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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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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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hroski

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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 Discord presence and device connection not working

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceEvoo Gaming LP5 LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10, Version 10.0.19043, Build 19043 My Question or IssueThis is an issue that has only appeared recently. When playing Spotify through the Windows desktop program, the Discord pres...

Casual Listener

Plan Free Country USA Device Evoo Gaming LP5 Laptop Operating System Windows 10, Version 10.0.19043, Build 19043   My Question or Issue This is an issue that has only appeared recently...

captainluck

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Superuser Contribution Spotify is showing the wrong time

PlanPremium CountryTurkey Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue:Hello music lovers! I have a problem on my desktop app for 2-3 weeks. I am using Spotify usually on my desktop and lately i've realized that friends activities show totally the...

Newbie

  Plan Premium   Country Turkey     Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue: Hello music lovers! I have a problem on my desktop app for 2-3 weeks. I am...

Jeremy

Spotify Legend

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"-page" at the end of the link.

Hello. A few days ago this was working fine, but something happened. When using the web player (regardless of the web browser you use), entering the "Recommended for today" tab (or some similar tab) accesses correctly, but when you refresh the tab a ...

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Hello.   A few days ago this was working fine, but something happened.   When using the web player (regardless of the web browser you use), entering the "Recommended for today" tab (or ...

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Superuser Contribution Selecting range of songs sometimes selects up to start of playlist by accident

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 7 My Question or IssueSteps:1. Single click a song somewhere in the middle of a playlist to select it.2. Hold shift+click to click another song near the selected song (Can be above or below, doesn't...

Music Fan

Plan Premium Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 7   My Question or Issue Steps: 1. Single click a song somewhere in the middle of a playlist to select it. 2. Hold shift+cl...

OpusMagnum

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Superuser Contribution arrow keys don't work anymore and it's been happening since a week ago

I've tried uninstalling it and reinstalling it. I don't have a clue what to do anymore, it's so annoying, having to use the scroller. Spotify has had many problems with this exact thing, and I tried submitting a post, but something unfortunately went...

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I've tried uninstalling it and reinstalling it. I don't have a clue what to do anymore, it's so annoying, having to use the scroller. Spotify has had many problems with this exact thing, and I tried ...

Alex

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Make playlist play one after another

Hello, I have 5 playlists (named Playlist 1, 2, 3, etcc..) and I am looking to see if it is possible that as soon as Playlist 1 is complete- Playlist 2 starts. Is this possible?

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Hello,   I have 5 playlists (named Playlist 1, 2, 3, etcc..) and I am looking to see if it is possible that as soon as Playlist 1 is complete- Playlist 2 starts.   Is this possible?

Alex

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution suggested artists not updating

PlanPremiumCountryusaDevicecomputerOperating Systemwindows? My Question or Issuemy suggested artists have not updated in about a week. can i get that stated again? thanks for the help

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Plan Premium Country usa Device computer Operating System windows?   My Question or Issue my suggested artists have not updated in about a week. can i get that stated again? thanks for...

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Superuser Contribution premium not working

PlanFree/PremiumCountrySlovakiaDevicesamsung A21s/custom pcOperating System Android/Windows 10 My Question or IssueHiI wanted to buy premium so i bought individual plan with one month free and its been over 24h and its still saying i have ,,free plan...

Casual Listener

  Plan Free/Premium Country Slovakia Device samsung A21s/custom pc Operating System  Android/Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi I wanted to buy premium so i bought indivi...

Eni

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution No keyboard navigation possible

Hi there,since the recent update I can no longer navigate playlists with the keyboard keys Up, Down, Page Up, or Page Down. It is quite a nuisance to use the touchpad and the scroll bar for large playlist. Another issue: rearranging a playlist by dra...

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Hi there, since the recent update I can no longer navigate playlists with the keyboard keys Up, Down, Page Up, or Page Down. It is quite a nuisance to use the touchpad and the scroll bar for large p...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Local files greyed out completely.

