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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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Superuser Contribution Desktop App now hiding media controls

For me it's not just when the lyrics are open, it's always. When the window is resized below a certain size the content overflows and gets clipped (in this case the media controls get clipped at the bottom of the window).

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For me it's not just when the lyrics are open, it's always. When the window is resized below a certain size the content overflows and gets clipped (in this case the media controls get clipped at the ...

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UI customisation - New PC UI sucks

At this point, the new PC app UI update is unnaceptable. For YEARS we were able to have the library side panel open alongside lyrics and the queue side panel. Now? If you activate lyrics the whole library pane disapears and so do the controls? The pe...

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At this point, the new PC app UI update is unnaceptable. For YEARS we were able to have the library side panel open alongside lyrics and the queue side panel. Now? If you activate lyrics the whole li...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify app skips songs repeatedly without input

I'll hit the skip button once, and Spotify will sometimes start skipping repeatedly. The number of skipped songs varies, from around 50 to hundreds. This happens both with and without shuffle on, and it's been occurring multiple times a day for sever...

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I'll hit the skip button once, and Spotify will sometimes start skipping repeatedly. The number of skipped songs varies, from around 50 to hundreds. This happens both with and without shuffle on, and...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution No sound coming from spotify

IssueBasically on my PC on my spotify app, my music is shown to be playing yet there is no sound. I’ve tried resinstalling many times and made sure the volume is on but it still doesnt work. The thing is, if I use spotify on the google browser it wor...

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Issue Basically on my PC on my spotify app, my music is shown to be playing yet there is no sound. I’ve tried resinstalling many times and made sure the volume is on but it still doesnt work. The th...

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Superuser Contribution Jam Won't Open To Desktop App

PlanPremium (Solo)CountryUSADeviceDesktop (Ryzen 5 5600G w/ NVIDIA RTX 3060) / Motorola Edge+ (2022)Operating SystemWindows 11 / Android My Question or IssueAs the subject infers, I can't join Jams via desktop. When I click a link to join a jam, it o...

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Plan Premium (Solo) Country USA Device Desktop (Ryzen 5 5600G w/ NVIDIA RTX 3060) / Motorola Edge+ (2022) Operating System Windows 11 / Android   My Question or Issue As the subject in...

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Superuser Contribution Desktop App now hiding media controls

DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSpotify is now hiding media controls and the window bar when Lyrics/Cover or Video is open. Can this be somehow disabled?Also it does not keep showing lyrics when the song switches.

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Device PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Spotify is now hiding media controls and the window bar when Lyrics/Cover or Video is open. Can this be somehow disabled? Also...

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Superuser Contribution Using AI DJ and going from phone, to desktop, back to phone, it replays the same songs

PlanPremiumCountryIreland/AustraliaDeviceiPhone 14 plus, HP computerOperating SystemiOS, Windows My Question or IssueEvery time I listen to music on my phone using the DJ, and switch to the desktop in work, it continues playing from where I stopped o...

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Plan Premium Country Ireland/Australia Device iPhone 14 plus, HP computer Operating System iOS, Windows   My Question or Issue Every time I listen to music on my phone using the DJ, an...

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Superuser Contribution can i do a sleep timer on a laptop

on my phone, I can set a sleep timer and it stops playing at the time I put it too so I was wondering if I could do that on my laptop as well

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on my phone, I can set a sleep timer and it stops playing at the time I put it too so I was wondering if I could do that on my laptop as well

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Deleted playlist still show ups after being deleted from account

I deleted some playlists I made but they are still showing up on the home page, I've tried deleting them again but I always get an error saying something went wrong. I've tried listening to a bunch of playlists to see if they go away but nope they ar...

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I deleted some playlists I made but they are still showing up on the home page, I've tried deleting them again but I always get an error saying something went wrong. I've tried listening to a bunch o...

