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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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taoistmiao

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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Preferences window doesn't open

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceHP laptopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueI use the Spotify desktop application both with direct Internet connection (no proxy needed), at home, and with HTTPS proxy, at work.When I open the application at wo...

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Plan Premium Country Spain Device HP laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I use the Spotify desktop application both with direct Internet connection (no proxy needed), at ...

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Superuser Contribution Why am I getting random podcasts instead of the next in the series?

PlanFreeCountryNew ZealandDeviceHP LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have just started using Spotify, and am using the Chrome browser version (I have not downloaded an app). I'm listening to a single specific podcast. Whenever I ...

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Plan Free Country New Zealand Device HP Laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have just started using Spotify, and am using the Chrome browser version (I have not...

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Superuser Contribution Better Library Organization

The way the library organization works in the side bar is so unbelievably frustrating. Somethings can go in folders some can't. It moves things around and doesn't stay in any sensible order. Your UI desperately needs to be reworked so that we are abl...

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The way the library organization works in the side bar is so unbelievably frustrating.  Somethings can go in folders some can't.  It moves things around and doesn't stay in any sensible ord...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify sound so quiet all of a sudden (Win 11)

Plan: PremiumCountry: PHDevice: Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.52.442.g01893f92Operating System: Win 11Speaker: Edifier r1380db Issue:All of the sudden my Spotify sound in my speaker is quiet. Normally my volume is only at 20% in the application, n...

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Plan: Premium Country: PH Device: Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.52.442.g01893f92 Operating System: Win 11 Speaker: Edifier r1380db   Issue: All of the sudden my Spotify sound...

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Liked Songs not syncing across devices - keep returninig after fix

This issue is keep returninig over and overI have the latest versiondoes help somtimes:deleting files from %localappdata%\Spotify\Storage\always help:uninstalldelete all %localappdata%\Spotifyinstall againbut this is not solutionhow many times do you...

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This issue is keep returninig over and over I have the latest version does help somtimes: deleting files from %localappdata%\Spotify\Storage\ always help: uninstall delete all&n...

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Superuser Contribution Opening open.spotify links automatically plays the linked song

Previously, when opening an open.spotify link, it would show the album view, but not automatically play the song, allowing for any music experience to stay interrupted and to allow the song to be added to queue.A few days ago, this has changed to the...

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Previously, when opening an open.spotify link, it would show the album view, but not automatically play the song, allowing for any music experience to stay interrupted and to allow the song to be add...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Desktop Crashes, Then Deletes Downloaded Music

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceWindows 10 PC---On three separate occasions, I've launched Spotify, only for it to immediately crash and freeze my PC. On restart and relaunching Spotify, I find that I have been signed out of Spotify, and that after logging...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device Windows 10 PC --- On three separate occasions, I've launched Spotify, only for it to immediately crash and freeze my PC. On restart and relaunching Spotify, I fi...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I want to delete an unwanted daily mix.

There are no options to dislike or delete the recurring daily mixes and 'made for you' playlists. I have searched old comments but cannot find a solution. I would be happy if I could just hide the suggestions altogether so they do not automatically d...

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There are no options to dislike or delete the recurring daily mixes and 'made for you' playlists. I have searched old comments but cannot find a solution. I would be happy if I could just hide the s...

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Superuser Contribution Podcast plays in reverse order

PlanFreeCountryGermanyDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThere are already a lot of threads about this. But this bug is still not fixed yet. Podcasts always play in reverse order. (new to old)But i want to hear them from old to ne...

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Plan Free Country Germany Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue There are already a lot of threads about this. But this bug is still not fixed yet.  Podcas...

shmightworks

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Superuser Contribution lyrics not auto scrolling

so im using the app on my laptop and have a premium subscription in case that matters. My issue is that when im trying to view any song lyrics, the lyrics dont auto scroll and sync to the song, im not pressing any lyrics or any other buttons, just th...

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so im using the app on my laptop and have a premium subscription in case that matters. My issue is that when im trying to view any song lyrics, the lyrics dont auto scroll and sync to the song, im no...

artamidae

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Superuser Contribution Preview doesn´t play audio

DevicePC - Desktop AppOperating SystemWindows 10 Pro My Question or IssueSince a while when I click on the preview button in playlists there is no audio being played any more. The window opens and the little sound symbol is going off on the upper rig...

