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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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julianmensink

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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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moep99

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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 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

SapphicGrandpa

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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...

alexandracrtn

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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...

OscarDC

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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

qioalice

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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...

Yordan

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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 ...

muchozolf

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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...

Amay

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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...

MrZackko

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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

Novy

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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...

kiriup

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Superuser Contribution Random Song Plays after 1 selected song

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWin 10 My Question or IssueWhenever I play a song or want to listen to an entire album, one song plays, then a random one. Here's an example: I wanted to listen to a Radiohead album. It played the first so...

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  Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Win 10   My Question or Issue Whenever I play a song or want to listen to an entire album, one song plays, then a random one...

keiome

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Numbers removed/missing from ALL albums/playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceROG LaptopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueAll albums and playlists have no more track numbers with no exceptions, but the icon for it is still there with the other sorting options, I'm trying to fig...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device ROG Laptop Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue All albums and playlists have no more track numbers with no exceptions, but the ...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I have spotify premium. How do I tell spotify I don't like a song?

I'm in a Daily Mix. I don't like a song, but when I click on the three dots next to the song, the only options I have are: Add to playlist; Save to your Liked Songs; Add to queue; Go to song radio; Go to Artist; Go to album; Show credits; and Share. ...

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I'm in a Daily Mix. I don't like a song, but when I click on the three dots next to the song, the only options I have are: Add to playlist; Save to your Liked Songs; Add to queue; Go to song radio; G...

paulywogg99

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Superuser Contribution Autocomplete stops after typing a single letter

Plan PremiumCountryUSADeviceLatitude 5450Operating SystemWindows 11 Enterprise My Question or IssueAfter the most recent Spotify app update for Windows (desktop), the search bar seems to be broken. Whenever I try to type in the name of an artist, it ...

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Plan  Premium Country USA Device Latitude 5450 Operating System Windows 11 Enterprise   My Question or Issue After the most recent Spotify app update for Windows (desktop), the se...

MissKitty614

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Superuser Contribution add hide song option on spotify pc

This button is available in spotify android but I can't hide song in spotify windows

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This button is available in spotify android but I can't hide song in spotify windows

merula89

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Superuser Contribution Canvas feature doesn't work

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(Windows 11) My Question or Issue:While browsing Spotify on my computer, I noticed the canvas feature. Unfortunately, even though it is available, the ca...

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Plan Premium Country Turkey Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (Windows 11)   My Question or Issue: While browsing Spotify on my computer, I no...

Yordan

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