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Solved!! Disable the Mini-Player on the Web-Version

Hi GuysI switched on my Windows 10 from the Desktop-Version to the Browser-Version. It works, but now I get/see every time a Mini-Player in the left upper corner for about 5 seconds when I press Pause/Play or e.g. if I change the volume. How can I de...

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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 Discord not displaying listening status

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(Windows 10 desktop pc, iPhone 12 mini)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueDiscord wont display my listening activity from my desktop. When i try to play music on my spotify on my pc which i have the app downlo...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device (Windows 10 desktop pc, iPhone 12 mini) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue Discord wont display my listening activity from my desktop....

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Please tell me why I can't use lossless in spotify

PlanPremium(naver membership)Countrysouth korea, seoulDevicewindows + galaxy s23 ultraOperating Systemwindows10, android My Question or IssuePlease tell me why I can't use lossless on spotify. I don't see lossless options on both Windows and Android.

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Plan Premium(naver membership) Country south korea, seoul Device windows + galaxy s23 ultra Operating System windows10, android   My Question or Issue Please tell me why I can't use lo...

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Superuser Contribution all playlist showing this content is not available

PlanPremiumCountryIndiaDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 11 Pro 25H2 My Question or IssueAll playlists showing this content are not available. It's a major issue, as it's not even allowing me to play any song from an artist or playlist.

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Plan Premium Country India Device Desktop Operating System Windows 11 Pro 25H2   My Question or Issue All playlists showing this content are not available. It's a major issue, as it's ...

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Stop the sync between devices

I want to prevent Spotify synchronizing between the devices I use. When I'm in the office of in the car I like to listen to certain songs, but while I'm at home on my desktop I want to listen to different sort of music.Please do not suggest use playl...

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I want to prevent Spotify synchronizing between the devices I use. When I'm in the office of in the car I like to listen to certain songs, but while I'm at home on my desktop I want to listen to diff...

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Device Sync
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Disable animations or switch to a minimum

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceDesktop PC CPU: Intel Core i7 8700 - 3.19 GHzRAM 16,0 GBSpotify and Windows run on a SSD Samsung 870GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Hey guys! I saw in the Task-Manager,...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Desktop PC   CPU: Intel Core i7 8700 -  3.19 GHz RAM 16,0 GB Spotify and Windows run on a SSD Samsung 870 GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT (12 GB) ...

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Superuser Contribution Windows 10 sleep mode causes Spotify app to not work upon waking

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(Dell PC)Operating System(Windows 10)Spotify App My Question or IssueIf I put close Spotify, then my PC to sleep (Windows sleep mode), and then awaken my PC, and then double click on the Spotify app to restart it, I get the...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device (Dell PC) Operating System (Windows 10) Spotify App   My Question or Issue If I put close Spotify, then my PC to sleep (Windows sleep mode), and then a...

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Superuser Contribution Whenever I download a podcast episode, the video won't play anymore.

PlanPremiumCountryNew ZealandDeviceAsusOperating SystemWindows10 My Question or IssueWhenever I play a podcast episode, the video plays fine. Then when I "download" it and try to continue watching later (no matter whether I'm offline or online), the ...

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Plan Premium Country New Zealand Device Asus Operating System Windows10   My Question or Issue Whenever I play a podcast episode, the video plays fine. Then when I "download" it and tr...

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Superuser Contribution How do I add crossfade when I'm on browser?

I am on the browser currently, not the app, and I wish to turn on crossfade, but every option that has been shown, I do not have. I do not have the arrow on the top-right of my screen and it is bugging me.

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I am on the browser currently, not the app, and I wish to turn on crossfade, but every option that has been shown, I do not have. I do not have the arrow on the top-right of my screen and it is buggi...

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Superuser Contribution Windows Tray Icon Not Present After Explorer.exe Restart

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 (but happens on other versions) My Question or IssueWhenever the explorer.exe process is restarted the Spotify tray icon does not return. All other apps get their tray icons back, but not ...

