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Solved!! Spotify begins playing random music

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...

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Jemi

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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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Alcyon

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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!! HELP! Spotify keeps crashing on my MAC OS X 10.6.8

Hi, I have OS X 10.6.8. and I can't open my Spotify anymore. Everytime I open it it would start to load but then it disappears! I tried to turn off the wifi - which it did pull up Spotify without crashing. However, when I turned wifi back on, it woul...

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Hi,    I have OS X 10.6.8. and I can't open my Spotify anymore. Everytime I open it it would start to load but then it disappears! I tried to turn off the wifi - which it did pull up Sp...

MsNFormd

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Web Player not connecting

Every time I try to go on the Web Player, it doesn't let me as it says it's not connecting and theres a box with it trying to connect. Help.

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Every time I try to go on the Web Player, it doesn't let me as it says it's not connecting and theres a box with it trying to connect. Help.

Cloudynick

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Solved!! OS X Notification Center for song changes...

Why there is no support for the OS X Notification Center like in iTunes or in the Rdio App? Please bring it to the OS X App.

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Why there is no support for the OS X Notification Center like in iTunes or in the Rdio App?   Please bring it to the OS X App.

windsoftime

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Solved!! OS X (Mac) app: most artwork missing - why?

Hi Most artwork is missing in my Mac app. It compromises the experience a lot.Screenshot below.Thanks.

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Hi   Most artwork is missing in my Mac app. It compromises the experience a lot. Screenshot below. Thanks.        

MattSuda

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Solved!! Other devices no longer synced or available through other devices

One of my favorite things about Spotify is when I'm on the computer and open my iPhone, I am able to see what is playing and control the playlist directly, like a remote. Same goes for when I sit down at my computer and can switch to my headphones se...

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One of my favorite things about Spotify is when I'm on the computer and open my iPhone, I am able to see what is playing and control the playlist directly, like a remote. Same goes for when I si...

labelscollected

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Pop-up window for Mac?

I'm wondering if there's a pop-up window that displays the song and artist and maybe a pause/start button and skip controls that I can have anywhere I want on my screen so I can multi-task. Please help! You must have this available!

Newbie

I'm wondering if there's a pop-up window that displays the song and artist and maybe a pause/start button and skip controls that I can have anywhere I want on my screen so I can multi-task. Please he...

CurlyHairedJew

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Solved!! Recently Played Artists

I'm not understanding what "Recently Played Artists" does. Originally it had three bands in the list - one of them a band I actually do listen to frequently - so I follow them and they disappear from this list. The other two bands - not so much - so ...

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I'm not understanding what "Recently Played Artists" does. Originally it had three bands in the list - one of them a band I actually do listen to frequently - so I follow them and they disappear from...

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Solved!! I cannot start an album in a son other than the first song

Hi there Ever since I upgraded to 1.0.51.693.g6ea1e7f6 on my Mac (Mac OS Sierra 10.12.3) I cannot start a song from a saved album other than the first song in the album, I believe this is a bug. See screen recording in attached ZIP file Post edit: I ...

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Hi there   Ever since I upgraded to 1.0.51.693.g6ea1e7f6 on my Mac (Mac OS Sierra 10.12.3) I cannot start a song from a saved album other than the first song in the album, I believe this ...

Jacob

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Solved!! Download for Mac

alright Spotify, for mac people please release the DMG file for install instead of a ZIP file, no one wants to pay $29 to buy a copy of Winzip.

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alright Spotify, for mac people please release the DMG file for install instead of a ZIP file, no one wants to pay $29 to buy a copy of Winzip.

dwolfe

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Radio repeating songs way too often

I've seen many similar posts on here about related issues but I still feel compelled to throw this out there. I love Spotify and use the Radio feature all the time, but it's incredibly frustrating that my custom stations play the same songs over and ...

