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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...
Visitor
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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...
Music Fan
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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
Music Fan
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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...
I tried getting the new Spotify Design, so I uninstalled the app and reinstalled it. When I was asked to log in I saw the new design but as soon as I did that it changed back to the previous one. Is there an explanation for this? I am running version...
I tried getting the new Spotify Design, so I uninstalled the app and reinstalled it. When I was asked to log in I saw the new design but as soon as I did that it changed back to the previous one. Is ...
Casual Listener
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I HATE the new update!* I can no longer hide played episodes of podcasts* It's not possible to sort by played/unplayed* The automatic play queue is totally random. Podcast episodes are not played in any order! * I no longer have the mini list of what...
I HATE the new update! * I can no longer hide played episodes of podcasts * It's not possible to sort by played/unplayed * The automatic play queue is totally random. Podcast episodes are not play...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryUKDevicePCOperating SystemWin10 My Question or IssueWhere has the "Recently Played" feature gone? Used to be on the left side bar. This was my starting point on the desktop app. Any way to get it back?Thanks!
Plan Premium Country UK Device PC Operating System Win10 My Question or Issue Where has the "Recently Played" feature gone? Used to be on the left side bar. This was my starting poin...
Composer
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PlanFreeCountry DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I restarted my computer today and I guess Spotify updated (1.0.83.318.g6c07039d) or something and I noticed that the Spotify window stays on top and has priority over every other...
Plan Free Country Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I restarted my computer today and I guess Spotify updated (1.0.83.318.g6c07039d) or somethin...
Visitor
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PlanFreeCountryRomania DeviceASUS A540LJ XX612DOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWell this started happening after the new UI update and I have no clue what caused it. Any ideas?P.S I already did a clean install of the app
Plan Free Country Romania Device ASUS A540LJ XX612D Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Well this started happening after the new UI update and I have no clue wh...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceHP Windows 10 laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueOne of my friends that I follow on Spotify suddenly appears as "1299660894" and their profile picture is blank. What does this mean?
Plan Premium Country USA Device HP Windows 10 laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue One of my friends that I follow on Spotify suddenly appears as "1299660894" and ...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicDeviceAsus ZenbookOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello everybody, Spotify App started writing to me (when I want to play normal music on Spotify) "We can't play this file, please import this file to Spo...
Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Device Asus Zenbook Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello everybody, Spotify App started writing to me (when I want to play norma...
Spotify Legend
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Unable to navigate with shortcuts Alt+left arrow and ALT+right arrow after latest desktop app release on W10. I read that this error keeps coming back to Spotify and I've found topics on this from many years back. Obviously something Spotify can't se...
Unable to navigate with shortcuts Alt+left arrow and ALT+right arrow after latest desktop app release on W10. I read that this error keeps coming back to Spotify and I've found topics on this from ma...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)desktopOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)Windows 10My Question or IssueAfter doing the latest update everything is grayed out saying "this content i...
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) desktop Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) Windows 10 My Question o...
Spotify Legend
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When I hit the upgrade link today I was shocked at the result. The new desktop UI is terrible! The playlist is now left aligned with a wiiiide horizontal distance between the info sections, so if I wanna do a quick check to see what date I have on a ...
When I hit the upgrade link today I was shocked at the result. The new desktop UI is terrible! The playlist is now left aligned with a wiiiide horizontal distance between the info sections, so if I w...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremium - FamilyCountryUKDevice- Operating SystemDesktop, Windows 10 Pro, all updates This is a follow up of my previous issue which was closed as fixed, but this behaviour continues to happen - https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Des...
Plan Premium - Family Country UK Device- Operating System Desktop, Windows 10 Pro, all updates This is a follow up of my previous issue which was closed as fixed, but this behaviour con...
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PlanFreeCountry DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueIn update 1.1.54.592, a curtain appeared (in the free version) and does not go down, there is no advertising there. We can fix this. And in update 1.1.56.595 there is also a curta...
Plan Free Country Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue In update 1.1.54.592, a curtain appeared (in the free version) and does not go down, there...
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PlanFree/PremiumCountryPhilippinesOperating SystemWindows 10 1909 My IssueAs stated in the title, streaming tracks is extremely slow. Like every 5 seconds or so, music will suddenly stop and a "can't play current song" error appears. Now, before tell...
Plan Free/Premium Country Philippines Operating System Windows 10 1909 My Issue As stated in the title, streaming tracks is extremely slow. Like every 5 seconds or so, music will sud...
Moderator
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PlanFreeCountryGermanyDeviceMSI GF63 8RDOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHey,for some reason the option "Show desktop overlay when using media keys" is missing meaning I can't deactivate the overlay anylonger which is really annoying. I...
Plan Free Country Germany Device MSI GF63 8RD Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hey, for some reason the option "Show desktop overlay when using media keys" is missin...
Regular
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PlanPremium CountryFrance (language=French) DeviceAcer Aspire 5 nitro Operating SystemWindows 10 Spotify version1.1.48.625.g1c87c7f7-a My Question or IssueToday the annoying media overlay (name and album pic, possibility to change song) when increasi...
Plan Premium Country France (language=French) Device Acer Aspire 5 nitro Operating System Windows 10 Spotify version 1.1.48.625.g1c87c7f7-a My Questi...
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PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue"Menu > Edit > Preferences > and scroll down to view Display options.Disable the “show desktop overlay when using media keys” option (turns grey if disabled)." I recently updated my Spotify an...
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue "Menu > Edit > Preferences > and scroll down to view Display options.Disable the “show desktop overlay...
Regular
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PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevice(iPhone 12 to windows PC)Operating System14.3 My Question or IssueEvery time I switch from my phone to my PC using Connect, the song skips forward ~50 seconds, which means I need to restart it every single time.
Plan Premium Country Germany Device (iPhone 12 to windows PC) Operating System 14.3 My Question or Issue Every time I switch from my phone to my PC using Connect, the song skips forw...
Spotify Legend
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Hello! I've noticed that the "Local files" menu on the left has disappeared after the latest update. Where is it now? Or is it gone forever?
Hello! I've noticed that the "Local files" menu on the left has disappeared after the latest update. Where is it now? Or is it gone forever?
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAfter an update a week or so ago, I can now only have 50 songs display in my queue (an issue that was fixed years ago), and I can't easily drag the songs to re...
Plan Premium Country United States Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue After an update a week or so ago, I can now only have 50 songs display in my queue ...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI am getting the error "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it" when trying to use the desktop app on my PC. So far I have...
Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I am getting the error "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer y...
Casual Listener
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