Outline:
How to Install Spotify on Arch Linux
How to Remove Spotify on Arch Linux
How to Install Spotify on Arch Linux
The installation process for every application differs on Arch Linux but most of the time the default repository is the most convenient way for installation. However, the default repository might not have the updated version of the application and in that case, you have to shift to other ways. So, in the case of Spotify, there are various methods that can be used to install it on Arch Linux which will be discussed in this guide.
Method 1: Through Pacman
Like every other Linux distribution, Arch Linux also has its default package manager which is pacman and to install Spotify this method is the easiest one. To install Spotify on Arch Linux using pacman you need to install spotify-launcher and for that purpose execute:
Once the installation is complete, launch the spotify-launcher by executing:
Method 2: Through Snap
Another way to install Spotify on Arch Linux is by using a third-party package installer, one of which is snap. By default, the snap package manager is not installed on Arch Linux so to install it execute the below commands one by one:
<strong>cd snapd</strong>
<strong>makepkg -si</strong>
<strong>sudo systemctl enable --now snapd.socket</strong>
<strong>sudo ln -s /var/lib/snapd/snap /snap
If you already have installed the snap package, then just execute the install command using the snap package like this:
As in the image above, there is an error that states the snap daemon service is not ready for operation and the snap seeded service is the systemd service that waits till all the snap applications are configured. So, in the case of this error, you just need to restart this service, after that install Spotify on Arch Linux using snap:
Now you might see a warning of the path not found while installing Spotify through snap in that case just reboot your system and this issue will be fixed. Once the installation is complete launch Spotify on Arch Linux using:
Method 3: Through Yay (AUR Helper)
For Arch Linux, there is a repository that contains the packages or applications that are contributed by the community and to install packages from the Arch User Repository there are different helpers one of which is yay. The AUR primarily consists of PKGBUILD scripts for packages that are not available in the default Arch repository that is pacman:
Once the installation is complete launch Spotify on Arch Linux using:
Method 4: Through Flatpak
Flatpak like other third-party package managers is also an application installer that provides an isolated sandbox environment by separating the underlying operating system. Moreover, it also enhances the security of the system as applications cannot access system files without permission. On Arch Linux it is not installed by default so if you haven’t already installed Flatpak then install it by executing:
Once Flatpak is installed now install Spotify on Arch Linux using Flatpak package manager:
After the successful installation of Spotify on Arch Linux launch it by executing:
Method 5: Through GitHub
Another way to get Spotify installed on Arch Linux is by using the git repository and for that simply copy the link from the Arch Linux user repository and create a clone like this:
Once the repository is cloned, navigate to the directory of Spotify and then install the PKGBUILD package by executing:
<strong>Makepkg -si
Once the installation is complete, launch Spotify:
Note: To install Spotify on Arch Linux by cloning the git repository, you need to install git if you haven’t previously installed it and for that execute:
Method 6: Through Software Manager
If you are not good with running commands for the installation of applications, then Arch Linux also comes with a software manager that lets you install and manage applications. This makes the installation process pretty seamless and easy so to install Spotify on Arch Linux just search for it in the software manager and click on install:
The software manager installs Spotify using the Flatpak package manager as we did in the previous method, but the difference is that it uses the GUI of Arch Linux. Once Spotify is installed on Arch Linux, launch it from the applications menu:
How To Remove Spotify from Arch Linux
Removing the applications properly from Arch Linux not only clears out some space but also removes any potential for bugs due to unnecessary dependencies. So, if you have installed Spotify using the default package manager and to remove it from Arch Linux execute:
Similarly, if you have used the Arch User Repository helper that is yay to install Spotify in Arch Linux then to remove it execute:
Note: You can also use the pacman for removing a package that is installed through AUR helper yay, but the package name should be the same as in the installation command.
To remove Spotify from Arch Linux if installed through Flatpak packages installer, then in that case execute:
To uninstall packages of applications installed through PKGBUILD or git clone on Arch Linux simply use the pacman package manager so in the case of Spotify execute:
After the removal do not forget to remove the clone directory of Spotify.
To uninstall or remove any packages from Arch Linux Installed using the software manager, simply open up the package manager and click on the installed tab. To remove Spotify from Arch Linux through the software manager, search for it and then click on the adjacent uninstallation button:
Conclusion
Spotify is a music server platform that provides its users with a huge collection of songs and different genres. Most of its features are free to use but still, there are some features that require premium membership. To install Spotify on Arch Linux there are six ways which include, using AUR helpers, pacman, git repository software manager, and Flatpak but the most recommended one is using Arch Linux default package manager.
I’m Aaliyan javaid, an electrical engineer and a passionate tech enthusiast. I have been working with embedded systems, programming, and Linux operating systems for over 2 years. I love to explore new technologies and share my knowledge and experience with others.
