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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
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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
a week 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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6651 Views
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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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Superuser Contribution How do I disconnect Sonos?

Hello, I'm trying to disconnect a Sonos speaker, or make it so that pressing play on the speaker will not play my content when I am not listening on the speaker. However, I can't find any way to do this! I can switch "listening on" but the speaker ta...

user-removed
Visitor
Hello, I'm trying to disconnect a Sonos speaker, or make it so that pressing play on the speaker will not play my content when I am not listening on the speaker. However, I can't find any wa...
2022-06-21 1:46:37 PM
2022-06-29 11:56:17 AM
Kiril
Moderator
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my partner cant join in and listen through discord anymore.

So, a couple days ago on discord(pc) it would display i was listening to spotify, and if i was in a call with my partner he could join, however it's no longer doing it, along with not giving me the option to let him listen along.

New user
Visitor
So, a couple days ago on discord(pc) it would display i was listening to spotify, and if i was in a call with my partner he could join, however it's no longer doing it, along with not giving me the o...
2022-06-29 4:09:59 AM
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180 Views
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Creative Omni not connecting to Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryBulgariaDevicemultiple devicesOperating SystemAndroid 9/10/ Windows 10 Hi, I am having an issue with a new Speaker I just bought - the Creative Omni.It has Spotify connect support but I am unable to connect. Most of the time I am no...

artzox
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Bulgaria Device multiple devices Operating System Android 9/10/ Windows 10 Hi, I am having an issue with a new Speaker I just bought - the Creative Omni. It has ...
2020-10-05 11:25:46 AM
2022-06-28 12:32:40 AM
zafevolution
Newbie
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11 replies
2 likes

2163 Views
11 replies
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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Podcasts] How do I change playback speed on podcasts?

How do I change playback speed on podcasts?Using a Toshiba PC laptop.thank you

user-removed
Visitor
How do I change playback speed on podcasts? Using a Toshiba PC laptop. thank you
2021-10-15 5:34:39 AM
2022-06-28 5:43:27 PM
TedBurns
Visitor
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5 replies
1 likes
Desktop
Podcasts

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Different songs on my homepage play the same song

PlanPremiumCountryTurkey / TürkiyeDeviceBrand : Dell Model : Vostro 5490System Type: x64-basedOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi,I am Gözde,I would like to report an issue with your desktop spotify app.Spotify app opened,The most liste...

besharf
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Turkey / Türkiye Device Brand : Dell Model : Vostro 5490 System Type: x64-based Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi, I am Gözde, I woul...
2022-06-28 10:29:49 AM
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PossibleBug

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Is there a way to tag my local files using Spotify's database of metadata?

I'd like to be able to re-tag some of my local files for artists that are currently missing from Spotify (but still listed in the DB) to match Spotify's data. This way I can be sure my local files are being linked to the appropriate songs in Spotify'...

Hush7
Regular
I'd like to be able to re-tag some of my local files for artists that are currently missing from Spotify (but still listed in the DB) to match Spotify's data. This way I can be sure my local files ar...
2013-04-15 8:40:48 PM
2022-06-28 2:23:51 AM
dargmuesli
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discord only shows up music played from the web player and not the desktop app

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueToday I noticed that my music played from the Spotify Desktop App isn't showing up on discord anymore. So I immediately unlinked Spotify from discord and removed permissi...

ItzLausi
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Germany Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Today I noticed that my music played from the Spotify Desktop App isn't showing up on discord ...
2022-06-27 8:52:42 PM
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Discord
Spotify

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Superuser Contribution Can't play songs on PC / Super glitchy

PlanPremium Family PlanCountryAUDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi, so I've been using Spotify on my pc for ages with no issues but lately, it's been unusable. I can't play any song, it doesn't come up with a "you can't play th...

Jfizzzzle
Visitor
Plan Premium Family Plan Country AU Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi, so I've been using Spotify on my pc for ages with no issues but lately, it'...
2022-06-21 5:36:08 AM
2022-06-27 5:59:56 PM
OscarDC
Moderator
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Spotify Connect cannot see my Desktop

PlanPremiumCountryTurkey, TR Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi everyone,I'm trying to change tracks, play/pause on my phone while im listening music on my Desktop app but my phone or pc does not show up on the "Connect to a Device" li...

mehmachine
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Turkey, TR Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi everyone, I'm trying to change tracks, play/pause on my phone while im listening music on m...
2022-06-26 5:36:01 PM
2022-06-27 2:31:59 PM
Taylith
Community Legend
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Superuser Contribution Dislike songs in Daily Drive?

Hi, does anyone know if there will ever be an option to "dislike" songs on Daily Drive and block them from playing again, as you can on Daily Mix? I can't be skipping about whilst I'm trying to get to work, but I absolutely don't want to listen to Ho...

