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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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iyoran

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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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Solved!! Local files from pc won't sync to iPhone

Hi, I'm having trouble getting local files from my PC to sync to my iPhone. I made sure all the files are mp3, turned on local files on both devices, made sure unplayable songs were not hidden, connected both devices to the same hotspot, and tried to...

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Hi, I'm having trouble getting local files from my PC to sync to my iPhone. I made sure all the files are mp3, turned on local files on both devices, made sure unplayable songs were not hidden, conne...

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PlanFree/PremiumperúCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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Plan Free/Premium perúCountry   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue &nb...

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Solved!! How do I delete a playlist I created?

No matter what I do, it doesn't work. I've right-clicked and selected Delete, that didn't work. I've clicked on the playlist, clicked on the three dots then selected Delete, that didn't work. It still shows up when I restart the app on my computer. I...

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No matter what I do, it doesn't work. I've right-clicked and selected Delete, that didn't work. I've clicked on the playlist, clicked on the three dots then selected Delete, that didn't work. It stil...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify simply disconnects my Desktop from the internet. Help!

OK so I've had this issue for roughly 6 months now and with my Google detective work I've been unable to find a solution. Whenever I open the Desktop app on my PC the Ethernet connection is completely cut off and so I'm unable to use Spotify. I've re...

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OK so I've had this issue for roughly 6 months now and with my Google detective work I've been unable to find a solution.   Whenever I open the Desktop app on my PC the Ethernet connection is ...

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Spotify App not working properly on my gaming laptop

Hi all,I'm having an issue with the Spotify app on my gaming laptop [https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/d/gaming-laptops/]. Every time I try to launch the app, it either crashes or fails to load any songs. I've tried reinstalling the app and updating my la...

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Hi all, I'm having an issue with the Spotify app on my gaming laptop [https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/d/gaming-laptops/]. Every time I try to launch the app, it either crashes or fails to load any song...

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Superuser Contribution Duplicate songs able to be added to a playlist if there's more than 1 version of the album available

I noticed when I was creating a playlist today that I was able to add duplicate songs without the 'Duplicate Song' warning appearing if they appeared on different albums (for example, I was able to add the song 'Too Much' by Drake off of the 'Nothing...

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I noticed when I was creating a playlist today that I was able to add duplicate songs without the 'Duplicate Song' warning appearing if they appeared on different albums (for example, I was...

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Superuser Contribution local files

Hello, first excuse me for my english i'm french , i have a problem with my local files , i put local files from my computer on a playlist , they appear correctly but when i enriched my playlist all local files disapear from the playlist , thanks if ...

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  Hello, first excuse me for my english i'm french , i have a problem with my local files , i put local files from my computer  on a playlist , they appear correctly but when i enriched my...

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No sync between desktop and mobile, albums won't play either

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhenever I play music from my phone, I am able to sync the Spotify mobile app with the web app, and vise versa. However, I recently have been unable to sync music from eith...

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Plan Premium Country United States Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Whenever I play music from my phone, I am able to sync the Spotify mobile app with the web app, and ...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify stops playing after Windows Energy Mode

PlanPremiumCountryGermany DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I put my PC into energy saving mode and then restart it, I can no longer start the playlist I was listening to before. I have to select the playlist I want to liste...

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Plan Premium Country Germany   Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When I put my PC into energy saving mode and then restart it, I can no longer start th...

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Superuser Contribution Albums not Playing on Windows Desktop App

On my Windows Desktop App, playlists work fine, but many albums, especially the recent ones I've "liked" won't play. They play on the "Web", my laptop, and my phone, but NOT the Windows desktop. I've uninstalled and reinstalled. Nothing. Please advis...

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On my Windows Desktop App, playlists work fine, but many albums, especially the recent ones I've "liked" won't play.  They play on the "Web", my laptop, and my phone, but NOT the Windows desktop...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify only plays my liked songs, nothing else

I'm on windows desktop.This issues has been going on for a few hours now and i can't seem to fix it. Whenever i try to play a song that isnt between my liked songs, it just won't play. The bar where it shows play button and stuff just gets grayed out...

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I'm on windows desktop. This issues has been going on for a few hours now and i can't seem to fix it. Whenever i try to play a song that isnt between my liked songs, it just won't play. The bar wher...

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Superuser Contribution Liked Songs no longer have a Heart and appear wrong in Playlists

Why tf. Here is an example. I liked the album and all the songs but where's the heart? Also if I add an song from this album there is a different song in my playlist from an album I didn't liked. But same title etc. A month ago this was not the situa...

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Why tf. Here is an example. I liked the album and all the songs but where's the heart? Also if I add an song from this album there is a different song in my playlist from an album I didn't liked...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Desktop account Bugged

PlanPremium CountryIndia Device(Lenovo S540) Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueSuddenly I'm unable to use spotify connect on my desktop and somehow I'm able to play 2 simultaneous music streams, 1 from my phone and 1 from my desktop wh...

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Plan Premium   Country India   Device (Lenovo S540)   Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue Suddenly I'm unable to use spotify connect on my desktop ...

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Superuser Contribution spotify unfollows my followers for me

PlanPremiumCountryCzech republic My Question or IssueHi! Spotify randomly unfollowed my follower and made them unfollow me. I cannot access their profile, when I try using a link to their profile I get the 'Couldn't find that page' pop up. We did not...

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Plan Premium Country Czech republic   My Question or Issue Hi! Spotify randomly unfollowed my follower and made them unfollow me. I cannot access their profile, when I try using a link to ...

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Can't play songs on pc.

Only the Liked songs from the album can be played. I need to like a song to be able to listen to it. All other playlists can't be played.Also, I can listen in both my phone and pc using the same account at the same time when both are online.I re-inst...

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Only the Liked songs from the album can be played. I need to like a song to be able to listen to it. All other playlists can't be played. Also, I can listen in both my phone and pc using the same ac...

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glitching spotify

turning off screen when i click onto spotify on browser

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turning off screen when i click onto spotify on browser

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Update Caused Harmless Visual Glitch

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Kingdom DeviceHP Laptop Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSince the latest update, where the layout has changed, I have several visual glitches on screen. It happens when I do anything, really: Skipping a song/a ...

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Plan Premium Country United Kingdom   Device HP Laptop  Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Since the latest update, where the layout has changed, I have seve...

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spotify premium olmasına rağmen hala karışık çalıyor. karışık çal butonu kapalı olmasına rağmen

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spotify premium olmasına rağmen hala karışık çalıyor. karışık çal butonu kapalı olmasına rağmen

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Superuser Contribution Windows Spotify Can't Play This Right Now

PremiumWindows 10 ProDirect Spotify and Microsoft Store Spotify This has been an on going issue with Spotify for 2+ years and the only solutions are to clear cache, relog twice, and/or uninstall remove left over files and install a fresh copy, which ...

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Premium Windows 10 Pro Direct Spotify and Microsoft Store Spotify   This has been an on going issue with Spotify for 2+ years and the only solutions are to clear cache, relog twice, and/or u...

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