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Desktop: New "Now Playing View" sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new "Now Playing View" sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player to go along with the recently released "Your Library" sidebar. Together, the individually customizable design of these new views provides a richer experience, m...

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New Your Library sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new Your Library sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player. The new Your Library sidebar is rolling out to all desktop users now, so you will be seeing it soon if you haven't already. The new Your Library sidebar improves nav...

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[Troubleshooting] Windows

Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Perform a soft reset (generally rebooting the device will suffice). If that doesn’t help, try a clean reinstall. Be sure to l...

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FAQ: Spotify for Windows 10 app

Hey folks, we've outlined some of the common questions you might have about the Windows 10 app now available. Please post in this board if you have any other questions. Q: Why can’t I see Spotify in the Windows 10 store? A: Spotify for Windows store ...

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Computer and iPhone like not "connected" with same account / no scrobbling on last.fm

Usually, when logged in with the same account, my iPhone and my computer show the same songs. E.g. when I listen to music on the computer and then start the iPhone app it shows the same song. Now I have the problem that they are not "connected", so I...

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  • Usually, when logged in with the same account, my iPhone and my computer show the same songs. E.g. when I listen to music on the computer and then start the iPhone app it shows the same song.  ...
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Is it not good anymore to use the program now?

because it  freezes when I close it now it's not good anymore  

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  • because it  freezes when I close it now it's not good anymore    
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How do i dislike a song?

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

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Superuser Contribution Volume goes up and down

Since some days ago til now, volume goes up and down in Spotify, no matter the song I play... i've read that this is caused when using Spotify with some chat sofware but i'm not using this. I've read too that it fixed disabling "audio enhancements" b...

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  • Since some days ago til now, volume goes up and down in Spotify, no matter the song I play... i've read that this is caused when using Spotify with some chat sofware but i'm not using this. I've read...
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Solved!! Desktop App starts with volume max, doesn't remember previous volume

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhenever I start up the desktop app, the volume starts at maximum. Is there a way to get the app to remember the previous sessions volume levels?

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Whenever I start up the desktop app, the volume starts at maximum. Is there a way to get...
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Solved!! Error 30

PlanFree/PremiumCountryIrelandDeviceHp Pavillion DesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI've read other articles and support pages and completed all steps (Clean install, Deleting Spotify folder, checking hosts document) none have work...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country Ireland Device Hp Pavillion Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I've read other articles and support pages and completed all steps (Cle...
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Sporify skipping songs by itself

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify is instantly skipping songs, it doesn't do it anywhere else not even the web version of spotify. It started when i got some new headphones i tried switching ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Denmark Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Spotify is instantly skipping songs, it doesn't do it anywhere else not even the web vers...
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Superuser Contribution Random song changes with volume change aswell

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceAndroidOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen listening playlist it randomly changes the playlist to a single song. Lately, it just clears the queue. Also, it lowers the volume to maybe 10% but today it just mute...

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Android Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When listening playlist it randomly changes the playlist to a single song. Lately, it just...
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delete

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueWhy can't I delete Recently Played or anything at all? I know I am not the only one who is bo...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue Why can...
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Solved!! Playlists not updating

PlanFree/PremiumDeviceHP PavillionOperating System Windows 10,etc My Question or IssueHey, so basically, I was updating my playlists by changing their names, descriptions and cover art. The only thing that actually updated on them were the names and ...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Device HP Pavillion Operating System  Windows 10,etc   My Question or Issue Hey, so basically, I was updating my playlists by changing their names, descriptions an...
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Connect to a device not working

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will b e for us to try and help.Plan/PremiumCountryAustralia DeviceWindows 10(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Or...

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  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will b   e for us to try and help. Plan /Premium CountryAustralia   DeviceWindows 10 (iPhone 8...
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Weird issue

DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 Using the web based player. If I click on a single and then go back to the artist page the single I clicked on has moved to the album section!

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  • Device PC Operating System Windows 10   Using the web based player. If I click on a single and then go back to the artist page the single I clicked on has moved to the album section! &nb...
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Can't 'like' local songs?

I can't find a way to 'like' a local song, yet if I play the same song from spotify's library I can like it. Local songs also do not appear in 'Recently Played'. My conclusion is that local songs do not contribute to recommendations, is that correct?...

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  • I can't find a way to 'like' a local song, yet if I play the same song from spotify's library I can like it.  Local songs also do not appear in 'Recently Played'.   My conclusion is th...
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Solved!! Clear Liked songs

How can I easily clear all my Liked Songs, with a mouse click or two? I have almost 1,500 and want to start over again. Thanks.PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceWindowsOperating SystemWindows 10,My Question or IssueHow can I easily clear all my Liked Songs,...

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  • How can I easily clear all my Liked Songs, with a mouse click or two?  I have almost 1,500 and want to start over again.  Thanks. Plan Premium Country USA Device Windows Operating Sy...
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Superuser Contribution No "don't play this music" button for daily mixes on desktop app

PlanFreeCountryNew ZealandDeviceHP ProbookOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI have been using the Spotify mobile app for a while and really like how there is the option to tell Spotify that you don't want to hear a certain song or artist...

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  • Plan Free Country New Zealand Device HP Probook Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have been using the Spotify mobile app for a while and really like how there is the...
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mouse button 3,4,5 issues

There is some bad code associated with mouse buttons 3,4,5 in the Spotify PC desktop client. It doesn't necessarily break anything as far as I can tell. However, it reflects the low quality and neglect of the Spotify desktop experience. These are bas...

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  • There is some bad code associated with mouse buttons 3,4,5 in the Spotify PC desktop client. It doesn't necessarily break anything as far as I can tell. However, it reflects the low quality and negle...
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Superuser Contribution Can't see any album, playlist or artist image

PlanPremiumCountryRomaniaOperating SystemWindows 10 I've tried reinstalling the app but the images that were saved (in cache probably) previously dissapeared and now there is no artwork on the entire app, except personalized playlist images.I wouldn'...

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  • Plan Premium Country Romania Operating System Windows 10   I've tried reinstalling the app but the images that were saved (in cache probably) previously dissapeared and now there is no ar...
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Clicking the album icon doesn't take you to the correct song

PlanPremiumDeviceComputer running Windows 10Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThis is a bug that has been bothering me for a while now, not sure how long it's been around, but thought I should post a bug report so that it might get fixed...

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  • Plan Premium Device Computer running Windows 10 Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue This is a bug that has been bothering me for a while now, not sure how long it's been a...
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Superuser Contribution Windows 7: Sotify hide volume control icon in systray

Revently I've noticed when I run Spotify (Windows 7 x64) volume control icon vanishes This is very annoying, I simply get use to click on that icon to control volume, not inside Spotify as it's less accurate. Why Spotify forces this behaviour?

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  • Revently I've noticed when I run Spotify (Windows 7 x64) volume control icon vanishes 😞 This is very annoying, I simply get use to click on that icon to control volume, not inside Spotify as it's l...
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All playlists available

PlanPremiumCountry Netherlands DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I want to see all the playlists from the user The Sound of Spotify.In the list of Public Playlistst I only see the first 200 lists, but they have more than 3000 li...

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  • ...In the list of Public Playlistst I only see the first 200 lists, but they have more than 3000 lists. How is it possible for me to see them? In the online player the list is refreshing if you s...
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