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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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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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[Other] Why can't I change my playlist artwork anymore on Windows version?

I'm no longer able to choose the playlist artwork or update my profile picture on the Desktop app. I can't do it on mobile or web page either. I found thousands of comments from others over the last 2 weeks on Youtube saying the same thing but no wor...

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I'm no longer able to choose the playlist artwork or update my profile picture on the Desktop app. I can't do it on mobile or web page either. I found thousands of comments from others over the last ...

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Superuser Contribution Windows APP Broken? No longer able to update playlist images or profile images since last update.

I'm no longer able to choose the playlist artwork or update my profile picture on the Desktop app. I can't do it on mobile or web page either. I found thousands of comments from others over the last 2 weeks on Youtube saying the same thing but no wor...

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I'm no longer able to choose the playlist artwork or update my profile picture on the Desktop app. I can't do it on mobile or web page either.   I found thousands of comments from others over ...

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Win10 cannot play via bluetooth

The Win10 application which I have downloaded using the Microsoft Store it is not allowing me to play musing through Bluetooth or USB headphones, just the laptop's speakers or 3.5mm Jack port.If I'm playing I can hear the game in the Bluetooth headse...

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The Win10 application which I have downloaded using the Microsoft Store it is not allowing me to play musing through Bluetooth or USB headphones, just the laptop's speakers or 3.5mm Jack port. If I'...

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Superuser Contribution ERROR CODE 12

PlanPremiumCountrySPAIN Device(Sony VAIO)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueI used to listen to my spotify songs on the app on pc but the last couple of days shows a message up saying code error 12, there is no more space in the disc, b...

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  Plan Premium Country SPAIN   Device (Sony VAIO) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue I used to listen to my spotify songs on the app on pc but the last co...

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Superuser Contribution Make full playlist show up in desktop

I have the desktop app and the playlists are being listed weirdly (as you can see in the screenshot) and are also not showing all of the songs in my playlist unless I chose to edit. Is there some way to make all of the songs show up, vertically, like...

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I have the desktop app and the playlists are being listed weirdly (as you can see in the screenshot) and are also not showing all of the songs in my playlist unless I chose to edit. Is there some way...

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Can't add a profile picture

PlanFreeCountry DeviceWindowsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Whenever I try changing my profile picture, it just doesn't give me the option to. (Check image, and yes, I'm aware the cursor won't show in the image but it was hovering ov...

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Plan Free Country   Device Windows Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue   Whenever I try changing my profile picture, it just doesn't give me the option to. (C...

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Solved!! Playlist with local files not playing

My Spotify Playlist with local files only does not play when I send it to another person. When they receive it and they tap the play button, nothing happens. Also when I open this playlist on my phone, NOTHING shows up! This issue has been very frust...

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My Spotify Playlist with local files only does not play when I send it to another person. When they receive it and they tap the play button, nothing happens. Also when I open this playlist on my phon...

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Superuser Contribution No more local files feature!

PlanPremiumDeviceWindows PCOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or Issue I moved to YouTube music but I decided to give Spotify one last go after being a Premium member for years. With this latest version, I'm unable to add local files, After search...

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Plan Premium Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue   I moved to YouTube music but I decided to give Spotify one last go after being a Premium member for year...

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Playlist Cover Keeps Changing Back to Previous Artwork

Hi, I currently have a problem where upon updating the cover image for my playlist, it reverts back to its previous version immediately as soon as I change playlist and/or exit and re-enter the application. I can double-check and confirm it changes b...

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Hi, I currently have a problem where upon updating the cover image for my playlist, it reverts back to its previous version immediately as soon as I change playlist and/or exit and re-enter the appli...

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Superuser Contribution Multiple Track Selection as Radio Root

How is it that you can make a Radio root from a playlist that has multiple tracks but not by just selecting multiple tracks on any list and having that be a root? I could have sworn this used to be possible. Why should the user waste time creating a ...

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How is it that you can make a Radio root from a playlist that has multiple tracks but not by just selecting multiple tracks on any list and having that be a root? I could have sworn this used to be p...

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Superuser Contribution [Comedy] Genre/Mood Page is Just the Podcast Page...

Despite Spotify Mobile (both Andriod & iOS) listing a few popular podcasts, new album releases and a "radio" button...Spotify Desktop simply lists NOTHING BUT podcasts. In fact it's the exact same page as the Browse>Podcasts>Comedy page. What gives.....

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Despite Spotify Mobile (both Andriod & iOS) listing a few popular podcasts, new album releases and a "radio" button...Spotify Desktop simply lists NOTHING BUT podcasts. In fact it's the exact sam...

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Superuser Contribution Podcasts autoplay on "page" visit

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi!When I'm listening to a music playlist and "browse" to a podcast that I follow (just to have a look for what topics new episodes covers), the podcast starts playing aut...

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Plan Premium Country Norway Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi! When I'm listening to a music playlist and "browse" to a podcast that I follow (just to ha...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify won´t install

PlanPremiumCountryPortugalOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi.So a couple days back i had a problem with my spotify and i uninstalled it and now when i try to install it again it says that "the installer is unable to install spotify bec...

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  Plan Premium Country Portugal Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi. So a couple days back i had a problem with my spotify and i uninstalled it and now when i tr...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify doesnt work

PlanPremiumCountryCzechDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello when I open spotify on my account it looks diffrent from my friends. I can´t follow them, lisen with them or anything. I tried reinstalling, looking into the settting...

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  Plan Premium Country Czech Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hello when I open spotify on my account it looks diffrent from my friends. I can´t follo...

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New "Test" Version

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceWindows DesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I have two premium accounts. One is fully functional. The other looks different and watered down. It has about half the features and options. Three Spotify reps h...

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Plan Premium Country   Device Windows Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue   I have two premium accounts. One is fully functional. The other looks diff...

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Superuser Contribution Locked out of changing profile picture

Hello, I made a new account on spotify today and download the desktop program. I didn't have a profile picture on so I added one. Just after adding my profile pic the software doesn't allow me to change it anymore. I had to make this new account sinc...

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Hello,   I made a new account on spotify today and download the desktop program.   I didn't have a profile picture on so I added one. Just after adding my profile pic the software doesn...

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Superuser Contribution changing cover image for playlists

PlanPremiumCountryUSA Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI am not able to change the cover image on my playlists, It will not give me the option to chan...

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Plan Premium Country USA   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I am no...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Playlist picture

PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueMy friend wants to change the picture of her playlist but can't even though she downloaded the app on her PC, which is also windows 10. (Both accounts are premium by ...

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  Plan Premium Country Philippines Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue My friend wants to change the picture of her playlist but can't even though she do...

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