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Solved!! 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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Solved!! 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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Solved!! Disable Video on desktop app

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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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 ar...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Web Player not working on Microsoft Edge

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueOver the past few days, from about 1 pm edt on Monday, 24th of March, I have been unable to use the Spotify Web Player on my school laptop. It shows as either a pure black s...

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Plan Free Country USA Device Laptop Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue Over the past few days, from about 1 pm edt on Monday, 24th of March, I have been unable to use t...

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i cant open the aplication,

i closed the aplication accidentally , already i installed and now i cant open it

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i closed the aplication accidentally , already i installed and now i cant open it

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify Windows App does not play any song nor shows my liked songs / playlist content

PlanPremium (Family)CountryGermany DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 Pro My IssueThe Spotify App does not play any song. If I click play on a song, nothing happens. It does not show in the play bar at the bottom of the app and does not start playing...

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Plan Premium (Family) Country Germany   Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Pro   My Issue The Spotify App does not play any song. If I click play on a song, nothing happens. I...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Why did the Canvas feature on Spotify desktop suddenly disappear?

I recently had access to the Canvas feature on the Spotify desktop app, but after two days, it suddenly disappeared. Now, I can no longer see Canvases when listening to music that supports it.

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I recently had access to the Canvas feature on the Spotify desktop app, but after two days, it suddenly disappeared. Now, I can no longer see Canvases when listening to music that supports it.

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Superuser Contribution Spotify windows app skipping music

Im from India, KeralaIve been using spotify premium for almost a year now and one of the most annoying thing i have experienced till now is that whenever i launch the spotify desktop app and starts playing music, it skips a few seconds into the song....

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Im from India, Kerala Ive been using spotify premium for almost a year now and one of the most annoying thing i have experienced till now is that whenever i launch the spotify desktop app and star...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution volume slider lag

I have been experiencing lag on my volume slider but only when I listen with my Razer Kraken X headphones (USB), i have tried reinstalling windows deleting all and the issue is still there, I'm using windows 11 and spotify app. Note: when I use web S...

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I have been experiencing lag on my volume slider but only when I listen with my Razer Kraken X headphones (USB), i have tried reinstalling windows deleting all and the issue is still there, I'm ...

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Superuser Contribution Distractible podcast won't play

I am trying to listen to the distractible podcast. Other podcasts play but with distractible when I press play it changes to a pause button but the progress tracker stays at 0:00

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I am trying to listen to the distractible podcast. Other podcasts play but with distractible when I press play it changes to a pause button but the progress tracker stays at 0:00

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Searching in my playlist changes my whole queue

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueEver since the new UI came out my queue has been completely **bleep** up. If I search for a song in my playlist, let's say one called "Runner" and I play it, rather t...

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  Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Ever since the new UI came out my queue has been completely **bleep** up. If I sea...

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Superuser Contribution How can I stop my wired headphones from interfering with Spotify pause/play

I have a wired headset connected to my PC and it has a buggy pause/play button. My music keeps skipping, pausing, and playing at random intervals very frequently. Is there a way I can stop my headset from interfering with Spotify?

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I have a wired headset connected to my PC and it has a buggy pause/play button. My music keeps skipping, pausing, and playing at random intervals very frequently. Is there a way I can stop my headset...

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Superuser Contribution I can't see any of my Spotify settings

On the desktop app, I click settings and the only category shown is language. I don't have playback or any other setting to choose.

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On the desktop app, I click settings and the only category shown is language. I don't have playback or any other setting to choose.

Abextra2013

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Superuser Contribution the browser doesn't pop up when trying to login on the spotify app

When I try to log in on a windows pc, I'm prompted to login through my browser but it will never open no matter how many times I click the retry button

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When I try to log in on a windows pc, I'm prompted to login through my browser but it will never open no matter how many times I click the retry button

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Superuser Contribution Liked songs playlist is missing songs

PlanPremium/IndividualCountryNorwayDeviceLenovo Yoga Pro 7, Samsung Galaxy S9Operating SystemWindows 11 (Spotify for Windows (64-bits) 1.2.58.498.g6afe77b7), Android 10 (App version: 9.0.24.601) My IssueThe issue is with the desktop app for Spotify a...

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Plan Premium/Individual Country Norway Device Lenovo Yoga Pro 7, Samsung Galaxy S9 Operating System Windows 11 (Spotify for Windows (64-bits) 1.2.58.498.g6afe77b7), Android 10 (App version: 9....

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Superuser Contribution Spotify app(Windows) won't play sound on my Airpods

Hello,For some reason Spotify app won't play sound on my Airpods even though they are connected. Web player is working, everything else working, it just won't play sound in the app. It is not a problem with headphones. Also, app is updated, already r...

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Hello, For some reason Spotify app won't play sound on my Airpods even though they are connected. Web player is working, everything else working, it just won't play sound in the app. It is not a pro...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Font appears very blurry

PlanFreeCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceLenovo Legion y540 15IRHOperating SystemWindows 10 ProMy Question or IssueAll fonts appear blurry, it's unbearable to look at. It also won't let me fullscreen fully.

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Plan Free Country The Netherlands Device Lenovo Legion y540 15IRH Operating System Windows 10 Pro My Question or Issue All fonts appear blurry, it's unbearable to look at. It also won't let ...

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Superuser Contribution Re: First second of song cut off

I've been listening to Spotify for years on my desktop but now I can only listen to 9 seconds of each song but if the marketing lasts 24 hours I can listen to it all!!!

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I've been listening to Spotify for years on my desktop but now I can only listen to 9 seconds of each song but if the marketing lasts 24 hours I can listen to it all!!!

OscarDC

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I cant make my playlist seeable

PlanFreeCountry : USA DeviceChromebookOperating Systemidk My Question or IssueFor an odd reason each time I send a link to my friend it shows that it doesn't exist when its public and I can see it on my own PFP too.. is there a way to make it seeable...

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  Plan Free Country : USA   Device Chromebook Operating System idk   My Question or Issue For an odd reason each time I send a link to my friend it shows that it doesn't exi...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify plays on the wrong device

When I get into my car and my phone connects to bluetooth, my account starts to play at my work computer. I can't reach my phone in my car to fiddle with device settings, so it won't stream to my car audio system at all. When I get back to my desk, i...

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When I get into my car and my phone connects to bluetooth, my account starts to play at my work computer. I can't reach my phone in my car to fiddle with device settings, so it won't stream to my ca...

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Superuser Contribution can i get a playlist/song on a pendrive, if yes then i would like to know

i wanted to get a playlist i like on a pedrive but i have no idea how. im using a laptop not a pc and i really don't know how to do that

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i wanted to get a playlist i like on a pedrive but i have no idea how. im using a laptop not a pc and i really don't know how to do that

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't view history on browser.

When using the app I can see history but only when I use the app. They don't sync. Also for recently played anything. I am not sure why my browser can't show history either.

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When using the app I can see history but only when I use the app. They don't sync. Also for recently played anything. I am not sure why my browser can't show history either.  

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Superuser Contribution Review of Spotify’s Recommended Songs Preview Feature

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceCustom Built PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueReview of a Feature I had Temporary Access To...I recently experienced a fantastic new feature on Spotify's desktop app that significantly enhanced my playlist-b...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Custom Built PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Review of a Feature I had Temporary Access To... I recently experienced a fa...

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