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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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minklet

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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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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...

Ivan

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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...

Elena

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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...

Mario

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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...

Xenia

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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...

Xenia

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Solved!! Will there ever be a feature to change your display name on desktop?

Unfortunately I don't own a mobile device, so to my knowledge changing the display name of my account is out of the question. If I were to message support, might I get help with editing it?

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Unfortunately I don't own a mobile device, so to my knowledge changing the display name of my account is out of the question. If I were to message support, might I get help with editing it?

Billy-J

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Superuser Contribution Home page not showing up

PlanFreeCountryBrazilDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 7 Professional 64 bits My Question or IssueThe Home page is not appearing for me. It sometimes appears though, but it's very rare and I can only see the Browse and Radio page.

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Plan Free Country Brazil Device Desktop Operating System Windows 7 Professional 64 bits   My Question or Issue The Home page is not appearing for me. It sometimes appears though, but i...

Ivan

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Superuser Contribution Local files not playing on my phone

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 HiI got a premium account. I have enable spotify local files on my desktop. However I can't ...

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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   ...

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fullscreen album art - new issue

PlanFreeCountryUSDevicelenovo thinkpadOperating Systemwindows 10 proMy Question or Issuefound out why i couldnt find the option, it disappears after one song. why is this?

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Plan Free Country US Device lenovo thinkpad Operating System windows 10 pro My Question or Issue found out why i couldnt find the option, it disappears after one song. why is this?

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Solved!! fullscreen album art

PlanFreeCountryUSDeviceLenovo ThinkpadOperating SystemWindows 10 ProMy Question or Issuesaw feature, used it, went off of it for a bit, now cant find it.

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Plan Free Country US Device Lenovo Thinkpad Operating System Windows 10 Pro My Question or Issue saw feature, used it, went off of it for a bit, now cant find it.

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Superuser Contribution Hiding Home, Browse and Radio

PlanPremium It appears intentionally impossible to remove all the adverts from my premium account. I subscribed to Premium to remove advertisements but because I accidentally clicked a pop artist I am now being advertised junk. Is it possible to remo...

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Plan Premium   It appears intentionally impossible to remove all the adverts from my premium account. I subscribed to Premium to remove advertisements but because I accidentally clicked a pop...

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Shuffle off when play a new playlist

PlanPremiumCountryArgentinaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10Playing ThroughPS4My Question or IssueWhen I'm playing from pc to PS4 using Spotify ConnectAfter the last updates. Every time I start playing a new playlist the shuffle mode turns off. Prov...

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Plan Premium Country Argentina Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Playing Through PS4 My Question or Issue When I'm playing from pc to PS4 using Spotify Connect After the last updates....

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Customize playlist picture problem

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDeviceOneplus 7tOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, I can't change my my playlist cover photos anymore. I don't know if if it's the new update or lag, but I could change them before. I have researched and tr...

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Plan Premium Country Finland Device Oneplus 7t Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hello,  I can't change my my playlist cover photos anymore. I don't know if if ...

EthanS1

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