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Solved!! Spotify begins playing random music

When listening to one of my own playlists, Spotify begins to play random (usually top hits or hip hop) music instead. I may be mid song and it will change to something completely random, or if I have the music paused it will begin playing again later...

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Jemi

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Pop-up for xpui appears on app startup

Every time my desktop app starts up another window appears for https://xpui.app.spotify.com/index.html with the error:DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN The app works fine but it's incredibly annoying to have this random window appear every single time. Mac...

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Alcyon

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Solved!! Cant download Spotify on Mac OS 10.15.7

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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Solved!! Clear recently played on home screen?

How do I clear the recently played items that appear on the home screen upon launching the desktop app? If I go into the Recently Played section and remove them there, they still show up on the home screen.

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jruby

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Superuser Contribution Every song says 'Spotify can't play this song right now'

PlanFreeCountryUS DeviceMacbook Air 2015 My Question or IssueFor the last week or two, every time I try to listen to music on the web player a message comes up saying that Spotify can't play that song right now. It happens to every song, not just a p...

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Plan Free Country US   Device Macbook Air 2015   My Question or Issue For the last week or two, every time I try to listen to music on the web player a message comes up saying that...

Vasil

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Superuser Contribution Why is my Spotify webplayer just a black screen as soon as I log in?

My webplayer has always worked fine but a few weeks ago, I stopped being able to use it on Safari because as soon as I clicked on the link, it would take me to the webplayer page but it would be black. A few days ago, I got Google Chrome and I've pla...

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My webplayer has always worked fine but a few weeks ago, I stopped being able to use it on Safari because as soon as I clicked on the link, it would take me to the webplayer page but it would be blac...

Yordan

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[Unsolved] Desktop "Couldn't find that page" and Open at Login Error

PlanPremium CountryPortugal Device(Mac Mini M1 2020) Operating System(MacOS Monterrey 12.0.1) I've had this issue for over a week. I'm posting now because I found a solve that works for me. EDIT: The solve worked for a day, on two separate installati...

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  Plan Premium   Country Portugal   Device (Mac Mini M1 2020)   Operating System (MacOS Monterrey 12.0.1)   I've had this issue for over a week. I'm posting now ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Error code: Accesspoint: 31 - Spodify can not detect internet connection

PlanPremium DuoDevice(iMacbook Pro Operating SystemiOS 10, My Question or IssueSpotify can not detect my internet connection. I have 207mbps connection and no issues with any other applications. I deleted Spotify app from ios and reinstalled. Now I a...

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Plan Premium Duo Device (iMacbook Pro  Operating System iOS 10,   My Question or Issue Spotify can not detect my internet connection. I have 207mbps connection and no issues with an...

desertbaker13

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution The artist profiles are not loading

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueOn both the Mac app and the IOS app, the artist profiles are not loading.Using:Spotify for macOS ...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue On both the Mac ...

Ivelina

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Superuser Contribution Podcasts auto-mark as played, then unmark themselves

MBA M1/2020Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.31.1205.g4d59ad7c This behavior just started in the last few weeks. If I pause/stop a podcast episode near the end of it's run-time, Spotify automatically marks the ep as played. Unfortunately, that "pl...

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MBA M1/2020 Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.31.1205.g4d59ad7c   This behavior just started in the last few weeks.   If I pause/stop a podcast episode near the end of it's run-ti...

Ivelina

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Superuser Contribution Wrapped on profile

I'd like Spotify Wrapped to appear on profiles so that users can view the wrapped of other users.

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I'd like Spotify Wrapped to appear on profiles so that users can view the wrapped of other users.

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Extra window appearing on Dock.

On my Mac, it seems to show this extra window that says "Spotify Premium" when you get close to it. I have tried reinstalling it but it still shows up. I'm not sure if this is my computers problem or if I have updated it in the wrong way. Thank you!

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On my Mac, it seems to show this extra window that says "Spotify Premium" when you get close to it. I have tried reinstalling it but it still shows up. I'm not sure if this is my computers problem or...

Yordan

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Says offline when it's online

PlanPremiumAmerica DeviceMacBook Pro My Question or IssueI have the app downloaded on my computer and i am connected to the wifi but my spotify app continues to say offline. I tried turning the connection off and on again but that did not work and I ...

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  Plan Premium America   Device MacBook Pro    My Question or Issue I have the app downloaded on my computer and i am connected to the wifi but my spotify app continues t...