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Superuser Contribution Cut/Copy/Paste shortcuts don't work

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceDell DesktopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or Issue1) It's 2026-21-03 and cntl-x is broken on my version of Spotify (again). I select a range of tracks, hit cntl-x and nothing happens. This is an on/off issue with yo...

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Plan Premium Country US Device Dell Desktop Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue 1) It's 2026-21-03 and cntl-x is broken on my version of Spotify (again).  I select ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Desktop/ web apps don't allow emoji name

When using an emoji as Spotify name, it shows as "" in desktop and web app. Probably different font than on mobile? Should be fixed.

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When using an emoji as Spotify name, it shows as "<?>" in desktop and web app. Probably different font than on mobile? Should be fixed.

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution spotify plyaing 1 song then stoping

PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 11, Android.) My Question or IssueSpotify plays 1 song, then stops, if I click skip it says find something to play, but in the queue it shows songs and 1 as playing even though it is not. started a few days ago. DJ ...

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  Plan Premium Operating System Windows 11, Android.)   My Question or Issue Spotify plays 1 song, then stops, if I click skip it says find something to play, but in the queue it sho...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Volume adjust delayed

When adjusting the volume on the Spotify app, it no longer changes instantly like it used to. Instead it now is delayed by 3-4 seconds

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When adjusting the volume on the Spotify app, it no longer changes instantly like it used to. Instead it now is delayed by 3-4 seconds

gcyurgcukygeuh

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Solved!! Change text and interface to make them smaller

I have a small resolution PC. It used to fit so nice with small text and interface of earlier versions of spotify. Now The interface is super big and makes me so unconfortable, dont even have space in the middle with the lateral menus.Is there anyway...

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I have a small resolution PC. It used to fit so nice with small text and interface of earlier versions of spotify. Now The interface is super big and makes me so unconfortable, dont even have space i...

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Superuser Contribution My jam is not working.

PlanPremiumCountryNigeriaDeviceLenovo ThinkpadOperating System Windows 10 My Question or IssueI have been trying to have a jam with my friends, but the problem is that when I invite them, we don't have synced queues, what we're playing is different, ...

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  Plan Premium Country Nigeria Device Lenovo Thinkpad Operating System  Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have been trying to have a jam with my friends, but the problem i...

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Superuser Contribution Re: Spotify takes ages to pause, skip, change song ect.

I am having this same issue right now. I have tried everything as many of you have. Has spotify ever found a fix? It's kind of ridiculous and spending money to have a broken app not working sucks.

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I am having this same issue right now. I have tried everything as many of you have. Has spotify ever found a fix? It's kind of ridiculous and spending money to have a broken app not working sucks.&nb...

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Superuser Contribution Vertical REAL FULL screen for videos?

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States of AmericaDevicePC/24.5 inch monitorOperating SystemWindows 11 Pro My Question or IssueI like to have music play on my vertical monitor, and I would love to be able to make it ACTUALLY full screen on the video. Does th...

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Plan Premium Country United States of America Device PC/24.5 inch monitor Operating System Windows 11 Pro   My Question or Issue I like to have music play on my vertical monitor, and I...

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I forgot my email account for verification

Hello, I've been losing my email account to verify to my spotify account. Please I need to change email to this account : [information removed by Mod]. It was 2 month ago

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Hello, I've been losing my email account to verify to my spotify account. Please I need to change email to this account : [information removed by Mod]. It was 2 month ago

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Superuser Contribution How to see album cover in full screen instead of band picture?

I used to be able to click on the "Full screen" button (two diagonal arrows on the bottom-right of the application window) and see the cover art of the album I was currently listening in full screen and in a high resolution. The full screen now most ...

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I used to be able to click on the "Full screen" button (two diagonal arrows on the bottom-right of the application window) and see the cover art of the album I was currently listening in full screen ...

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Superuser Contribution DMs

Hey is there any way to see dms on the pc app? ive looked all over it and i cant find it please let me know!

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Hey is there any way to see dms on the pc app? ive looked all over it and i cant find it please let me know!

Novy

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