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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
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lokonji
Music Fan
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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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[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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FAQ: Spotify for Windows 10 app

Hey folks, we've outlined some of the common questions you might have about the Windows 10 app now available. Please post in this board if you have any other questions. Q: Why can’t I see Spotify in the Windows 10 store? A: Spotify for Windows store ...

meahtenoha
Spotify
2017-06-21 1:56:20 PM
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Superuser Contribution Troubleshooting Windows App

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceiPhone 12 , PCOperating SystemiOS 14.4.2 and Win 10 Pro My Question or IssueI've had these problems for several months, but ignored them becauseI normally only listen to music on my mobile phone, I've also triedseveral ...

FistyWisty
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Germany Device iPhone 12 , PC Operating System iOS 14.4.2 and Win 10 Pro My Question or Issue I've had these problems for several months, but ignored them becaus...
2021-04-07 12:27:06 PM
2021-04-08 12:32:40 PM
Mihail
Spotify Legend
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify desktop doesn't indicate current song in list while clicking playlist from account library

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceMonster Tulpar T7Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, Spotify communityIt is a very small issue but while discovering new playlists, such as double click new playlist which is saved my account, the playe...

ahmetozer_org
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Monster Tulpar T7 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello, Spotify community It is a very small issue but while discovering new pla...
2021-04-06 7:34:00 PM
2021-04-07 8:07:43 PM
CarlosE
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify fails to respond to media buttons while out of focus after moderate runtime.

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify seems to be having this bug for me where if I press a media button on my keyboard while Spotify is not in focus, it doesn't respond and then something else goes awry ...

Penultimatum
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify seems to be having this bug for me where if I press a media button on my keyboard while Sp...
2021-02-22 4:02:37 AM
2021-04-07 7:51:58 PM
CarlosE
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Connect does not work on Desktop

The desktop version will not connect to any other device; either of my two Samsung phones, Stream Deck, anything. I'd uninstalled & reinstalled everything, I'd restarted everything. Nothing is working. Please help. PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung ...

Tru_Inferno
Visitor
The desktop version will not connect to any other device; either of my two Samsung phones, Stream Deck, anything. I'd uninstalled & reinstalled everything, I'd restarted everything. Nothing is wo...
2021-04-06 6:39:37 PM
2021-04-07 6:46:33 PM
Novy
Moderator
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‘Discovered On’ Tab Revomed

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States of America DeviceHPOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWith the newest update I noticed the ‘Discover On’ tab within an artists profile has been removed. Is there a way to still view this

tmxtwan
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States of America Device HP Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue With the newest update I noticed the ‘Discover On’ tab within an artist...
2021-04-02 8:11:23 AM
2021-04-07 1:28:40 PM
parleek
Newbie
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Superuser Contribution App takes a long time to start or even does not start at all.

PlanPremium Duo Operating SystemWin 10 Most of the time when I launch the app, I see something like this: and I have to wait (today like 10 minutes) before the app starts. If I close it and then try to re-open I get this message: Then I have to manua...

domie
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Duo Operating System Win 10 Most of the time when I launch the app, I see something like this: and I have to wait (today like 10 minutes) before the app ...
2021-02-01 10:08:02 AM
2021-04-07 11:55:32 AM
Alex
Moderator
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Where are my Local Files?

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSADevice(Desktop)Operating System(Windows 10)My Question or IssueI cannot find my Local Files. I have Local Files turned on, and a source selected. The Local Files tab does not show up on the side bar. Is there a new location ...

emotional
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device (Desktop) Operating System (Windows 10) My Question or Issue I cannot find my Local Files. I have Local Files turned on, and a source selected. The Local...
2021-04-07 1:17:29 AM
2021-04-07 8:28:00 AM
AeroZ
Composer
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Superuser Contribution Fullscreen no longer supported?

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe full-screen icon is no longer visible. This is prevalent on both downloaded exe and Windows Store application. Restarting, reinstalling and repairing registry has not resolved this...

FullscreenGone
Newbie
Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The full-screen icon is no longer visible. This is prevalent on both downloaded exe and Windows Store appl...
2021-04-05 10:38:21 PM
2021-04-07 8:24:09 AM
Jeremy
Spotify
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Solved!! Spotify Windows App not possible to read any songs

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceLaptop/Desktop computer/Realme X50 ProOperating SystemWindows 7 Pro 64 bits / Windows 10 Pro 64 bits / Android 11 My Question or IssueThe windows app is a pure nightmare, i regurlarly have troubles when using it.At the m...

user-removed
Visitor
Plan Premium Country France Device Laptop/Desktop computer/Realme X50 Pro Operating System Windows 7 Pro 64 bits / Windows 10 Pro 64 bits / Android 11 My Question or Issue The window...
2021-04-06 8:20:46 PM
2021-04-06 11:34:43 PM
user-removed
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Monstrously annoying problem with Spotify

My Question or IssueFor many, many months (if not years) I have had a problem that mainly concerns the performance of the desktop application. It takes ages to get started. Literally, while it is running, I can easily make myself breakfast and coffee...

berzerkinglemur
Casual Listener
My Question or Issue For many, many months (if not years) I have had a problem that mainly concerns the performance of the desktop application. It takes ages to get started. Literal...
2021-03-31 7:03:09 PM
2021-04-06 10:01:19 PM
CarlosE
Moderator
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Solved!! Update desktop

My account wont show the new update of desktop.I logged in with another random account And it was already updated but when i go back Into mine its still the same old version.I have all news and updates turned on too,i think everyone has this update a...

