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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 "Sort Playlist" option for PC app

I got tons of playlist and I want you add a "Sort Playlist" option for PC app so it will easier to manage the playlists. I know you have that option for mobile phones but still there are some option which are not available for PC users and even there...

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I got tons of playlist and I want you add a "Sort Playlist" option for PC app so it will easier to manage the playlists. I know you have that option for mobile phones but still there are some op...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Website (www.spotify.com) and Spotify Desktop App doesn't work

PlanPremium (Family)CountryAustriaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueThis problem appeared randomly. First when I opened Spotify there was a blank screen, and if I tried to go on the Spotify website for the Spotify Setup I couldn'...

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Plan Premium (Family) Country Austria Device PC Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue This problem appeared randomly. First when I opened Spotify there was a blank screen,...

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Superuser Contribution [Windows] When Offline Search doesent work

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceHP250G5/HP ENVY/AMD Desktop PCOperating SystemWin11 or Win10 My Question or IssueHello, I have the problem that my search function does not work when Spotify is offline. I have previously downloaded several playlists, b...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device HP250G5/HP ENVY/AMD Desktop PC Operating System Win11 or Win10   My Question or Issue Hello, I have the problem that my search function does not wor...

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Superuser Contribution Sound normalization DOES NOT WORK

Sound normalization does not work at all. PlanPremiumCountryusOperating SystemWindows 10

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Sound normalization does not work at all.   Plan Premium Country us Operating System Windows 10

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Proxy problem logging in

For the last weeks, I can't log in into my desktop version of Spotify. It says that there is a Firewall blocking Spotify, and to change the proxy settings, and there's nothing I can do to log in. See attached screenshot. I usually use a Macbook, but ...

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For the last weeks, I can't log in into my desktop version of Spotify. It says that there is a Firewall blocking Spotify, and to change the proxy settings, and there's nothing I can do to log in...

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Superuser Contribution The Account button doesn't work on Windows 10 app

As I click my profile picture on the right side of the app, it opens the options.In the picture I have uploaded, you can see as it opens and previously if I choose the "Account" it would immediately open my web-browser and go to my account.Now with t...

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As I click my profile picture on the right side of the app, it opens the options. In the picture I have uploaded, you can see as it opens and previously if I choose the "Account" it would immediatel...

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Solved!! Spotify Desktop works but is not able to connect to external devices

PlanPremiumCountryBelgiumDeviceAsus Laptop trying to connect to external device to play music e.g. Google Cast or Internet RadiaOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or Issue I have the latest version of BitDefender on my machine and the firewall ru...

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Plan Premium Country Belgium Device Asus Laptop trying to connect to external device to play music e.g. Google Cast or Internet Radia Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect / Broadcasting is not working

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceLenovo Laptop / SamsungOperating SystemWindows 10, Android 10Spotify VersionDesktop: 1.1.94.870.gf994cb0bAndroid: 8.7.66.534 My Question or IssueSince the last week, I have been unable to use the Spotify Connect functions f...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Lenovo Laptop / Samsung Operating System Windows 10, Android 10 Spotify Version Desktop: 1.1.94.870.gf994cb0b Android: 8.7.66.534   My Question or I...

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Superuser Contribution Layout update

PlanPremiumCountryBrazil DeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe layout change, but you forgot to put all songs/all albums/ all playlists etc. When you search for a new song don't show more the all playlists, songs ou albums r...

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Plan Premium Country Brazil   Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue The layout change, but you forgot to put all songs/all albums/ all playlists etc. ...

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Superuser Contribution Error while typing * in playlist's search bar

PlanFreeCountryFRANCEOperating SystemWindows 11 Pro (22H2)Spotify versionSpotify pour Windows1.1.91.824.g07f1e963My Question or IssueWhile typing the character * in a playlist search bar, the app freeze 1 or 2 seconds and then show an error message.

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Plan Free Country FRANCE Operating System Windows 11 Pro (22H2) Spotify version Spotify  pour Windows 1.1.91.824.g07f1e963 My Question or Issue While typing the character * in a playli...

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Superuser Contribution Removing song from my daily mixes

This is driving me crazy. I listen to Spotify while working (meaning, I use the desktop Windows app). Since I like expanding my music horizons, I frequently use the Daily Mix feature (nice!). However, there's this dozen or so songs I absolutely loath...

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This is driving me crazy.    I listen to Spotify while working (meaning, I use the desktop Windows app). Since I like expanding my music horizons, I frequently use the Daily Mix feature (...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect Feature not working.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI went on Discord and noticed it wasn't "picking up" a song, but when I went to the Opera GX player, or anywhere else it says I'm not playing a song. Now when I go to the D...

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Plan Premium Country United States Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I went on Discord and noticed it wasn't "picking up" a song, but when I went to the Opera GX player,...

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Superuser Contribution WIndows 10 App Will Not Play.

Free PlanAustraliaPCWindows 10 Hi and thanks for taking the time to read this. PROBLEM: Spotify will NOT play on this PC. I can login and I can select music but the play progress remains greyed out no matter what I do. The Web version works and my An...

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Free Plan Australia PC Windows 10   Hi and thanks for taking the time to read this.   PROBLEM: Spotify will NOT play on this PC. I can login and I can select music but the play progr...

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Superuser Contribution spotify app doesnt work but web player and phone do

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or Issuespotify app just doesnt work. It was like a week or two ago. Everything like spotify connect and the song display on discord doesnt work. I just now upgraded to premium ...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue spotify app just doesnt work. It was like a week or two ago. Everything like spotify connect ...

Jeremy

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I cant delete old local file from my liked songs

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or Issue .)I have an old local file that i added to my liked songs, and i've since then deleted the file from my pc, but the file refuses to leave my liked songs playlist, an...

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Plan Premium Country Denmark Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue .) I have an old local file that i added to my liked songs, and i've since then deleted...

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Superuser Contribution Album downloads don't work

While my playlist downloads work fine, album downloads simply say "Not available when you're offline", even though the album _is_ downloaded (download icon is green n all).Can easily work around by just adding album to a playlist and downloading that...

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While my playlist downloads work fine, album downloads simply say "Not available when you're offline", even though the album _is_ downloaded (download icon is green n all). Can easily work around by...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution web player and app are playing different songs

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice Operating System Windows 10 My Question or IssueI can't get desktop app to sync up with the web player. Each one will have different songs queued up and can play simultaneously. I prefer the desktop app but it doesn't get ...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device   Operating System  Windows 10   My Question or Issue I can't get desktop app to sync up with the web player. Each one will have different son...

Jeremy

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