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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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milkcrateman

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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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MIKAAAAEL

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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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anime-kun32

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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 "Sorry, we're not able to play this content" error with podcasts

I'm getting the "Sorry, we're not able to play this content" error, together with the "Hmm... We can't seem to play this content. Try installing the latest version on Spotify." I have checked for updates, and nothing showed up...

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I'm getting the "Sorry, we're not able to play this content" error, together with the "Hmm... We can't seem to play this content. Try installing the latest version on Spotify." I have checked for upd...

frischesbr0t

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Superuser Contribution 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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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 pr...

MIKAAAAEL

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 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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Plan Premium Country UK Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When I try to play a song I get the following error message "Spotify can't play this right now...

MoeMcLendon

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Superuser Contribution Mini Player Title in Taskbar Does not Update

Windows 11, DesktopWhen I first open the mini player, it sets the title of the mini-player in the taskbar. It doesn't change when the song changes and it doesn't change when I start a new playlist. It only updates if I close and re-open the mini-play...

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Windows 11, Desktop When I first open the mini player, it sets the title of the mini-player in the taskbar. It doesn't change when the song changes and it doesn't change when I start a new playlist....

Ddpd

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Can no longer use ctrl + a to select all songs of a playlist/liked songs

PlanPremiumCountryUKOperating SystemWindows 10 My IssueAs of today there has been an update that has removed the ability to select multiple songs at once.I've tried ctrl + a, left-mouse clicking a song and shift clicking to select a region, and ctrl ...

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Plan Premium Country UK Operating System Windows 10   My Issue As of today there has been an update that has removed the ability to select multiple songs at once. I've tried ctrl + a, l...

DullDemon47

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Superuser Contribution No sound from Nvidia Shield to TV; tracks appear to be playing

Although tracks appear to be playing, I get no sound from Nvidia Shield to TV. Have uninstalled and reinstalled but no change. All other apps work

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Although tracks appear to be playing, I get no sound from Nvidia Shield to TV. Have uninstalled and reinstalled but no change. All other apps work

ecd1973

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Superuser Contribution Settings not saving

PlanpremiumCountryUKDeviceLaptopWindows 10 My Question or IssueSince downloading and using version 1.2.92.148.g882cc571 when changing settings such as library settings, none are saved after logging out. I have tried everything. Reinstalling, doing a ...

Gig Goer

Plan premium Country UK Device Laptop Windows 10   My Question or Issue Since downloading and using version 1.2.92.148.g882cc571 when changing settings such as library settings, none ar...

Joan

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Superuser Contribution Entire main UI shifts to the left after clicking a lyric when the Now Playing panel is hidden

DescriptionWhen the Now Playing panel is hidden by default, clicking any lyric line to seek causes the entire main Spotify interface to shift to the left.This is not limited to the Lyrics view—the whole main content area appears to become horizontall...

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Description When the Now Playing panel is hidden by default, clicking any lyric line to seek causes the entire main Spotify interface to shift to the left. This is not limited to the Lyrics view—th...

Ivelina

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Superuser Contribution Error message when logging in Windows 11 Pro

I've already tried every step of every solution and it won't work... Windows 11 Pro - 26200.8655 Spotify version - just downloaded and installed: For me, it also started happening near june 15th. Also, my Antivirus, Firewall, etc have exactly the sam...

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I've already tried every step of every solution and it won't work...   Windows 11 Pro - 26200.8655 Spotify version - just downloaded and installed:   For me, it also sta...

toumast

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Superuser Contribution S rewinds my song

PlanFree/PremiumDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssuePressing s on my keyboard reverses my song. I've checked if it was an outside software and it doesn't seem to be, I've also checked if pressing s activates another key and once ag...

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Plan Free/Premium Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Pressing s on my keyboard reverses my song. I've checked if it was an outside software and it doesn't seem ...

OscarDC

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify: A firewall may be blocking spotify. Please update your firewall to allow spotify.

Plan Free Country Canada Device Windows 10 My Question or Issue Everytime i try to login my spotify account, the firewall issue keeps on coming up. Ive tried to delete it, check if my country is still the same, tried a different account, tried a vpn,...

