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Discuss Spotify for Windows
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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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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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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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...
PlanPremiumCountryUS DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueWithin the past couple weeks, my "Friends Activity" has gone completely blank. I've attached a picture. I can assure you they are listening to something and should be showing...
Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Within the past couple weeks, my "Friends Activity" has gone completely blank. I've attache...
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PlanFreeCountry USADeviceHP 5Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I want to convert my favorited songs into a playlist that I can share.
Plan Free Country USA Device HP 5 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I want to convert my favorited songs into a playlist that I can share.
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I've been using the "create similar playlist" function as a way to discover new music and its been such a great tool, much more effective than simply going to a song radio. I've only been able to use this function on my desktop but now can't even see...
I've been using the "create similar playlist" function as a way to discover new music and its been such a great tool, much more effective than simply going to a song radio. I've only been able to use...
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PlanoFreeCountryBrasilDevicePC O meu ambiente de trabalho usa Spotify Free; porém SEMPRE que começa a propaganda específica da Americanas ele trava e não volta mais. É necessário desconectar ele de todos os computadores e aparelhos pra que volte (o q...
Plano Free Country Brasil Device PC O meu ambiente de trabalho usa Spotify Free; porém SEMPRE que começa a propaganda específica da Americanas ele trava e não volta mais. É necessário d...
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PlanPremiumCountryColombiaDeviceMotorola G60 and windows desktopOperating SystemAndroid and Windows 11 My Question or IssueFrom several weeks ago I found that the audio on the song "Forever we can make it!" of "THYME" is not correct.Sounds like it ha...
Plan Premium Country Colombia Device Motorola G60 and windows desktop Operating System Android and Windows 11 My Question or Issue From several weeks ago I found that the audio on th...
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I cannot choose my speakers as the output device on Spotify
I cannot choose my speakers as the output device on Spotify
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Listening to songs all day on Windows and/or Android, and suddenly playback pauses. I can resume playback, but will only play for about 3 seconds before pausing again. Every time this issue happens, it always plays for about 3 seconds and pauses agai...
Listening to songs all day on Windows and/or Android, and suddenly playback pauses. I can resume playback, but will only play for about 3 seconds before pausing again. Every time this issue happens, ...
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Operating SystemWindows 11My Question or IssueThe desktop app is lagging, although my PC is powerful enough to handle bigger programs. Is it me or the addition of video content made the app too heavy?
Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue The desktop app is lagging, although my PC is powerful enough to handle bigger programs. Is it me or the addition of video content made the app too...
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Frequently throughout the day, Spotify sound will distort and get quiet. The songs are random but once it does it to a song, it's consistent at the same place even if I go back to that time or relisten later. So I assume it corrupts the cache but tha...
Frequently throughout the day, Spotify sound will distort and get quiet. The songs are random but once it does it to a song, it's consistent at the same place even if I go back to that time or relist...
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PlanPremium CountryNetherlands DeviceDesktop PC Operating SystemWindows 7 My Question or IssueEvery time I start my pc, Spotify starts with it's sound muted. I have to manually go to spotify to unmute it which really starts to bother me
Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 7 My Question or Issue Every time I start my pc, Spotify starts with it's so...
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PlanPremiumCountryusaDevicewindows 11 pcOperating Systemwindows 11 My Question or Issuenearly everytime i open the app or it opens on startup, the app will randomly skip through a bunch of songs, eventually stop on 1 after about 5-10 seconds. and the...
Plan Premium Country usa Device windows 11 pc Operating System windows 11 My Question or Issue nearly everytime i open the app or it opens on startup, the app will randomly skip thro...
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I want to be able to see the local music files on my hard drive in my Spotify account but my settings/privacy list no longer shows the local files option and one track I linked into the account a few days ago is now greyed out.
I want to be able to see the local music files on my hard drive in my Spotify account but my settings/privacy list no longer shows the local files option and one track I linked into the account a few...
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It works on the web browser and my phone, but not the app on my laptop. It's a shame because I always use it on my laptop, but it hasn't worked for a week. I tried uninstalling it, logging out and in, restarted my computer, but none of it has worked.
It works on the web browser and my phone, but not the app on my laptop. It's a shame because I always use it on my laptop, but it hasn't worked for a week. I tried uninstalling it, logging out and in...
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On my phone, I can start a podcast and it will play all unplayed episodes before switching to another podcast. On my computer, it changes to a different podcast after one episode. How do I fix that?
On my phone, I can start a podcast and it will play all unplayed episodes before switching to another podcast. On my computer, it changes to a different podcast after one episode. How do I fix that?
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The "More options" menu shown below is no longer appearing when you right click on a song or artist. It only shows if you click the 3-dot icon now. Is there a way to get this feature back? I've tried reinstalling Spotify and using the Browser app and...
The "More options" menu shown below is no longer appearing when you right click on a song or artist. It only shows if you click the 3-dot icon now. Is there a way to get this feature back? I've tried...
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PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceWindows desktop PCOperating SystemWindows My Question or IssueWhy is it so hard to create a f*$king refresh button. I listen to a daily podcast, and everyday I have to close and reopen spotify to get the new episode on S...
Plan Free/Premium Country Device Windows desktop PC Operating System Windows My Question or Issue Why is it so hard to create a f*$king refresh button. I listen to a dai...
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Plan : PremiumCountry : IndiaDevice(Asus Vivobook)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or Issuewhenever i play video songs it shows up "try installing latest version" even though it is the latest version . i even tried reinstalling . And sometime...
Plan : Premium Country : India Device (Asus Vivobook) Operating System (Windows 10) My Question or Issue whenever i play video songs it shows up "try installing latest version" ev...
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A certain album (Collected Works of Steve Reich) consists of 23 cd's. On the mobile all cd's are mentioned seperately: CD1, CD2 ect. On the laptop (windows 11) they are not mentioned, so you see a very long playlist of all the numbers.Is this because...
A certain album (Collected Works of Steve Reich) consists of 23 cd's. On the mobile all cd's are mentioned seperately: CD1, CD2 ect. On the laptop (windows 11) they are not mentioned, so you see a ve...
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PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWin10 My Question or IssueSpotify desktop app is randomly muting itself a few times a day, often without me even being at my desk with my hands on any device, phone included. I'm unclear what the fix w...
Plan Premium Country US Device Desktop Operating System Win10 My Question or Issue Spotify desktop app is randomly muting itself a few times a day, often without me even being at my ...
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Moderator edit: Asus x415 Operating System Windows 11 I've seen this exact issue talked about on the android app, but nothing on desktop. Whilst playing songs, the audio will randomly stop, whilst the bar below the pause button acts like the audio is...
Moderator edit: Asus x415 Operating System Windows 11 I've seen this exact issue talked about on the android app, but nothing on desktop. Whilst playing songs, the audio will ran...
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