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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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Solved!! Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.11.916.geb595a67

PlanPremiumCountry England Device MacBook Pro 2020 Apple M1Operating SystemmacOS Ventura 13.3.1(a) My Question or Issue I have just recently upgraded to the latest version of Spotify on macOS (Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.11.916.geb595a67) a...

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Plan Premium Country England   Device  MacBook Pro 2020 Apple M1 Operating System macOS Ventura 13.3.1(a)   My Question or Issue   I have just recently upgraded to th...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Quelle est la playlist en cours

IMac 2011Spotify version : 1.1.31.703.g256add22 La lecture d'une playlist est en cours mais je ne sais pas laquelle Dommage, elle me plaît bien et semble très nettement inspirée de mes artistes et types de musique préférés.Je parcours toute mes playl...

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IMac 2011 Spotify version : 1.1.31.703.g256add22   La lecture d'une playlist est en cours mais je ne sais pas laquelle 😞 Dommage, elle me plaît bien et semble très nettement inspirée de mes...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify does not play music over WiFi to Bose Portable Home Speaker

Hi,I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) MacOS Monterey and today my Spotify stopped connecting and playing music on my Bose Portable Home Speaker and SoundTouch 300. In the desktop app it just shows "Connecting"(screenshot attached) both for Portable...

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Hi, I have a MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019) MacOS Monterey and today my Spotify stopped connecting and playing music on my Bose Portable Home Speaker and SoundTouch 300.  In the desktop ...

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May 12th 2023: forced to update?!

I still use the app from before the big April 2021 update, which I love and prefer over the new 'improved' app. (I've tried it several times, but it just doesn't work for me) Just received an email informing me I won't be able to use this version aft...

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I still use the app from before the big April 2021 update, which I love and prefer over the new 'improved' app. (I've tried it several times, but it just doesn't work for me)   Just received a...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Playlist icons on the sidebar disappeared

I updated the spotify desktop app and it seemed to revert to the old version? I want to be able to have the feature of the version where my playlists would display their icons on the sidebar again. Any help?

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I updated the spotify desktop app and it seemed to revert to the old version? I want to be able to have the feature of the version where my playlists would display their icons on the sidebar again. A...

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Superuser Contribution Is there a way to download older versions of the spotify client?

Platform: M1 MacI honestly despise the new interface of the spotify client, and want to desperately return to the old spotify client. any version in 2022 and before is fine, just save me from this godawful client.

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Platform: M1 Mac I honestly despise the new interface of the spotify client, and want to desperately return to the old spotify client. any version in 2022 and before is fine, just save me from this ...

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Superuser Contribution Why did the video on a video podcast suddenly disappear?

Was watching a video podcast this morning and the video portion suddenly disappeared.I've been following this series for several weeks and the video just stopped working this morning.https://open.spotify.com/show/38wdTAlnMGgypNPgbU5IkG?si=05aea7c1569...

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Was watching a video podcast this morning and the video portion suddenly disappeared. I've been following this series for several weeks and the video just stopped working this morning. https://ope...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Today's Spotify update (1.2.10.751) crashes on macOS

This version was working fine:Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.9.743.g85d9593d But this one crashes/closes Spotify when using the player (eg. play/next/previous actions) Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.10.751.g9ce1ecb2 Re-installing/downgrad...

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This version was working fine: Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.9.743.g85d9593d   But this one crashes/closes Spotify when using the player (eg. play/next/previous actions)  Spoti...

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Superuser Contribution Cannot add songs to collaborative playlist that I AM following

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceMacbook Pro late 2018 & Web (Google Chrome)Operating SystemmacOS 10.15.5 My Question or IssueMy friend has a collaborative playlist that I have liked & followed but I am not given the option to add a song to that playlist. I...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device Macbook Pro late 2018 & Web (Google Chrome) Operating System macOS 10.15.5   My Question or Issue My friend has a collaborative playlist that I have ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution There's no offline mode on mac desktop app?

Plan: PremiumCountry: UK Device: Macbook air 2020 M1Operating System: macOS Monterey My Question or Issue:I've downloaded the mac desktop app via the Spotify website. There isn't an app in the app store for mac. My question is whether there is a way ...

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Plan: Premium Country: UK   Device: Macbook air 2020 M1 Operating System: macOS Monterey   My Question or Issue: I've downloaded the mac desktop app via the Spotify we...

