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Solved!! How to permanently turn off smart shuffle?

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...

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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 Task bar icon low resolution

Windows 11 has a new feature where the taskbar icons can get smaller when the taskbar is full.To enable this, go to "Windows Settings > Personalization > Taskbar behaviors", and set "Show smaller taskbar buttons" to "When taskbar is full".To experien...

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Windows 11 has a new feature where the taskbar icons can get smaller when the taskbar is full. To enable this, go to "Windows Settings > Personalization > Taskbar behaviors", and set "Show s...

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Superuser Contribution Cant download or remove traces of Spotify

I wanted to update spotify then it shot itselfI cant Reinstall it nor via Microsoft storeI found Left over files that i think that it might cause issues but i cannot remove itI also Cannot relocate files i am stuck with no optionsI can go on the webr...

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I wanted to update spotify then it shot itself I cant Reinstall it nor via Microsoft store I found Left over files that i think that it might cause issues but i cannot remove it I also Cannot relo...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution spotify links open in browser instead of desktop app

Windows 10Firefox 135Spotify desktop app freshly installed (again) When a friend posts a spotify link, I want it to open in the app, not in a browser window.Please help. I've looked for hours and nothing works.Interestingly, when spotify opens in the...

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Windows 10 Firefox 135 Spotify desktop app freshly installed  (again)     When a friend posts a spotify link, I want it to open in the app, not in a browser window. Please help...

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Superuser Contribution No Spotify Connect with Argon Stream2

I have a Premium Spotify account and live in the Netherlands. I use Spotify Connect with some devices (e.g. a Denon receiver) and that works great.Shortly, I bought a used Argon Stream2. Internet radio and local network audio works great. But I can't...

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I have a Premium Spotify account and live in the Netherlands. I use Spotify Connect with some devices (e.g. a Denon receiver) and that works great. Shortly, I bought a used Argon Stream2. Internet r...

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Superuser Contribution Why am I getting random podcasts instead of the next in the series?

PlanFreeCountryNew ZealandDeviceHP LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have just started using Spotify, and am using the Chrome browser version (I have not downloaded an app). I'm listening to a single specific podcast. Whenever I ...

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Plan Free Country New Zealand Device HP Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have just started using Spotify, and am using the Chrome browser version (I have not...

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Shuffle does not work with liked songs

I cannot use Shuffle or Smart Shuffle with my Liked songs. The Shuffle icon becomes green for a short period of time before going like before.

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I cannot use Shuffle or Smart Shuffle with my Liked songs. The Shuffle icon becomes green for a short period of time before going like before.

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Superuser Contribution Spotify not loading on Web Player

Hi, I have the same issue. It does load when I put aeroplane mode on, but doesn't work on web player on my laptop. Please help

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Hi, I have the same issue. It does load when I put aeroplane mode on, but doesn't work on web player on my laptop. Please help

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Superuser Contribution Spotify will no longer open on Windows 11

I have a PC that has been operating perfectly with spotify installed up until today. I installed it by using the Downloaded Executable found on the Spotify website. I have already tried numerous debugging steps, which are outlined in subsequent comme...

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I have a PC that has been operating perfectly with spotify installed up until today. I installed it by using the Downloaded Executable found on the Spotify website.   I have already tried nume...

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Superuser Contribution How to fix "127.0.0.1 refused to connect." when trying to log in

I launch spotify and when I try to log in, it opens a window in my browser, when I click on "Continue to the app", it opens a new tab saying "This site can’t be reached127.0.0.1 refused to connect.Try:Checking the connectionChecking the proxy and the...

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I launch spotify and when I try to log in, it opens a window in my browser, when I click on "Continue to the app", it opens a new tab saying "This site can’t be reached 127.0.0.1 refused to connec...

