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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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I would love to make applescript that can fetch the current song from the Mac Spotify app and run a google search in my browser for "[song name] lyrics". Is it actually possible to access the currently playing song via an Applescript command? I know ...
I would love to make applescript that can fetch the current song from the Mac Spotify app and run a google search in my browser for "[song name] lyrics". Is it actually possible to access the current...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceMacbook Pro 2020 IntelOperating SystemiOS 14.3.1 My Issue The issue is when I click on the three dots of a song and then select "Add To Playlist" it shows two menus blinking back and forth and I can't select the playlist I ...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Macbook Pro 2020 Intel Operating System iOS 14.3.1 My Issue The issue is when I click on the three dots of a song and then select "Add To Play...
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Spotify isn't letting me skip ads on my laptop, even thought I can skip them just fine when I'm listening to Spotify on my phone. This has been an issue for 2 weeks now.PlanFreeCountryAustralia DeviceMacbook Pro 2020Operating SystemmacOS Big Sur 11.5
Spotify isn't letting me skip ads on my laptop, even thought I can skip them just fine when I'm listening to Spotify on my phone. This has been an issue for 2 weeks now. Plan Free Country Austral...
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I can't connect and play music through Spotify Connect to my Apple TV that I've just set up.I can send audio from MacOS to Apple TV over Airplay with no issue, but I'd like the TV to play, so I can have other sounds play on my devices while listening...
I can't connect and play music through Spotify Connect to my Apple TV that I've just set up. I can send audio from MacOS to Apple TV over Airplay with no issue, but I'd like the TV to play, so I c...
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PlanPremiumCountry DeviceiMacOperating SystemMacOS Catalina My Question or IssueUsing the MacOS desktop app of Spotify, is it possible to set the default speaker to Sonos? Today, the Spotify desktop app always launches with the internal speakers of t...
Plan Premium Country Device iMac Operating System MacOS Catalina My Question or Issue Using the MacOS desktop app of Spotify, is it possible to set the default speaker to Sono...
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Please add me to the list for minutes in black waiting for Spotify to boot up.MacOS MontereyVersion 12.7.6Processor 1.4 GHz Dual Core Intel core i5Memory 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3Software completely up to date I have been waiting in black the entire time it...
Please add me to the list for minutes in black waiting for Spotify to boot up. MacOS Monterey Version 12.7.6 Processor 1.4 GHz Dual Core Intel core i5 Memory 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3 Software comple...
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PlanFree/PremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceMacBook Pro, Mid 2012Operating SystemmacOS Mojave My Question or IssueAs I've seen many people posting about here, I too seem to have fallen to the "firewall may be blocking Spotify" problem that many others ...
Plan Free/Premium Country United States Device MacBook Pro, Mid 2012 Operating System macOS Mojave My Question or Issue As I've seen many people posting about here, I too seem to hav...
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PlanPremium Operating SystemmacOS Sonoma I noticed on several different macOS devices that the sorting of my playlists as well as my shuffle and repeat settings randomly reset.Instead of sorting by artist (which is my preferred sorting), I find my pl...
Plan Premium Operating System macOS Sonoma I noticed on several different macOS devices that the sorting of my playlists as well as my shuffle and repeat settings randomly...
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All volume settings already at maximum hight but volume is very low. Cannot fine any workable answers on your site
All volume settings already at maximum hight but volume is very low. Cannot fine any workable answers on your site 😞
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PlanPremiumCountryUk DeviceMacbook ProOperating SystemYosemite Firstly, pleae do not delete this thread as has been done to my first one. I'm a PAYING CUSTOMER and I have a valide question/issue. Thank you. The following post is borne out of frustrat...
Plan Premium Country Uk Device Macbook Pro Operating System Yosemite Firstly, pleae do not delete this thread as has been done to my first one. I'm a PAYING CUSTOMER an...
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I've always sorted by recently added so the newer songs will be at the top of the playlist but with the new ui it seems to have reset, any help I can get?PlanPremiumCountryColombia DeviceMacbook pro m1 chipOperating SystemBig SurMy Question or Issue
I've always sorted by recently added so the newer songs will be at the top of the playlist but with the new ui it seems to have reset, any help I can get? Plan Premium Country Colombia D...
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All of the documentation I can find says that I can find it in the settings page, but I don't have that option in my settings. I'm guess the documentation is just outdated? Or maybe it's a bug?
All of the documentation I can find says that I can find it in the settings page, but I don't have that option in my settings. I'm guess the documentation is just outdated? Or maybe it's a bug?
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I am not able to view video for Jordan Peterson podcasts. I can see the video with others (such as Joe Rogan). I tried logging in and logging out. Please advise
I am not able to view video for Jordan Peterson podcasts. I can see the video with others (such as Joe Rogan). I tried logging in and logging out. Please advise
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Plan PremiumCountry IndiaDevice MacBook Air M1Operating System MacOS Sonoma I've been having this recurring issue for the last few days. The home page is stuttering and lagging but the moment I go onto any other page that's not the case. It's smooth ...
Plan Premium Country India Device MacBook Air M1 Operating System MacOS Sonoma I've been having this recurring issue for the last few days. The home page is stuttering and lagging but the...
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I'm not able to play liked songs on MacOSSpotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.57.463.g4f748c64So I log out and log in again and the same issue is happening.The fun fact is that it works on my mobile Thanks
I'm not able to play liked songs on MacOS Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.57.463.g4f748c64 So I log out and log in again and the same issue is happening. The fun fact is that it works o...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceMac Pro 2010Operating SystemMacOS Mojave (10.14.6) My Question or IssueI finally fixed my old power mac, the spotify app on the machine runs fine but it will not let me log in. It tells me that I have a Uswername or password...
Plan Premium Country US Device Mac Pro 2010 Operating System MacOS Mojave (10.14.6) My Question or Issue I finally fixed my old power mac, the spotify app on the machine runs fine bu...
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PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceMacbook Pro late 2016)Operating Systemos mojave My Question or IssueHi there, I noticed this past week that the Britney Spears album "Britney" (2001) has been removed from her main spotify page. When I search for it, I c...
Plan Premium Country Canada Device Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System os mojave My Question or Issue Hi there, I noticed this past week that the Britney Spears album "Br...
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PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceMacBook Air, 13-inch, 2020Operating SystemmacOS 15.2 (Sequoia) Question or IssueWhenever I try to play "26 Second Song" by Shel Silverstein, it mutes Spotify, and when the next song plays, it unmutes itself. Anyone k...
Plan Free Country United States Device MacBook Air, 13-inch, 2020 Operating System macOS 15.2 (Sequoia) Question or Issue Whenever I try to play "26 Second Song" by Shel Silv...
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Hello! Issue explained: 1) Podcasts are randomly pausing and staying paused in the middle of podcasts - happens irregularly and effects the experience.2) Applicable to any podcast I play.3) Happens irrespective if the video is on or off.4) Applicable...
Hello! Issue explained: 1) Podcasts are randomly pausing and staying paused in the middle of podcasts - happens irregularly and effects the experience. 2) Applicable to any p...
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Since some versions ago, one of the Spotify Helpers sometimes increases its memory to high values (like 1,8GB or more). That only happens over the time, it's suddenly, I don't expect that mainly because I'm only listening to music. Spotify works as w...
Since some versions ago, one of the Spotify Helpers sometimes increases its memory to high values (like 1,8GB or more). That only happens over the time, it's suddenly, I don't expect that mainly beca...
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