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Not downloading, zip file corrupted 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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Solved!! How to stop Spotify from starting on login on macOS

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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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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Superuser Contribution In Mac App "entfernte" Song in Web/Mobil App sichtbar, aber nicht zu ändern??

DeviceiPhone, iPad, Mac Operating SystemiOS, MacOS Hallo, wer kennt das Problem und weiß Rat: Der Button "Entfernen" (durchgestrichener Kreis) in der Mac App hat anscheinend eine andere Funktion als das gleiche Icon in den Mobil Apps. Dort bewirkt de...

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Device iPhone, iPad, Mac   Operating System iOS, MacOS   Hallo, wer kennt das Problem und weiß Rat:   Der Button "Entfernen" (durchgestrichener Kreis) in der Mac App hat ansche...

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Solved!! I'm receiving an "error" with not many more details when trying to log in

I've just downloaded Spotify, but on the login screen, when opening browser, the option "continue in app" launches an error

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I've just downloaded Spotify, but on the login screen, when opening browser, the option "continue in app" launches an error

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Superuser Contribution Mac desktop app constantly asking to play on itself as a speaker

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceMacbook Air M1Operating SystemMacOS 14.2.1 My Question or IssueEvery time I play a song on the desktop Mac app, I get a popup saying "listen on your speaker!" I do not have a speaker (or any other Spotify capable device) co...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Macbook Air M1 Operating System MacOS 14.2.1   My Question or Issue Every time I play a song on the desktop Mac app, I get a popup saying "listen on you...

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Spotify UI missing all icons/buttons

PlanPremiumDeviceMacbook Pro 2021 M1 ProOperating SystemSonoma 14.3.1 My Question or IssueSpotify recently upgraded and now none of the icons are visible on the UI in the Mac Desktop App. Please see screenshot. Reinstalled, but still the same problem...

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Plan Premium Device Macbook Pro 2021 M1 Pro Operating System Sonoma 14.3.1   My Question or Issue Spotify recently upgraded and now none of the icons are visible on the UI in the Mac Des...

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Solved!! can't change order of tracks in playlist

I suddenly cannot change the order of songs in a playlist. Every time I try to drag the track it tries to re-add it to the playlist - and says it is already in the playlist. Clicking on the three dots for the playlist does not bring up an edit menu (...

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I suddenly cannot change the order of songs in a playlist. Every time I try to drag the track it tries to re-add it to the playlist - and says it is already in the playlist. Clicking on the three dot...

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Playing recommendations of explicit content

Hi, I'm an M1 Mac user from South Korea.The majority of songs I like are explicit, and therefore most of my recommendations are explicit content.However, I can't play them in the recommendations; Spotify app says that the content isn't available. Son...

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Hi, I'm an M1 Mac user from South Korea. The majority of songs I like are explicit, and therefore most of my recommendations are explicit content. However, I can't play them in the recommendations;...

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Superuser Contribution This song won't play: Easter Hallelujah - Cassandra & sister Callahan

I found this song but I can't get it to play. Here is the url: https://open.spotify.com/track/1vfM6q8XkY4Oqt57G1LDTe

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I found this song but I can't get it to play. Here is the url: https://open.spotify.com/track/1vfM6q8XkY4Oqt57G1LDTe

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Superuser Contribution MINI PLAYER FOR IOS

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueWhat happened to the mini player. It's not showing up on my desktop app and its not showing u...

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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 What ha...

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Superuser Contribution Remote group session option not appearing.

Even when I follow step by step instructions to get to the remote group session on spotify, that option is just not appearing for me. All it shows is 'current device' and 'no other device found'. No option to + or share or start remote session

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Even when I follow step by step instructions to get to the remote group session on spotify, that option is just not appearing for me. All it shows is 'current device' and 'no other device found'. No ...

