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Can't play an artist's discography on the desktop app

Plan Premium Device PC / Android My Question or Issue This happened a few days ago. Normally when i clicked an Artist > Discography > Show All > And play a song, the next song was from the next album of the artist. Now, the next song is a random one ...

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Issue : no volume control in spotify when exclusive mode is activated

Premium member, France, Windows 10 64 bits updated, Focusrite Audio solo usb external soundcard updated, Desktop app updated I talk with the customer service, we try to solve my problem and they told me that it should be an issue that I have to talk ...

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MIKAAAAEL

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Black Screen (June 15 2026 install)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktop PC IntelOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueFollowed clean re-install instructions after getting black screen at startup. Installed the latest June 15 version from the Windows Store. Ran once without p...

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anime-kun32

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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 are...

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Superuser Contribution Preview doesn´t play audio

DevicePC - Desktop AppOperating SystemWindows 10 Pro My Question or IssueSince a while when I click on the preview button in playlists there is no audio being played any more. The window opens and the little sound symbol is going off on the upper rig...

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Device PC - Desktop App Operating System Windows 10 Pro   My Question or Issue Since a while when I click on the preview button in playlists there is no audio being played any more. The wi...

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Superuser Contribution Bad sound quality with wired headphones on desktop

Hey, I am using the desktop app for Windows, recently, the sound quality went from normal to completely unlistenable, the song sometimes completely fades out. I'm using Sony XM4s with a wired connection and the only thing affected is spotify, apps li...

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Hey,  I am using the desktop app for Windows, recently, the sound quality went from normal to completely unlistenable, the song sometimes completely fades out. I'm using Sony XM4s with a wired...

Ivelina

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Liked Songs not updating if i update then on a different device

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceWindows NotebookOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueIf i like a song on any device other than the specific windows laptop, the liked songs playlist do not update on the Windows App. Even if i start the playli...

Gig Goer

Plan Premium Country Germany Device Windows Notebook Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue If i like a song on any device other than the specific windows laptop, the liked...

ielbaz

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Superuser Contribution Can't see all songs by an artist

PlanPremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI've been having trouble seeing all songs by an artist on their artist page. I know I used to be able to but I can't find where the option is anymore. I looked around and it looks li...

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Plan Premium Country USA Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I've been having trouble seeing all songs by an artist on their artist page. I know I used to be able to but I...

Fraser13

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Solved!! Anyone know how to fix error code 13 when trying to install spotify?

I uninstalled Spotify recently and when I attempted to reinstall I get error code 13. I've tried saving the instal exe file and running as administrator but that doesn't work either. Anyone know what error code 13 actually is??

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I uninstalled Spotify recently and when I attempted to reinstall I get error code 13. I've tried saving the instal exe file and running as administrator but that doesn't work either. Anyone know what...

TheOneWhoAsked

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Solved!! Spotify icon not showing on desktop

Hello, recently I have a reaccuring issue that I can't seem to solve. The spotify icon on my desktop keeps turning into a white blank page. I tried many different things, just throwing it into the trash and placing it on my desktop again, reinstallli...

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Hello,   recently I have a reaccuring issue that I can't seem to solve. The spotify icon on my desktop keeps turning into a white blank page. I tried many different things, just throwing it in...

JamesBriar

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Superuser Contribution "Play / Pause" on Android & Web app

PlanFamilyCountryFranceDeviceIssue on Honor Smartphone but also on my laptopOperating SystemHonor Magic OS9.0 & Android 15 / Windows 10 My Question or IssueSorry in advance if my english is no very good ahahahSometimes, since some months, Spotify sto...

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Plan Family Country France Device Issue on Honor Smartphone but also on my laptop Operating System Honor Magic OS9.0 & Android 15 / Windows 10   My Question or Issue Sorry in advan...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Full screen mode still shows text on bottom

PlanPremium CountryGermany DevicePC Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi everyone,Full screen mode shows remnants of the white text 'Ähnliche Musikvideos' at the very bottom. This is distracting and annoying. A fix would be appreciated. ...

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Plan Premium   Country Germany   Device PC   Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi everyone, Full screen mode shows remnants of the white text 'Ähnli...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, "picked for you" from podcasts

I'm on desktop Windows, non-premium.I do not want to have podcasts suggested to me by the algorithm, and I do not want these suggestions to be prioritized over new episodes. I especially don't want random playlists that were "picked for me" on my pod...

