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Solved!! Desktop: Jam now available

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
Monday
songcat1
Casual Listener
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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
Spotify Star
2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
2025-04-07 12:28:40 AM
whatintheworldisthis
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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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7880 Views
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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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Superuser Contribution Spotify immediately crashes when i open it

PlanFreeOperating SystemWindows 7My Question or Issueevery time i open the app on my pc it crashes immediately. i tried reinstalling it and downloading again. the web player doesn't work too. but the app works on my phone. any hints or tips on what e...

olyapixel1
Visitor
Plan Free Operating System Windows 7 My Question or Issue every time i open the app on my pc it crashes immediately. i tried reinstalling it and downloading again. the web player doesn't...
2021-03-27 3:26:08 PM
2021-03-28 5:35:01 PM
Eni
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Spotify app freezes on Windows 10

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI am using PC and listening to Spotify for few hours and all of a sudden last 3 seconds of the music a being replied all the time, the apps on pc barely work, can't shut down, only har...

Mishkafofer
Newbie
Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I am using PC and listening to Spotify for few hours and all of a sudden last 3 seconds of the music a being rep...
2021-03-27 2:46:59 PM
2021-03-28 4:37:13 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Solved!! This content is not available

PlanPremiumCountryGeorgiaDevice(Windows 10 PC & iPhone X)Operating System(Windows 10, iOS 14.3)My Question or IssueI've read through a lot of these threads, the vast majority of the answers I've seen are that the artist likely removed the content, ho...

vkochladze
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Georgia Device (Windows 10 PC & iPhone X) Operating System (Windows 10, iOS 14.3) My Question or Issue I've read through a lot of these threads, the vast majority of...
2021-03-27 3:17:55 PM
2021-03-28 2:51:01 PM
Emilia_8
Community Legend
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Superuser Contribution Volume Slider is buggy

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyOperating SystemWindows 8.1 Pro When I move the volume slider it jumps back and forth. Even other users have opened a discussion about it just about a year ago and nothing's changed. Is there anything I can do about it? My ve...

-ifnch2n9a_ka
Regular
Plan Premium Country Turkey Operating System Windows 8.1 Pro When I move the volume slider it jumps back and forth. Even other users have opened a discussion about it just about...
2021-03-17 1:58:05 PM
2021-03-28 12:58:52 PM
-ifnch2n9a_ka
Regular
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Superuser Contribution Incorrect grammar in client

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceCustom PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen searching with a group of keywords which return no results, the client displays the following message "No results found for \"{{query}}\"Please make sur...

18chiatt
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country United States Device Custom PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When searching with a group of keywords which return no results, the clie...
2021-03-27 8:47:34 AM
2021-03-28 12:41:45 PM
Ver
Spotify Legend
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Strings localization

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution WORKAROUND FOUND: Mouse Back Button Shortcut Not Working

In previous versions, you were able to use the back and forward buttons on your mouse to go back and forth between pages, just like on an internet browser. Recent Spotify update broke this. If you have a mouse that can set customized key strokes for ...

vinniechu87
Visitor
In previous versions, you were able to use the back and forward buttons on your mouse to go back and forth between pages, just like on an internet browser. Recent Spotify update broke this. ...
2019-12-27 8:11:48 PM
2021-03-28 5:26:30 AM
Koaieus
Regular
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23 replies
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back button
back shortcut
mouse
mouse back button
Shortcut

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Solved!! I'm not receving the new desktop app update

PlanPremium Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI am not receving the new update for the desktop app. I did reinstalled the app few times. Did even manually delete the files of spotify and reinstalled again and still didn't work. Can someo...

Urisen
Newbie
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I am not receving the new update for the desktop app. I did reinstalled the app few times. Did even manually delete ...
2021-03-27 3:02:29 PM
2021-03-27 8:50:43 PM
Creatiive
Gig Goer
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2 replies
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Solved!! Spotify theme

712364821742387
Casual Listener
2021-03-27 1:28:43 PM
2021-03-27 3:58:39 PM
Emilia_8
Community Legend
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Superuser Contribution Is there still an option to disable media keys overlay in the desktop app?

PlanPremiumDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThere was a very convenient option in the previous version of the desktop app, which allowed to hide overlay while using media keys. However, I can't seem to find it in the latest...

lavrent
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue There was a very convenient option in the previous version of the desktop app, which allowed to hide overla...
2021-03-26 1:22:32 PM
2021-03-27 2:35:06 PM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution different layout

i use spotify version 1.1.54.592.gc0b20638-a i dont know where they downloaded it this laptop im using is from my school when i wanted to download spotify i noticed that spotify was already downloaded. idk where they downloaded it i checked microsoft...

user-removed
Visitor
i use spotify version 1.1.54.592.gc0b20638-a i dont know where they downloaded it this laptop im using is from my school when i wanted to download spotify i noticed that spotify was already dow...
2021-03-26 12:02:28 PM
2021-03-27 12:47:59 PM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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[Desktop] Desktop App (for Windows) is STILL terrible