Amay

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Superuser Contribution I want to share my playlist

I want to share my 'favorites' with my brother. Google tells me to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and there are no dots

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I want to share my 'favorites' with my brother. Google tells me to click the three dots at the top right of the screen and there are no dots

Yordan

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Superuser Contribution Audio not good

PlanPremiumCountryIndiaDeviceMacbook Pro 2021Operating SystemSonoma 14.2.1 My Question or IssueI am not able to hear clear HD music in my airpods when connecting to my mac. Can someone help me with this?

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Plan Premium Country India Device Macbook Pro 2021 Operating System Sonoma 14.2.1   My Question or Issue I am not able to hear clear HD music in my airpods when connecting to my mac. C...

Ivelina

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Superuser Contribution Tracks are playing, but there is no sound

PlanFree DeviceMacbook Pro 2018Operating SystemmacOS Mojave 10.14.4 Spotify Version1.1.5.153.gf614956d My Question or IssueThe app seems to be working completely fine except the fact that there is no sound whatsoever. I've tried rebooting the mac and...

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Plan Free   Device Macbook Pro 2018 Operating System macOS Mojave 10.14.4   Spotify Version 1.1.5.153.gf614956d   My Question or Issue The app seems to be working completel...

LunaLu

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Superuser Contribution Album missing from discography but still available when accessed via an old playlist

PlanPremiumCountryusa DeviceMacbook Pro '19 16" i9Operating Systemmacos My Question or IssueThe original Unknown Mortal Orchestra album "II" is not shown in discography, only the reissue. Why? The original one is still on the platform and able to be ...

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Plan Premium Country usa   Device Macbook Pro '19 16" i9 Operating System macos   My Question or Issue The original Unknown Mortal Orchestra album "II" is not shown in discograph...

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How do I stop Spotify from opening on laptop startup on my Macbook?

Sometimes Spotify just opens itself without me doing anything. The Help articles suggest going to Advanced settings, but I am unable to locate that setting. I may just have to delete Spotify from my computers and only use it on a different device.

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Sometimes Spotify just opens itself without me doing anything. The Help articles suggest going to Advanced settings, but I am unable to locate that setting. I may just have to delete Spotify from ...

kaworu_bloodpaw

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Superuser Contribution Unable to add Audiobook playlists in the desktop app

PlanPremiumCountryUSA Device(Macbook Pro, 16-in. 2021)Operating System(Sonoma 14.3) My Question or IssueI can't add an audiobook to my playlist in the desktop app. The only option is to add to the Library. I can add audiobooks to my playlist the mobi...

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Plan Premium Country USA   Device (Macbook Pro, 16-in. 2021) Operating System (Sonoma 14.3)   My Question or Issue I can't add an audiobook to my playlist in the desktop app. The...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Something went wrong on home screen, can't search or view albums

As the title says, the home page displays "Something went wrong", clicking a liked album shows "Couldn't find that album", and search is just blank and never returns. I have tried- a clean reinstall- using a different network- a different (family) lo...

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As the title says, the home page displays "Something went wrong", clicking a liked album shows "Couldn't find that album", and search is just blank and never returns.   I have tried - a clean...

rosetter

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Superuser Contribution Re: Specific Album Playback Error

Hi, My Spotify is also skipping, and I don't know how to fix it. Can you please tell me? I created all the playlists myself. Thank you.

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Hi,  My Spotify is also skipping, and I don't know how to fix it. Can you please tell me? I created all the playlists myself.  Thank you. 

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth / Spotify Connect issue.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueGood morning all.I recently bought a vintage Stereo and to be able to listen to Spotify throu...

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Good mo...

Elena

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Superuser Contribution Will not display artist or album pages

When I first open Spotify, everything works normally. After time, I can click podcasts, audiobooks, and playlists from the sidebar and their contents will open into the center of the app. However if I click an artist or an album, it will begin playin...

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When I first open Spotify, everything works normally. After time, I can click podcasts, audiobooks, and playlists from the sidebar and their contents will open into the center of the app. However if ...

Elena

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Superuser Contribution Mac App says im not premium so wont login

Simply didnt open the app on macbook. Asked for login, and when i did, said im not premium.PlanPremiumCountryBrasilDeviceMacbook proOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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Simply didnt open the app on macbook. Asked for login, and when i did, said im not premium. Plan Premium Country Brasil Device Macbook pro Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows...

OscarDC

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