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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 Unable to play using external audio interface by m-audio.

I have a snound card (an audio interface) by m-audio (model: fast track ultra). If I choose it as defauld device in 'control pannel/sound' windows 10, spotify doesn't play, as in, the play button becomes gray, and so does the horizontal navigation li...

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I have a snound card (an audio interface) by m-audio (model: fast track ultra). If I choose it as defauld device in 'control pannel/sound' windows 10, spotify doesn't play, as in, the play button bec...

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skipped songs wont skip

i go to skip some song,s but they get added back to the queue and i can't skip past them without spamming the button, which causes it to skip the rest of the songs.evidence:https://gyazo.com/9e7d93847bb3b096a87fabd0a258b481https://gyazo.com/69084c41d...

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i go to skip some song,s but they get added back to the queue and i can't skip past them without spamming the button, which causes it to skip the rest of the songs. evidence: https://gyazo.com/9e7d...

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Solved!! I can't enhance my favourite songs on Desktop, but I can do that on the phone app.

Pretty much the title. I can enhance playlists normally, on desktop and on the phone, but on the phone app I can enhance my favourite songs (which adds a ton of songs which is nice) but I cant do the same thing on the desktop version. The enhance but...

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Pretty much the title. I can enhance playlists normally, on desktop and on the phone, but on the phone app I can enhance my favourite songs (which adds a ton of songs which is nice) but I cant do the...

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technical issue

Spotify will not warn if a song that is already in the playlist is added to the same playlist again at a later time.Issue has existed a long time but not yet solved.https://i.imgur.com/jXdZfGP.pngWindows 10 22H2Spotify Windows app

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Spotify will not warn if a song that is already in the playlist is added to the same playlist again at a later time. Issue has existed a long time but not yet solved. https://i.imgur.com/jXdZfGP....

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Superuser Contribution how do I fix music not playing when I click the play button in a playlist?

While listening to a song in the firefox webplayer, some songs refuse to play when clicking the play button next to a different song. It sometimes works and sometimes fails, all without any noticable cause.I have no connection issues, sound quality a...

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While listening to a song in the firefox webplayer, some songs refuse to play when clicking the play button next to a different song. It sometimes works and sometimes fails, all without any noticable...

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Superuser Contribution Windows App: playing Playlist Download or online?

PlanFree/Premium DeviceHP NotebookOperating System( Windows 10) My Question or IssueWhen I Download a Playlist and Play it (with an Internet Connection), is the Playlist played Online or from the downloade Data?

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Plan Free/Premium     Device HP Notebook Operating System ( Windows 10)   My Question or Issue When I Download a Playlist and Play it (with an Internet Connection), is the Pl...

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Superuser Contribution Why does my music on my pc keep pausing if my phone hears it?

I listen to my personal spotify account on my pc speakers, but spotify pauses if my phone can hear it, because they share the same account. My mic is also off/unplugged. Why does it do this? It's driving me nuts..

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I listen to my personal spotify account on my pc speakers, but spotify pauses if my phone can hear it, because they share the same account. My mic is also off/unplugged. Why does it do this? It's dri...

Dian

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Constant Reload Page prompt on Desktop when having local files and a new phone

Desktop OS: Win 10Device OS: Android (Samsung AT&T)1. Enable local files on desktop2. Create a playlist of only local files on desktop3. On Mobile, download the playlist while on the same network as the desktop.4. Get a new mobile phone.5. Install an...

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Desktop OS: Win 10 Device OS: Android (Samsung AT&T) 1. Enable local files on desktop 2. Create a playlist of only local files on desktop 3. On Mobile, download the playlist while on the same...

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Superuser Contribution On the pc version i dont have my playlists and my favourit songs are empty

On my phone everything is here, yesterday i deleted and downloaded spotify on my pc an when i got back in my favourite songs were empty and all my playlists dont show up

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On my phone everything is here, yesterday i deleted and downloaded spotify on my pc an when i got back in my favourite songs were empty and all my playlists dont show up

Alex

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Superuser Contribution I can't play songs from artist pages.

I have no problem playing anything from playlists, but songs do not work from any artist's page. Interestingly, it seems that if the song appears in one of my playlists, then it's able to play.I also have issues regarding connection with Discord, but...

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I have no problem playing anything from playlists, but songs do not work from any artist's page. Interestingly, it seems that if the song appears in one of my playlists, then it's able to play. I ...

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Superuser Contribution Home page is stuck loading, while song playback works fine

Everytime spotify is launched, the home page will refuse to load, search function also doesnt work. However, I can go through my playlists and play songs without any problems. Advertisements also load with no problem.A temporary fix I found for this ...

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Everytime spotify is launched, the home page will refuse to load, search function also doesnt work. However, I can go through my playlists and play songs without any problems. Advertisements also loa...

Joan

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Superuser Contribution I am unable to play "searched for" songs. Songs in my play lists play OK

I am using the free version of spotify. If I place a song that I have searched for in a play list it plays OK.

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I am using the free version of spotify. If I place a song that I have searched for in a play list it plays OK.

Alex

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Superuser Contribution How to fix "something went wrong" error on computer (web player and app)?

I recently upgraded to premium and it's been working fine on my macbook and iphone but once I reinstalled spotify on my windows computer I kept getting the "Something went wrong" error when logging in. I tried the web player and I have the exact same...

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I recently upgraded to premium and it's been working fine on my macbook and iphone but once I reinstalled spotify on my windows computer I kept getting the "Something went wrong" error when logging i...

Joan

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Desktop app not showing up as a device

Plan: PremiumSystem / Version: Windows 11 / Spotify for Windows1.2.0.1010.g8b46abb2Details: I have been having an issue for a few months with the desktop app not showing up to Spotify as a source. Even when I have music actively playing on my desktop...

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Plan: Premium System / Version: Windows 11 / Spotify for Windows 1.2.0.1010.g8b46abb2 Details: I have been having an issue for a few months with the desktop app not showing up to Spotify as a ...

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Superuser Contribution desktop app crashes repeatedly crashes - continuation of prior issues

despite the note in this thread, https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Desktop-app-crashing-on-Windows-after-latest-update/idc-p/5458050#M130980, indicting the root case had been fixed, the issue is persisting for me. Please advise on sugge...

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despite the note in this thread, https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Desktop-app-crashing-on-Windows-after-latest-update/idc-p/5458050#M130980, indicting the root case had been fixed, the...

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Superuser Contribution when I try to play a playlist on my computer it will only play 1 song

When I play a playlist it will playt 1 song from it before just playing whatever it wants (not songs from the playlist/playlist gets ended). It's really annoying and has happened before and I don't know how I fixed it last time. The only common facto...

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When I play a playlist it will playt 1 song from it before just playing whatever it wants (not songs from the playlist/playlist gets ended). It's really annoying and has happened before and I don't k...

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Superuser Contribution Won’t sign in all of a sudden on Samsung Smart Tv

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueFirst of all, there’s no option for a smart tv so I’m on pc. Anyway, has worked fine for four...

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

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Superuser Contribution Can't change playlist cover, rename my playlists, edit my playlists, or see my friends tab.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't change my playlist cover, rename the playlists, edit them, or see my friends tab. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling the app multiple times, and even trying t...

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Plan Premium Country United States Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I can't change my playlist cover, rename the playlists, edit them, or see my friends tab. I've tried...

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