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Discuss Spotify for Mac
I just purchased a m4 macbook running 26.2 Tahoe. I tried downloading spotify from Safari and Chrome. Every time I try to open the zip file it says Unable to expand "SpotifyInstaller.zip" into "Desktop". (Error 79 - Inappropriate file type or format....
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hi! this is the same question as this one but because it’s marked as solved and the solution doesn’t work for me, I’m posting it again. I’ve double checked:1) I have no “login items” for my user in the Users & Groups pref pane2) when I right click th...
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited States Of AmericaDeviceMacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2010)Operating SystemMac OS Catalina 10.15.7 My Question or IssueWhen I try to install Spotify the installer says "Unsupported PlatformSorry, this version of Spotify is for mac...
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Crackling/popping/clipping/stuttering issue that I've seen in different forums. Can't find a fix for the mac. Just started noticing it today. Please help! Macbook running macOS Catalina v10.15.6 Retina, 12 inch, 2017.
Crackling/popping/clipping/stuttering issue that I've seen in different forums. Can't find a fix for the mac. Just started noticing it today. Please help! Macbook running macO...
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Plan Basic Premium Country Netherlands/France Device MacBook Air M3 Operating SystemiOs Tahoe 25.5.2 My Question or Issue Contact support suggested by Studio Chat AgentSubject: CLI / OAuth Integration Bug - spotify_cli execution blocked on macOSIssue...
Plan Basic Premium Country Netherlands/France Device MacBook Air M3 Operating System iOs Tahoe 25.5.2 My Question or Issue Contact support suggested ...
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PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceMacBook Pro (Apple M2 Pro)Operating SystemmacOS 26.5.2Spotify version1.2.96.518My Question or IssueSpotify appears to scan local media files even when “Show Local Files” is disabled. It also keeps deleted files open, prev...
Plan Premium Country Spain Device MacBook Pro (Apple M2 Pro) Operating System macOS 26.5.2 Spotify version 1.2.96.518 My Question or Issue Spotify appears to scan local media files even wh...
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Hello,I am experiencing recurring audio dropouts and clicking sounds when using the Spotify desktop application on macOS.The issue sounds like a very short section of audio is missing, as if several samples or one audio buffer were dropped. It normal...
Hello, I am experiencing recurring audio dropouts and clicking sounds when using the Spotify desktop application on macOS. The issue sounds like a very short section of audio is missing, as if seve...
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PlanPremiumCountryUS / CanadaDeviceMacbook Pro M3 (Max)Operating SystemMac OS Sonoma 14.3.1 (23D60)Spotify Version:Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.32.997.g4c6498b6 My Question or Issuehttps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1SJY2YkZnCTP_8DZwoshF1...
Plan Premium Country US / Canada Device Macbook Pro M3 (Max) Operating System Mac OS Sonoma 14.3.1 (23D60) Spotify Version: Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.32.997.g4c6498b6 &nbs...
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This happens across all of my devices and only on Spotify, not on any other application or on the browser. I'm pretty confident that it is not a hardware issue and I have completed all troubleshooting steps. I play music for really long periods of ti...
This happens across all of my devices and only on Spotify, not on any other application or on the browser. I'm pretty confident that it is not a hardware issue and I have completed all troubleshootin...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(Macbook Air 2022)Operating System(Tahoe 26.5.2)My Question or IssueHello, I have noticed this bug for the last week or so. I just updated Spotify this morning and it's still happening. Basically, I will be listening to a p...
Plan Premium Country USA Device (Macbook Air 2022) Operating System (Tahoe 26.5.2) My Question or Issue Hello, I have noticed this bug for the last week or so. I just updated Spotify ...
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PlanPremium DuoCountryPeruDeviceMacbook Pro mid 2015Operating SystemmacOS MontereyMy Question or IssueI used to have a working Spotify app, however it was labeled Spotify (old). I encountered some duplicate files on my Local Files folder so I tried a...
Plan Premium Duo Country Peru Device Macbook Pro mid 2015 Operating System macOS Monterey My Question or Issue I used to have a working Spotify app, however it was labeled Spotify (old). I e...
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Plan: PremiumCountry: USA DeviceMacbook Pro 2017Operating SystemCatalina 10.15.6 Recently Microsoft Teams has been lowering or suppressing Spotify volume while I am on meeting calls. I used to be able to listen to Spotify with headphones while on cal...
