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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 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...

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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...

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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

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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. 

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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...

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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...

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Parsing Bug

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceMacbook Pro 2021Operating SystemSonoma 14.0 My Question or IssueHere's an intern level bug to fix - the Ampersand in the title of the album displays oddly in the body text. title: "Chapter & Verse"text: "Gabby Barret's albu...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Macbook Pro 2021 Operating System Sonoma 14.0   My Question or Issue Here's an intern level bug to fix - the Ampersand in the title of the album display...

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Macbook M1 Max - Black Screen / Unable to quit / Something Went Wrong Error

Hi,I have had major troubles with the Spotify Desktop app on the premium plan since I bought my MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) Apple M1 Max Memory 64 GB Every time I start Spotify I am greeted with a black screen that takes somewhere from 30 seconds to ...

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Hi, I have had major troubles with the Spotify Desktop app on the premium plan since I bought my MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021) Apple M1 Max Memory 64 GB   Every time I start Spotify I am greete...

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Superuser Contribution spotify app won't load on mac os

When I open the app, I can see all my playlists on the left side, but the main screen looks like it's continually loading. I'm not in offline mode. I've done a clean reinstall of the app; this doesn't solve the issue. When I download an older version...

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When I open the app, I can see all my playlists on the left side, but the main screen looks like it's continually loading. I'm not in offline mode. I've done a clean reinstall of the app; this doesn'...

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Superuser Contribution Latest Spotify MAC App release draining CPU

Spotify for macOS (Intel). 1.2.29.605.g66a43cebMacbook 2.6 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7. / OSX. 14.2.1 (23C71)immediately after the very latest released of Spotify, my CPU is maxxing, with Spotify consuming 90% to 104% of CPU (via Activity Monitor). Fans...

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Spotify for macOS (Intel). 1.2.29.605.g66a43ceb Macbook 2.6 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7. / OSX. 14.2.1 (23C71) immediately after the very latest released of Spotify, my CPU is maxxing, with Spotif...

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Solved!! Streaming Quality drops when I open Google Chrome on Mac Desktop App

Plan:PremiumCountry:United Kingdom Device:MacBook Pro 2019Operating System:macOS Catalina (Version 10.15.1) The Problem:When using the desktop app for Spotify on Mac with the streaming quality setting set to "Very High", or any other quality for that...

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Plan: Premium Country: United Kingdom   Device: MacBook Pro 2019 Operating System: macOS Catalina (Version 10.15.1)   The Problem: When using the desktop app for Spotify on Mac w...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't delete a playlist

I'm using the free version of Spotify on my MacBook Pro, and for some reason, I can no longer delete playlists. I go into the playlist, click on the (...) button under the playlist title, and click "delete" from the drop down menu. Nothing happens. T...

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I'm using the free version of Spotify on my MacBook Pro, and for some reason, I can no longer delete playlists. I go into the playlist, click on the (...) button under the playlist title, and click "...

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Solved!! How are the public playlists sorted on your profile? (Desktop)

When someone (or yourself) clicks on your profile, you can look at their public playlists. However I cant seem to find any organizational aspect to how these playlists are order. It would even be nice to be able to order them yourself so you can put ...

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When someone (or yourself) clicks on your profile, you can look at their public playlists. However I cant seem to find any organizational aspect to how these playlists are order. It would even be nic...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution SPOTIFY NOT WORKING AFTER UPDATING TO macOS Catalina 10.15.6

PlanPremiumCountryIndonesiaDevice(MacBook Air 2017)Operating System(macOS Catalina 10.15.6) My Question or IssueI just finished installing Mac OS Catalina, and each time I try to open Spotify, the icon jumps like normal as if it’s about to open, and ...

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Plan Premium Country Indonesia Device (MacBook Air 2017) Operating System (macOS Catalina 10.15.6)   My Question or Issue I just finished installing Mac OS Catalina, and each time I tr...

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