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Plan Premium Country Australia Device PC Operating System Windows 11 (but happens on other versions)   My Question or Issue Whenever the explorer.exe process is restarted the Spotify t...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Desktop: Persistent Lag Across the Client

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceWindows 10 Laptop, Windows 10 Virtual Environment, Bluestacks Pie 64, Samsung S23+Operating SystemWindows 10 22H2, Windows 10 21H2, Android 9 Pie, Android 13 Tiramisu (OS is respective of Device) My Question or Is...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device Windows 10 Laptop, Windows 10 Virtual Environment, Bluestacks Pie 64, Samsung S23+ Operating System Windows 10 22H2, Windows 10 21H2, Android 9 Pie, A...

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Superuser Contribution Adding links to playlist description

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountrySlovakiaDeviceDell InspironOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssuePlease, how to add links to another Spot...

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None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country Slovakia Device Dell Inspiron Operating System Wind...

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Superuser Contribution App on Windows not starting

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDevice(Computer)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueFor the past couple of months, Spotify has stopped working on my PC (Windows). The app simply won’t open.I’ve tried completely uninstalling Spotify — including d...

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Plan Premium Country Brazil Device (Computer) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue For the past couple of months, Spotify has stopped working on my PC (Windows). The ap...

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Frame Rate capped at 60hz

PlanPremium DuoCountryFranceDevicePC, Desktop AppOperating SystemWindows 10 64-Bits My Question or Issue Hello, since the last interface update it seems that the desktop app has been capped at 60hz.Animations and scrolling are slow and seem a bit spl...

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Plan Premium Duo Country France Device PC, Desktop App Operating System Windows 10 64-Bits   My Question or Issue  Hello, since the last interface update it seems that the desktop...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Web Player Auto Logs-out After Closing Browser

I've been logging into Spotify Web using my Facebook account for the past few months since I got premium, and recently I keep getting logged out of web player whenever I exit my browser. I checked my settings and I don't have the checkbox for clearin...

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I've been logging into Spotify Web using my Facebook account for the past few months since I got premium, and recently I keep getting logged out of web player whenever I exit my browser. I checked my...

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Superuser Contribution line breaks in playlist?

how can I use the enter key to have line breaks in the playlist's description on windows 10?

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how can I use the enter key to have line breaks in the playlist's description on windows 10?

heydont

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Superuser Contribution Video option on songs make playback stop

When I use the app and the song features a video, it will not play. I don't care about the video, but I want to hear the music. All I get is a message that says:"Beklager, vi kan ikke spille av dette innholdet"...no reason, no troubleshooting availab...

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When I use the app and the song features a video, it will not play. I don't care about the video, but I want to hear the music. All I get is a message that says: "Beklager, vi kan ikke spille av det...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify app shows up as "Chrome" in Volume Mixer

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueAs title says, Spotfy shows up as "Chrome" in Volume Mixer. I have experienced this issue before when using the Spotify app from Microsoft Store, but switching to the standalone app do...

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Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue As title says, Spotfy shows up as "Chrome" in Volume Mixer. I have experienced this issue before when using the ...

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Spotify will crash after minutes of use, songs playing slowly

PlanPremiumCountryU.SDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have an issue with spotify's stability, i will use the app for like 20-30 mins and then the app will start to slow down. Songs will take longer to start playing, pl...

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Plan Premium Country U.S Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have an issue with spotify's stability, i will use the app for like 20-30 mins and then ...

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Liked songs not being added to "Liked Songs" playlist on Windows Desktop

Hi! I’m having an issue on the Windows Desktop version of Spotify.When I like a song, it does not get added to my “Liked Songs” playlist.This problem happens only on the desktop app — on mobile, everything works normally.This has been happening for a...

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Hi! I’m having an issue on the Windows Desktop version of Spotify. When I like a song, it does not get added to my “Liked Songs” playlist. This problem happens only on the desktop app — on mobile, ...

Amay

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Superuser Contribution How do I browse English podcasts when my country is the Netherlands?

I live in the Netherlands. However, I prefer listening to English music and podcasts. When I try to find podcasts the explore page shows mostly Dutch podcasts. Is there a way to browse the English podcast?

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I live in the Netherlands. However, I prefer listening to English music and podcasts. When I try to find podcasts the explore page shows mostly Dutch podcasts. Is there a way to browse the English po...

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