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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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crawford13x
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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
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2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
Monday
Ytse
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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
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2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
2023-04-29 10:41:16 PM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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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
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2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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Superuser Contribution repeat and shuffle

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI have noticed that since I upgraded to Win 11 the repeat and shuffle buttons are greyed out. Since they are "active" its no big deal for the moment. I almost always ...

ConnyLindquist
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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Desktop Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue I have noticed that since I upgraded to Win 11 the repeat and shuffle buttons are greyed o...
2021-10-15 7:57:46 AM
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MafeG
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Recent Windows 10 Update, now Spotify App won't play music

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueRecent update 2021-7 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 version 20H2 for x64 base system(7-16-2021), has affected my ability to use the Spotify App on my PC. It worked right bef...

Veedubs79
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Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Recent update 2021-7 Cumulative Update for Windows 10 version 20H2 for x64 base system(7-16-2021), ...
2021-07-18 6:58:40 PM
2021-10-17 5:39:03 PM
Veedubs79
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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Browse] Application interface breakdown (windows 10)

Hello ! Everytime the ad shows up, the application is completely frozen ! I can't do anything for 1 minute until i close the ad. I don't bother having a discreet ad, but it's really annoying when the application is breaking down because of it. The so...

Péon
Visitor
Hello ! Everytime the ad shows up, the application is completely frozen ! I can't do anything for 1 minute until i close the ad. I don't bother having a discreet ad, but it's really annoying when the...
2021-10-16 8:40:51 AM
2021-10-17 5:19:39 PM
Novy
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Browse
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Superuser Contribution What is wrong with my spotify app for windows?

Plan CountryPremiumDeviceRyzen 5 3600, GTX 1660 Super, 16GB DDR4, 1TB HDD, 1TB SSD.Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueFor the past two months, my Spotify has not been working at all. When I load up the app, my "Liked Songs" and all of my ...

Jalen2454
Newbie
Plan Country Premium Device Ryzen 5 3600, GTX 1660 Super, 16GB DDR4, 1TB HDD, 1TB SSD. Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue For the past two months, ...
2021-10-14 12:03:24 AM
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Mihail
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Superuser Contribution windows app black screen

PlanPremiumCountryhong kongDevicePC Operating Systemwindows10 pro ver.20H2 My Question or Issuemy account got hack this morning , so i log-out all driver which using my account and change my passwordstart spotify again balck screen like picture attac...

Scarinet
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country hong kong Device PC Operating System windows10 pro ver.20H2 My Question or Issue my account got hack this morning , so i log-out all driver which using my ...
2021-09-24 7:09:39 AM
2021-10-16 12:28:08 PM
Mihail
Spotify Legend
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"spotify not responding"

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issuespotify keeps crashing with an "application not responding" message every month or so, I delete and reinstall the app every

AbySharkie
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue spotify keeps crashing with an "application not responding" message every month or so, I...
2021-10-16 5:53:38 AM
2021-10-16 9:22:53 AM
Amayy
Spotify Star
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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...

NouveauPunk
Visitor
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...
2020-12-22 8:36:31 AM
2021-10-16 6:32:35 AM
h3adsh0t69
Casual Listener
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Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer, you can import it

PlanPremiumCountryNew ZealandDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI'm posting this to ask about the playback just stopping all together and giving this error message, "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your ...

Doodledud
Newbie
Plan Premium Country New Zealand Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I'm posting this to ask about the playback just stopping all together and giving t...
2021-10-13 10:37:52 PM
2021-10-14 11:35:41 PM
Sebasty
Spotify Star
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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Other] able to skip songs but not ads??

not sure if this is just me, but when an ad comes on, i'm usually able to skip it after 5 seconds or something like that, but now if i try to do that it comes up with "please try again after the ad"??? but i'm still able to skip songs...does anyone k...

sissyf
Newbie
not sure if this is just me, but when an ad comes on, i'm usually able to skip it after 5 seconds or something like that, but now if i try to do that it comes up with "please try again after the ad"?...
2021-10-13 2:43:11 AM
2021-10-14 9:19:52 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Other

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Superuser Contribution Some keyboard shortcuts not working

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDeviceWindowsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAlt-Left and Alt-Right doesn't work for me anymore. Other keyboard shortcuts, like Ctrl-Right and Shift-Right work fine. When deleting several tracks from a playlist,...

aklefdal
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Norway Device Windows Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Alt-Left and Alt-Right doesn't work for me anymore. Other keyboard shortcuts, like Ctrl-Ri...
2021-04-15 9:37:04 AM
2021-10-13 6:37:43 PM
diegofilbal
Regular
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keyboard shortcuts

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Podcasts] Spotify desktop app is really frustrating and unreponsive

When I try to listen to podcasts in the PC desktop app I am unable to scroll down to view the different podcasts in my collection. Nor am I able to choose the different episodes available. It gets stuck on the top section and I can't move down from t...

asmit22
Visitor
When I try to listen to podcasts in the PC desktop app I am unable to scroll down to view the different podcasts in my collection. Nor am I able to choose the different episodes available. It gets st...
2021-10-12 1:20:00 PM
2021-10-13 4:26:00 PM
Kiril
Moderator
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How do I remove an advertisement that is blocking my playlists?

