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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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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...
Visitor
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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
Newbie
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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...
PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueYesterday (18 Jan 2021), I was listening to a playlist I created a while back and to my surprise, there was a new section at the bottom of the playlist with suggestions of similar artists and ...
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Yesterday (18 Jan 2021), I was listening to a playlist I created a while back and to my surprise, there was a new section at...
Spotify Legend
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PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceSpotify for WindowsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen playing the app in Windows 10 (Both on Desktop and on my Surface Tablet) it plays fine til it hits commercials then every couple days when a comm...
Plan Free Country United States Device Spotify for Windows Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When playing the app in Windows 10 (Both on Desktop and on my Surface Tabl...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremium DuoCountryUK DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi there, Not all of my local files show in spotify.I have attatched screenshots showing the problem.I have tried:- removing and re-adding the local folder- removing the ...
Plan Premium Duo Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hi there, Not all of my local files show in spotify. I have attatched...
Spotify Legend
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Hello, I've encountered a very simple and annoying problem with Spotify windows app. When show friends activity is enabled the arrow with the drop-down menu is accessible, but when you disable friend activity it automatically disappears. This does no...
Hello, I've encountered a very simple and annoying problem with Spotify windows app. When show friends activity is enabled the arrow with the drop-down menu is accessible, but when you disable friend...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceLenovo 730 Operating SystemWindows 10 64bithttps://support.spotify.com/us/article/view-lyrics/I have tried getting lyric to work on both desktop and phone but neither work！Absolute debacle!Below, I have attached s...
Plan Premium Country United States Device Lenovo 730 Operating System Windows 10 64bit https://support.spotify.com/us/article/view-lyrics/ I have tried getting lyric to work on both de...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have noted a very high CPU usage from watching podcast videos on the Spotify desktop app. When listening to music the CPU usage is around 1%, while watching a video ...
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have noted a very high CPU usage from watching podcast videos on the Spotify desktop app....
Spotify Legend
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I can't find the option for change the folder of the downloads playlist. PlanPremiumCountrySpain Device Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHow Can I Change and locate the folder of the downloads?
I can't find the option for change the folder of the downloads playlist. Plan Premium Country Spain Device Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue How ...
Casual Listener
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I don't understand why there isn't one. Really.. the app on my phone has it? but not my pc?
I don't understand why there isn't one. Really.. the app on my phone has it? but not my pc?
Music Fan
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PlanFree/PremiumCountryAustraliaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueDoes anyone know any command prompt commands for the Windows 10 desktop app? I'm writing a python script to control spotify through command prompt, but the only co...
Plan Free/Premium Country Australia Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Does anyone know any command prompt commands for the Windows 10 desktop app? I'm writin...
Spotify Legend
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everytime i open up spotify on my pc it is very slow to open it took me over 5mins.. after 5 mins i can allowed to play some music about 7 time then it frezzing up i have to closed it every time... so annoying.....
everytime i open up spotify on my pc it is very slow to open it took me over 5mins.. after 5 mins i can allowed to play some music about 7 time then it frezzing up i have to closed it every tim...
Spotify Legend
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PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSkipping songs changes the playlist to another even with repeat on while rewinding keeps playing songs from that playlist i had originally selectedhttps://youtu.be/mPeWNmlLNac...
Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Skipping songs changes the playlist to another even with repeat on while rewinding keeps pl...
Spotify Legend
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I am no longer able to use the play button on my playlist folders. The button is present but pressing it does nothing. Playing from an individual playlist within the folder works fine though. Is this normal? I recall being able to play the folder its...
I am no longer able to use the play button on my playlist folders. The button is present but pressing it does nothing. Playing from an individual playlist within the folder works fine though. Is this...
Moderator
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PlanPremiumCountry DevicePCOperating Systemwindows 10 My Question or Issue If I check "don't start spotify at Windows start" , spotify will most of the time start automatically anyway, it's random, this is clearly an issue, very annoying.
Plan Premium Country Device PC Operating System windows 10 My Question or Issue If I check "don't start spotify at Windows start" , spotify will most of the time start...
Casual Listener
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PlanPremiumCountryRussian FederationDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSome songs radio won't load (when I use song -> go to song radio option). Loading screen appears and sits there infinitely. The feature works for most songs/ar...
Plan Premium Country Russian Federation Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Some songs radio won't load (when I use song -> go to song radio option). Loadin...
Casual Listener
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PlanPremiumCountryAmericaDeviceWindows DesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueBefore the update, I could see friend activity just by following them but now it says I have to make a Facebook account in order to do that. Is it possible t...
Plan Premium Country America Device Windows Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Before the update, I could see friend activity just by following them but now it ...
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used spotify for a while and one thing that is annoying is that its like 3 steps to search for a song/artist, which more or less is the base principle for you application introduce a short hand to get to the search quick. i know you need test new thi...
used spotify for a while and one thing that is annoying is that its like 3 steps to search for a song/artist, which more or less is the base principle for you application introduce a short hand to ge...
Moderator
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DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I run dual monitors in a Vertical layout so my main one is at the bottom and the 2nd one is above. I like to put Spotify on my 2nd monitor (Top) while working on my 1st monitor (Bottom). If I dr...
Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I run dual monitors in a Vertical layout so my main one is at the bottom and the 2nd one is above. I like to put Spotif...
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PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceThinkpad X1 Extreme Gen 2Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe full screen button beside the volume slider is missing. I had it a while ago but recently it has disappeared. I have already tried reinstalli...
Plan Premium Country Singapore Device Thinkpad X1 Extreme Gen 2 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The full screen button beside the volume slider is missing. I h...
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How do i remove my sound bar from spotify connect https://epic-gamer.life/sDRoHQKkYRq Screenshot ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
How do i remove my sound bar from spotify connect https://epic-gamer.life/sDRoHQKkYRq Screenshot ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Is it possible to automatically sort the playlists in alphabetical order.
Is it possible to automatically sort the playlists in alphabetical order.
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