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Solved!! Desktop: Jam now available

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

MattSuda
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2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
Tuesday
r6ze-mvm2k_7
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Desktop: New "Now Playing View" sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new "Now Playing View" sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player to go along with the recently released "Your Library" sidebar. Together, the individually customizable design of these new views provides a richer experience, m...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
2 weeks ago
Lanciano007
Gig Goer
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New Your Library sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new Your Library sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player. The new Your Library sidebar is rolling out to all desktop users now, so you will be seeing it soon if you haven't already. The new Your Library sidebar improves nav...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
2023-04-29 10:41:16 PM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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[Troubleshooting] Windows

Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Perform a soft reset (generally rebooting the device will suffice). If that doesn’t help, try a clean reinstall. Be sure to l...

Goodman
Spotify Legend
2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify randomly shuts off

When playing music and leaving it for a few minutes or so, the app just crashes itself and turns off. Sometimes it will finish a song or 2 before crashing, other times it will crash in the middle of 1 song. Either way, it has been getting really trou...

TedRLY
Regular
When playing music and leaving it for a few minutes or so, the app just crashes itself and turns off. Sometimes it will finish a song or 2 before crashing, other times it will crash in the middle of ...
2022-08-04 10:57:09 PM
2022-09-18 11:11:46 PM
jameelj
Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Back and forward buttons not showing up on lyrics page

PlanFreeCountryHong Kong Sar, ChinaDeviceLenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAs seen in the attached screenshot, the back and forward navigation buttons don't show up when I view the lyrics of a song. Therefore I c...

dl_supertroll
Newbie
Plan Free Country Hong Kong Sar, China Device Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue As seen in the attached screenshot, the back and forward navi...
2022-09-03 5:20:17 PM
2022-09-18 10:43:11 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Connect To A Device Not Working

PlanFamily Premium CountryCanada DevicePC/Razer Phone 2 Operating SystemWindows 10/Android 9 My Question or IssueSpotify "connect to a device" isn't working at all. When I'm on my PC and try to switch the audio to my phone the phone will display for ...

Wezus
Visitor
Plan Family Premium Country Canada Device PC/Razer Phone 2 Operating System Windows 10/Android 9 My Question or Issue Spotify "connect to a device" isn't work...
2021-05-30 1:42:11 AM
2022-09-18 9:57:27 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Solved!! Bad image on windows 10

The error imageHi, I just get my new laptop with windows 10, It runs once after the spotify free installation and after a windows 10 update I can't use it. I can't uninstall it since there is no option of spotify at the control panel. solution will b...

Theo123490
Newbie
The error image Hi, I just get my new laptop with windows 10, It runs once after the spotify free installation and after a windows 10 update I can't use it. I can't uninstall it since there is no op...
2018-03-10 6:47:11 PM
2022-09-18 6:39:20 PM
thedesertedfox
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Can't reproduce albums only in windows desktop app

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHi, for some reason I can't reproduce albums or single songs, only playlists from my windows app that worked fine for years. Clicking on play nothing happened. Before that,...

maddn
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Italy Device PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Hi, for some reason I can't reproduce albums or single songs, only playlists from my windows app...
2022-09-08 9:44:05 AM
2022-09-18 4:42:07 PM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Desktop app doesnt work with Discord

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceDesktop (with Ethernet, Windows 10) Operating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueMy desktop app for spotify doesnt let me listen along with friends on discord & it also doesnt show my activity on spotify, However when i loa...

NathanSeagull
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country UK Device Desktop (with Ethernet, Windows 10) Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue My desktop app for spotify doesnt let me listen along with friends o...
2022-06-04 5:56:43 PM
2022-09-18 4:33:27 PM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Spotify not showing as status in Discord.

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceDesktop & MobileOperating SystemWindows 10, Android 9 My Question or IssueSpotify stopped showing as status in Discord. I've tried the following:Disconnecting Discord and Spotify accounts and reconnectingDisconnecting accou...

Krundle949
Regular
Plan Premium Country US Device Desktop & Mobile Operating System Windows 10, Android 9 My Question or Issue Spotify stopped showing as status in Discord. I...
2019-07-12 9:20:43 PM
2022-09-18 3:48:31 PM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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Discord
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Play random all artists

PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi, I have a lot of artists added to my library and I can't see a way to play songs from all artists randomly. If I create a playlist, I have to select the songs myself and I can't add them al...

luckpro
Newbie
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi, I have a lot of artists added to my library and I can't see a way to play songs from all artists randomly. If I create a...
2021-03-05 11:34:46 AM
2022-09-18 1:55:50 PM
xcb3djok
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Spotify on Windows 11 screen not filling

PlanPremiumDeviceLenovo ideapad3iOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or Issue Spotify on Windows doesn't take up the whole screen when expanded, it only happens with Spotify.

dnnx71
Regular
Plan Premium Device Lenovo ideapad3i Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Spotify on Windows doesn't take up the whole screen when expanded, it only happens with ...
2022-09-16 8:52:08 PM
2022-09-18 1:12:42 PM
Amayy
Spotify Star
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Ctrl + L shortcut for search broken after latest update (1.1.94.870)

So after the update which has revamped the UI quite a bit, the Ctrl + L shortcut to put the search box into focus and type queries is broken. Steps to reproduce:1. Go to "Home" by clicking on the Home icon that is next to the search bar.2. Press Ctrl...

