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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 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...

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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...

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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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Solved!! Missing the DW heart feature?

A while ago a friend of mine sent me a screenshot of Spotify. I immediately noticed the heart feature on his Discover Weekly playlist. I've never had this feature and it's not because of the version, we both updated and I am still missing the feature...

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A while ago a friend of mine sent me a screenshot of Spotify. I immediately noticed the heart feature on his Discover Weekly playlist. I've never had this feature and it's not because of&nb...

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Superuser Contribution Cant access main Playlist on Desktop, ok on iPhone

PlanPremiumCountryUK Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueOn my PC I cant access my main playlist, I keep getting the 'Something went wrong' message 'Try reloading the page', when I click reload it happens again, but only with that playlist...

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Plan Premium Country UK   Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue On my PC I cant access my main playlist, I keep getting the 'Something went wrong' message 'Try reloadi...

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Why i can´t put my spotify on full screen on desktop

PlanFreeCountryBrazilDeviceHP elitebook 840 G3Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have spotify on desktop but the arrows doesn´t appear on the corner

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Plan Free Country Brazil Device HP elitebook 840 G3 Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have spotify on desktop but the arrows doesn´t appear on the corner  

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[Desktop] Media Key Overlay no longer works with Win11 22H2 update

The volume ui has been completely revamped so now the overlay no longer shows. Hoping Spotify can reinvent their own to still show upper left or front and center, whichever's best. Screenshot below of new volume ui:

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The volume ui has been completely revamped so now the overlay no longer shows. Hoping Spotify can reinvent their own to still show upper left or front and center, whichever's best.   Screensho...

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Superuser Contribution Why can't I use 6 1-month Spotify cards?

I bought six 1-month Spotify cards from my local Rite-Aid for $10.00 a card and I read somewhere the limit you can do is 18months at a time so I only bought 6 cards each being 1 month but after adding 4 of the 6 the site wouldn't let me redeem any fu...

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I bought six 1-month Spotify cards from my local Rite-Aid for $10.00 a card and I read somewhere the limit you can do is 18months at a time so I only bought 6 cards each being 1 month but after addin...

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Superuser Contribution No se reproduce la música

Busco determinado interprete, sale la playlist respectiva pero cuando apreto el botón de play no reproduce la canción

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Busco determinado interprete, sale la playlist respectiva pero cuando apreto el botón de play no reproduce la canción

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Superuser Contribution can't play songs that aren't liked or in a playlist (Windows)

Can't play any songs that aren't liked or in a playlist on spotify on my windows 11 app. If I do try to play one of those songs, nothing shows up on the current playing thing at the bottom. Also, I can't put songs on my pc from my phone, like connect...

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Can't play any songs that aren't liked or in a playlist on spotify on my windows 11 app. If I do try to play one of those songs, nothing shows up on the current playing thing at the bottom. Also, I c...

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Superuser Contribution Full Screen Mode

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceHP LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueIs there a way to turn off the "up Next" box? And if not could this be added as an option please

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Plan Premium Country UK Device HP Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Is there a way to turn off the "up Next" box? And if not could this be added as an option pl...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify for Web non functioning

I use Spotify for Web on Windows 10 in Chrome. I've been getting a consistent "you are offline" error despite knowing that my computer is connected to the internet and otherwise working fine. Signing out and back in again has made the issue worse, be...

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I use Spotify for Web on Windows 10 in Chrome. I've been getting a consistent "you are offline" error despite knowing that my computer is connected to the internet and otherwise working fine. Signing...

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Superuser Contribution Local File does not play, is stuck at 0:00?

I have 2 songs in my playlist. I edited the cover, name, song name, etc.When I try to play them, they are stuck at 0:00. If I go to a timestamp e.G 1:14, it is stuck at 1.14. Anyone know how to fix this?

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I have 2 songs in my playlist. I edited the cover, name, song name, etc. When I try to play them, they are stuck at 0:00. If I go to a timestamp e.G 1:14, it is stuck at 1.14. Anyone know how to fix...

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Superuser Contribution After unpausing a song, it mutes but apparently keeps playing and remains muted until I pick another

PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAfter I pause a song on Spotify for Windows and then come back to resume it, the progress bar moves as if the song is playing but there is zero audio. The only way I have found to fix this is ...

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Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue After I pause a song on Spotify for Windows and then come back to resume it, the progress bar moves as if the song is playin...

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Superuser Contribution look of app

my app looks diffrend, how can i get old look of my app back (windows)https://imgur.com/a/tUT4zEz

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my app looks diffrend, how can i get old look of my app back (windows) https://imgur.com/a/tUT4zEz

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Solved!! where is the friend feed on desktop app

the friend feed came at first on the desktop spotify app when i downloaded it. it came on the right hand side. now i cant find it back

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the friend feed came at first on the desktop spotify app when i downloaded it. it came on the right hand side. now i cant find it back

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Local Files - Spotify Desktop Won't Recognize Metadata

PremiumWindows 10 I've got some mp3 files that Spotify won't recognize the titles of. I've fixed them in Mp3tag, but Spotify still won't recognize them. Check out the attached pic from Mp3tag... ... and check out the attached pic from Spotify Desktop...

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Premium Windows 10   I've got some mp3 files that Spotify won't recognize the titles of. I've fixed them in Mp3tag, but Spotify still won't recognize them. Check out the attached pic from Mp3...

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