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Plan Free Country Canada   Device Windows 10   My Question or Issue Everytime i try to login my spotify account, the firewall issue keeps on coming up. Ive tried to delete i...

Inipunyaiska

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Web Player keeps playing silent ads, then gets stuck on ads.

I will be listening to a song as normal and then when an ad plays, the ad will be silent, and the 30 full seconds will play, but at the end, it doesn't switch to another ad. It just freezes, and neither another ad , nor music, will play next. Refresh...

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I will be listening to a song as normal and then when an ad plays, the ad will be silent, and the 30 full seconds will play, but at the end, it doesn't switch to another ad. It just freezes, and neit...

yxni

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Superuser Contribution Can I search for a song in my Likes list?

PlanPremiumCountryUsDeviceWindows & Android Mobile My Question or IssueIs there a way to look for a particular song in the likes playlist? I have almost a thousand songs and I really don't want to scroll for a particular song/artist if I want just th...

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  Plan Premium Country Us Device Windows & Android Mobile   My Question or Issue Is there a way to look for a particular song in the likes playlist? I have almost a thousand so...

cute-capybara

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Spotify IP marked as Abuse and Blocked by firewalls.

Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 11 (Multiple devices), Ubuntu All Versions, RedHat (All versions) My Question or Issue Myself and other Spotify customers (Co-Workers) are unable to access Spotify services from many locatio...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 11 (Multiple devices), Ubuntu All Versions, RedHat (All versions)   My Question or Issue Myself and other Spotify ...

Khyta

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Superuser Contribution Buttons in miniplayer displaying even after mouse over

The miniplayer annoyingly displays the play, forward, and backward buttons even after the mouse has moved outside the frame. Duo subscription, Desktop version, Windows 11 Home

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The miniplayer annoyingly displays the play, forward, and backward buttons even after the mouse has moved outside the frame.   Duo subscription, Desktop version, Windows 11 Home

Paula_Vi

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How to permanently turn off smart shuffle?

PlanPremiumCountryPolandOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI just noticed that a new "smart shuffle mode" putting unwanted "smart recommendations" in my queue was added to my desktop app. How to turn it off permanently or at least make th...

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Plan Premium Country Poland Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I just noticed that a new "smart shuffle mode" putting unwanted "smart recommendations" in my queue was add...

Ltgoatcancer

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Superuser Contribution Connect to a device

Premium Plan, USA, hp pavillion laptop, windows 10I noticed this problem after the last update. I did a search in the help section and checked in the Ongoing Issues section and could not find a similar situation. I have Spotify on my laptop and I con...

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Premium Plan, USA, hp pavillion laptop, windows 10 I noticed this problem after the last update. I did a search in the help section and checked in the Ongoing Issues section and could not find a sim...

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Superuser Contribution FLAC's Causing Spotify to Freeze and Crash

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I just downloaded a bunch of FLACs and pointed spotify to their location on my HDD. Tracks all play, skip, etc. without an issue. However if I skip forward within ...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue   I just downloaded a bunch of FLACs and pointed spotify to their location on my H...

Rim4

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Superuser Contribution Full screen lyrics issue

Plan Premium Country Brazil Operating System Windows 11 Spotify Version Spotify for Windows (64 bit)1.2.84.476.ga1ff6607 My Question or Issue Hello, I’ve always used Spotify with the lyrics displayed in full screen on my second monitor. However, toda...

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Plan Premium Country Brazil Operating System Windows 11 Spotify Version Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.84.476.ga1ff6607 My Question or Issue Hello, I’ve always used Spotify wit...

lhoet

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Crossfade happening while turned off

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceDesktop PC / Nothing phone 2aOperating SystemWindows 11 / Android 15 My Question or IssueExperiencing ~5s of crossfade on both of my devices despite the duration being set to 0s and the setting turned off. Automix is al...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Desktop PC / Nothing phone 2a Operating System Windows 11 / Android 15   My Question or Issue Experiencing ~5s of crossfade on both of my devices de...

Flavorphotography

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