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Solved!! Can't rearrange tracks within the playlist in MAC desktop

Hi quick question for anyone I have read that, after making a playlist, you can single-click on a track and move it to the place you want it to be in the playlist order. But I am having issues with that. I single-click and drag, but it does not move ...

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Hi quick question for anyone   I have read that, after making a playlist, you can single-click on a track and move it to the place you want it to be in the playlist order.  But I am havin...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution dailymix picture not loading

For some reason my daily mix 2 and 5 picture aren't loading on my macbook It just have the music icon.How do I get them loaded in?

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For some reason my daily mix 2 and 5 picture aren't loading on my macbook It just have the music icon. How do I get them loaded in?

Dian

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Superuser Contribution Searching an Artist within playlist will only return songs where artist is the first listed

Hi everyone, I am noticing an issue after recent update(s) where searching an Artist Name within a playlist will not return all expected results. Previously, the search will return songs where the artist is listed as a contributor, no matter where th...

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Hi everyone,   I am noticing an issue after recent update(s) where searching an Artist Name within a playlist will not return all expected results. Previously, the search will return songs whe...

Lyubka

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify starts muted - Mac OSx Monterey 12.6.4

PlanFreeCountryUnited States of America DeviceM1 Macbook Pro 14"Operating SystemOSx Monterey 12.6.4Spotify versionSpotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.8.923.g4f94bf0d My Question or IssueHi there! I'm here because I have a really strange issue. My Sp...

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Plan Free Country United States of America   Device M1 Macbook Pro 14" Operating System OSx Monterey 12.6.4 Spotify version Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.8.923.g4f94bf0d &nbs...

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Solved!! [MAC] alpha / beta download

could anyone provide a link to alpha or beta download Spotify for macOS?I use alphas on my iOS and android phone, but can't find link for MacOS on Silicon chipsthanks

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could anyone provide a link to alpha or beta download Spotify for macOS? I use alphas on my iOS and android phone, but can't find link for MacOS on Silicon chips thanks

MattSuda

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cannot log in with facebook - MacOS

Hi I downloaded Spotify app for MacOS (13.2.1).After instalation I am trying to log in with my facebook account.After I allow loggin in the browser, spotify app crash and after re-opening I am still not logged in.I was trying uninstaling app, differe...

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Hi I downloaded Spotify app for MacOS (13.2.1). After instalation I am trying to log in with my facebook account. After I allow loggin in the browser, spotify app crash and after re-opening I am st...

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Solved!! AppleScript completely broken

DeviceMacBook Pro 16-inch 2021Operating SystemmacOS Ventura 13.2.1 (22D68) My Question or IssueAppleScript seems completely broken. I can't even load the dictionary in AppleScript Editor, and this basic script doesn't work: tell application "Spotify"...

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Device MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 Operating System macOS Ventura 13.2.1 (22D68)   My Question or Issue AppleScript seems completely broken. I can't even load the dictionary in AppleScri...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Unknown device - TV

PlanFree/Premium: Premium StudentCountry: Latvia Device:MacBook Air 2017 Operating System:macOS Monterey My Question or Issue:Recently opened up Spotify and saw a device that I am not familiar with. Already went through the trouble of logging out of ...

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Plan Free/Premium: Premium Student Country: Latvia   Device: MacBook Air 2017   Operating System: macOS Monterey   My Question or Issue: Recently opened up Spotify and saw a...

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Can't view all songs by artist in new update. Why?!

You used to be able to click on an artist and it would list all their songs for every album, grouped by album. In the newest update it just lists all their albums and you have to click on each album individually to see all the songs. This is terrible...

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You used to be able to click on an artist and it would list all their songs for every album, grouped by album. In the newest update it just lists all their albums and you have to click on each album ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Podcasts not playing on Phone or Desktop!

Cannot play Podcasts on any of my device apps. Only on Web version in Windows. I have premium - just updated app on Macbook Air and Iphone X and DOES NOT WORK AT ALL on either of these. When pressing play button nothing happens! Issues happened befor...

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Cannot play Podcasts on any of my device apps.  Only on Web version in Windows.     I have premium - just updated app on Macbook Air and Iphone X and DOES NOT WORK AT ALL on eit...

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