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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....
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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...
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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.
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 ...
Casual Listener
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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://open.spotify.com/show/38wdTAlnMGgypNPgbU5IkG?si=05aea7c1569...
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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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...
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...
Music Fan
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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...
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 ...
Newbie
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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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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?
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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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...
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...
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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...
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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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
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
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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 still not logged in.I was trying uninstaling app, differe...
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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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"...
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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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 ...
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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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...
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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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...
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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My Question or IssueEvery playlist I create goes PUBLIC to my profile by default regardless of the selection of the "Publish my new playlists on my profile" config in Settings under "Social". I have logged in an out of Spotify Mac Desktop App and tog...
My Question or Issue Every playlist I create goes PUBLIC to my profile by default regardless of the selection of the "Publish my new playlists on my profile" config in Settings under "Social". &nbs...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceMacBook PromacOS Big Sur My Question or IssueHi,Liked Songs is not visible in my Desktop app. I can still play music and everything else works fine. I can see my Liked Songs in Mobile app. I've tried reinstalling the app an...
Plan Premium Country USA Device MacBook Pro macOS Big Sur My Question or Issue Hi, Liked Songs is not visible in my Desktop app. I can still play music and everything else works fine...
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PlanFree DeviceMacBook Pro 2020 My Question or IssueThe total duration of the music listed on the playlist on the website says 16hrs while on the desktop app it says 20 hours (and they both have the same number of songs so I don't know if it's a prob...
Plan Free Device MacBook Pro 2020 My Question or Issue The total duration of the music listed on the playlist on the website says 16hrs while on the desktop app it says 2...
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Hi, I have been using Spotify almost daily since 2013. I have multiple Spotify accounts--some free and some paid. I program a ton of playlists. For the past 2 months it's been a total nightmare to add/delete songs, move songs around, and search for s...
Hi, I have been using Spotify almost daily since 2013. I have multiple Spotify accounts--some free and some paid. I program a ton of playlists. For the past 2 months it's been a total nightmare to ad...
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Is there a way to see which playlists are public? is there not a page where you can see all your playlist listed and then a click box which shows which are public or not? Also can people just search for the name of your playlist? or only search the u...
Is there a way to see which playlists are public? is there not a page where you can see all your playlist listed and then a click box which shows which are public or not? Also can people just search ...
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