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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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zahirramcharan

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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!! Memory leak on Mac OS 10.11.5

Hi folks,I have been using spotify desktop client on my Mac. And I have noticed interesting thing recently: application wrote around 30 Gb to disk storage. There are a few screens attached.DISK CPU Network

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Hi folks, I have been using spotify desktop client on my Mac. And I have noticed interesting thing recently: application wrote around 30 Gb to disk storage. There are a few screens attached. DI...

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Spotify always play same song when connecting to my car

Hello!I am seeking some help concerning my spotify app. I am using the spotify app from my iphone 6, and everytime i go in my car, blutooth is automatically connected and the music from spotify plays. So far nothing unusual...The problem that i have ...

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Hello! I am seeking some help concerning my spotify app. I am using the spotify app from my iphone 6, and everytime i go in my car, blutooth is automatically connected and the music from spotify p...

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Solved!! Keychain Not Found - Mac OS 10.6.8 (annoying pop up won't go away)

I've been running Spotify for a few weeks now previously with Leopard and I think OS 10.5.9. After videos weren't playing in Chrome I decided to upgrade to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and now everytime I login to Spotify I repeatedly get an annoying popup sa...

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I've been running Spotify for a few weeks now previously with Leopard and I think OS 10.5.9. After videos weren't playing in Chrome I decided to upgrade to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and now everytime I log...

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Solved!! saved songs do not appear in "your music" - "songs" but do appear in "your music" - "albums"

I'm trying to accept that I can't star things anymore, so instead I've tried to use the "+" button to save all my starred tracks. That worked at first. I "+"-ed all my starred tracks and they now appear in "songs" under "your music". Then I "+"-ed a ...

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I'm trying to accept that I can't star things anymore, so instead I've tried to use the "+" button to save all my starred tracks.  That worked at first.  I "+"-ed all my starred tracks and ...

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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!

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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...

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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...

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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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