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceDell XPSOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe local files aren't working. The names, artist name, album name etc. are all greyed out in my playlists. The songs were able to play for a good while after I added th...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country US Device Dell XPS Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue The local files aren't working. The names, artist name, album name etc. are all greyed out in...

lylegold

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Accidentally unplugged headphones and now music won't play

A few minute ago, I unplugged my headphones from my PC by accident. I plugged them back in, but now no music will play. I keep clicking play/double-clicking playlists but nothing happens. I've tried restarting Spotify and using Task Manager to end th...

Roadie

A few minute ago, I unplugged my headphones from my PC by accident. I plugged them back in, but now no music will play. I keep clicking play/double-clicking playlists but nothing happens. I've tried ...

MegaVortex

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Browse] add page down and page up

Looked around and didn't see keyboard page up or page down support for the desktop Spotify app. Adding support for these will allow the user to navigate pages with the keyboard instead of only with the mouse. Arrow up and arrow down, page up page dow...

Newbie

Looked around and didn't see keyboard page up or page down support for the desktop Spotify app. Adding support for these will allow the user to navigate pages with the keyboard instead of only with t...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Re: Spotify won't play on PC desktop app

Any other suggestions for resolving this issue? I'm in the US and am experiencing the same problem stated above - song won't play or continual skipping of songs occurs, and application closing down when clicking the Play button. I have restarted comp...

Newbie

Any other suggestions for resolving this issue?  I'm in the US and am experiencing the same problem stated above - song won't play or continual skipping of songs occurs, and application closing ...

MafeG

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Superuser Contribution I can't hear any song using windows desktop app (Solved)

I can't hear any song using windows desktop appI've already reinstalled the app and I still can't hear it.I've tried to play different songs but none of them work. Plan PremiumCountry BrazilDevice Notebook AcerOperating System Windows 10 I realized t...

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I can't hear any song using windows desktop app I've already reinstalled the app and I still can't hear it. I've tried to play different songs but none of them work.   Plan Premium Cou...

Julian

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Superuser Contribution How to completely clear all songs in the queue using the desktop app in Windows? Thanks

Premium PlanCountry USADeviceWindows: laptopOperating System: Windows 10 My Question: How to completely clear all songs in the queue using the desktop app in Windows?Thanks

Casual Listener

Premium Plan Country USA DeviceWindows: laptop Operating System: Windows 10   My Question:  How to completely clear all songs in the queue using the...

Ver

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Log4j Security Vulnerabilities

Hello, Are there any log4j security vulnerabilities in Spotify or an official statement from them. I would be keen to know ASAP. Kind Regards, Me

Newbie

Hello,   Are there any log4j security vulnerabilities in Spotify or an official statement from them. I would be keen to know ASAP.   Kind Regards,   Me

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Superuser Contribution One Windows PC does not want to sync with other devices

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceDell Desktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSong playback syncs between all my devices rather well, among my phone, Macbook, Dell laptop... but not my Dell Desktop with the Spotify app. For this ...

Roadie

Plan Premium Country United States Device Dell Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Song playback syncs between all my devices rather well, among my phone, Mac...

MafeG

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution [Win10] Blank Screen On Start-up after Windows Reinstall

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceASUS LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHave been using Spotify desktop app for quite a while with no issue. Recently, I have reinstalled Windows 10 on my laptop for better performance. After re...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device ASUS Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Have been using Spotify desktop app for quite a while with no issue. Recently,...

bainesliu

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Superuser Contribution Spotify playlists not loading

Plan:Premium Operating System:Windows 10 My Question or Issue:None of my spotify palylists will load, I have tried closing the program and reopening, I have also tried running the program as administrator but that also does not resolve the issue. Whe...

Visitor

Plan: Premium   Operating System: Windows 10   My Question or Issue: None of my spotify palylists will load, I have tried closing the program and reopening, I have also tried running...

Alex

Spotify Legend

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Superuser Contribution Problem with searching podcasts

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanPremiumCountrySlovakiaDeviceDell InspironOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello.I have encountered a problem, when...

Roadie

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Premium Country Slovakia Device Dell Inspiron Operating System Wind...

Alex

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