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Can't play an artist's discography on the desktop app

Plan Premium Device PC / Android My Question or Issue This happened a few days ago. Normally when i clicked an Artist > Discography > Show All > And play a song, the next song was from the next album of the artist. Now, the next song is a random one ...

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Issue : no volume control in spotify when exclusive mode is activated

Premium member, France, Windows 10 64 bits updated, Focusrite Audio solo usb external soundcard updated, Desktop app updated I talk with the customer service, we try to solve my problem and they told me that it should be an issue that I have to talk ...

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MIKAAAAEL

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Black Screen (June 15 2026 install)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktop PC IntelOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueFollowed clean re-install instructions after getting black screen at startup. Installed the latest June 15 version from the Windows Store. Ran once without p...

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hroski

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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 are...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Liked songs not visible on albums

PlanFree Country Operating SystemWindows 10 version 1.1.64.561. My Question or IssueSo I was re-listening some artist I follow and I found 1 problem, some of songs I liked aren't visible on albums where I liked them from. First attachment is proof th...

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Plan Free   Country     Operating System Windows 10 version 1.1.64.561.   My Question or Issue So I was re-listening some artist I follow and I found 1 problem, some of ...

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Superuser Contribution Certain FLAC files bug out

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 2H22 My Question or IssueThe only flac files i have on my local desktop do not import properly, for some reason have infinite repeating artist names, do not show image, and cause the spo...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10 2H22   My Question or Issue The only flac files i have on my local desktop do not import properly, for some reaso...

ROODAY

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Superuser Contribution The Spotify Web Player is randomly blanking out whenever I move the mouse.

PlanPremium DuoCountryUSA BABY!DeviceWindows 10 PCOperating Systemgoogl My Question or IssueSpotify Webplayer blanking out This issue has been prominent since I've gotten premium. I tried clearing all of my spotify cookies, cache and browsing history...

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Plan Premium Duo Country USA BABY! Device Windows 10 PC Operating System googl   My Question or Issue Spotify Webplayer blanking out   This issue has been prominent since I've g...

Eni

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Spotify only playing same 2 songs on shuiffle

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssuePlayed music while gaming with my friends on discord.Playlist was on shuffle and after a coupple of songs it started to only play 2 songs over and over again. Tried skipping track...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Played music while gaming with my friends on discord. Playlist was on shuffle and after a coupple of songs...

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Superuser Contribution Nonliked songs playing in the liked songs playlist.

When starting to play music (after listening to the liked songs ONLY on this computer and the last device having listened to liked songs previously) Spotify will have every 3-5th song be a nonliked song. I understand suggesting music when I'm listeni...

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When starting to play music (after listening to the liked songs ONLY on this computer and the last device having listened to liked songs previously) Spotify will have every 3-5th song be a nonliked s...

LoriInUtah

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[Desktop] After Microsoft Teams call with audio, Spotify remains muted in Audio Mixer

Using Windows 10 Pro (Version 10.0.19041 Build 19041)and the Spotify (Version 1.1.28.721.g5b5ee660).... After I finish a Microsoft Teams call with audio, Spotify is unaware the call ends and never unmutes itself from the volume mixer (see attachment)...

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Using Windows 10 Pro (Version 10.0.19041 Build 19041) and the Spotify (Version 1.1.28.721.g5b5ee660)....   After I finish a Microsoft Teams call with audio, Spotify is unaware the call...

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Superuser Contribution The music on my Spotify has been lowered by a key

PlanPremiumCountryAU Device/OSLaptop/Windows 10 My Question or IssueThis is a weird thing to post, but for some reason, my music on Spotify is now all playing about a key lower than normal. I thought things sounded different yesterday but couldn't pu...

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  Plan Premium Country AU   Device/OS Laptop/Windows 10   My Question or Issue This is a weird thing to post, but for some reason, my music on Spotify is now all playing abou...

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Superuser Contribution How a Premium Duo plan member can login on spotify desktop app?

My daughter is my premium duo plan member and she uses spotify on her iphone 7 plus, but now she needs to use it on Spotify desktop app. Which username and password must she use? PlanPremium DuoCountryMéxicoDevice(iPhone 7 plus)Operating System(Windo...

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My daughter is my premium duo plan member and she uses spotify on her iphone 7 plus, but now she needs to use it on Spotify desktop app. Which username and password must she use?   Plan Premi...

Maria

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Superuser Contribution Windows LogIn "redirect_uri: Illegal redirect_uri"

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Arab EmiratesDeviceHP PCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI tried multiple troubleshooting scenarios but unable to Log In always getting "redirect_uri: Illegal redirect_uri". Ive tried through the Microsoft Store...

