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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....
Visitor
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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...
Casual Listener
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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...
Casual Listener
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceMacbook Pro 2021Operating SystemMacOS 14.2.1 My Question or IssueI'm unable to play any content through the MacOS desktop app when I'm connected to my home wifi network with ipv6 enabled. I performed a clean install, and th...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Macbook Pro 2021 Operating System MacOS 14.2.1 My Question or Issue I'm unable to play any content through the MacOS desktop app when I'm connected to...
Gig Goer
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I am only here to post this so others can maybe profit from it. I found out that on my macbook pro 2014, macOS(now catalina 10.15.6) is prevented from going to sleep because of the macos spotify app.Even if the spotify app is not open, the spotify ap...
I am only here to post this so others can maybe profit from it. I found out that on my macbook pro 2014, macOS(now catalina 10.15.6) is prevented from going to sleep because of the macos spo...
Casual Listener
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I tried everything including deleting all the folders in Library (cache, applications, etc). I even put my Mac on Safe Mode to check if it was a Mac thing (it wasn't). I restarted, shut down, uninstalled, reinstalled, etc etc but Spotify refuses to o...
I tried everything including deleting all the folders in Library (cache, applications, etc). I even put my Mac on Safe Mode to check if it was a Mac thing (it wasn't). I restarted, shut down, uninsta...
Moderator
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PlanPremiumDeviceMacBook Pro, Intel, 2019Operating SystemmacOS Sonoma 14.5 My Question or IssueSometime recently, I don't know if it's after a Spotify update or a macOS update to Sonoma, my playlists view has started losing its position when I expand...
Plan Premium Device MacBook Pro, Intel, 2019 Operating System macOS Sonoma 14.5 My Question or Issue Sometime recently, I don't know if it's after a Spotify update or a macOS update to...
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Plan: PremiumCountry: USA Device: M2 Macbook Air + Onkyo TX-NR676 via Spotify ConnectOperating System: Sonoma 14.1 My Question or Issue: I am posting this here because there is no Spotify Connect section of the forum. Spotify Connect plays tracks in ...
Plan: Premium Country: USA Device: M2 Macbook Air + Onkyo TX-NR676 via Spotify Connect Operating System: Sonoma 14.1 My Question or Issue: I am postin...
Regular
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I'm a premium subscriber and have been listening for a couple of months. For the most part the service is very good, however, I have a couple of issues that will make me look elsewhere if I can't find a solution. I use the Radio function almost exclu...
I'm a premium subscriber and have been listening for a couple of months. For the most part the service is very good, however, I have a couple of issues that will make me look elsewhere if I can...
Visitor
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How can I import podcasts that I have as .mp3 files into spotify's Local Files area?I would like the option to change playback speed as well as the buttons to change from next/previous song to +/- 15s while listening to the podcasts on my iPhone. Add...
How can I import podcasts that I have as .mp3 files into spotify's Local Files area? I would like the option to change playback speed as well as the buttons to change from next/previous song to +/- ...
Casual Listener
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Search only gives four songs
Search only gives four songs
Visitor
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My Question or Issue Some time ago I only had to click on the album cover at the bottom left - and the song in the playlist where I started it was displayed in the middle. Now the additional album information opens. How do I “find” my current track a...
My Question or Issue Some time ago I only had to click on the album cover at the bottom left - and the song in the playlist where I started it was displayed in the middle. Now the additional album ...
Newbie
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Like many people I'd like to organize my library with album playlists. The auto-naming of an album saved as a playlists in the format «Artist – Album» was very convenient even though it has to be done on the Mac desktop client, since it wasn't workin...
Like many people I'd like to organize my library with album playlists. The auto-naming of an album saved as a playlists in the format «Artist – Album» was very convenient even though it has to be don...
Casual Listener
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PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceMacbook Air 2015Operating SystemiOS 12.7.1 My Question or IssueIs it possible to block an artist on Spotify on the desktop app? All I've found is that you can block artists on a phone app, but I use my premium account th...