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I've seen many similar posts on here about related issues but I still feel compelled to throw this out there.   I love Spotify and use the Radio feature all the time, but it's incredibly fru...

carloscastenada

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Solved!! Discover weekly not updating

Hi, My discover weekly playlist has not updated since 7th March. As a premium subscriber I use this playlist the most and would like to get this issues resolved. Any help fixing this issue would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Hi,   My discover weekly playlist has not updated since 7th March. As a premium subscriber I use this playlist the most and would like to get this issues resolved.   Any help fixing thi...

robdebob

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Solved!! [Desktop] Daily Mixes no longer available on desktop player

I went to listen to my daily mixes today and I can't find them on my desktop player. Is there a way for me to reach them, or id this feature no longer available?

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I went to listen to my daily mixes today and I can't find them on my desktop player. Is there a way for me to reach them, or id this feature no longer available?

KatesHere

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Solved!! Why does spotify randomly switch to another track in the middle of the one I'm listening to?

I listen to a playlist, just like I always do. After a few songs, it randomly switches to a completely different track in the middle of the song. The track is not the next one in my queue. In additon, the "Playing From" field no longer lists the play...

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I listen to a playlist, just like I always do. After a few songs, it randomly switches to a completely different track in the middle of the song. The track is not the next one in my queue. In additon...

Duncan2017

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Solved!! Spotify using 5gb of RAM OSX Sierra

Hey there, so Spotify is using a lot of memory. Much too much for me to use Chrome and Spotify at the same time, and that's a bummer. After Opening SpotifyBefore opening SpotifyI tried using CleanMyMac to completely remove Spotify and then reinstall,...

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Hey there, so Spotify is using a lot of memory. Much too much for me to use Chrome and Spotify at the same time, and that's a bummer.   After Opening Spotify Before opening Spotify I tried...

MaxPoole

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Solved!! No more Spotify APPS

Hey, why there are no more Spotify Apps (like LAZIFY, MUSICMATCH) after the update? Where I can get the apps? There were useful tools to create nice playlists. please help.

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Hey,   why there are no more Spotify Apps (like LAZIFY, MUSICMATCH) after the update? Where I can get the apps? There were useful tools to create nice playlists. please help.

wolframshades

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Solved!! Merging Playlists

How do I merge two playlists? I have already read that you have to select them all but that doesnt work for me. Is it not possible in the new update?

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How do I merge two playlists? I have already read that you have to select them all but that doesnt work for me. Is it not possible in the new update?

juli_hoffer

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Solved!! Spotify 1.0.2 ALWAYS starts on startup in Yosemite 10.10.3

I'm on the Yosemite Beta. The latest update to Spotify ALWAYS starts when I log in or restart. Despite the in-app setting clearly checked "no" and nothing listed in the Preference pane under Users- Spotify starts up every time. Figured this should be...

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I'm on the Yosemite Beta. The latest update to Spotify ALWAYS starts when I log in or restart. Despite the in-app setting clearly checked "no" and nothing listed in the Preference pane under Users- S...

Tobesters

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Solved!! Playback keeps cutting out on MAC

I am currently having problems with using Spotify on my Mac.Everything is working fine until I minimalise my Spotify window and then playback cuts out. When I open the window again the track will resume instantly. If my Spotify window is open constan...

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I am currently having problems with using Spotify on my Mac. Everything is working fine until I minimalise my Spotify window and then playback cuts out. When I open the window again the track will r...

agentlemist

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Solved!! Downloading songs (not on playlist)

Hello,I was wondering if someone could help me.I have just download Spotify on my laptop and can't seem to play music offline.i am aware if i make a playlist i can download the music that but i want to play all my music which means i would have to mo...

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Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me. I have just download Spotify on my laptop and can't seem to play music offline. i am aware if i make a playlist i can download the music that but i...

mc4105

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Solved!! Energy consumption

On my Macbook Pro 13 retina, spotify has an energy impact of +70. On the road this basically kills my battery life and it is unacceptable even at home. I like Spotify but consider this to be a very serious bug and it seems I am not the only one. Does...

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On my Macbook Pro 13 retina, spotify has an energy impact of +70. On the road this basically kills my battery life and it is unacceptable even at home. I like Spotify but consider this to be a very s...

akucuk1

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