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Device PC - Desktop App Operating System Windows 10 Pro   My Question or Issue Since a while when I click on the preview button in playlists there is no audio being played any more. The wi...

Yordan

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Superuser Contribution Bad sound quality with wired headphones on desktop

Hey, I am using the desktop app for Windows, recently, the sound quality went from normal to completely unlistenable, the song sometimes completely fades out. I'm using Sony XM4s with a wired connection and the only thing affected is spotify, apps li...

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Hey,  I am using the desktop app for Windows, recently, the sound quality went from normal to completely unlistenable, the song sometimes completely fades out. I'm using Sony XM4s with a wired...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Liked Songs not updating if i update then on a different device

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceWindows NotebookOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueIf i like a song on any device other than the specific windows laptop, the liked songs playlist do not update on the Windows App. Even if i start the playli...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device Windows Notebook Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue If i like a song on any device other than the specific windows laptop, the liked...

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Superuser Contribution Can't see all songs by an artist

PlanPremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI've been having trouble seeing all songs by an artist on their artist page. I know I used to be able to but I can't find where the option is anymore. I looked around and it looks li...

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Plan Premium Country USA Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I've been having trouble seeing all songs by an artist on their artist page. I know I used to be able to but I...

Fraser13

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Solved!! Anyone know how to fix error code 13 when trying to install spotify?

I uninstalled Spotify recently and when I attempted to reinstall I get error code 13. I've tried saving the instal exe file and running as administrator but that doesn't work either. Anyone know what error code 13 actually is??

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I uninstalled Spotify recently and when I attempted to reinstall I get error code 13. I've tried saving the instal exe file and running as administrator but that doesn't work either. Anyone know what...

TheOneWhoAsked

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Spotify icon not showing on desktop

Hello, recently I have a reaccuring issue that I can't seem to solve. The spotify icon on my desktop keeps turning into a white blank page. I tried many different things, just throwing it into the trash and placing it on my desktop again, reinstallli...

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Hello,   recently I have a reaccuring issue that I can't seem to solve. The spotify icon on my desktop keeps turning into a white blank page. I tried many different things, just throwing it in...

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Superuser Contribution "Play / Pause" on Android & Web app

PlanFamilyCountryFranceDeviceIssue on Honor Smartphone but also on my laptopOperating SystemHonor Magic OS9.0 & Android 15 / Windows 10 My Question or IssueSorry in advance if my english is no very good ahahahSometimes, since some months, Spotify sto...

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Plan Family Country France Device Issue on Honor Smartphone but also on my laptop Operating System Honor Magic OS9.0 & Android 15 / Windows 10   My Question or Issue Sorry in advan...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution External monitors disconnect when opening Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesOperating SystemWindows10 My Question or IssueWhenever Spotify is active my monitors will constantly disconnect and reconnect (and my bluetooth mouse). This happens with the web player, the desktop app, and on webpages ...

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Plan Premium Country United States Operating System Windows10   My Question or Issue Whenever Spotify is active my monitors will constantly disconnect and reconnect (and my bluetooth mou...

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Superuser Contribution Full screen mode still shows text on bottom

PlanPremium CountryGermany DevicePC Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi everyone,Full screen mode shows remnants of the white text 'Ähnliche Musikvideos' at the very bottom. This is distracting and annoying. A fix would be appreciated. ...

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Plan Premium   Country Germany   Device PC   Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi everyone, Full screen mode shows remnants of the white text 'Ähnli...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Remove "shows you might like", "episodes for you", "popular with, "picked for you" from podcasts

I'm on desktop Windows, non-premium.I do not want to have podcasts suggested to me by the algorithm, and I do not want these suggestions to be prioritized over new episodes. I especially don't want random playlists that were "picked for me" on my pod...

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I'm on desktop Windows, non-premium. I do not want to have podcasts suggested to me by the algorithm, and I do not want these suggestions to be prioritized over new episodes. I especially don't wa...

annoyedbruh

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