I apologize if this is the wrong forum, but I could not find anywhere else to post. My left sidebar playlist is being obstructed by a "Sprint" ad. How do I remove this? Again, if this the wrong forum, please let me know where I can find this answer. ...

MuseTheDay
Music Fan
I apologize if this is the wrong forum, but I could not find anywhere else to post. My left sidebar playlist is being obstructed by a "Sprint" ad. How do I remove this? Again, if this the...
2020-05-29 3:50:20 PM
2021-10-13 10:31:24 AM
Jose_M
Spotify Star
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music exchange

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Superuser Contribution Connect suddenly changes current playlist

Whenever I have music playing on my desktop my phone is automatically using Connect to be able to control the desktop app. I'm not using Connect to control at all but it still activates anyway. However it randomly changes my current playlist and remo...

Preau
Casual Listener
Whenever I have music playing on my desktop my phone is automatically using Connect to be able to control the desktop app. I'm not using Connect to control at all but it still activates anyway. &nb...
2014-10-21 9:01:47 AM
2021-10-13 10:28:51 AM
qwertier
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Won't Stop Shuffling

I'm have Spotify Premium and am using the Desktop app for Windows 10.The songs always shuffle, even when I turn off the shuffle option. I've reinstalled the app twice and it will fix it for a day, but the problem returns.How can I fix this?

tmccarthy123456
Visitor
I'm have Spotify Premium and am using the Desktop app for Windows 10. The songs always shuffle, even when I turn off the shuffle option. I've reinstalled the app twice and it will fix it for a...
2020-06-19 8:19:55 PM
2021-10-13 9:45:56 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Getting Ads in a Premium subscription

PremiumFRANCE DeviceDesktopOperating SystemAndroid Hi !It's been a long since i'm a premium user and i dont know if its recently but im getting Ads.Are we not supposed to be ads free when we are premium ? it's really annoying considering that you pay...

Sbtien
Visitor
Premium FRANCE Device Desktop Operating System Android Hi ! It's been a long since i'm a premium user and i dont know if its recently but im getting Ads. Are we not supposed t...
2020-11-16 9:28:13 AM
2021-10-13 1:35:27 AM
MafeG
Spotify Legend
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Premium

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Superuser Contribution App has no sound

DevicePC - Windows 10 My Question or IssueApp doesnt play any sound. Correct audio device, streaming device and isnt muted from the little bar where you adjust the volume. There is no error message. Browser and Android app works fine on the same acco...

banduliinu
Casual Listener
Device PC - Windows 10 My Question or Issue App doesnt play any sound. Correct audio device, streaming device and isnt muted from the little bar where you adjust the volume. There is no er...
2021-10-01 4:29:21 AM
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Alex
Spotify Legend
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Troubleshooting

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Search function changes the queue

PlanPremiumCountry(should be irrelevant but) AustriaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 Version 2004 (Build 19041.1237) My Question or IssueHi everyone, what I've noticed was since the new version of the spotify app on PC, when I search or "filter" fo...

draco95
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country (should be irrelevant but) Austria Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Version 2004 (Build 19041.1237) My Question or Issue Hi everyone, what I've not...
2021-10-04 11:23:20 AM
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Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Can friends see me listening to their collaborative playlist?

Plan: PremiumCountry: AustraliaDevice: Surface Pro 4 My Question or IssueMy friend has a private collaborative playlist between my friend and I. The playlist is private so I understand that no one else can listen to it but us, but when I am listening...

isabxxlla
Visitor
Plan: Premium Country: Australia Device: Surface Pro 4 My Question or Issue My friend has a private collaborative playlist between my friend and I. The playlist is private so I under...
2020-10-06 5:50:26 AM
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Alex
Spotify Legend
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Collaborative playlist private public
collaborative playlists
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Superuser Contribution Windows Apps Crashing on Login

Windows app randomly started crashing yesterday. Have tried everything. Clean reinstall (remove files and all registry entries I could find). Run in compatibility mode, logout from other devices. Windows update, graphics update. Can't figure it out. ...

SKG990
Casual Listener
Windows app randomly started crashing yesterday. Have tried everything. Clean reinstall (remove files and all registry entries I could find). Run in compatibility mode, logout from other devices. Win...
2021-10-11 2:01:24 AM
2021-10-12 9:25:30 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Basics about playlists

Please, can anyone tell me how to put the content in my playlist in alphabetical order in Windows 10? Impossilbe to find an answer it seems, which says a lot about Spotifys interface.

Racer800
Casual Listener
Please, can anyone tell me how to put the content in my playlist in alphabetical order in Windows 10? Impossilbe to find an answer it seems, which says a lot about Spotifys interface.
2021-10-09 6:29:35 PM
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AdamDam
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