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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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bluehallon

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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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Superuser Contribution Skips around to random episodes

Plan: PremiumCountry: USDevice: Lenovo Legion laptopOperating System: Windows 11 For as long as I've used Spotify (on multiple laptops with Windows 10 and Windows 11), it's very buggy when trying to play podcasts. It frequently skips to the next or p...

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Plan: Premium Country: US Device: Lenovo Legion laptop Operating System: Windows 11   For as long as I've used Spotify (on multiple laptops with Windows 10 and Windows 11), it's very bu...

MihailY

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Superuser Contribution Spotify starts playing after a while when it is paused, can't make it stop

PlanPremiumCountrySweden DeviceLenovo Thinkpad E14 i5-1135G7Operating SystemWindows 11 22H2Spotify för Windows1.1.94.872.g7a9200fe My Question or IssueI have an IP telephone system called Dstny.When I use Spotify, playing a song, it pauses when I get...

Gig Goer

Plan Premium Country Sweden   Device Lenovo Thinkpad E14 i5-1135G7 Operating System Windows 11 22H2 Spotify för Windows 1.1.94.872.g7a9200fe   My Question or Issue I have ...

edgsol

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Superuser Contribution Strange bug in the web player

Just this past week I've noticed when using the web player that songs would randomly skip for a split second from time to time. I checked the developer console and I noticed these messages periodically popping up. There's six instances of it in the s...

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Just this past week I've noticed when using the web player that songs would randomly skip for a split second from time to time. I checked the developer console and I noticed these messages periodical...

Lyubka

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Superuser Contribution Spotify 64-bit version

PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 10 Hello, i know this has been here several times but what about making Spotify 64bit version? I think most of the windows machines are running 64 so why not make two versions and let the users choose more stable ve...

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Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10   Hello, i know this has been here several times but what about making Spotify 64bit version? I think most of the windows machines are running 64 so...

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Superuser Contribution Fresh install spotify when computer is reading I already have it installed?

I recently tried to update spotify this week and was having trouble. It kept saying i already had it installed so i tried to uninstall for a fresh install and now its telling me the same thing and I cant open the app it says i already have on my comp...

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I recently tried to update spotify this week and was having trouble. It kept saying i already had it installed so i tried to uninstall for a fresh install and now its telling me the same thing and I ...

Eni

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Spotify playlists not appearing on desktop app

PlanPremiumCountry Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue The spotify desktop app does not show my playlists, who I follow, and can't even play playlists from my "Recently Played" section. Desktop App:Web Player:

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Plan Premium Country     Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue   The spotify desktop app does not show my playlists, who I follow, and can't even play playl...

Amay

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Superuser Contribution Lieder Lassen sich nicht abspielen

Keine der folgenden Informationen ist erforderlich. Je mehr Sie jedoch angeben, desto einfacher wird es für uns, zu helfen.PlanenPremiumLandDeutschlandGerätPCBetriebssystemWindows 11Windows 11 Meine Frage oder mein ProblemWenn ich auf das Play-Symbol...

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Keine der folgenden Informationen ist erforderlich. Je mehr Sie jedoch angeben, desto einfacher wird es für uns, zu helfen. Planen Premium Land Deutschland Gerät PC Betriebssystem Windows 11 ...

Lyubka

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Superuser Contribution Party coming up - Users on WiFi can't queue songs on my desktop app (possible on JBL SoundBar)

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDevice(iPhone, Windows 11 PC)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueOn some devices like receivers and soundbars, it is enough for the guests of a party to be on the same WiFi to seamlessly...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device (iPhone, Windows 11 PC) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue On some devices like receivers and sound...

Lyubka

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Superuser Contribution Windows 10 app fine until a few days ago. Now some songs wont play, some will.

Plan PremiumCountry USAOperating System Win 10I'm using the Spotify app. Been using it for several years. NEVER a problem. Absolutely loved it. Suddenly, within the past several days, nothing but problems with it. Sometimes songs wont play. You click...

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Plan Premium Country USA Operating System Win 10 I'm using the Spotify app.  Been using it for several years.  NEVER a problem.  Absolutely loved it.  Suddenly, within the ...

linpico

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Error removing duplicated song in a playlist

Hello, I've found duplicated songs in my playlists (exactly the same song)... When I remove one of them, and try to play the one stayed in the playlist, I see this error: "Spotify can't play this right now... " (See attached screenshot). When I navig...