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Superuser Contribution NONE WORK: Spotify Connect, AirPlay, Chromecast (but they do everywhere else)

DeviceMacbook Pro 16" 2019Operating SystemmacOS Sonoma (but existed Ventura) My Question or IssueI am using an Apple TV connected to my sound system to stream music. This works perfectly on all my devices (iPad, iPhone, other Macs) except my main Mac...

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Device Macbook Pro 16" 2019 Operating System macOS Sonoma (but existed Ventura)   My Question or Issue I am using an Apple TV connected to my sound system to stream music. This works perfe...

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Recently Played no longer shows if a song is a favorite

It appears that in the Spotify for Mac desktop app (V1.2.33.1039.g8ddb5918) now has the "recently played" on the right panel instead of the middle. That's fine. But I can no longer glance up at the "recently played" while I'm working and see if a son...

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It appears that in the Spotify for Mac desktop app (V1.2.33.1039.g8ddb5918) now has the "recently played" on the right panel instead of the middle. That's fine. But I can no longer glance up at the "...

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Where is my album picks list?

I cannot see an "Album Picks" list on Spotify. I have tried on a mac, android phone, and the open.spotify.com website. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling. Album Picks is disabled for me at the account level.Please help me add "Album picks" to...

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I cannot see an "Album Picks" list on Spotify. I have tried on a mac, android phone, and the open.spotify.com website. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling. Album Picks is disabled for me a...

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Superuser Contribution lyric option on desktop won't show up after new update

the lyrics option on my Mac used to show up beside the queue button, bottom right. but now this button has been replaced with "now playing view" and I don't know where I can find the lyrics

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the lyrics option on my Mac used to show up beside the queue button, bottom right. but now this button has been replaced with "now playing view" and I don't know where I can find the lyrics

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Audiobooks (free with my premium) are playable on web player, locked on app

I've been listening to audiobooks that are free for premium with no issue on the Spotify web browser player and on my phone, but when I navigate to the book on my Spotify (Mac) desktop app, it remains locked.

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I've been listening to audiobooks that are free for premium with no issue on the Spotify web browser player and on my phone, but when I navigate to the book on my Spotify (Mac) desktop app, it remain...

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Desktop(mac) app doesn't open

After a virus software signed problems with my Spotify app and it stop playing out of nowhere, I deleted the app, emptied trash, and re-downloaded, but now the app doesn't open at all. Nothing happens when I click on it. I've done this a few times, r...

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After a virus software signed problems with my Spotify app and it stop playing out of nowhere, I deleted the app, emptied trash, and re-downloaded, but now the app doesn't open at all. Nothing happen...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 'redirect_uri: Illegal redirect_uri' notification after tying to log in

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlands DeviceMacbook M1Operating SystemVentura My Question or IssueI was logged out of my account in my Spotify App that I use on my Macbook and now when I try to login I get this message: 'redirect_uri: Illegal redirect_uri' i...

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Plan Premium Country Netherlands   Device Macbook M1 Operating System Ventura   My Question or Issue I was logged out of my account in my Spotify App that I use on my Macbook and...

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Jam now available on Desktop

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

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Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 🥳 🖥️ 💻 Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in ...

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Superuser Contribution Sonoma 14.3.1 - Spotify app not fully visible - controls missing

Plan PremiumCountry UKDevice Mac StudioOperating System Sonoma 14.3.1 My Question or IssueThe Spotify app is not functioning correctly. Large red / yellow boxes and no controls. I've deleted the app and re-installed several times. I've manually remov...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device Mac Studio Operating System Sonoma 14.3.1   My Question or Issue The Spotify app is not functioning correctly. Large red / yellow boxes and no cont...

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Superuser Contribution [Mac App] Play/Pause keyboard button not working

Today's morning I noticed that right after installing the latest update:Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.10.760.g52970952The Play/Pause button stopped from working, which is somewhat annoying.

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Today's morning I noticed that right after installing the latest update: Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.10.760.g52970952 The Play/Pause button stopped from working, which is somewhat annoyi...

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