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Discuss Spotify for Mac
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...
Spotify Legend
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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...
Music Fan
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62 replies
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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...
Visitor
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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.
Visitor
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I use a Mac. I have a free account. I have 620 songs but it won’t let me load any more. Is this the limit for a free account?
I use a Mac. I have a free account. I have 620 songs but it won’t let me load any more. Is this the limit for a free account?
Moderator
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Plan: PremiumCountry: USA, Sweden (frequent travel)Device: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)Operating System: macOS 10.12.6 (16G29) My MAIN Question or Issue:How can I PERMANENTLY DISABLE automatic app updates so that it NEVER automatically updates again (...
Plan: Premium Country: USA, Sweden (frequent travel) Device: MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017) Operating System: macOS 10.12.6 (16G29) My MAIN Question or Issue: How can I ...
Casual Listener
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6 replies
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceiMac 2025Operating SystemSequoia (15.6.1)My Question or IssueWhen I try to pay a song, no matter what the song or by whom, it plays for a couple seconds and then begins playing "Fortnight" by Taylor Swift. Even if I play "F...
Plan Premium Country USA Device iMac 2025 Operating System Sequoia (15.6.1) My Question or Issue When I try to pay a song, no matter what the song or by whom, it plays for a couple seconds a...
Spotify Star
633 Views
1 replies
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I have premium plan until March 2026 but cannot open my library on my mac
I have premium plan until March 2026 but cannot open my library on my mac
Spotify Star
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1 replies
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United Kingdom Premium Plan iOS10.15 MacBook Pro mid-2012 Spotify Ver 1.2.37.701 (Desktop Application) My Question or Issue Any time I type anything into the main search bar, I get the "Something went wrong. Try reloading the page." with the "RELOAD ...
United Kingdom Premium Plan iOS10.15 MacBook Pro mid-2012 Spotify Ver 1.2.37.701 (Desktop Application) My Question or Issue Any time I type anything into the main search bar, I get...
Newbie
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39 replies
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PlanPremium (student)CountryEgyptDeviceMacBook pro 2021Operating SystemmacOS 15 My Question or IssueMy spotify desktop app is always gray (nothing else appears). I tried to delete and reinstall numerous times but nothing changes. I tried troubleshoot...
Plan Premium (student) Country Egypt Device MacBook pro 2021 Operating System macOS 15 My Question or Issue My spotify desktop app is always gray (nothing else appears). I tried to d...
Moderator
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceBrand new Macbook ProOperating SystemmacOS Sequoia My Question or IssueAs the subject states, I can't watch music videos on my desktop app - yesterday it was just freezing and taking me out of my current playlist...
Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Brand new Macbook Pro Operating System macOS Sequoia My Question or Issue As the subject states, I can't watch music videos on my desktop a...
Moderator
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PlanPremiumDeviceMacbook Pro Retina Early 2015Operating SystemMacOS 11.7.10 Desktop App Version1.2.71.421 Hi All, According to today, Sept 26th, 2025 - the desktop app supports only MacOS 12 and up. I use 11.7.10. Alongside this - all of a sudden I'm...
Plan Premium Device Macbook Pro Retina Early 2015 Operating System MacOS 11.7.10 Desktop App Version 1.2.71.421 Hi All, According to today, Sept 26th, 2025 - the d...
Regular
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The Spotify logo on the daskbar turned into black-green in a update. Can you change it back (i.e. green)? It looks quite bad.
The Spotify logo on the daskbar turned into black-green in a update. Can you change it back (i.e. green)? It looks quite bad.
Newbie
7994 Views
12 replies
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Hi, For a while now I've been unable to click the top of the Spotify window and drag it around my desktop. This is only a problem with Spotify, not any other applications on my computer. It's a big pain! Has anyone else experienced this issue? I'm us...
Hi, For a while now I've been unable to click the top of the Spotify window and drag it around my desktop. This is only a problem with Spotify, not any other applications on my computer. It'...
