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Solved!! Disable the Mini-Player on the Web-Version

Hi GuysI switched on my Windows 10 from the Desktop-Version to the Browser-Version. It works, but now I get/see every time a Mini-Player in the left upper corner for about 5 seconds when I press Pause/Play or e.g. if I change the volume. How can I de...

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Solved!! Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I try to play a song I get the following error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it"I have tried all t...

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Solved!! Disable Video on desktop app

There no X or way to close or stop a video on Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.64.408.g0a9b557c

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Windows Troubleshooting Guide

Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide of general troubleshooting steps known to resolve a multitude of issues. Basic Troubleshooting: Restart the Spotify app as well as your PC. Make sure both the app and Windows ar...

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Problem with JAM

PlanPremiumCountryChileDevice(iPhone 11, samsung A54, windows)Operating System(iOS 26, Android 16, Windows 10)My Question or Issue Several months ago I started using the JAM service. Every time I try to play music from my phone with someone else who ...

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Plan Premium Country Chile Device (iPhone 11, samsung A54, windows) Operating System (iOS 26, Android 16, Windows 10) My Question or Issue  Several months ago I started using the JAM se...

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Superuser Contribution Bug: Unplayed Oldest not playing

Operating System: Windows 10Spotify for Windows: 1.2.26.1187My Question or IssueSee https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Podcast-plays-previous-episode-instead-of-the-next/idc-p/5373918/highlight/true#M126133Just trying the app again after...

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Operating System: Windows 10 Spotify for Windows: 1.2.26.1187 My Question or Issue See https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Podcast-plays-previous-episode-instead-of-the-next/...

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Sync from one device to another

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.Device(Samsung Galaxy S22, Asus Vivobook)Operating System(Android 16, Windows 11) My Question or IssueI use Spotify primarily on these 2 devices. I use my phone for my commute (45 minutes) and my PC when I'm at the office. These...

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Plan Premium Country U.S. Device (Samsung Galaxy S22, Asus Vivobook) Operating System (Android 16, Windows 11)   My Question or Issue I use Spotify primarily on these 2 devices.  ...

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Superuser Contribution "Sorry, we're not able to play this content" error with podcasts

I'm getting the "Sorry, we're not able to play this content" error, together with the "Hmm... We can't seem to play this content. Try installing the latest version on Spotify." I have checked for updates, and nothing showed up...

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I'm getting the "Sorry, we're not able to play this content" error, together with the "Hmm... We can't seem to play this content. Try installing the latest version on Spotify." I have checked for upd...

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Superuser Contribution "Can't play this content, Exclusive mode is on"

Every time I try to play a song, I get a pop-up saying "Can't play this content. Exclusive mode is on, so this content won't play. Turn it off in settings to keep listening" but when I check in the settings, exclusive mode isn't enabled. I've tried s...

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Every time I try to play a song, I get a pop-up saying "Can't play this content. Exclusive mode is on, so this content won't play. Turn it off in settings to keep listening" but when I check in the s...

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dj x dissapearing

PlanPremiumCountryswedenDeviceOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueDj x just dissapearing i have used it before

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  Plan Premium Country sweden Device Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Dj x just dissapearing i have used it before  

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Superuser Contribution Black Screen (Windows 11)

A couple of weeks ago, Spotify's Windows 11 desktop app was updated, and since then I haven't been able to use it at all. On launch, I get to see the player's UI for a second, then my PC's screen goes black. Completely. No error messages, nothing. I ...

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A couple of weeks ago, Spotify's Windows 11 desktop app was updated, and since then I haven't been able to use it at all. On launch, I get to see the player's UI for a second, then my PC's screen goe...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Desktop (Windows) won't play any songs, but will play videos. Web player works fine.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 11 22H2 My Question or IssueSince yesterday my Spotify app will give me the error "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it." fo...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 11 22H2   My Question or Issue Since yesterday my Spotify app will give me the error "Spotify can't play ...

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Superuser Contribution We'll play video when available, from now on... not working

My Question or IssueWhen I click the the Music Video link to play a video, the message "We'll play video when available, from now on." is displayed. However the next song reverts back to Audio Only. Is this simply not working or is there a setting to...

