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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!!Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Play/pause button not automatically focused after re-opening Spotify desktop

This used to be the case, but since the last few versions of Spotify Desktop re-opening the app does not automatically focus the keyboard on the Play/Pause button. How to reproduce:Open SpotifyPlay a songHide Spotify (Cmd+H or from menu Spotify > Hid...

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This used to be the case, but since the last few versions of Spotify Desktop re-opening the app does not automatically focus the keyboard on the Play/Pause button.   How to reproduce: Open S...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Is there a way to edit incorrect lyrics?

The lyrics feature offers an option to "report" wrong lyrics, but it doesn't ask which ones are wrong or what the correct lyrics are. Normally I'm not too picky about this kind of thing, but I've come across a few lines that are just really flat-out ...

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The lyrics feature offers an option to "report" wrong lyrics, but it doesn't ask which ones are wrong or what the correct lyrics are. Normally I'm not too picky about this kind of thing, but I've com...

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Automatic bookmark for Audio books is not working

PlanPremium IndividualCountryGermanyDevice(iPhone 15 Pro, Macbook Air)Operating System IOS 18.6.2, Mac OS Tahoe 26.0.1 My Question or IssueAutomatic bookmark for Audio books is not working. If I want to stop listening to an audio book switching to li...

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Plan Premium Individual Country Germany Device (iPhone 15 Pro, Macbook Air) Operating System   IOS  18.6.2, Mac OS Tahoe 26.0.1   My Question or Issue Automatic bookmark for...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution using siri for Spotify on mac

PlanPremiumDeviceMacBookPro My Question or Issue:please put Spotify on the Mac app Store , to allow using it with Siri assistant

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  Plan Premium Device MacBookPro     My Question or Issue: please put Spotify on the Mac app Store , to allow using it with Siri assistant  

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Mac OSX Stream Quality WORST than iOS

I've been testing this extensively for the past month, with different speakers and headphones, both with Bluetooth or without. There are no more doubts: Spotify MAC OSX App streaming quality is inferior than the Spotify iOS App. I have "High-Quality ...

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I've been testing this extensively for the past month, with different speakers and headphones, both with Bluetooth or without.   There are no more doubts: Spotify MAC OSX App streaming qu...

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Mac Desktop App Crashes on Launch

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice2020 Macbook Pro (M1)Operating SystemmacOS Sonoma 14.4.1 My Question or IssueI've been completely unable to open the Spotify app on my Mac for the past several days now because it crashes the second I try to open it. It cra...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device 2020 Macbook Pro (M1) Operating System macOS Sonoma 14.4.1   My Question or Issue I've been completely unable to open the Spotify app on my Mac for the ...

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The picture in picture (PiP)/miniplayer does not go smaller

PlanPremiumCountrySouth AfricaDeviceMacbook Air 2020Operating SystemmacOS 15 My Question or IssueMy miniplayer/PiP keeps saying it's a premium feature when i want to make it smaller but i have Spotify Premium.

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Plan Premium Country South Africa Device Macbook Air 2020 Operating System macOS 15   My Question or Issue My miniplayer/PiP keeps saying it's a premium feature when i want to make it ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Every time I Quit Spotify it immediately reopens itself (MacOS)

Hi there,Every time I Cmd+Q (or File -> Quit) Spotify it immediately reopens itself. It's the crazy ex-girlfriend that can't take a hint. I am able to Force Quit to resolve the problem *most* of the time but even then sometimes it reopens. I've gone ...

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Hi there, Every time I Cmd+Q (or File -> Quit) Spotify it immediately reopens itself. It's the crazy ex-girlfriend that can't take a hint. I am able to Force Quit to resolve the problem *most* of...

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Superuser Contribution Top >20 Artists & Albums / Expanded Spotify Wrapped

PlanDUO/PremiumCountry Mexico Device(iPhone 12 Pro, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating SystemiOS 18.6.2 / Monterrey 12.7.6 My Question or IssueI've tried inquiring by Google AI and also Brave browsers, as well as several recommended YouTube videos for h...

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Plan DUO/Premium Country Mexico   Device (iPhone 12 Pro, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System iOS 18.6.2 / Monterrey 12.7.6   My Question or Issue I've tried inquiring by Googl...

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Superuser Contribution Mac - Change audio output of Spotify App ONLY

Hi, I'm trying to change the output channel of the Spotify App. Does anyone know how to do this? Please DO NOT tell me to change the default output device of my whole machine. Thats exactly what I do not want to do. I want to be able to play spotify ...

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Hi, I'm trying to change the output channel of the Spotify App.  Does anyone know how to do this?   Please DO NOT tell me to change the default output device of my whole machine.  ...

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Superuser Contribution You've discovered a premium feature on miniplayer (I am premium)

PlanPremium DuoCountryUSADeviceMac DesktopOperating SystemSonoma My Question or IssueWhen I try to use the miniplayer, I get "you've discovered a premium feature" even though I am a premium user.

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Plan Premium Duo Country USA Device Mac Desktop Operating System Sonoma   My Question or Issue When I try to use the miniplayer, I get "you've discovered a premium feature" even though...

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Superuser Contribution Can't sign in to Spotify. Error Code: 22. Version 1.0.89.313.g34a58dea

Running on OS X Mavericks. I went to go do something and I came back to my computer and my spotify was logged out and I can't seem to log back in. Is there any sort of backend update that happened recently that would cause this? I would switch to the...

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Running on OS X Mavericks. I went to go do something and I came back to my computer and my spotify was logged out and I can't seem to log back in. Is there any sort of backend update that happened re...

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Solved!! Spotify won't download on macOS Sierra 10.12.6

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...

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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...

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Superuser Contribution volume controls not working anymore when listening on another device - play/pause/next/previous are

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),...

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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...

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Superuser Contribution Not loading more than 620 songs

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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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How can I disable automatic app updates (macOS desktop version)?

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 (...

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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 ...

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Plays he same wrong ong no matter what song I play

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...

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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...

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Cannot get my premium library

I have premium plan until March 2026 but cannot open my library on my mac

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I have premium plan until March 2026 but cannot open my library on my mac

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Main Search Bar Issue: Mac OS 10.15

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 ...

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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...

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Superuser Contribution I cannot open my desktop app and the web player is not working

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...

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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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