Plan Premium Country Canada Device Macbook Air 2015 Operating System iOS 12.7.1 My Question or Issue Is it possible to block an artist on Spotify on the desktop app? All I've found i...
Casual Listener
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I have a Family Premium plan in the USA. I'm running the Spotify app version 1.1.63.568.gda8cb5ac-a on a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017) running macOS Big Sur 11.4. The gateway is a Ubiquiti ER-6P running v2.0.9-hotfix.2 with dnsmasq v2.85. The gateway u...
I have a Family Premium plan in the USA. I'm running the Spotify app version 1.1.63.568.gda8cb5ac-a on a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017) running macOS Big Sur 11.4. The gateway is a Ubiquiti ER-6P...
Casual Listener
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PlanPremium IndividualCountryUSDeviceMacBook Pro 14" (early 2023, apple silicon m2 pro chip [16gigs of ram, 1tb storage])Operating SystemmacOS 14.4.1 (23E224)Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.35.663.gb699649eMy Question or Issuehi all. ive reporte...
Plan Premium Individual Country US Device MacBook Pro 14" (early 2023, apple silicon m2 pro chip [16gigs of ram, 1tb storage]) Operating System macOS 14.4.1 (23E224) Spotify for macOS (Apple ...
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PlanPremiumCountrySwitzerlandDeviceMacBook Pro 2021Operating SystemMacOS 14.2.1 (23C71) My Question or IssueHi, I'm having some problems with syncing between mac and iphone. I have some songs stored as local files on my mac, and I created a playlist ...
Plan Premium Country Switzerland Device MacBook Pro 2021 Operating System MacOS 14.2.1 (23C71) My Question or Issue Hi, I'm having some problems with syncing between mac and iph...
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PlanPremiumCountry AustriaDeviceMacbook ProOperating SystemiOS 10 My Question or Issue I have had Spotify on my Mac for months but suddenly the volume is really really quiet although the volume is completely turned on. The volume on my Mac does work ...
Plan Premium Country Austria Device Macbook Pro Operating System iOS 10 My Question or Issue I have had Spotify on my Mac for months but suddenly the volume is really rea...
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PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceMacbook Pro with Apple M2 ProOperating SystemmacOS Sonoma 14.5 (23F79)Spotify versionSpotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.42.290.g242057a2 My Question or Issue There is a bug when trying to first select multiple songs a...
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Macbook Pro with Apple M2 Pro Operating System macOS Sonoma 14.5 (23F79) Spotify version Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.42.290.g2...
Moderator
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PlanPremiumCountry USA DeviceMac ProOperating SystemHigh Sierra (10.13.6) My Question or IssueWhen attempting to log into a new device, Spotify initially refused to recognize my login information through my usual method (Facebook). I reset my passwor...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Mac Pro Operating System High Sierra (10.13.6) My Question or Issue When attempting to log into a new device, Spotify initially refus...
Newbie
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PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceMacBook Air 2012Operating SystemMacOS 10.15.7 (Catalina) My Question or IssueI used to have a Miniplayer button, but it disappeared unexpectedly. I am unsure if this is an issue only affecting me or others, which is why ...
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device MacBook Air 2012 Operating System MacOS 10.15.7 (Catalina) My Question or Issue I used to have a Miniplayer button, but it disappeared unexpectedly...
Music Fan
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Hi, I'm trying to login to my desktop app (on Macbook) and it says I can't login because "App is restricted to premium users only. Error 409." I am on a family premium account that works fine on my phone. How can I get Spotify back on my computer?
Hi, I'm trying to login to my desktop app (on Macbook) and it says I can't login because "App is restricted to premium users only. Error 409." I am on a family premium account that works fine on my p...
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longtime userPremiumUSA DeviceMacBook Air M2, 2022Operating SystemSonoma 14.5 My Question or Issue:When I restart my laptop or relaunch Spotify after a period of indeterminate time, the green bubbles tell me what I can do inside the app. It would be ...
longtime user Premium USA Device MacBook Air M2, 2022 Operating System Sonoma 14.5 My Question or Issue: When I restart my laptop or relaunch Spotify after a period of indeter...
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