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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...
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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...
PlanFreeCountryTurkeyOperating SystemWindows 10 spotify version -> 1.2.6.863.ge7902f05 After opening my computer up, installer (even though i don't have it installed) starts downloading spotify even when there's no update. After i close the installer...
Plan Free Country Turkey Operating System Windows 10 spotify version -> 1.2.6.863.ge7902f05 After opening my computer up, installer (even though i don't have it...
Roadie
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I am logged in with my Spotify account on the Windows app and click "Connect with Facebook". I enter my credentials and a 2FA code and the button on the app switches to "Disconnect from Facebook", but I never see any friends and when I close the app ...
I am logged in with my Spotify account on the Windows app and click "Connect with Facebook". I enter my credentials and a 2FA code and the button on the app switches to "Disconnect from Facebook", bu...
Moderator
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the friend activity bar on desktop app has been changed and is now crazy large. undo it
the friend activity bar on desktop app has been changed and is now crazy large. undo it
Moderator
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PlanPremiumCountrySweden DeviceDesktop ComputerOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue So, I've noticed for a couple of days now that certain songs won't play.At first I thought nothing of it, but lately it's been bothering me greatly. First ...
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Desktop Computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue So, I've noticed for a couple of days now that certain songs won'...
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I am currently connecting my iPhone to a speaker in my room and playing music through that. Whenever I used to do this, my Spotify on my desktop would show that there is music playing through my phone, however it's not showing that anymore. It would ...
I am currently connecting my iPhone to a speaker in my room and playing music through that. Whenever I used to do this, my Spotify on my desktop would show that there is music playing through my phon...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryFranceOperating SystemWindows 10 & 7My Question or IssueAt every new update of the software since ever, I need to set all my settings (advanced or not) because Spotify erases it to the default settings and I am tired of this bug...T...
Plan Premium Country France Operating System Windows 10 & 7 My Question or Issue At every new update of the software since ever, I need to set all my settings (advanced or not) because Spo...
Casual Listener
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I make playlists related to subject matter for my students. If they cannot search and find my playlist when they enter the title, this is a problem. Why is this happening??? Thanks.
I make playlists related to subject matter for my students. If they cannot search and find my playlist when they enter the title, this is a problem. Why is this happening??? Thanks.
Spotify Star
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As I was playing a video game, I was typing in game and my music started to freak change on me. I got a new PC and I have Windows 11. It hasn't done this to me on my older PC. It is the same keyboard as previous. I'd like to listen to music as I game...
As I was playing a video game, I was typing in game and my music started to freak change on me. I got a new PC and I have Windows 11. It hasn't done this to me on my older PC. It is the same keyboard...
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When I open the app on my desk top, it acts like it is playing the song but the time never changes on the track, does not matter what song I choose. Then it will freezer up and not let me do anything and I have to close the program. Then if I try to ...
When I open the app on my desk top, it acts like it is playing the song but the time never changes on the track, does not matter what song I choose. Then it will freezer up and not let me do anything...
Community Legend
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Dragging and dropping a music in a playlist doesn't scroll the screen upwards.
Dragging and dropping a music in a playlist doesn't scroll the screen upwards.
Moderator
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The volume is up, the song says its playing, and other things will go through the headphones but I cannot hear the song or any other thing on Spotify. I cannot find any issue other than Spotify itself.
The volume is up, the song says its playing, and other things will go through the headphones but I cannot hear the song or any other thing on Spotify. I cannot find any issue other than Spotify itsel...
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I have had this happened couple times on windows spotify app. I'm listening to songs and flipping through songs just fine and one of a sudden the desktop app wont respond to anything, the current song keeps playing. I close the program and the song k...
I have had this happened couple times on windows spotify app. I'm listening to songs and flipping through songs just fine and one of a sudden the desktop app wont respond to anything, the cur...
Spotify Legend
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The Spotify window on Windows 11 does not remember where it has been placed on the screen meaning that every time the computer restarts, you have to re-snap the window. This is especially inconvenient if the size of said window doesn't conform with t...
The Spotify window on Windows 11 does not remember where it has been placed on the screen meaning that every time the computer restarts, you have to re-snap the window. This is especially inconvenien...
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When I go to the settings in my browser, there is no possibility to deactivate autoplay. How can I deactivate it in the browser (Chrome and Edge the same)?
When I go to the settings in my browser, there is no possibility to deactivate autoplay. How can I deactivate it in the browser (Chrome and Edge the same)?
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Whenever I go to sign in on my Windows Vista laptop, I am given the error "This app is restricted to Premium users only. (Error code: 409)." Is this due to the discontinuation of older versions of Spotify, or is it something else? Additionally, if it...
Whenever I go to sign in on my Windows Vista laptop, I am given the error "This app is restricted to Premium users only. (Error code: 409)." Is this due to the discontinuation of older versions of Sp...
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PlanPremiumCountryDenmark My Question or IssueA public playlist created by spotify suddenly dissapeared, but still comes up in my searches. The playlist is shown in the attatchment
Plan Premium Country Denmark My Question or Issue A public playlist created by spotify suddenly dissapeared, but still comes up in my searches. The playlist is shown in the attatchment&n...
Casual Listener
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PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevicePC, Creative G6 soundcard, Nvidia Gforce 2060Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI have a problem with Spotify app constantly switching to wrong output device.I have to manually pick the proper output in syste...
Plan Premium Country Poland Device PC, Creative G6 soundcard, Nvidia Gforce 2060 Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue I have a problem with Spotify app constantly switchi...
Casual Listener
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1. classical music on a playlist will play, but classical will not play from search results.2. Classical music will play on other devices.
1. classical music on a playlist will play, but classical will not play from search results. 2. Classical music will play on other devices.
Casual Listener
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PlanFreeCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello users, I recently installed spotify on my new pc, and I get this error every time I try to log in, *A firewall may be blocking Spotify. Please update your firewall to allo...
Plan Free Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello users, I recently installed spotify on my new pc, and I get this error every time I try...
Visitor
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On Windows 10, while trying to play an online song it keeps saying:"Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it" (i have never used spotify for local music) On the latest exe version or app from Windows ...
On Windows 10, while trying to play an online song it keeps saying: "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it" (i have never used spotify for local ...
Casual Listener
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