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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!! Can't skip unless tabbed into Spotify window

Hey there Spotify Community! Recently I haven't been able to skip songs with my laptop's fast foward/rewind buttons, nor pause either. Anyone else having this problem?

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Hey there Spotify Community! Recently I haven't been able to skip songs with my laptop's fast foward/rewind buttons, nor pause either. Anyone else having this problem?

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Solved!! Spotify opens automatically after I log in, even when I select no in settings

In advanced options, under the heading 'Open Spotify' where it reads 'Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer' I select no, restart spotify and the option has gone back to minimized, It's really annoying I don't want spotify to ope...

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In advanced options, under the heading 'Open Spotify' where it reads 'Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer' I select no, restart spotify and the option has gone back to minimize...

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Solved!! Unable to connect to facebook?

Hey, I'm trying to connect my premium account to facebook. Whenever I click on the "Connect" button I get a message "ok" from facebook and that's it. nothing else happens and my account isn't linked. does anyone have a solution for this? thanks!

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Hey, I'm trying to connect my premium account to facebook. Whenever I click on the "Connect" button I get a message "ok" from facebook and that's it. nothing else happens and my account isn't linked....

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Solved!! Multimedia UI

After I press Volume Up or Volume Down Multimedia UI don't show.I tried to change in Advanced options to switched off and on and it didn't worked.Before newest update all was good.

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After I press Volume Up or Volume Down Multimedia UI don't show. I tried to change in Advanced options to switched off and on and it didn't worked. Before newest update all was good.

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Solved!! [MAC] Slow-like pitch/tempo, as if music tuned 1 step down

I feel like the songs are playing in a slower tempo and lower pitch. The problem is very likely to be on the downloadable app, since i've just tried the web player and it worked perfect. The same song sounds perfect on my iTunes and the web player, b...

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I feel like the songs are playing in a slower tempo and lower pitch. The problem is very likely to be on the downloadable app, since i've just tried the web player and it worked perfect.   ...

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Solved!! No more notifications, and can't see who is following my playlists

Hey there, I dont know if I'm the only one experiencing this but...I'm running the app on my macbook and I haven't recieved notifications in a long time now, and have no button for them anymore?! I only get an occasional email about new music, but no...

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Hey there, I dont know if I'm the only one experiencing this but... I'm running the app on my macbook and I haven't recieved notifications in a long time now, and have no button for them anymore?! I...

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Solved!! Spotify ignoring automatic start-up feature

I couldn't find a real solution for this problem, but my apologies if this has already been posted or asked before. Ever since I installed Mac OS High Sierra spotify has been automatically starting upon booting up the computer. After having turned of...

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I couldn't find a real solution for this problem, but my apologies if this has already been posted or asked before.   Ever since I installed Mac OS High Sierra spotify has been automatically s...

Bethany_Dawn

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Solved!! How Can I remove facebook friends from Spotify?

How can I remove the facebook side friends thing from spotify. I don't have facebook and it just takes up unnessassary room. u feel me?

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How can I remove the facebook side friends thing from spotify. I don't have facebook and it just takes up unnessassary room.  u feel me?

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Solved!! IDEA: Pin playlists

Hi Spotify Would it be possible to add a feature to pin your playlists, and those pinned playlists would then always stay at the top of the list? After 100+ playlists, the rearranging is a real pain..

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Hi Spotify   Would it be possible to add a feature to pin your playlists, and those pinned playlists would then always stay at the top of the list? After 100+ playlists, the rearranging is a r...

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Solved!! Song won't play after ad

The last few days, I've been having an issue. An ad will always play before the last song on whichever album I'm listening to. After the ad, Spotify will not play the last song. It will not play anything, but will be set up to start the album over if...

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The last few days, I've been having an issue.  An ad will always play before the last song on whichever album I'm listening to.  After the ad, Spotify will not play the last song.  It ...

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Solved!! Spotify pauses at random

I have a spotify unlimited subscription. As of today I installed the new upgrade but now a problem has occured. When I play music, spotify randomly pauses the song. I have to physically click the play button again to continue the music. It can happen...

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I have a spotify unlimited subscription.   As of today I installed the new upgrade but now a problem has occured.   When I play music, spotify randomly pauses the song. I have to ph...

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Solved!! I didn't get the new update?

I logged on to spotify this morning only to find out that my friend got the new update and to my suprise, i didn't!I was wondering if anyone has gotten the same issue?

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I logged on to spotify this morning only to find out that my friend got the new update and to my suprise, i didn't!I was wondering if anyone has gotten the same issue?

tomtho

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Solved!! New Mac Update: AppleScript support removed

The new version released for Mac (1.0.1.805.gd2412973) has had its support for AppleScript removed. I had written scripts to implement functionality that allowed me to control my music using headphone controls. Can you please bring this AppleScript s...

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The new version released for Mac (1.0.1.805.gd2412973) has had its support for AppleScript removed. I had written scripts to implement functionality that allowed me to control my music using hea...

vitaevitaevitae

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Solved!! Orgunizing

Trying to geat My lists of musik orderd. Help! I’m on a Mac computer.

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Trying to geat My lists of musik orderd. Help! I’m on a Mac computer.

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Solved!! Daily Mix on iMac

Why cant I access my daily mix on an iMac? I see it on my iPhone and it shows up on my work PC computer but not my iMac........

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Why cant I access my daily mix on an iMac? I see it on my iPhone and it shows up on my work PC computer but not my iMac........

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Superuser Contribution how to mass delete playlists?

i accidentally imported itunes playlists to spotify. how can i delete them??

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i accidentally imported itunes playlists to spotify. how can i delete them??

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Solved!! Contact other users?

How can I contact someone who made a playlist I really like? I want to thank him.

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How can I contact someone who made a playlist I really like? I want to thank him. 

BJoe

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Solved!! Bluetooth headset buttons

Recently I've been listening to music on spotify on my Mac through my Bluetooth headset with no problems but last week spotify stopped responding the the buttons on my headset (play/pause, forward, back) and instead they trigger itunes, even when I a...

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Recently I've been listening to music on spotify on my Mac through my Bluetooth headset with no problems but last week spotify stopped responding the the buttons on my headset (play/pause, forward, b...

joemarden

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Solved!! Friend activity and scrobbling to last.fm doesn't work

I've tried everything, but my friends can't see me listening to music on spotify and the connecting to last.fm is not working. No private session activated and my settings allow others to see my activity. Restarting won't work, even tried reinstallin...

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I've tried everything, but my friends can't see me listening to music on spotify and the connecting to last.fm is not working. No private session activated and my settings allow others to see my acti...

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Solved!! Can't play Metallica

I can't play any Metallica song. Spotify says "this song is not available". I tried everything and I also tried reinstalling Spotify. Just Metallica songs won't play in any way. What's the matter?

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I can't play any Metallica song.   Spotify says "this song is not available".   I tried everything and I also tried reinstalling Spotify.    Just Metallica songs won't play ...

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