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Plan Premium Country United Arab Emirates Device HP PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I tried multiple troubleshooting scenarios but unable to Log In always getting...

Vasil

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Superuser Contribution Featuring song not showing up at liked songs

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceAll My Question or IssueWhen I look at this song for example: https://open.spotify.com/track/2lhN56t6G51gXjnHLbt124?si=4da68f2c30e14602It is featured on the album 'Vuurwerk' by Camille and she is also one of the two...

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Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device All   My Question or Issue When I look at this song for example: https://open.spotify.com/track/2lhN56t6G51gXjnHLbt124?si=4da68f2c30e14602 It is ...

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Superuser Contribution Alphabetizing songs in playlist on web browser

How do you alphabetize songs in a playlist on the web browser version of spotify? I see how to do it on the phone app, but not the web.

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How do you alphabetize songs in a playlist on the web browser version of spotify?  I see how to do it on the phone app, but not the web.

AlejaR

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Superuser Contribution [Playlist] Unable to invite collaborators

CountryIndonesiaDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 11 pro My Question or IssueWhen I'm gonna invite my friend to my playlist (btw i only could access this acc on laptop). I use Microsoft Edge to open my spotify acc. And when i about to copy link for...

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Country Indonesia Device Laptop Operating System Windows 11 pro   My Question or Issue When I'm gonna invite my friend to my playlist (btw i only could access this acc on laptop). I use ...

MihailY

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Solved!! Songs not loading in spotify desktop program or webapp

PlanFreeCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Whenever I play any song on the Spotify desktop program it does not load or play. I also cannot load any playlists that I've created or public ones. I've attached some screensho...

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Plan Free Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue  Whenever I play any song on the Spotify desktop program it does not load or play. I also ca...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify desktop app not working at all

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe desktop app won't load music or my playlist. When I click my playlist to open, I get the "something went wrong" screen. I've tried reinstalling different versions, cleare...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue The desktop app won't load music or my playlist. When I click my playlist to open, I get the "some...

AlejaR

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Meine Spotify App auf meinem Windows Desktop will nicht was soll ich machen

Trotz mehrfachen neu installieren und rumprobieren die App wieder zum laufen zum bringen zeigt die App egal bei welchem Lied, egal ob runtergeladen oder nicht andauernd ,,Spotify kann dies zurzeit nicht abspielen. Wenn sich die Datei auf deinem Compu...

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Trotz mehrfachen neu installieren und rumprobieren die App wieder zum laufen zum bringen zeigt die App egal bei welchem Lied, egal ob runtergeladen oder nicht andauernd ,,Spotify kann dies zurzeit ni...

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Private Session?

hey, I want to put my Spotify on private so my friends cant see what im listening to/ my playlists but idk how. There is nothing in the settings where I can put it on private or a"private mode" anywhere.any help?

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hey,  I want to put my Spotify on private so my friends cant see what im listening to/ my playlists but idk how. There is nothing in the settings where I can put it on private or a"private mode...

Douchiest_Cabin

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Problems with Chinese font

Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHello guys. I'm a Spotify user using Windows. I found Chinese fonts on Windows are used incorrectly. For zh_CN(zh_Hans) users, they use Microsoft YaHei by default, and for zh_TW/zh_HK(zh_Hant) users, the...

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Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Hello guys. I'm a Spotify user using Windows. I found Chinese fonts on Windows are used incorrectly. For zh_CN(zh_Hans) users, they use Mic...

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Superuser Contribution Songs stop playing after 5sek & website doesn't work at all

After I played any song it stoped after 5/6 seconds and whole app freezed. I tried to fix that by closing and opening the app again, I check my internet (I tired different network, also hot-spot, it didn't help). I've cleaned cache, and finally I uni...

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After I played any song it stoped after 5/6 seconds and whole app freezed. I tried to fix that by closing and opening the app again, I check my internet (I tired different network, also hot-spot, it ...

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Superuser Contribution Search in library feature doesn't exactly work

Plan/PremiumCountryusDevicepc computerOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen searching in my library the search shows results for some categories and not for others. Also there is no "Songs" category. I have attached screenshots of the s...

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Plan /Premium Country us Device pc computer Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When searching in my library the search shows results for some categories and not for oth...

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Superuser Contribution Cards in the top section of the homepage are too small after the update

PlanPremiumCountryGeorgiaOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue It's annoying. I'm using a fairly large window (not full screen) and the cards are tiny on both web and desktop versions.

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Plan Premium Country Georgia Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue  It's annoying. I'm using a fairly large window (not full screen) and the cards are tiny on both web and d...

Yordan

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