Lillyxmeg
Visitor
My account wont show the new update of desktop.I logged in with another random account And it was already updated but when i go back Into mine its still the same old version.I have all news and updat...
2021-04-06 1:56:00 AM
2021-04-06 8:57:11 PM
Luke
Spotify Star
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Superuser Contribution Media keys no longer work (New desktop app)

PlanPremiumCountryChileDeviceLaptop Intel Core i5 7th gen, 16GB ram, 256SSDOperating SystemWindows 10 pro My Question or IssueAfter the last update, the media keys are not working while i'm out of the spotify app, before the update i was able to mana...

GaboTheater
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Chile Device Laptop Intel Core i5 7th gen, 16GB ram, 256SSD Operating System Windows 10 pro My Question or Issue After the last update, the media keys are not wo...
2021-04-05 6:12:25 PM
2021-04-06 8:53:45 PM
CarlosE
Moderator
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Pause for voice messages
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Superuser Contribution Why does Spotify's Search suck so much?

PlanPREMIUMCountry USADevicenoneOperating SystemWindows 7 My Question or Issue When I try to search for artists, if I miss one letter or say AND instead of & or vice versa, Spotify doesn't even SHOW me the similar artists it MIGHT be... Why the heck ...

migueldecr
Regular
Plan PREMIUM Country USA Device none Operating System Windows 7 My Question or Issue When I try to search for artists, if I miss one letter or say AND instead of & ...
2018-12-31 7:18:49 PM
2021-04-06 8:25:51 PM
vandeveldep
Newbie
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Search
search artists

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Superuser Contribution Lost access to my e-mail and forgot my password.

PlanFreeCountry RomaniaDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI am going mental. I have recently disconnected my Spotify account from my Facebook and I just found out that I don't remember my password. I am trying to log back ...

Seunggu
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country Romania Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I am going mental. I have recently disconnected my Spotify account from my Facebook and ...
2021-04-05 2:08:55 PM
2021-04-06 6:40:27 PM
Novy
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Re: The New Desktop App

**bleep**, who's idiotic idea was it to make it so when you scroll up, the volume goes down and vice versa? Did Spotify suddenly become an airplane sim? Y'all are a joke

Annoyed12342r
Casual Listener
**bleep**, who's idiotic idea was it to make it so when you scroll up, the volume goes down and vice versa? Did Spotify suddenly become an airplane sim? Y'all are a joke
2021-03-26 4:23:54 PM
2021-04-06 8:30:59 AM
Katerina
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Re: The New Desktop App (playlist sorting issue)

This new update is pretty much a total failure. -Removing the ability to see an the artist's tracks at once, makes absolutely no sense. -Removing the search bar from the top so you have leave the page to search each time is ridiculous. -Absolute no n...

Jimboyaka
Regular
This new update is pretty much a total failure. -Removing the ability to see an the artist's tracks at once, makes absolutely no sense. -Removing the search bar from the top so you ha...
2021-03-28 1:57:41 AM
2021-04-05 4:40:13 PM
Peter
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Not Even Sure Where to Start

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceHP LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Not sure what just happened. I left my computer for a while, it went into sleep mode, I came back, and Spotify was completely different. Everything is zoomed in, the ...

firebuff101
Roadie
Plan Premium Country USA Device HP Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Not sure what just happened. I left my computer for a while, it went into sleep mod...
2021-03-27 5:33:49 AM
2021-04-05 4:25:17 PM
Peter
Spotify Legend
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution "We can't play this song until you allow this artist in the spotify phone app"

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceMobile & PCOperating SystemAndroid & Windows 10 My Question or IssueI'm trying to play music from the band "Pendulum" but whenever i press play i get a message popup saying:"Spotify We can't play this song until you allo...

user-removed
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Mobile & PC Operating System Android & Windows 10 My Question or Issue I'm trying to play music from the band "Pendulum" but whenever i pre...
2019-04-15 9:01:26 AM
2021-04-05 3:46:00 PM
fpocs
Visitor
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allow this artist
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We can't play this song until you allow this artist in the spotify phone app

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Superuser Contribution BUG: (New UI) Settings > Show Advanced Settings

PlanPremiumCountry DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueToggles and buttons right column gets pushed out of view of canvas when windows size is smaller and not full screen.See imgur for screen shots.https://imgur.com/a/rlMP4sC

morgzzz
Regular
Plan Premium Country Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Toggles and buttons right column gets pushed out of view of canvas when windows size is smaller...
2021-03-25 12:18:04 AM
2021-04-05 3:07:53 PM
Peter
Spotify Legend
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Solved!! Spotify Sound Won't Transfer Through HDMI Cable

So I'm connecting my laptop to my TV, and I cannot get the sound from Spotify to play through the TV and just comes out of my laptop speakers as though the HDMI cable isn't plugged in at all. Youtube, DVD's, everything else plays the sound through th...

Skhplbliss
Casual Listener
So I'm connecting my laptop to my TV, and I cannot get the sound from Spotify to play through the TV and just comes out of my laptop speakers as though the HDMI cable isn't plugged in at all. Youtube...
2014-03-19 3:00:05 AM
2021-04-05 12:45:14 PM
McDerek
Visitor
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