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PlanPremiumCountryPolandOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI just noticed that a new "smart shuffle mode" putting unwanted "smart recommendations" in my queue was added to my desktop app. How to turn it off permanently or at least make th...
Newbie
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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...
Moderator
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There no X or way to close or stop a video on Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.64.408.g0a9b557c
Newbie
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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...
I created a playlist, deleted it but it's still showing up under 'good morning' when I start the app. Is there a cache or something that needs clearing?
I created a playlist, deleted it but it's still showing up under 'good morning' when I start the app. Is there a cache or something that needs clearing?
Spotify Legend
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It's been the same default layout and all my friends have the new layout. How do I get the new layout?
It's been the same default layout and all my friends have the new layout. How do I get the new layout?
Spotify Legend
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I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the desktop app but I am unable to drag new songs into a playlist to add. I am also unable to drag songs to reorganize the order of a playlist.
I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling the desktop app but I am unable to drag new songs into a playlist to add. I am also unable to drag songs to reorganize the order of a playlist.
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A few days ago, I was suddenly automatically logged out of my long time spotify account I have connected to my Google account on the web version, via Chrome. Every time I try to log back in via Google it tells me I have no account linked with my goog...
A few days ago, I was suddenly automatically logged out of my long time spotify account I have connected to my Google account on the web version, via Chrome. Every time I try to log back in via Googl...
Moderator
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I updated to Windows 11 and the Spotify app doesn't work. I don't know why this happens. The web player works and I have tried every fix on the internet to try and fix the app but it just doesn't want to work.
I updated to Windows 11 and the Spotify app doesn't work. I don't know why this happens. The web player works and I have tried every fix on the internet to try and fix the app but it just doesn't wan...
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PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10Spotify für Windows1.2.5.1006.g22820f93 (this issue has persisted for the past months, the version only reflects the currently installed version)My Question or IssueOn (nearly) every Spotify start on my wi...
Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Spotify für Windows 1.2.5.1006.g22820f93 (this issue has persisted for the past months, the version only reflects the currently installed ver...
Moderator
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OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 HomeSystem Model Blade 15 Base Model (Early 2020) - RZ09-0328I've tried reinstalling, clearing cache, updating windows, and everything else recommended in posts, but my Spotify will not play audio on my laptop. It will, h...
OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Home System Model Blade 15 Base Model (Early 2020) - RZ09-0328 I've tried reinstalling, clearing cache, updating windows, and everything else recommended in posts, but ...
Moderator
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PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDeviceAsus zenbook flip 14Operating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueSince the big desktop redesign in March the volume slider in the lower right corner won't slide anymore when trying to slide it using the touchscreen on m...
Plan Premium Country Norway Device Asus zenbook flip 14 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Since the big desktop redesign in March the volume slider in the lower right corner w...
Newbie
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I click View on the top right and turn off hardware acceleration. It asks me to restart so I do so and when it opens back up it just turns it on again. So I go to the settings page and turn off hardware acceleration and close and reopen Spotify. It t...
I click View on the top right and turn off hardware acceleration. It asks me to restart so I do so and when it opens back up it just turns it on again. So I go to the settings page and turn off hardw...
Moderator
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PlanPremiumCountryCroatiaDevicePC and Xiaomi Mi 9 LiteOperating SystemPC: Windows 10Phone: Android PieMy Question or IssueI am playing the music via my phone and adding the songs to my queue via my PC. The songs that I add to my queue are not visible...
Plan Premium Country Croatia Device PC and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Operating System PC: Windows 10 Phone: Android Pie My Question or Issue I am playing the music via my phone and adding the songs ...
Visitor
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Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issuea few weeks ago, my desktop client hs started to recognize I also own a smart tv. And so it is showing a prompt "select your speakers" everytime I start the client. I do not wish to use the smart tv spea...
Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue a few weeks ago, my desktop client hs started to recognize I also own a smart tv. And so it is showing a prompt "select your speake...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows My Question or IssueWhen i'm listening along with someone to music on Spotify (through Discord) the song bugs out and goes back a few seconds. It's not the person doing this, just Spotify a...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows My Question or Issue When i'm listening along with someone to music on Spotify (through Discord) the song bugs out...
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I am logged in to my account on my phone (android) and laptop (windows).My partenr, with whom i have a premium duo account, is connected to his account on this phone (android) but does not know how to connected on the laptop (windows).If he uses my c...
I am logged in to my account on my phone (android) and laptop (windows). My partenr, with whom i have a premium duo account, is connected to his account on this phone (android) but does not know how...
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Whenever I try to play music on the pc app I get the "Spotify can't play this right now" error. I have restarted the app, my computer, and reinstalled the app and it still doesn't work. It does however work on the browser version but I do not want to...
Whenever I try to play music on the pc app I get the "Spotify can't play this right now" error. I have restarted the app, my computer, and reinstalled the app and it still doesn't work. It does howev...
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PlanPremiumCountrySweden DeviceDesktop Gaming PC Operating SystemWin7x64 My Question or IssueA popup is shown every time Spotify starts. The popup must be dismissed manually before being able to search for the song I want to play in my music player, ...
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Desktop Gaming PC Operating System Win7x64 My Question or Issue A popup is shown every time Spotify starts. The popup must...
Gig Goer
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No mather if I send them to someone or they send them to me, all I see is the links without the embed and it annoys me cause without the embeds I simply don't see what the people sended to me or if I actually sended the right links to them Pls fix th...
No mather if I send them to someone or they send them to me, all I see is the links without the embed and it annoys me cause without the embeds I simply don't see what the people sended to me or if I...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryGermany DeviceMicrosoft Surface Book Operating SystemWindows 10 version 2022H2 (up to date) My Question or IssueThe setup that I have outputs audio to my display (ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B) that is connected to my Surface Book via a...
Plan Premium Country Germany Device Microsoft Surface Book Operating System Windows 10 version 2022H2 (up to date) My Question or Issue The setup that I have outputs au...
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Plan:PremiumCountry:GermanyDevice:PCOperating System:Windows 11 Home Issue:If you hold the F1 key while mini/maximizing the app, it will open new tabs with the Spotify Support Page for as long as you hold the F1 key repeatedly.The browser has to be a...
Plan: Premium Country: Germany Device: PC Operating System: Windows 11 Home Issue: If you hold the F1 key while mini/maximizing the app, it will open new tabs with the Spotify Suppor...
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Every time I open up my Windows Spotify application bottom middle play button is greyed out and when I try to play any playlist any song etc. nothing happens I can only listen to the songs using the Spotify web app
Every time I open up my Windows Spotify application bottom middle play button is greyed out and when I try to play any playlist any song etc. nothing happens I can only listen to the songs using the ...
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Everytime I try to shuffle a playlist, it plays one song from that playlist and then skips back to a personal playlist of mine and shuffles within that personal playlist. I have to individually play songs from a differnt playlist and can't even queue...
Everytime I try to shuffle a playlist, it plays one song from that playlist and then skips back to a personal playlist of mine and shuffles within that personal playlist. I have to individually play ...
Spotify Legend
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