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Solved!! Disable the Mini-Player on the Web-Version

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...

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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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Very annoying UI window control bug

DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 ProI've been experiencing a weird bug with the window controls on the upper right corner (close, expand, minimize), where it'll randomly expand that section and starts to cover other parts of the application entirel...

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Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Pro I've been experiencing a weird bug with the window controls on the upper right corner (close, expand, minimize), where it'll randomly expand that sec...

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Superuser Contribution Don't want Turkish Music on my Browse tab

For a few weeks there are only Turkish Playlists,Turkish New Artsist etc. in my browse, overview, charts, new releases. I'm from Turkey but I don't want them entirely, I think its made because of my location but how could I disable Turkish stuff and ...

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For a few weeks there are only Turkish Playlists,Turkish New Artsist etc. in my browse, overview, charts, new releases.  I'm from Turkey but I don't want  them entirely, I think its made be...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Album art of current song disappeared on desktop player

So the most recent update jacked with a lot of key features. Among them was the album art display (and sizing) that was available for whatever song you were currently playing. See image for what's missing. These little functionality grabs are like sl...

Gig Goer

So the most recent update jacked with a lot of key features.  Among them was the album art display (and sizing) that was available for whatever song you were currently playing.   See imag...

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[Desktop][Connect] Do not remote pause when sleeping

Often I'll play music on my smartphone and remote control it from the Spotify client on my laptop. Then sometimes I want to close my laptop (putting it in sleep) and continue playback on my mobile. Problem is that the Spotify desktop client sends a p...

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Often I'll play music on my smartphone and remote control it from the Spotify client on my laptop. Then sometimes I want to close my laptop (putting it in sleep) and continue playback on my mobile. P...

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Superuser Contribution Windows app won't play to speaker, but webplayer will

I had been using the Spotify app on my computer without issue, but suddenly it won't connect to my Sonos speaker. It will only play through the cheesy laptop speakers. My android app connects to the speaker just fine, but then I am unable to control ...

Gig Goer

I had been using the Spotify app on my computer without issue, but suddenly it won't connect to my Sonos speaker. It will only play through the cheesy laptop speakers. My android app connects to the ...

Novy

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Why is everything on my account not working

PlanFreeDevice: pc desktopOperating system Windows 10 My Question or IssueEverything just doesnt work. I can't search up anything I can't play anything. All official spotify created playlist are just empty.can someone plz help me. I already tried rei...

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  Plan Free Device: pc desktop Operating system Windows 10   My Question or Issue Everything just doesnt work. I can't search up anything I can't play anything. All official spotify ...

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Superuser Contribution Trap music getting in release radar with wrong Tag!

PlanPremiumDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueDear Spotify how many years will it take to get a proper tag on my artist i actually want to listen on my ...

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Plan Premium Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Dear Spotify how many years w...

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Superuser Contribution Queue changes when filtering unplayed podcasts

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlands DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I filter the unplayed episodes of a podcast, it automatically puts them on my active queue. I would like to just browse my podcasts, to see if there is anything...

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Plan Premium Country Netherlands   Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When I filter the unplayed episodes of a podcast, it automatically puts them on my...

Mihail

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Superuser Contribution Song restarts randomly on Spotify connect

When using Spotify connect, the song randomly restarts. A typical use is this, but it does not always happen in the order listed. During the entire session I run ping towards spotify.com with stable 5 ms response time. Open Spotify on PC Windows 10 2...

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When using Spotify connect, the song randomly restarts. A typical use is this, but it does not always happen in the order listed. During the entire session I run ping towards spotify.com with stable ...

Jeremy

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ASCII characters in playlist descriptions

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I click on the playlist description it displays lots of ASCII codes that put it over the character limit. I can exit out without having to change anything, but if I...

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Plan Free Country USA Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When I click on the playlist description it displays lots of ASCII codes that put it over the...

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Can no longer create radio stations

Plan:Family PremiumCountry:AustraliaOperating System:Windows 10 1809 October 2018 Update/ Spotify App from Microsoft StoreIssue:There is no 'Create New Station +' button in the Radio category in the desktop app. Furthermore, creating a playlist based...

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Plan: Family Premium Country: Australia Operating System: Windows 10 1809 October 2018 Update/ Spotify App from Microsoft Store Issue: There is no 'Create New Station +' button in the Radio ca...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify shows as Discord status when listening on mobile but not on desktop

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen i'm listening to music on my phone it shows as a Discord status but when i'm listening to music on my computer it shows nothing, not to mention that i can't find my...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When i'm listening to music on my phone it shows as a Discord status but when i'm listening...

Alex

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution to move the songs does not scroll up, but if it works to go down in a playlist

PlanFreeCountryEcuadorDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 7 My Question or IssueTo move the songs it does not move up, but it does work to move down in a playlistin the video you can see what I mean

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Plan Free Country Ecuador Device PC Operating System Windows 7   My Question or Issue To move the songs it does not move up, but it does work to move down in a playlist in the video y...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Spotify won't play any music with my DAC plugged in

I saw some threads about a similar issue, but couldn't find an answer there. Spotify just won't play a thing. It shows an error message saying "spotify can't play that now". Other applications play sounds just fine. I've already tried reinstalling th...

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I saw some threads about a similar issue, but couldn't find an answer there. Spotify just won't play a thing. It shows an error message saying "spotify can't play that now". Other applications play s...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Going from playlist to album makes the desktop app stop playing anything at all

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemWindows 10 On my Spotify desktop app, I can go from one of my playlists to another with no problem. But at least once a day, usually twice, I'll start playing an album while a playlist of mine is already...

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Plan Premium Country United States Operating System Windows 10   On my Spotify desktop app, I can go from one of my playlists to another with no problem. But at least once a day, usually ...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Windows 10 app doesn't load, can't repair or uninstall

Hi - I'm making this post as a last resort as I'm not sure what else to do to solve this issue, and I can no longer listen to Spotify on my desktop; hoping someone can point me in the right direction... Ever since my Spotify desktop app was "updated"...

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Hi - I'm making this post as a last resort as I'm not sure what else to do to solve this issue, and I can no longer listen to Spotify on my desktop; hoping someone can point me in the right direction...

Jeremy

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Superuser Contribution Local files total tracks/total duration not shown anymore

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 20H2 My Question or IssueOn Spotify (desktop app 1.1.48.625.g1c87c7f7-a), the total number of local files along with the total duration is not shown anymore, which is really annoying ...

Gig Goer

Plan Premium Country France Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10 20H2   My Question or Issue On Spotify (desktop app 1.1.48.625.g1c87c7f7-a), the total number of local files a...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify ads

PlanFreeCountryPoland Device Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueOn spotify i get my language ads, but sometimes i get some Ad about cream in spanish or some other language idk.

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Plan Free Country Poland   Device   Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue On spotify i get my language ads, but sometimes i get some Ad about cream  in spa...

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Superuser Contribution There are no songs to play in the queue

Plan UnlimitedFree/PremiumCountry UKDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System Windows 10(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI have been getting the message in the header about every 50-60 tracks...

Gig Goer

Plan Unlimited Free/Premium Country UK Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System Windows 10 (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question o...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Spotify Becomes Slow or Unresponsive While Using Search Bar

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceWindowsOperating SystemWindows 7 My Question or IssueFor about a week now every time I would use the desktop Spotify's search bar it would take an unbearable time to load up the results. Before that it used to giv...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device Windows Operating System Windows 7   My Question or Issue For about a week now every time I would use the desktop Spotify's search bar it woul...

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