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I'm on desktop Windows, non-premium. I do not want to have podcasts suggested to me by the algorithm, and I do not want these suggestions to be prioritized over new episodes. I especially don't wa...

annoyedbruh

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Superuser Contribution Unable to replay searched song from history after Autoplay occurs.

As a junior software tester, I noticed an issue during regular usage of the application where a searched song cannot be replayed from history after Autoplay occurs. The issue is consistently reproducible and affects only the desktop and web applicati...

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As a junior software tester, I noticed an issue during regular usage of the application where a searched song cannot be replayed from history after Autoplay occurs. The issue is consistently reproduc...

ekinadaozen

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Superuser Contribution Computer goes to sleep when Spotify open but not playing

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceWindows PCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueEvery single time I use the Spotify app and pause the music, my PC will eventually be put to sleep. I have the sleep settings set to "Never" in power settings, and th...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Every single time I use the Spotify app and pause the music, my PC will eventually be put ...

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Superuser Contribution How do I run Spotify connect on a desktop like it's a device?

I can only connect to Spotify Connect on my desktop from my phone if Spotify is already logged on as me on the desktop.Devices that support Spotify connect just appear as things that can be connected to without having to log into them.Why doesn't the...

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I can only connect to Spotify Connect on my desktop from my phone if Spotify is already logged on as me on the desktop. Devices that support Spotify connect just appear as things that can be connect...

Maria

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Superuser Contribution Can't turn off Canvas loop

Music stopped playing because Spotify paused loading a music video, what a wonderful addition, and I went to turn the Canvas loop off only to find the option greyed out. Everything else in the settings was turned off and on again to see if there was ...

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Music stopped playing because Spotify paused loading a music video, what a wonderful addition, and I went to turn the Canvas loop off only to find the option greyed  out. Everything else in the ...

OscarDC

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Web Player playback stops when Chrome window/tab loses focus 🇨🇱 🅟🅙🅜🅐 🅓🅔🅥🅔🅛🅞🅟🅔🅡

Plan: Free Country: Chile Device: Desktop PC / LaptopOperating System: WindowsMy Question or Issue: Hello, my name is Patricio Javier Moya Antón. I am experiencing a persistent issue with the Spotify Web Player while using Google Chrome.The issue is ...

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Plan: Free  Country: Chile 🇨🇱 Device: Desktop PC / Laptop Operating System: Windows My Question or Issue: Hello, my name is Patricio Javier Moya Antón. I am experiencing a persistent issue...

Jose_M

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Mute music by pressing a button

I suggest adding an option to the PC version in the settings-mute music when you click the button and turn it on when you click it again. It often happens that when you play, communicate with friends or do something else, you listen to music, but som...

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I suggest adding an option to the PC version in the settings-mute music when you click the button and turn it on when you click it again. It often happens that when you play, communicate with friends...

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Superuser Contribution Ability to Turn Off Videos In Now Playing Window on Desktop

The Now Playing window on the right of the desktop interface often has a looping music video clip for songs.It is distracting and isn't the full video in time with the music.There should be the ability to disable it, particularly for those who work w...

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The Now Playing window on the right of the desktop interface often has a looping music video clip for songs. It is distracting and isn't the full video in time with the music. There should be the a...

Novy

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Superuser Contribution "Your version of Windows is out of date" Banner needs to stop.

I am well aware that my version of windows is old. What I don't need is a constant reminder every time I open Spotify. Not to mention that this banner takes about 5-10 seconds to even load and I can't do anything until it does.Can this be disabled?An...

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I am well aware that my version of windows is old. What I don't need is a constant reminder every time I open Spotify. Not to mention that this banner takes about 5-10 seconds to even load and I can'...

ZoLatKam

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Superuser Contribution Why does Spotify's Search suck so much?

PlanPREMIUMCountry USADevicenoneOperating SystemWindows 7 My Question or Issue When I try to search for artists, if I miss one letter or say AND instead of & or vice versa, Spotify doesn't even SHOW me the similar artists it MIGHT be... Why the heck ...

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Plan PREMIUM Country  USA Device none Operating System Windows 7   My Question or Issue  When I try to search for artists, if I miss one letter or say AND instead of & ...

ETR1312

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Superuser Contribution Where to find total playlist length on desktop

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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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  

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Hi, can we talk about placement of the play button on playlists or albums when hovering over them

I click on the play button most of the time instead of opening playlist , I think it should be be in the top right corner at least. Please check

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I click on the play button most of the time instead of opening playlist , I think it should be be in the top right corner at least. Please check 

dinomight

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