I have been a paid subscriber for years. I enjoy using Spotify. It works just fine on my cell phone. However, for years--with every (PC, Windows) computer I've ever had the desktop app is clunky. I want to be able to use the desktop app to listen fro...

dmh2
Newbie
I have been a paid subscriber for years. I enjoy using Spotify. It works just fine on my cell phone. However, for years--with every (PC, Windows) computer I've ever had the desktop app is clunky. I w...
2021-03-26 2:54:22 PM
2021-03-27 10:19:21 AM
AeroZ
Composer
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1 replies
1 likes
Desktop

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Superuser Contribution Windows 10 Game bar (No longer resizable)

Operating SystemWindows 10 (2004) My Question or Issue:A recent update either to Game bar or Spotify means I can no longer make the Spotify window as small as I could beforehand. I like to pin the window on the Game bar so I can see which song is pla...

user-removed
Visitor
Operating System Windows 10 (2004) My Question or Issue: A recent update either to Game bar or Spotify means I can no longer make the Spotify window as small as I could beforehand. ...
2020-11-09 8:01:05 PM
2021-03-27 8:19:15 AM
Jeremy
Spotify Legend
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Solved!! 2021 Update Redesign [Friend Actvity]

PlanPremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThey announced the new update and redesign for the desktop and Web App, but I don't see friend activity anywhere... did they remove this feature? Seeing friends listening activity wa...

mberkhof
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country USA Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue They announced the new update and redesign for the desktop and Web App, but I don't see friend activity anywhe...
2021-03-26 7:37:18 PM
2021-03-27 1:23:05 AM
mberkhof
Casual Listener
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2 replies
2 likes
Desktop
Friend Activity
Update

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About Spotify theme

Today my theme was changed on Spotify desktop app(windows). After that i reopened application for 3-4 times now it looks like normal main theme. Can i use that theme again? how i can change to it? I was took some shots with phone to show my friends. ...

maxmanus
Newbie
Today my theme was changed on Spotify desktop app(windows). After that i reopened application for 3-4 times now it looks like normal main theme. Can i use that theme again? how i can change to it? I ...
2021-03-25 10:16:54 PM
2021-03-26 11:02:27 AM
Emilia_8
Community Legend
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Lyrics not working on Spotify Desktop

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceLenovo Ideapad 310 and Lenovo Ideapad S145Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe lyrics feature is not working for any songs on Spotify Deskptop, even though it works on Spotify Web and on the iOS app. I have...

mariaandrioli
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Lenovo Ideapad 310 and Lenovo Ideapad S145 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The lyrics feature is not working for any songs on Spot...
2021-03-24 3:05:04 PM
2021-03-25 3:45:08 PM
Eni
Moderator
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4 replies
8 likes
Desktop
lyrics
Windows 10

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Bug: Artist overview page auto scrolls to the bottom

PlanPremiumDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen viewing an artists page and you've scrolled to the bottom of either one of the artists tabs that is not 'Overview' for example the 'About' tab, click the same artists name...

jakeembx
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When viewing an artists page and you've scrolled to the bottom of either one of the artists tabs that is...
2021-03-23 11:03:47 PM
2021-03-25 12:05:34 PM
jakeembx
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Podcast date format vs. Music date format

Spotify PremiumBrazil DeviceDell laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhy oh why does Spotify uses a different date format for songs and for podcasts? And why is the podcast date trimmed at the end? I have no idea what year the podcas...

biancabm90
Regular
Spotify Premium Brazil Device Dell laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Why oh why does Spotify uses a different date format for songs and for podcasts? And ...
2020-06-02 5:57:45 AM
2021-03-25 8:03:30 AM
Ivan
Spotify Legend
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2 replies
2 likes

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Superuser Contribution Can't Edit My Own Collaborative Playlist (Bug)

I can edit the title and description, but most options from the drop down menu have disappeared (see attached screenshot). The playlist is finalised between collaborators, and I would like to untick the Collaborative option and make the playlist publ...

TheAlex
Music Fan
I can edit the title and description, but most options from the drop down menu have disappeared (see attached screenshot). The playlist is finalised between collaborators, and I would like t...
2021-02-24 3:17:16 PM
2021-03-24 12:33:16 AM
CarlosE
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts hijacks my play queue

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 (Version 10.0.17763 Build 17763)My Question or IssueSometimes when I visits a specific podcast feed while listening to a playlist the entire podcast feed replaces my playlist in the "Next Up"...

tropp_rett
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Norway Device PC Operating System Windows 10 (Version 10.0.17763 Build 17763) My Question or Issue Sometimes when I visits a specific podcast feed while listening to a p...
2019-06-27 12:23:58 PM
2021-03-24 10:28:40 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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3 replies
3 likes

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Incorrect translation in Chinese

PlanPremiumCountryTaiwanDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueThere are several wrong translations in Chinese, please check the pictures below. Options: The arrow keys should be "向'direction'鍵." "暂停" should be "暫停." Search box: T...

HsuHC
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Taiwan Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue There are several wrong translations in Chinese, please check the pictures below. Optio...
2021-03-24 5:27:17 AM
2021-03-24 9:53:06 AM
OneByBoo
Roadie
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1 replies
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chinese
language

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