IHS15
Gig Goer
Hi, does anyone know if there will ever be an option to "dislike" songs on Daily Drive and block them from playing again, as you can on Daily Mix? I can't be skipping about whilst I'm trying to get t...
2019-07-16 6:22:08 PM
2022-06-27 12:54:46 PM
vtaylor0375
Visitor
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6 replies
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3807 Views
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Superuser Contribution m4a. local files crackling

PlanFree/PremiumCountryAustraliaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issuem4a. files on Windows 10 PC Spotify are crackling like crazy recently. Something is definitely wrong with the apps ability to read m4a

Cainos
Regular
Plan Free/Premium Country Australia Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue m4a. files on Windows 10 PC Spotify are crackling like crazy recently. Something is def...
2020-10-15 10:20:15 AM
2022-06-27 9:15:39 AM
johnwhat
Newbie
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4 replies
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1033 Views
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Sound blasterx ae5 and Spotify

Good morning. i installed a new sound card: sound blasterx ae5. The card works, with youtube, with videos, with everything, except with Spotify (use on pc with app). I get this message: Spotify cannot play this content. How to do? As I said the card ...

Andrex20
Newbie
Good morning. i installed a new sound card: sound blasterx ae5. The card works, with youtube, with videos, with everything, except with Spotify (use on pc with app). I get this message: Spotify canno...
2022-06-26 7:30:52 PM
2022-06-26 8:40:48 PM
Mjolkspam
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Bonjour , savez vous pourquoi je peux écouter que des playlist ? merci

je ne peux ecouter uniquement des playlist , pour pouvoir lire des titres qui ne font pas partie d'une playlist je dois en crer une juste pour la musique

Esja
Casual Listener
je ne peux ecouter uniquement des playlist , pour pouvoir lire des titres qui ne font pas partie d'une playlist je dois en crer une juste pour la musique
2022-06-19 6:13:43 PM
2022-06-26 10:17:58 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Music playing but not podcasts

I am trying to listen to a podcasts on my computer (normally not an issue). However, today, I am unable to listen to any podcasts. I can listen to music fine and I can listen to podcasts when I'm logged out but not when I'm logged into my account. Th...

ekglenny098
Visitor
I am trying to listen to a podcasts on my computer (normally not an issue). However, today, I am unable to listen to any podcasts. I can listen to music fine and I can listen to podcasts when I'm log...
2022-06-17 5:26:09 PM
2022-06-25 12:09:14 AM
Eni
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution I have paid for premium but can't log in

April 25, 2022Order ID: [Moderator edit]Unable to log in it is saying you don't have premium account

kparag69
Visitor
April 25, 2022 Order ID: [Moderator edit] Unable to log in it is saying you don't have premium account
2022-06-24 9:12:12 AM
2022-06-25 2:22:59 PM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Spotify for Windows 1.1.87.612.gf8d110e2 stop working randomly

PlanPremiumCountryGreece DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueLast 10-15 days Spotify for Windows 1.1.87.612.gf8d110e2 is stopping randomly leaving a ghost of Spotify in notification area.1.1.87.612.gf8d110e2 I've tried everything I...

yiannis_pan
Regular
Plan Premium Country Greece Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Last 10-15 days Spotify for Windows 1.1.87.612.gf8d110e2 is stopping randomly leaving a...
2022-06-19 1:03:56 PM
2022-06-25 1:28:56 PM
yiannis_pan
Regular
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9 replies
1 likes

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Can't reinstall? Windows 10

My spotify app wasn't working and kept saying I didn't have the files necessary to start it up. Naturally, I uninstalled so I could reinstall it. However, despite not having either the app or the app installer, now it's saying "A Windows Store instal...

hiyamac
Visitor
My spotify app wasn't working and kept saying I didn't have the files necessary to start it up. Naturally, I uninstalled so I could reinstall it. However, despite not having either the app or the app...
2020-08-23 2:52:42 PM
2022-06-25 1:23:29 PM
Bingooze
Newbie
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Superuser Contribution Freezing

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueFor the last 3 months at least, I have had an on and off issue where Spotify will randomly freeze. Upon freezing, the progress bar stops, buttons, playlists, etc. n...

Trumoo
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue For the last 3 months at least, I have had an on and off issue where Spotify will random...
2022-06-23 10:11:42 PM
2022-06-25 1:01:20 PM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Spotify unable to play anything, with dreaded "Spotify can't play this right now. ..."

PlanPremium (Family Plan)CountryCanada DeviceAsus PC (custom build) Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro My Question or Issue Spotify refuses to play anything, greeting me with the obnoxious "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your ...

aavajoro
Newbie
Plan Premium (Family Plan) Country Canada Device Asus PC (custom build) Operating System Windows 10 Pro My Question or Issue Spotify refuses to play anything, g...
2019-07-23 5:23:31 PM
2022-06-24 8:37:16 PM
Eni
Moderator
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6 replies
5 likes

861 Views
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Superuser Contribution Desktop app crashing

My spotify desktop app continue to crash even if I already follow tips and procedures to fix it. I installed my app from Microsoft Store. I cleared cache and reinstall the app. I also sign out all my spotify account in every devices I have. At some t...

Ave2
Casual Listener
My spotify desktop app continue to crash even if I already follow tips and procedures to fix it. I installed my app from Microsoft Store. I cleared cache and reinstall the app. I also sign out all my...
2022-06-22 1:25:15 PM
2022-06-24 8:15:22 PM
OscarDC
Moderator
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