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Discuss Spotify for Mac
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...
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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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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PremiumUnited States DeviceMacbook Pro 2014)Operating System(Sierra 10.12.6) Hello! So, Spotify will not completely download onto my desktop. It seems to be finished, but opens to a blank, grey screen. I've tried finding an answer online, however not...
Premium United States Device Macbook Pro 2014) Operating System (Sierra 10.12.6) Hello! So, Spotify will not completely download onto my desktop. It seems to be f...
Visitor
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Plan - Premium - the NetherlandsDevice - Macbook Pro Early 2015Operating System - Catalina 10.15.7Application - Spotify for macOS (Intel) 1.1.96.785.g464c973aIssue: when playing using Spotify on MacOS and playing to another device (Chromecast Audio),...
Plan - Premium - the Netherlands Device - Macbook Pro Early 2015 Operating System - Catalina 10.15.7 Application - Spotify for macOS (Intel) 1.1.96.785.g464c973a Issue: when playing...
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?
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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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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
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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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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...
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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...
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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
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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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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...
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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...
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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, ...
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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...
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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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PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceMacBook Air M2Operating SystemMacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 My Question or IssueI'm trying to make a fresh installation of Spotify in a new laptop. No problem login in on the browser —Safari 17.2.1— when the app sends me there for ...
Plan Premium Country Spain Device MacBook Air M2 Operating System MacOS Sonoma 14.2.1 My Question or Issue I'm trying to make a fresh installation of Spotify in a new laptop. No prob...
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Premium plan, on MacBook Pro I am trying to create a playlist which includes all my liked songs. However, there seems to be no working way to select all tracks in "Liked Songs". - Edit/Select All, or Command-A, seem to only select a limited number of...
Premium plan, on MacBook Pro I am trying to create a playlist which includes all my liked songs. However, there seems to be no working way to select all tracks in "Liked Songs". - Edit/Sel...
Newbie
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceMacBook Air (2019) My Question or IssueThe friend activity tab sometimes stops updating (usually if I leave the desktop app open but unused for a while), and I have to close and reopen the app for it to update.
Plan Premium Country United States Device MacBook Air (2019) My Question or Issue The friend activity tab sometimes stops updating (usually if I leave the desktop app open but unused f...
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