Plan: Premium Country: USA Device Macbook Pro 2017 Operating System Catalina 10.15.6 Recently Microsoft Teams has been lowering or suppressing Spotify volume while I am on ...
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Hello! I'm on the Spotify website right now and cannot find my previous searches, perhaps due to a UI issue. See the screenshot below. I can see the top part as a popout but other than that, no songs.
Hello! I'm on the Spotify website right now and cannot find my previous searches, perhaps due to a UI issue. See the screenshot below. I can see the top part as a popout but other than...
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If anyone else has been pulling their hair out trying to get the mac desktop app connected after Spotify's outtage the other day, you are not alone. Open the app, you'll get the normal "not connected to internet" nonsense. Stare up to the sky and cur...
If anyone else has been pulling their hair out trying to get the mac desktop app connected after Spotify's outtage the other day, you are not alone. Open the app, you'll get the normal "not ...
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Plan Free Country United States Device Macbook Pro 2023 Operating System MacOS 25.6.2 My Question or Issue In the Settings section of Spotify for Creators, the "Discovery" block is throwing errors.This appears under "best place to start.""There was a...
Plan Free Country United States Device Macbook Pro 2023 Operating System MacOS 25.6.2 My Question or Issue In the Settings section of Spotify for Creators, the "Discovery" ...
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Hello, I'm on a 2017 MacBook Pro listening on my spotify desktop app. Settings are set to very high quality sound, but the sound quality is awful compared to listening from my phone. It is noticeably worse -- whether I'm listening through AirPods or ...
Hello, I'm on a 2017 MacBook Pro listening on my spotify desktop app. Settings are set to very high quality sound, but the sound quality is awful compared to listening from my phone. It is noticeably...
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PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDevice2025 MacBook AirOperating SystemMacOS Tahoe 26.5.2 (there is a new version available, I'm updating my Mac tonight) Hello. I am having an issue where Spotify on my Mac will not connect to the internet. The deskto...
Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device 2025 MacBook Air Operating System MacOS Tahoe 26.5.2 (there is a new version available, I'm updating my Mac tonight) Hello. I am having an ...
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PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceMacBook Air 2023Operating SystemmacOS 14 My Question or IssueRecently I've began noticing an issue with the battery impact and usage of Spotify. Sometimes when using the app it'll randomly shoot up to like 300 energy im...
Plan Premium Country Denmark Device MacBook Air 2023 Operating System macOS 14 My Question or Issue Recently I've began noticing an issue with the battery impact and usage of...
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What does the Spotify.app background process that shows up under "Allow in Background" under "Login Items" do? What happens if I disable it?
What does the Spotify.app background process that shows up under "Allow in Background" under "Login Items" do? What happens if I disable it?
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Plan: Premium (Individual)Country: PolandDevice: MacBook Air 2020 (M1)Operating System: macOS Tahoe 26.6 My Question or IssueTurns out all harness-related files are stored in $HOME/Library/Caches/ and when I needed to release some storage to update t...
Plan: Premium (Individual) Country: Poland Device: MacBook Air 2020 (M1) Operating System: macOS Tahoe 26.6 My Question or Issue Turns out all harness-related files are stored ...
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceMacBook Air (2019) My Question or IssueThe friend activity tab sometimes stops updating (usually if I leave the desktop app open but unused for a while), and I have to close and reopen the app for it to update.
Plan Premium Country United States Device MacBook Air (2019) My Question or Issue The friend activity tab sometimes stops updating (usually if I leave the desktop app open but unused f...
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started a few days ago, if you play a discography, instead of going to next album or ep if just loops back to start of current one, and if it's a single or ep it just replays it, seems deliberate because playlists work. fix it please you raised price...
started a few days ago, if you play a discography, instead of going to next album or ep if just loops back to start of current one, and if it's a single or ep it just replays it, seems deliberate bec...
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PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceApple TV 4KOperating SystemtvOS 26 My Question or IssueWhen selecting multiple AirPlay speakers on Apple TV (TV speakers + Sonos Move), Spotify only outputs audio to the Sonos speaker. The TV speakers remain selected but...
Plan Premium Country Poland Device Apple TV 4K Operating System tvOS 26 My Question or Issue When selecting multiple AirPlay speakers on Apple TV (TV speakers + Sonos Move), Spotify ...
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