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Can't play an artist's discography on the desktop app

Plan Premium Device PC / Android My Question or Issue This happened a few days ago. Normally when i clicked an Artist > Discography > Show All > And play a song, the next song was from the next album of the artist. Now, the next song is a random one ...

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Issue : no volume control in spotify when exclusive mode is activated

Premium member, France, Windows 10 64 bits updated, Focusrite Audio solo usb external soundcard updated, Desktop app updated I talk with the customer service, we try to solve my problem and they told me that it should be an issue that I have to talk ...

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MIKAAAAEL

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Black Screen (June 15 2026 install)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktop PC IntelOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueFollowed clean re-install instructions after getting black screen at startup. Installed the latest June 15 version from the Windows Store. Ran once without p...

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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 are...

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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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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...

Casual Listener

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...

Emilia_8

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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...

Ashktarr

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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...

Ivan

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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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Plan Premium Country Netherlands   Device PC Operating System Windows 10     My Question or Issue   I want to see all the playlists from the user The Sound of Spotify....

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Problems with playback on windows

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceRedmi Note 7Operating System Windows 10 My Question or IssueI'm having trouble using Spotify on the desktop, I can use it normally on my phone and on the desktop when the sound comes out on the monitor, but when I put it...

Newbie

  Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Redmi Note 7 Operating System  Windows 10   My Question or Issue I'm having trouble using Spotify on the desktop, I can use it normally ...

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Superuser Contribution Heart icon is not changing after adding/removing song to liked ones

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevicehp laptopOperating SystemWindows 10,app version 1.1.25.559.g85cf5e4c Step to reproduce:1. Go to one of playlist2. Play one of song3. Click heart icon in bottom left corner -> song is added to liked ones4. Click one more ...

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Plan Premium Country Poland Device hp laptop Operating System Windows 10, app version 1.1.25.559.g85cf5e4c   Step to reproduce: 1. Go to one of playlist 2. Play one of song 3. Click...

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Fichier musique téléchargée corrompu impossible à lire

PlanPremiumCountryFranceOperating System(Windows 7) My Question or IssueBonjour,Je me suis abonnée pour télécharger des musiques.Malheureusement les fichiers téléchargés sont corrompus.Impossible de les lire !Une seule musique téléchargée → une dizai...

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Plan Premium Country France Operating System (Windows 7)   My Question or Issue Bonjour, Je me suis abonnée pour télécharger des musiques. Malheureusement les fichiers téléchargés sont...

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Superuser Contribution Random Malware in Spotify App

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 Since the past week I randomly had this (what I assume is) malware popup in my desktop app. ...

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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   ...

Mario

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Ads screws up my multiple screen settings

PlanFree/PremiumCountryDenmarkDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI use the desktop app a lot at work, where I have 3 computer screens (monitors). I have arranged the windows the way I want on all 3 screens. But whenever an ads sho...

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Plan Free/Premium Country Denmark Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I use the desktop app a lot at work, where I have 3 computer screens (monitors). I have a...

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Solved!! Desktop app playlist numbers don't match with iOS app

Plan - PremiumCountry - RO DeviceWindows 10 Laptop; iPhone XOperating SystemWindows 10; iOS 13.3.1 On the iPhone app it seems that my playlists are up to date with songs that I've added. On desktop it seems to be stuck on a number from a week ago.I'v...

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Plan - Premium Country - RO   Device Windows 10 Laptop; iPhone X Operating System Windows 10; iOS 13.3.1   On the iPhone app it seems that my playlists are up to date with songs t...

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Issue With The Application Not Working With A Certain AD

PlanFreeCountry DeviceHP Notebook 15Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI'm having issues reporting and Eastern University ads because every time this ad starts everything completely stops. It doesn't play the ad or anything. I literally h...

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Plan Free Country   Device HP Notebook 15 Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I'm having issues reporting and Eastern University ads because every time this ad star...

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Sound stops when stopping with bluetooth

Hi,I'm running Spotify Desktop for Windows (with Premium, but irrelevant) on a DELL Latitude 5490 with Windows 10, along with a wireless headset connected via Bluetooth.When stopping the music (either from the app or the headset), the whole sound of ...

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Hi, I'm running Spotify Desktop for Windows (with Premium, but irrelevant) on a DELL Latitude 5490 with Windows 10, along with a wireless headset connected via Bluetooth. When stopping the music (e...

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Songs Not Scorbbling to Last.fm

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceLenovo Laptop / iPhone 7 PlusOperating SystemWindows 10 / iOS 12.4 My Question or Issue I'm having serious issues scrobbling my music to Last.fm recently. It isn't scrobbling all the music I play which is really ...

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  Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Lenovo Laptop / iPhone 7 Plus Operating System Windows 10 / iOS 12.4   My Question or Issue   I'm having serious issues scrobbl...

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Superuser Contribution New Release removes number of listeners per playlist

Hello, PlanPremium DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issuenew release was installed today 1.1.25.559.xxxNow, if you try to follow a playlist and watch the number of listeners per artist,this is now gone....Please bring that back, i ne...

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Hello,   Plan Premium   Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue new release was installed today 1.1.25.559.xxx Now, if you try to follow a playlist and...

Jazzwhatever

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