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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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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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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 Option "Add to profile" not available on most playlists

Over the years i have created many playlists. But i noticed that the option "Add to profile" is only available on some of them. See screenshots below. The playlist "Klassiek" has the option. The playlist "Requiem" does not have the option. Any though...

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Over the years i have created many playlists. But i noticed that the option "Add to profile" is only available on some of them. See screenshots below. The playlist "Klassiek" has the option. ...

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Superuser Contribution Windows shows multiple audio output from Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueWindows shows multiple audio output from Spotify, usually 2 to 3, only one of them actually outputs audio. I find it annoying as I often use the sound mixer for all my applications...

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Plan Premium Country Canada Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Windows shows multiple audio output from Spotify, usually 2 to 3, only one of them actually outputs audio. I find i...

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Solved!! Add support for Vivaldi 2.5

It worked just fine with Vivaldi 2.4! Thank you.

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It worked just fine with Vivaldi 2.4!   Thank you.

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Preferences window doesn't open

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceHP laptopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueI use the Spotify desktop application both with direct Internet connection (no proxy needed), at home, and with HTTPS proxy, at work.When I open the application at wo...

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Plan Premium Country Spain Device HP laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I use the Spotify desktop application both with direct Internet connection (no proxy needed), at ...

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Superuser Contribution Why am I getting random podcasts instead of the next in the series?

PlanFreeCountryNew ZealandDeviceHP LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have just started using Spotify, and am using the Chrome browser version (I have not downloaded an app). I'm listening to a single specific podcast. Whenever I ...

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Plan Free Country New Zealand Device HP Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have just started using Spotify, and am using the Chrome browser version (I have not...

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Superuser Contribution Better Library Organization

The way the library organization works in the side bar is so unbelievably frustrating. Somethings can go in folders some can't. It moves things around and doesn't stay in any sensible order. Your UI desperately needs to be reworked so that we are abl...

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The way the library organization works in the side bar is so unbelievably frustrating.  Somethings can go in folders some can't.  It moves things around and doesn't stay in any sensible ord...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify sound so quiet all of a sudden (Win 11)

Plan: PremiumCountry: PHDevice: Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.52.442.g01893f92Operating System: Win 11Speaker: Edifier r1380db Issue:All of the sudden my Spotify sound in my speaker is quiet. Normally my volume is only at 20% in the application, n...

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Plan: Premium Country: PH Device: Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.52.442.g01893f92 Operating System: Win 11 Speaker: Edifier r1380db   Issue: All of the sudden my Spotify sound...

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Superuser Contribution Opening open.spotify links automatically plays the linked song

Previously, when opening an open.spotify link, it would show the album view, but not automatically play the song, allowing for any music experience to stay interrupted and to allow the song to be added to queue.A few days ago, this has changed to the...

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Previously, when opening an open.spotify link, it would show the album view, but not automatically play the song, allowing for any music experience to stay interrupted and to allow the song to be add...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Desktop Crashes, Then Deletes Downloaded Music

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceWindows 10 PC---On three separate occasions, I've launched Spotify, only for it to immediately crash and freeze my PC. On restart and relaunching Spotify, I find that I have been signed out of Spotify, and that after logging...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device Windows 10 PC --- On three separate occasions, I've launched Spotify, only for it to immediately crash and freeze my PC. On restart and relaunching Spotify, I fi...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I want to delete an unwanted daily mix.

There are no options to dislike or delete the recurring daily mixes and 'made for you' playlists. I have searched old comments but cannot find a solution. I would be happy if I could just hide the suggestions altogether so they do not automatically d...

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There are no options to dislike or delete the recurring daily mixes and 'made for you' playlists. I have searched old comments but cannot find a solution. I would be happy if I could just hide the s...

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Superuser Contribution lyrics not auto scrolling

so im using the app on my laptop and have a premium subscription in case that matters. My issue is that when im trying to view any song lyrics, the lyrics dont auto scroll and sync to the song, im not pressing any lyrics or any other buttons, just th...

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so im using the app on my laptop and have a premium subscription in case that matters. My issue is that when im trying to view any song lyrics, the lyrics dont auto scroll and sync to the song, im no...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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