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Hello, I've found duplicated songs in my playlists (exactly the same song)... When I remove one of them, and try to play the one stayed in the playlist, I see this error: "Spotify can't play this rig...

Amay

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Sound stops, track keeps going, App becomes unresponsive

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 1809 My Question or Issue Spotify quite often "crashes". It stops outputting Sound but shows the Track still as playing. When that happens you can't stop/start the track again and also can't...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device PC Operating System Windows 10 1809   My Question or Issue  Spotify quite often "crashes". It stops outputting Sound but shows the Track still ...

Nospoon

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Superuser Contribution Spotify is ALWAYS ON TOP (Windows 10) and unusable

For the past few days, my Spotify app on Windows 10 is stuck always on top. I can't tab to other open programs. I can't even tab to (or access in any way) a pop-up dialogue box generated by the Spotify app itself. I can minimize the app but as soon a...

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For the past few days, my Spotify app on Windows 10 is stuck always on top. I can't tab to other open programs. I can't even tab to (or access in any way) a pop-up dialogue box generated by the Spoti...

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Superuser Contribution Can't play current song - error on desktop app

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 11My Question or IssueClean install and all available troubleshooting tips does allow the Spotify desktop app to play anything. I always receive a "Can't play current song" message. What can b...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Clean install and all available troubleshooting tips does allow the Spotify desktop app to play anyth...

Dian

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Superuser Contribution Can't login through desktop with my phone number

Whenever I login through desktop through phone no. It tells me to check my phone no. when there's no problem with it but when try to login with another phone no. it logins just fine. What's even happening??

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Whenever I login through desktop through phone no. It tells me to check my phone no. when there's no problem with it but when try to login with another phone no. it logins just fine. What's even happ...

Dian

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Superuser Contribution [Win 11 Enterprise] App Crashes Before it Loads

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePC - AMDOperating SystemWindows 11 Enterprise - Version 10.0.22621 Build 22621 My IssueSpotify crashes after I login to the application. The app functions properly till I log into the account. I have tried both the Microsof...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device PC - AMD Operating System Windows 11 Enterprise - Version 10.0.22621 Build 22621   My Issue Spotify crashes after I login to the application. The a...

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can't use the lyrics translation

PlanPremiumCountryEcuadorDeviceHP PavilionOperating SystemWindows 11My Question or IssueHi, I don´t know why I can´t use the lyrics translation in my desktop app, this option does not exist. I use this option in my phone and is really good but I woul...

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Plan Premium Country Ecuador Device HP Pavilion Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Hi, I don´t know why I can´t use the lyrics translation in my desktop app, this option does n...

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Що робить якщо спотіфай не відкриваються , але я з України

я пробую зайти в свій аккаунт але не входить"Возможно, Spotify заблокированбрандмауэром. Открой его настройки иразреши приложению доступ к интернету. КрoMe Toro, Tb Mожешь изменить настройки прокси (код ошибки: client_token:101)"вилазіть о ця помилка

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я пробую зайти в свій аккаунт але не входить "Возможно, Spotify заблокирован брандмауэром. Открой его настройки и разреши приложению доступ к интернету. КрoMe Toro, Tb Mожешь изменить настройки пр...

BNDTUA

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Superuser Contribution Search Results Limitation (1,000)

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUnited StatesDevicePC/Chrome BrowserOperating SystemWindows 10 Home My Question or IssueWhenever I run a search using the search interface in both the desktop app and through the web browser (Chrome), it limits the results to 1...

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Plan Free/Premium Country United States Device PC/Chrome Browser Operating System Windows 10 Home   My Question or Issue Whenever I run a search using the search interface in both the ...

Dian

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What is the meaning of the widget for windows 11

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceLaptopOperating System windows 11 My Question or IssueWhat is the meaning of this widget, you can't connect it to your account, is it just some kind of promotion? you can click on a song and play it for 20 seconds is all...

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Plan Free/Premium Country   Device Laptop Operating System  windows 11   My Question or Issue What is the meaning of this widget, you can't connect it to your account, is it ...

MasterShake1441

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AHK Hotkeys don't work when Spotify is minimized

So, because Spotify for some reason still doesn't have global hotkeys, (GPM-DP has it since ages), I tried to use auto hotkey to control the volume with hotkeys.Here's my simple script (as an example just volume up): ; "CTRL + UP" for volume up^Up::{...

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So, because Spotify for some reason still doesn't have global hotkeys, (GPM-DP has it since ages), I tried to use auto hotkey to control the volume with hotkeys. Here's my simple script (as an examp...

earthbound

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