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Pop-up for xpui appears on app startup

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...

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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!! Clear recently played on home screen?

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.

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Solved!! Upstream request timeout?

The web player link brings me to a white page that says upstream request timeout. The website said it was fixed in October but it is a new issue for me.

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How to stop spotify from starting every time i turn my mac on.

Okay, so I have gone to advanced preferences and switched it to No , but still it comes on when i start my computer and when i go look the switch is back to yes. Driving me nuts.

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Okay, so I have gone to advanced preferences and switched it to No , but still it comes on when i start my computer and when i go look the switch is back to yes. Driving me nuts.

Eni

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New "Everywhere" device

What is this "Everywhere" device that starting showing up in my device list? My guess is that its related to the Amazon Echo, because it only plays on those devices when selected.Any details on it? It would be cool if we could make our own groups of ...

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What is this "Everywhere" device that starting showing up in my device list? My guess is that its related to the Amazon Echo, because it only plays on those devices when selected. Any details o...

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Solved!! Spotify URI not valid

I was trying to upload my playlist onto the playlist exchange but when I copy the playlist URI the error I get is like:'provide a valid Spotify URI' Why might this be happening?

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I was trying to upload my playlist onto the playlist exchange but when I copy the playlist URI the error I get is like: 'provide a valid Spotify URI'   Why might this be happening?

mrrockmusic6886

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Solved!! Is there a way to sort playlists on desktop?

I can do it on mobile app but not in the desktop app. Also, I'm curious why Spotify only limits 3,333 songs per device? Thanks!

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I can do it on mobile app but not in the desktop app. Also, I'm curious why Spotify only limits 3,333 songs per device? Thanks!  

Bittencourt

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Solved!! Can't play playlist or music at all...

I have spotify on a chromebook and that's it. I have an issue. It is only on a song, but won't play it. I can't play any others and can't select a playlist. I have tried logging out and back inot my account, shutting off my computer, refreshing it, a...

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I have spotify on a chromebook and that's it. I have an issue. It is only on a song, but won't play it. I can't play any others and can't select a playlist. I have tried logging out and back inot my ...

FabianS_Bogota

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Solved!! [Desktop][Mac] Crossfade is constantly being disabled automatically

I don't know what happens but the Spotify songs crossfade is automatically being disabled each time I enable it. I mean, I am able to enable it but few minutes after, it is disabled automatically and I don't know why that happens.I guess it is a bug ...

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I don't know what happens but the Spotify songs crossfade is automatically being disabled each time I enable it. I mean, I am able to enable it but few minutes after, it is disabled automatically and...

IguanaSetup

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Solved!! Crossfader disables itself

Hey there!I am using the Spotify Version 1.0.70.388.g8e1ed5af on Mac.I always setted the crossfader on 4 sec. and it always worked. As soon as a I leave the settings, the next playing song doesn't crossfade at my specified time. Since a few weeks the...

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Hey there! I am using the Spotify Version 1.0.70.388.g8e1ed5af on Mac. I always setted the crossfader on 4 sec. and it always worked. As soon as a I leave the settings, the next playing song doesn'...

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Solved!! Turn off spacebar pause function

Does anyone know how I can turn off the spacebar pause function? Every time I try to search for a track or artist and hit the space key it stops/starts my music. This has only just started happening and it's driving me nuts!! Also I'm unable to put s...

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Does anyone know how I can turn off the spacebar pause function?  Every time I try to search for a track or artist and hit the space key it stops/starts my music.  This has only just starte...

motoboat

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Solved!! Can I play on Desktop Speakers AND Wireless in other rooms?

HI, I recently got two of thew new Alexa enabled speakers, called "One" speakers. (Sorry, I am new to the Sonos sphere overall) I have figured out how to group my "Living Room" and "Bedroom" so they play together. However, I can't seem to figure out ...

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HI, I recently got two of thew new Alexa enabled speakers, called "One" speakers. (Sorry, I am new to the Sonos sphere overall)   I have figured out how to group my "Living Room" and "Bedroom"...

Noah

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Solved!! Track information in Japanese only for many of Nobuyuki Tsujii's albums

Nobuyuki was a winner at the 2009 Van Cliburn competition. I'd like to listen to more of his music but many of his albums have track information in Japanese. So there's some head scratching to do if I want to figure our what is what. A sample grab of...

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Nobuyuki was a winner at the 2009 Van Cliburn competition. I'd like to listen to more of his music but many of his albums have track information in Japanese. So there's some head scratching to do if ...

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Solved!! iPhone, Mac and Spotify Family.

Hello and Season's Greetings. I've been using Spotify happily integrating my iPhone with my Mac - using the phone to control what's playing on the Mac. I've now upgraded to Spotify Family and my partner has Spotify on her iPhone.What do I have to do ...

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Hello and Season's Greetings.  I've been using Spotify happily integrating my iPhone with my Mac - using the phone to control what's playing on the Mac.   I've now upgraded to Spotify Fa...

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Apostrophe show up as code ['] when sharing playlist

Hey there! I found a few other users with this problem dating a while back, but haven't seen a solution in the community yet. So, fingers crossed that you can help me out: When I share a playlist that has an apostrophe in the description, the apostro...

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Hey there!   I found a few other users with this problem dating a while back, but haven't seen a solution in the community yet. So, fingers crossed that you can help me out:   When I sh...

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Solved!! "This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it."

This issue has been driving me absolutely insane.Whenever I try and play a song by The 1975, among others, I'm greeted by the blue banner of shame at the top of the window.I've deleted and re-installed the app numerous times, signed in and out, tried...

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This issue has been driving me absolutely insane. Whenever I try and play a song by The 1975, among others, I'm greeted by the blue banner of shame at the top of the window. I've deleted and re-ins...

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Solved!! Auto open spotify on startup always on

Hi,I can't turn this feature OFF, it's stuck on minimized.Anyone have solution?

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Hi, I can't turn this feature OFF, it's stuck on minimized. Anyone have solution?

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Solved!! Desktop app resizing regularly not working properly

I have a minor problem to report, and it doesn't happen every time I use the app, but still on a regular basis. The problem is this: Sometimes when I resize the Spotify desktop app for Mac, only some black space is "added" to the Spotify interface. (...

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I have a minor problem to report, and it doesn't happen every time I use the app, but still on a regular basis. The problem is this:  Sometimes when I resize the Spotify desktop app for Mac, ...

Bittencourt

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Songs beginning 15 seconds in and overlapping each other

I have been having an issue with all of my playlists where each song will start at least 15 seconds in after the previous song ends. Also, when I skip a song, it will still be playing along with the new song (with the new song starting 15 seconds in)...

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I have been having an issue with all of my playlists where each song will start at least 15 seconds in after the previous song ends. Also, when I skip a song, it will still be playing along with the ...

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Solved!! High CPU usage

Hi, If i'm in the Explore tab(Utforska in Swedish) the CPU usage get very high! Seems to have to do with the Music bar(see picture). As soon as i hide it the CPU drops. Best regards Johnny

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Hi, If i'm in the Explore tab(Utforska in Swedish) the CPU usage get very high! Seems to have to do with the Music bar(see picture). As soon as i hide it the CPU drops. Best regards Johnny

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Solved!! Problem opening Premium App

Hi, I have just downloaded the Premium app and have dragged the file into my Applications folder. When I click on the app, a message keeps repeatedly popping up that I haven't dragged into my Application folder but I have? What do I do? Cheers Donna

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Hi, I have just downloaded the Premium app and have dragged the file into my Applications folder. When I click on the app, a message keeps repeatedly popping up that I haven't dragged into my Ap...

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