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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!! Spotify doesn"t start with Yosemite

Hi everyone! Since I updated my Macbook to OS X Yosemite my spotify doesn't even start. After breefly showing the LogIn screen it shuts down. I also can't reinstall spotify, because the installer won't start. It's the same problem there. I have a pre...

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Hi everyone!   Since I updated my Macbook to OS X Yosemite my spotify doesn't even start. After breefly showing the LogIn screen it shuts down. I also can't reinstall spotify, because the in...

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Solved!! now playing won't show up

my "now playing" thing won't show up in the bottom left hand corner. it's jsut a black screen and it says spotify in both places whre it should have the name of the artist and the name of the song. is there any way i can fix this?

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my "now playing" thing won't show up in the bottom left hand corner. it's jsut a black screen and it says spotify in both places whre it should have the name of the artist and the name of the song. i...

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Solved!! Unable to access account overseas

Hello, I can't access my account overseas after entering correct username and password. It prompts the message that for a free trial subscription, we can only use it overseas for 14days. Help me to get my access back as I m overseas for 2-3 months. H...

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Hello, I can't access my account overseas after entering correct username and password. It prompts the message that for a free trial subscription, we can only use it overseas for 14days. Help me to g...

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Solved!! Spotify Connect with remote- Can't pause

I like using the Spotify app on my iPhone as a remote when I use Spotify playing from Desktop or iPad. However, I've never been able to pause a song. If I do, it instantly loses the connection to the main device. If I try to reconnect it says "Spotif...

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I like using the Spotify app on my iPhone as a remote when I use Spotify playing from Desktop or iPad.   However, I've never been able to pause a song. If I do, it instantly loses the connecti...

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Solved!! Notifications on Mac client

Hi, So on one of my macs, I have lost the notification icon in the top right corner.At first, I thought it was an update thing, but as my other mac still has the icon, I'm wondering what's going on. I've already tried a complete reinstall, deleting f...

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Hi,   So on one of my macs, I have lost the notification icon in the top right corner. At first, I thought it was an update thing, but as my other mac still has the icon, I'm wondering what's...

MattSuda

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Solved!! Skipping audio when OSX screen locks

DescriptionWhen I listen to spotify on my mac, I'm not always using the mac for anything else for a while, and the screen will goto sleep (not the whole computer - just the screen). Once it goes to sleep, spotify will start skipping. It's not 100% of...

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Description When I listen to spotify on my mac, I'm not always using the mac for anything else for a while, and the screen will goto sleep (not the whole computer - just the screen). Once it goes to...

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Solved!! OSX Spotify After Login Without Logout When Open Will Stuck At Loading

OSX SpotifyAfter Login With FB Without Logout When ReOpen Spotify Will Stuck At Loading~Unless fully Uninstall And Reinstall and next time logout if not keep stuck!

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OSX Spotify After Login With FB Without Logout When ReOpen Spotify Will Stuck At Loading~ Unless fully Uninstall And Reinstall and next time logout if not keep stuck!

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Solved!! Downloading and Installing Spotify on Mac OS X 10.6.8

DescriptionI am just updated my OS to 10.6.8, and am trying to download the latest version of Spotify that I can. A more detailed description, using numbered steps1. First I tried downloading Spotify from the Download page.2. Then it said "Safari can...

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Description I am just updated my OS to 10.6.8, and am trying to download the latest version of Spotify that I can.   A more detailed description, using numbered steps 1. First I tried downlo...

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Solved!! Spotify App for OS X causing system reboot!!!

Hello, I just upgraded my Mac Pro to osx El Capitan 10.11.1 (15B38b) and when I open the Spotify App (latest downloaded from the official website) I get a full system reboot. Please let me know what could be the problem beacause I am very concerned f...

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 Hello,  I just upgraded my Mac Pro to osx El Capitan 10.11.1 (15B38b) and when I open the Spotify App (latest downloaded from the official website) I get a full system reboot.  &nbs...

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Solved!! Failure to Login w Facebook, no error messages

Hi, I've been browsing this forum for a bit and I haven't found this particular problem yet. If I looked over it, please forgive me. Using the desktop app on OSX on my Macbook Pro, I click on "Log in with Facebook".In Safari I first get a blank page,...

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Hi,   I've been browsing this forum for a bit and I haven't found this particular problem yet. If I looked over it, please forgive me.   Using the desktop app on OSX on my Macbook Pro, ...

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Solved!! I Can't Make My Starred List Public

Errrragh!I have tried to make my starred playlist public, which it allows me to do in my profile, but it WILL NOT SWITCH OVER. It checks "public" but defaults to "private" everytime I go back into my profile.Can anyone help?

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Errrragh! I have tried to make my starred playlist public, which it allows me to do in my profile, but it WILL NOT SWITCH OVER.  It checks "public" but defaults to "private" everytime I go ba...

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Solved!! High CPU usage on OS X when Spotify is in the background

This happens many times per day, pretty much whenever Spotify is in the background. The spotify_helper process is at 100%, fans go wild, etc. There are several threds that say that this issue has been solved, but the "fix" did not work for me. Moreov...

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This happens many times per day, pretty much whenever Spotify is in the background. The spotify_helper process is at 100%, fans go wild, etc.   There are several threds that say that this ...

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Solved!! Cannot remove local files that no longer exist on my macbook

Hello, I have several podcasts showing up in my local files library that haven't existed on my macbook in months, maybe years. I've searched everywhere I could think on how to delete these and this post looks like the user had the same issue resolved...

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Hello,   I have several podcasts showing up in my local files library that haven't existed on my macbook in months, maybe years. I've searched everywhere I could think on how to delete these a...

SuperWisdom

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Solved!! Radio Error - Failed to load

New to the spotif service. Enjoying my 3 month premium trial! However, I am unable to use the "Radio" function on my Mac. Upon clicking on the "Radio" link in the left side navigation, I receive Error: Failed to load Any ideas on how to resolve the s...

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New to the spotif service.  Enjoying my 3 month premium trial!  However, I am unable to use the "Radio" function on my Mac.  Upon clicking on the "Radio" link in the left side navigati...

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Solved!! DELETE

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Solved!! Can't share playlist with another spotify user

I have a Facebook-connected premium Spotify account that I am letting my boyfriend use on his device. Since we can't both use it at the same time, I started another premium account just for my use. This second account is not connected to a FB account...

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I have a Facebook-connected premium Spotify account that I am letting my boyfriend use on his device. Since we can't both use it at the same time, I started another premium account just for my use. T...

MichaelKnoll

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Football streaming

I have just been told that you can watch live football streams through spotfy, is this true and if it is, how?

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I have just been told that you can watch live football streams through spotfy, is this true and if it is, how?

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Solved!! Mac running Yosemite Spotify Crashes

I have re-downloaded Spotify to my Mac computer running 10.10.2 but it continues to crash every time I open it. The Spotify version is: 1.0.3.101.gbfa97dfe. Any recommendations? Thanks for your help.

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I have re-downloaded Spotify to my Mac computer running 10.10.2 but it continues to crash every time I open it. The Spotify version is: 1.0.3.101.gbfa97dfe. Any recommendations?   Thanks for y...

kald

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Solved!! Family plan

I just upgraded to family plan. I added my wife. We now have the same spotify, she has all my playlists and when she plays hers mine stops. Please help. Oh and I log in using Facebook

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I just upgraded to family plan. I added my wife. We now have the same spotify, she has all my playlists and when she plays hers mine stops. Please help. Oh and I log in using Facebook

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