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Superuser Contribution It constantly says I'm offline even though I have a secure internet connection

PlanFreeCountrySingaporeDeviceThe older Asus A45VOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueIt's constantly saying I'm in "Offline Mode" and that I need to be online to access everything. (Error code:4). It says at the top "No internet connection...

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  Plan Free Country Singapore Device The older Asus A45V Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue It's constantly saying I'm in "Offline Mode" and that I need to be onl...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Disable automatic playing on Bluetooth devices

Plan Premium Country US Device Lenovo T16 Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue 1. How do I make Spotify stop automatically playing when I connect my bluetooth speakers? Note, I've disabled every autoplay function, even though Autoplay doe...

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Plan Premium Country US Device Lenovo T16 Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue 1. How do I make Spotify stop automatically playing when I connect my bluetooth s...

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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Webplayer cannot play content / stops playing after 10 seconds

PlanPremium Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueFor about 10 days now, everytime I try to play songs through the webplayer, a "Spotify cannot play this now" error appears. It then loops through all the songs in the playlist until it latche...

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Plan Premium   Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue For about 10 days now, everytime I try to play songs through the webplayer, a "Spotify cannot play this now" error a...

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Superuser Contribution I keep getting the "something went wrong" error in desktop.

I keep getting the "something went wrong" error in desktop app for windows for almost a week. The app works perfectly fine on my iPhone 11 but I cannot use the desktop app.

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I keep getting the "something went wrong" error in desktop app for windows for almost a week. The app works perfectly fine on my iPhone 11 but I cannot use the desktop app.

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Stop the sync between devices

I want to prevent Spotify synchronizing between the devices I use. When I'm in the office of in the car I like to listen to certain songs, but while I'm at home on my desktop I want to listen to different sort of music.Please do not suggest use playl...

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I want to prevent Spotify synchronizing between the devices I use. When I'm in the office of in the car I like to listen to certain songs, but while I'm at home on my desktop I want to listen to diff...

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Superuser Contribution The Spotify app on my pc won't let me skip the current song or choose

Whenever I load the app I try skipping the song it wont work but the other buttons work. I try clicking on another song it won't play it. I can add it to the queue, but that is the only way. I tried to reinstall the app several times and that hasn't ...

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Whenever I load the app I try skipping the song it wont work but the other buttons work. I try clicking on another song it won't play it. I can add it to the queue, but that is the only way. I tried ...

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Superuser Contribution Xbox Spotify App Stereo / 5.1 toggle

Recently Spotify on my Xbox has stopped playing 5.1 surround audio. I've got an optical cable out of the console to my surround receiver. Before, Spotify would output 5.1. Now it only plays out of the front speakers. I've played with every setting, b...

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Recently Spotify on my Xbox has stopped playing 5.1 surround audio. I've got an optical cable out of the console to my surround receiver. Before, Spotify would output 5.1. Now it only plays out of th...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Audio Suddenly Extremely Crackly

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI can't pinpoint the exact date when this began happening but as of late my Spotify has been extremely crackly on songs that are bass heavy. I have changed ...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I can't pinpoint the exact date when this began happening but as of late my Spot...

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Superuser Contribution Full screen mode still shows text on bottom

PlanPremium CountryGermany DevicePC Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi everyone,Full screen mode shows remnants of the white text 'Ähnliche Musikvideos' at the very bottom. This is distracting and annoying. A fix would be appreciated. ...

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Plan Premium   Country Germany   Device PC   Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi everyone, Full screen mode shows remnants of the white text 'Ähnli...

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Superuser Contribution can't shuffle my queue (new or existing)

I have a problem with the Shuffle function. Spotify 1.0.28.87 on Windows 10. My problem is that I have a queue that I want to shuffle, eg. I'm adding some random albums to my queue that I would like to listen to today. Then I hit the shuffle button, ...

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I have a problem with the Shuffle function.  Spotify 1.0.28.87 on Windows 10.    My problem is that I have a queue that I want to shuffle, eg. I'm adding some random albums to ...

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