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My Question or Issue When I click the the Music Video link to play a video, the message "We'll play video when available, from now on." is displayed.  However the next song reverts back to Audi...

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Superuser Contribution No search

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceVictus laptop by hpOperating SystemWindows My Question or IssueMy internet connection is pristine, yet i cannot search anything on spotify. it always results in "no results found" no matter what i type in. i've re...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device Victus laptop by hp Operating System Windows   My Question or Issue My internet connection is pristine, yet i cannot search anything on spotif...

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Spotify won't correctly size the window on portrait 2nd monitor after Windows 10 creators update

I have a 2560x1440 main screen and 2 1080x1920 portrait monitors (one each side) after the WIndows 10 creators update Spotify will no longer render a window on the side monitors that is greater in height that the centre monitor. I fyou maximise the s...

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I have a 2560x1440 main screen and 2 1080x1920 portrait monitors (one each side) after the WIndows 10 creators update Spotify will no longer render a window on the side monitors that is greater in he...

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Superuser Contribution The pages open in new tab instead of the same page

Plan: FreeCountry: Poland DeviceDesktop, web playerOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I try to navigate through Spotify, it opens pages in new tabs, not in same one - it's really annoying and navigating is really hard.

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Plan: Free Country: Poland   Device Desktop, web player Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When I try to navigate through Spotify, it opens pages in new tabs, ...

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Superuser Contribution Re: The authorize page after clicking log in doesn't load

Trying to do the same, I go to the Rekordbox app, click log in, it takes me to the authorization page, I click authorize, and then I get a prompt that asks to open Rekordbox on behalf of Spotify, I approve it, and then nothing happens. Been doing thi...

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Trying to do the same, I go to the Rekordbox app, click log in, it takes me to the authorization page, I click authorize, and then I get a prompt that asks to open Rekordbox on behalf of Spotify, I a...

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Superuser Contribution Why is my Spotify not working in Opera browser?

I just migrated from Chrome to Opera and my Spotify (in the regular tab and in the side app of the browser) is completely crazy. All songs play for 9 seconds (more or less) and then suddenly stop, no more sound pops up. Then, to make matters worse, I...

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I just migrated from Chrome to Opera and my Spotify (in the regular tab and in the side app of the browser) is completely crazy. All songs play for 9 seconds (more or less) and then suddenly stop, no...

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I want to browse albums NOT playlists.

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDevice Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I click on browse I then a genre I expected to view ablums within that genre. All I see is other people's playlists and recent alblems. I want to see a list of artists...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device   Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When I click on browse I then a genre I expected to view ablums within that genre. All I se...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution External monitors disconnect when opening Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemWindows10 My Question or IssueWhenever Spotify is active my monitors will constantly disconnect and reconnect (and my bluetooth mouse). This happens with the web player, the desktop app, and on webpages ...

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Plan Premium Country United States Operating System Windows10   My Question or Issue Whenever Spotify is active my monitors will constantly disconnect and reconnect (and my bluetooth mou...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I try to play a song I get the following error message "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it"I have tried all t...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When I try to play a song I get the following error message "Spotify can't play this right now...

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Superuser Contribution Blank audio to output even when playing on another device

Hello, I would like to report an issue. When playing music on another device on the same spotify account the spotify pc app still outputs a blank audio to the output of the pc even if it shall not play sound on it.This leads to issues with bluetooth ...

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Hello, I would like to report an issue.   When playing music on another device on the same spotify account the spotify pc app still outputs a blank audio to the output of the pc even if it sh...

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Superuser Contribution Full screen lyrics issue

Plan Premium Country Brazil Operating System Windows 11 Spotify Version Spotify for Windows (64 bit)1.2.84.476.ga1ff6607 My Question or Issue Hello, I’ve always used Spotify with the lyrics displayed in full screen on my second monitor. However, toda...

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Plan Premium Country Brazil Operating System Windows 11 Spotify Version Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.84.476.ga1ff6607 My Question or Issue Hello, I’ve always used Spotify wit...

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Solved!! Spotify Won't Play Songs and Won't Load

Same issue except its on Windows. No song wants to play and it keeps asking me for local files, which of course there are none because all songs are from the app.

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Same issue except its on Windows. No song wants to play and it keeps asking me for local files, which of course there are none because all songs are from the app.

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