Newbie
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17 replies
4 likes
PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue
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
Spotify Star
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1 replies
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Lots of people have complained that the cache defaults to the C drive, which may be a small SSD. The app provides an option to set it somewhere else, but apparently it only applies to downloaded music, not the main playing cache, which still goes bac...
Lots of people have complained that the cache defaults to the C drive, which may be a small SSD. The app provides an option to set it somewhere else, but apparently it only applies to downloaded musi...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceMacbook Pro late 2017Operating SystemOS Sierra Version 10.12.6 My Question or IssueEvery time I try to log in to my desktop app I get an error message: "The username or password is incorrect (Error code: auth:2)"... but this...
Plan Premium Country US Device Macbook Pro late 2017 Operating System OS Sierra Version 10.12.6 My Question or Issue Every time I try to log in to my desktop app I get an error messa...
Visitor
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I am on Mac (latest version of OS and Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.29.605.g66a43ceb.I HATE the Now-Playing featuer with a vengance.I turn it OFF in settings.I quit Spotify (or reboot Mac or whatever) and this IRRITATING "feature" is turned ON...
I am on Mac (latest version of OS and Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.29.605.g66a43ceb. I HATE the Now-Playing featuer with a vengance. I turn it OFF in settings. I quit Spotify (or reboo...
Regular
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15 replies
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice2022 Mac Studio (Apple M1 Max)Operating SystemmacOS Tahoe 26.0Spotify VersionSpotify for macOS (Apple Silicon)1.2.72.438.g8c88c31c My Question or IssueI have a playlist playing on Smart Shuffle with Mix active and...
Plan Premium Country United States Device 2022 Mac Studio (Apple M1 Max) Operating System macOS Tahoe 26.0 Spotify Version Spotify for macOS (Apple Silicon) 1.2.72.438.g8c88c31c My...
Regular
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceMacBook Pro 2021Operating SystemMacOS 15.6 My Question or Issue1. Close the Spotify window (command-W).2. Re-open it (command-option-1).3. Switch to another app (command-tab).4. Switch back to Spotify (command-tab).5. Try t...
Plan Premium Country USA Device MacBook Pro 2021 Operating System MacOS 15.6 My Question or Issue 1. Close the Spotify window (command-W). 2. Re-open it (command-option-1). 3....
Spotify Star
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PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDevice(Macbook Air M2 2022)Operating System(macOS Sonoma 14.3)My Question or IssueFirst of all, I really loved the mix feature. When I listen on my Macbook, I cannot use this feature on the larger playlist but I can use it for...
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device (Macbook Air M2 2022) Operating System (macOS Sonoma 14.3) My Question or Issue First of all, I really loved the mix feature. When I listen on my Macbook, ...
Moderator
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When I click on the artist who's music I've saved, it doesn't take me to a page where I can see other saved songs. It takes me to the artists spotify profile. I only want to see the songs that I've saved. Is there a way to do this?
When I click on the artist who's music I've saved, it doesn't take me to a page where I can see other saved songs. It takes me to the artists spotify profile. I only want to see the songs that I've s...
Moderator
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PlanPremium DeviceMac Pro 5,1 (Mid 2010) Operating SystemmacOS Mojave 10.14.6 Hi. Please get rid of the "Your operating system is out of date" -nag screen shown every time Spotify starts.There will be no new operating system versions for Mac Pro 5,1 ...
Plan Premium Device Mac Pro 5,1 (Mid 2010) Operating System macOS Mojave 10.14.6 Hi. Please get rid of the "Your operating system is out of date" -nag screen shown every...
Casual Listener
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Plan Premium Country USA Device Macbook Pro 14-inch 2021 Operating System MacOS 14.2 My Question or Issue This morning I cannot play any music. Spotify gives me the message "Please turn off offline mode and try again" when offline mode already off. I...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Macbook Pro 14-inch 2021 Operating System MacOS 14.2 My Question or Issue This morning I cannot play any music. Spotify gives me the message...
Visitor
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