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Discuss Spotify for Windows
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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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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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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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...
PlanFree Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or Issue My spotidy podcasts only play on alphabetical order, I have tried sorting it chronologically back and forth, troubleshooting/clearing app data, and reinstalled many times.
Plan Free Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue My spotidy podcasts only play on alphabetical order, I have tried sorting it chronologically back and forth, tr...
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Having the desktop app remember the change to the song save location on my desktop pc upon reauthentication, because when I had the app ask me to log in again it did not. This is a problem for me and others who maybe out there who have a smaller driv...
Having the desktop app remember the change to the song save location on my desktop pc upon reauthentication, because when I had the app ask me to log in again it did not. This is a problem for me and...
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Please create sub-directories possibilities to gather playlists together. I do have around 80 Playlists and it would be great to be able to group some of them.
Please create sub-directories possibilities to gather playlists together. I do have around 80 Playlists and it would be great to be able to group some of them.
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PlanPremiumCountryUKOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHi,I've noticed recently a change in the functionality of selecting songs and retaining my queue. Whereas in the past, I could hit play on any individual ...
Plan Premium Country UK Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Hi, I've noticed recently a change in the functionality of selecting songs a...
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PlanPremiumCountryEstoniaDeviceComputeOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI've owned Spotify premium for 1.5 years now and haven't run into this problem yet. Couple days ago I got on my usual playlist and started to listen to music. Sudden...
Plan Premium Country Estonia Device Compute Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I've owned Spotify premium for 1.5 years now and haven't run into this problem ye...
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PlanFreeCountryCanadaDeviceWindowsOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI can't dismiss ads clicking the X in top right when the video is in Cinema mode. I have to hit ESC to minimize video before I can click the X to dismiss.
Plan Free Country Canada Device Windows Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue I can't dismiss ads clicking the X in top right when the video is in Cinema mode. I have to h...
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PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify greys out songs on my playlists for no good reason. The songs ARE available in my country, that's not the problem. When I click on the song on my playlist, i...
Plan Premium Country Finland Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify greys out songs on my playlists for no good reason. The songs ARE available in my...
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PlanPremiumCountryCzechiaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe "Show desktop overlay when using media keys" preferences toggle works correctly only for music, where it correctly removes the annoying media overlay on Windows, but ...
Plan Premium Country Czechia Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The "Show desktop overlay when using media keys" preferences toggle works correctly only for m...
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Hi, I've installed Spotify on Windows 11 through Microsoft Store 4 times: for 2 accounts on my PC and for 2 accounts on my laptop. Everything works great, except for 1 thing: for 1 account on my PC I can only logon with my normal Spotify account, but...
Hi, I've installed Spotify on Windows 11 through Microsoft Store 4 times: for 2 accounts on my PC and for 2 accounts on my laptop. Everything works great, except for 1 thing: for 1 account o...
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Crossfade on the desktop application breaks every time I try to enable it. I exit out the settings after turning it on, and it sets the crossfade timer to -2123421 seconds when reopened. Please help!
Crossfade on the desktop application breaks every time I try to enable it. I exit out the settings after turning it on, and it sets the crossfade timer to -2123421 seconds when reopened. Please help!
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When I add more songs to the "My Liked" playlist it doesn't auto-update on my desktop. I would like the option to refresh my playlist so it can stay synced with what's on my mobile device.
When I add more songs to the "My Liked" playlist it doesn't auto-update on my desktop. I would like the option to refresh my playlist so it can stay synced with what's on my mobile device.
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Spotify is open on both the desktop and my iPhone 11, while my phone has a Bluetooth connection to the JBL Flip 4. Then either on my desktop or phone, I will switch the music over to play on my desktop. I will dance around for a second before turning...
Spotify is open on both the desktop and my iPhone 11, while my phone has a Bluetooth connection to the JBL Flip 4. Then either on my desktop or phone, I will switch the music over to play on my deskt...
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The following is a screenshot of the "Friend Activity" section in Spotify https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qfs7l196v8ksjl/Capture.PNG?dl=0 As you can see it's telling me to enable "Share my listening activity on Spotify" which I have, yet it still shows it...
The following is a screenshot of the "Friend Activity" section in Spotify https://www.dropbox.com/s/2qfs7l196v8ksjl/Capture.PNG?dl=0 As you can see it's telling me to enable "Share ...
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PlanPremiumCountryScotland Devicelaptop Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhenever I change my default sound device in Windows settings, spotify automatically plays. Is there a setting to stop this?
Plan Premium Country Scotland Device laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Whenever I change my default sound device in Windows settings, spotify au...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceAlienware LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I updated my Spotify, the option to make playlists public or private completely disappeared from the options menu. I've tried reinstalling Spotify 3 times ...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Alienware Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When I updated my Spotify, the option to make playlists public or private completely...
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Heya!I understand this is the desktop section, but I'm having issues syncing played musices/playlists between instances (so kinda involving desktop issues as well).I mean, if I start playing a playlist on the phone app, when I get to my desktop it si...
Heya! I understand this is the desktop section, but I'm having issues syncing played musices/playlists between instances (so kinda involving desktop issues as well). I mean, if I start playing a pl...
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PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceLenovo Ideapad 510Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I open the application from the phone, I cannot connect to my desktop version, but there is no problem in the browser version. I uninstalled and reins...
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Lenovo Ideapad 510 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When I open the application from the phone, I cannot connect to my desktop vers...
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PlanPremiumCountryUKDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 7 My Question or IssueThis is a new issue for me this past week.When I select songs in one of my playlists, and right click and add them to another of my playlists, a pop up appears at the bottom sa...
Plan Premium Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 7 My Question or Issue This is a new issue for me this past week. When I select songs in one of my playlists, and right ...
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PlanFreeCountryUnited States of AmericaDeviceMSI LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueIn the last few days, my Spotify has been doing something weird. It keeps skipping to different tracks after the one I play. Recently, I opened it up...
Plan Free Country United States of America Device MSI Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue In the last few days, my Spotify has been doing something weird. It keeps skippi...
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