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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 "See All" New Release Section by Project & Artist Gone After Last Week

Hello, What happened to the "see all" new releases section of the Spotify app? I am no longer able to see a section that isn't a tailored playlist like "release radar" or genre-based playlists. This really stinks. I hope this is just a bug, removing ...

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Hello,    What happened to the "see all" new releases section of the Spotify app? I am no longer able to see a section that isn't a tailored playlist like "release radar" or genre-based p...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Search shortcut no longer focuses search bar

Plan: PremiumCountry: United StatesDevice: Desktop PCOperating System: Windows 10 Since the latest Spotify UI refresh, the Ctrl+l shortcut for Search no longer focuses the search box. It used to focus the search box so that you can start typing in yo...

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Plan: Premium Country: United States Device: Desktop PC Operating System: Windows 10   Since the latest Spotify UI refresh, the Ctrl+l shortcut for Search no longer focuses the search box. ...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify causes Windows 8.1 to crash

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 8.1 64 bit My Question or IssueSpotify causes Windows 8.1 to crash hard with a Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD). I easily determined that Spotify was causing the problem because I log all cha...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 8.1 64 bit   My Question or Issue Spotify causes Windows 8.1 to crash hard with a Blue Screen Of Death (BSOD). &...

Alsn5581

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Superuser Contribution App crashes when I click "go back" at the top left.

I'm not sure if it only happens when I am in certain playlists. Today I thought I saw "close" pop up when I moused over the 'go back' button instead of 'go back' but when I moved the mouse some more I couldn't reproduce it. When I clicked 'go back' i...

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I'm not sure if it only happens when I am in certain playlists. Today I thought I saw "close" pop up when I moused over the 'go back' button instead of 'go back' but when I moved the mouse some more ...

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Superuser Contribution How could this have happened?

I listen to Spotify daily on my Android device. It's running version 8.7.70.533 I also listen on my Windows laptop at work using the desktop app running version 1.1.95.893. This morning when I started Spotify on my laptop and hit play, it started pla...

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I listen to Spotify daily on my Android device.  It's running version 8.7.70.533   I also listen on my Windows laptop at work using the desktop app running version 1.1.95.893.   Th...

edwardtwood

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Superuser Contribution o spotify não consegue tocar isso no momento

não consigo ouvir músicas no aplicativo, diz que: "O Spotify não consegue tocar isso no momento. Se você tiver o arquivo no computador é possível importá-lo.

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não consigo ouvir músicas no aplicativo, diz que: "O Spotify não consegue tocar isso no momento. Se você tiver o arquivo no computador é possível importá-lo.

Lyubka

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Superuser Contribution Scroll mode doesn't stay active in See all discography modes

Steps to reproduce1) Open any artist2) Click SEE ALL under discography3) Ensure ALL is enabled on top right & scroll to end for any older albums4) Open the older album and return back5) Returning back doesn't remember the scroll location and is reset...

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Steps to reproduce 1) Open any artist 2) Click SEE ALL under discography 3) Ensure ALL is enabled on top right & scroll to end for any older albums 4) Open the older album and return back 5)...

Lyubka

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Superuser Contribution Why I can't find songs added on my laptop to favoirites on my smartphone

I liked a few songs while listening spotify on my laptop (same account), a few hours later I couldn't find them in liked songs on my phone.

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I liked a few songs while listening spotify on my laptop (same account), a few hours later I couldn't find them in liked songs on my phone.

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Superuser Contribution How can I see my Sonos speaker on Spotify windows?

I installed Spotify on my windows machine as well as have Sonos S2 installed, but cannot play back my music through any of my Sonos speakers at home from it.On the other hand, my iPhone Spotify sees the full list and is able to switch it over using m...

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I installed Spotify on my windows machine as well as have Sonos S2 installed, but cannot play back my music through any of my Sonos speakers at home from it. On the other hand, my iPhone Spotify s...

Vasil

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Superuser Contribution Tabulation order after searching on the search bar

When I perform a search on the search bar and I proceed to press tab to go to the search, the tab order is chaotic as it tabs all over the app. I have to press tab for like 20 times to reach the actual search results.

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When I perform a search on the search bar and I proceed to press tab to go to the search, the tab order is chaotic as it tabs all over the app. I have to press tab for like 20 times to reach the actu...

AlejaR

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Search] Bug Report for Spotify Desktop App

Hello, I was not sure where to post this, the support bot for Spotify redirected here.I just wanted to report a small bug in the Spotify desktop app, where I get the following message: "Something went Wrong, try reloading the page."How to replicate: ...

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Hello,   I was not sure where to post this, the support bot for Spotify redirected here. I just wanted to report a small bug in the Spotify desktop app, where I get the following message: "So...

Novy

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 2 Clean Reinstalls on Windows 10-- Songs Still Won't Play

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSADeviceAcer LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have followed all of the guides I could find on how to get my desktop app to play songs and podcasts again, but nothing has worked. I deleted the cache, I did...

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Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device Acer Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have followed all of the guides I could find on how to get my desktop app to play ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 5-6 mal Werbung binnen 10 Minuten?

Ich kann teilweise nichtmal 2 Songs zu Ende hören ohne mit Werbung zu gespammt zu werden. Das kann doch nicht normal sein, oder?

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Ich kann teilweise nichtmal 2 Songs zu Ende hören ohne mit Werbung zu gespammt zu werden. Das kann doch nicht normal sein, oder?

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Superuser Contribution Desktop version does not play songs outside of playlists and library

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceDesktop PC from 2016Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi! I'm trying to use the Desktop version of Spotify on Windows 10. Unfortunately whenever I try to play a track that isn't in my library or one of my pl...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Desktop PC from 2016 Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi! I'm trying to use the Desktop version of Spotify on Windows 10. Unfortuna...

Lyubka

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Why is this album unavailable : Shakira - Gitana

PlanPremiumCountry France My Question or Issue Hey !I am wondering why is this single currently unavailable :album:4N9yCvcvZEbMWLX1a5N9jwhttps://open.spotify.com/album/4N9yCvcvZEbMWLX1a5N9jw?si=UcRJaXOzS2SUwlQjTAzIYQThe error is not about the country...

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Plan Premium Country  France   My Question or Issue  Hey ! I am wondering why is this single currently unavailable : album:4N9yCvcvZEbMWLX1a5N9jw https://open.spotify.com/albu...

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Superuser Contribution PC gaming

Trying to use spotify while playing a game but no matter what i do the keybind "ctrl + right arrow" or anything like that doesn't work. I just want to paly some music and game without having to do anything besides a keybind

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Trying to use spotify while playing a game but no matter what i do the keybind "ctrl + right arrow" or anything like that doesn't work. I just want to paly some music and game without having to do an...

OscarDC

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Superuser Contribution Lecture d'album impossible alors que les playlist fonctionnent !

PlanPremiumCountryFranceOperating SystemWindows 10 Bonjour,Je n'arrive pas à écouter les albums. J'ai déjà désinstallé et réinstallé spotify complètement (avec redémarrage et nettoyage des dossiers système). Mon problème est étrange car si je transfo...

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Plan Premium Country France Operating System Windows 10   Bonjour, Je n'arrive pas à écouter les albums. J'ai déjà désinstallé et réinstallé spotify complètement (avec redémarrage et net...

Lyubka

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