circline
Gig Goer
So after the update which has revamped the UI quite a bit, the Ctrl + L shortcut to put the search box into focus and type queries is broken. Steps to reproduce: 1. Go to "Home" by clicking...
2022-09-16 9:37:43 AM
2022-09-18 8:23:46 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Spotify on laptop

I have Spotify on my phone and now I'd like to put the app on my laptop, Spotify want me to sign up again

LostforWords
Visitor
I have Spotify on my phone and now I'd like to put the app on my laptop, Spotify want me to sign up again
2022-09-12 11:58:26 AM
2022-09-18 1:36:28 AM
Eni
Moderator
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Webplayer: cannot switch from English to Dutch

For some time now, the Spotify web player has been presenting itself in English only. (Firefox). When I open the web player in SRWare Iron it is in Dutch, but it does not work in SRWare Iron. (Every song stops after 3 seconds). In Firefox I can open ...

user-removed
Visitor
For some time now, the Spotify web player has been presenting itself in English only. (Firefox). When I open the web player in SRWare Iron it is in Dutch, but it does not work in SRWare Iron...
2022-09-09 5:58:36 PM
2022-09-17 7:21:53 AM
user-removed
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Superuser Contribution Spotify automatically shuts down when I click the play button

PlanFreeCountryMainland ChinaDeviceMacbook Pro mid 2015Operating SystemWindows 10Spotify Version1.1.93.896.g3ae3b4f3 My Question or IssueThe app automatically closes when I try to play music.I've tried clean reinstall and restarting my laptop but non...

1145141919810
Newbie
Plan Free Country Mainland China Device Macbook Pro mid 2015 Operating System Windows 10 Spotify Version 1.1.93.896.g3ae3b4f3 My Question or Issue The app automatically closes when...
2022-09-14 9:44:23 PM
2022-09-16 9:46:58 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Uneditable Queue

Plan: PremiumCountry: US DeviceiPhone 11, iPhone 9, Samsung Galaxy S21, Dell LaptopOperating SystemiOS, android, Windows 10 My Question or IssueI keep having a problem(s) with the queue, the most frequent of which is that when I queue a second song o...

celeblanc07
Newbie
Plan: Premium Country: US Device iPhone 11, iPhone 9, Samsung Galaxy S21, Dell Laptop Operating System iOS, android, Windows 10 My Question or Issue I keep having a problem(s...
2022-09-14 5:32:42 AM
2022-09-16 9:29:40 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution The album cover arts, friend profile pictures, podcast cover arts do not show up. Ever

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevicePC (Both desktop app and Website)Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAll of the album covers, podcast covers, artist profile pictures do not show up. I've tried turning hardware acceleration on and off, restar...

conveere
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Poland Device PC (Both desktop app and Website) Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue All of the album covers, podcast covers, artist profile pictures...
2022-08-24 1:52:09 PM
2022-09-16 9:15:08 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Can only play single song from playlist.

PlanPremium Operating SystemWindows 10 Desktop Player Spotify for Windows1.1.91.824.g07f1e963 IssueIssue is only on this device, when I play any playlist, Spotify will play a single song and then stop. On further review, it looks like playlist are on...

SeventhShin
Newbie
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10 Desktop Player Spotify for Windows 1.1.91.824.g07f1e963 Issue Issue is only on this device, when I play any playlist, Spotify w...
2022-08-17 8:52:31 PM
2022-09-16 9:09:16 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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3 replies
1 likes

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Immediately Crashes

PlanFreeCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueEvery time I Try to launch Spotify it immediately closes without launching.I have tried a variety of things including:-Restarting PC-Reinstalling Spotify-Updating Drivers-Updati...

dpami507
Newbie
Plan Free Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Every time I Try to launch Spotify it immediately closes without launching. I have tried a variety o...
2022-09-14 3:27:27 AM
2022-09-15 10:27:57 AM
Kiril
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify app crashes opening any artist and no liked songs showing on mobile

PlanPremiumCountryTaiwanDeviceHTC U10Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi, while my Spotify works just fine on my Windows 10 laptop, the app recently has been crashing whenever I open up any artist page. That said, I can still play the s...

jimjammmm11
Music Fan
Plan Premium Country Taiwan Device HTC U10 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi, while my Spotify works just fine on my Windows 10 laptop, the app recently has been cr...
2020-06-18 6:14:54 PM
2022-09-14 3:28:25 PM
jackfar88
Regular
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47 replies
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9712 Views
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Superuser Contribution Spotify App closes when minimised

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 11 Pro 21H2 My Question or IssueI have the Spotify App installed from the Windows Store.If I minimise the app using the '_' button in the app title bar, then the playing music will stop a...

AdamH0
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Australia Device Laptop Operating System Windows 11 Pro 21H2 My Question or Issue I have the Spotify App installed from the Windows Store. If I minimise the app...
2022-09-13 5:30:56 AM
2022-09-14 9:15:41 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Error Code: Auth:16

PlanPremiumCountryUKOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueMy account was working fine until my girlfriend logged out on my PC to use her account. She wasn't able to log in and now I'm not either. Its advising;"A firewall may be blocking Spot...

fredparrish
Visitor
Plan Premium Country UK Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue My account was working fine until my girlfriend logged out on my PC to use her account. She wasn't able ...
2020-07-19 7:19:10 PM
2022-09-13 10:29:16 PM
Javier_Trujillo
Newbie
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