The only thing is that it is worth writing it down somewhere because we will have to edit a Spotify file and most likely, when updated, return to original state. Getting to control Spotify for Linux from the Ubuntu launcher is a very simple process. In any case, if you prefer to control from the launcher, it can also be tested in previous versions. The previous version did offer the option to minimize the application in the top bar, so adding the possibility in the launcher could also be somewhat redundant. Keep in mind that what is described in this tutorial only necessary for version 1.0.23.93 from Spotify. But, as everything in Linux has a solution, today we bring you a way to control Spotify music playback from the launcher. This is what has happened in the recent update, where Spotify has seen its icon in the tray has disappeared, making it impossible to control music playback without opening the application window. The latest version of Spotify for Linux has included interesting news but, as is more common than we would like, when some bugs are added or corrected, others may appear.

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