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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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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!! Creative G6 unable to play at 32-Bit/384kHz

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyOperating SystemWindows 10 1903 My Question or IssueWhen I set my Sound BlasterX G6 to 32-Bit/384kHz Spotify is unable to play any music. (Other Apps/Sources work just fine) No error at lower resolutions for example 32-Bit/96...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Operating System Windows 10 1903   My Question or Issue When I set my Sound BlasterX G6 to 32-Bit/384kHz Spotify is unable to play any music. (Other Apps/Sou...

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Desktop App takes forever to load online content

DeviceDesktop PC, i5, 32G RAMOperating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueWhenever I reboot my PC or restart Spotify Desktop App, I can only play downloaded songs and playlists for a while. It takes upwards of 5min before I can see any of the Art...

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Device Desktop PC, i5, 32G RAM Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue Whenever I reboot my PC or restart Spotify Desktop App, I can only play downloaded songs and playlists f...

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Focus on Spotify changes system-volume

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceThinkPad X1 ExtremeOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueEverytime I focus the spotify-application my system's volume drops by about 40%. The volume-control in windows stays the same, and there is no visual fee...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device ThinkPad X1 Extreme Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Everytime I focus the spotify-application my system's volume drops by about 4...

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On Saved Files appears songs that I don't have on PC

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueOn Saved Files tab appears songs that I don't have on my PC

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Plan Free/Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue On Saved Files tab appears songs that I don't have on my PC

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Spotify changes songs fast

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDevice(PC)Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe PC app keeps changing songs, like 10 songs per second until a album is finished. I've tried to sign out and in, uppdated the app, uninstalled and reinstalled the app...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device (PC) Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue The PC app keeps changing songs, like 10 songs per second until a album is finished. I've tri...

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clicking on cover art doesn't work when sort by is applied

So the quick lookup functionality on desktop where you click the cover art to go to the song instantly (useful for managing large playlists) doesn't work when the playlist has been sorted by something. It jumps to the number of the song in default so...

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So the quick lookup functionality on desktop where you click the cover art to go to the song instantly (useful for managing large playlists) doesn't work when the playlist has been sorted by somethin...

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Volume suddenly drops to zero in Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceWindows computerOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen listening to music, the Spotify volume suddenly drops to zero. Happens randomly and it does not matter which song I'm playing. I thought it might h...

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Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device Windows computer Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue When listening to music, the Spotify volume suddenly drops to zero. Happens ...

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Can't hear podcast

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevice(PC)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueI'm trying to listen to TechStuff Podcast, I've started it from the beginning and am listening until present day. I've been listening to it just fine on my phon...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device (PC) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue I'm trying to listen to TechStuff Podcast, I've started it from the beginning and am...

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Superuser Contribution Bring some of the old features from Spotify back! (And a suggestion for a newer update)

PlanPremium for Family (Guest)CountryUnited States Of America - ConnecticutDeviceDell OptiPlex 7010 Tower, Apple iPad 2018, Apple iPhone 8, Sonos One, Amazon Echo Dot, Amazon Echo Spot, Some sort of Visio laptop, Motorola Moto Z2 Force (This topic is...

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Plan Premium for Family (Guest) Country United States Of America - Connecticut Device Dell OptiPlex 7010 Tower, Apple iPad 2018, Apple iPhone 8, Sonos One, Amazon Echo Dot, Amazon Echo Spot, Som...

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Solved!! Dislike button not showing in daily mix

PlanPremiumCountry Device(Desktop)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueDislike button not showing in daily mix

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Plan Premium Country   Device (Desktop) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue Dislike button not showing in daily mix

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Adding friends

I am trying to search for friends on the 'FIND FRIENDS' feature however when the window opens the error message "Sorry, we couldn't load friends to follow". I have restarted the app and nothing is changing. How can I rectify this?

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I am trying to search for friends on the 'FIND FRIENDS' feature however when the window opens the error message "Sorry, we couldn't load friends to follow".   I have restarted the app and...

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Spotify stops sound output, only restart helps

PlanPremiumCountryAustriaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 1903 My Question or IssueSeveral times a day spotify stops sound output. It looks like it's still playing, controls are working but no sound. Only reboot of the PC or killing Spotify with th...

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Plan Premium Country Austria Device PC Operating System Windows 10 1903   My Question or Issue Several times a day spotify stops sound output. It looks like it's still playing, control...

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Windows Desktop version bluescreen dpc_watchdog_violation

Hi - since the last update of the desktop Spotify (oct. 30), I am experiencing the above, but only while listening, not when just the software ist open. Any ideas where this comes from and what to do to fix it ? Many thanksBeat System: /Win 10 Pro 19...

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Hi - since the last update of the desktop Spotify (oct. 30), I am experiencing the above, but only while listening, not when just the software ist open. Any ideas where this comes from and what to do...

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Where are the 30-minute ad-free offers on Desktop?

Hey guys, I'm just wondering why I am not getting any 30-minute ad-free offers that appear when you start playing on Desktop. I remember getting some, but they aren't just coming up anymore. I now only get them on my iPhone. I don't want an ad about ...

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Hey guys, I'm just wondering why I am not getting any 30-minute ad-free offers that appear when you start playing on Desktop. I remember getting some, but they aren't just coming up anymore. I now on...

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Shuffle/repeat completely gone from my Windows 10 desktop.

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceDesktop PC running Windows 10(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System Windows 10 My Question or IssueI have looked at all the other entries about this subject. None seem to cover the issue I have....

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Plan Premium Country UK   Device Desktop PC running Windows 10 (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System  Windows 10   My Question or Issue I hav...

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Customer order of tracks on a playlist

Hi All,I'm using the Android app and the Windows Desktop App and I cannot see a way to set a customer order for the tracks on my playlist (other than adding them to the play list in the right sequence). I've looked through this forum and they all see...

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Hi All, I'm using the Android app and the Windows Desktop App and I cannot see a way to set a customer order for the tracks on my playlist (other than adding them to the play list in the right seque...

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How to Dislike an Artist

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't find any option to stop an artist from playing?This is a deal breaker for me I don't want to accidentally have Dire Straights or Pet Shop Boys come on, that is sure to...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I can't find any option to stop an artist from playing? This is a deal breaker for me I don't want...

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Local files not downloaded

I selected part of my local files and placed them in playlist but when I toggled the download button off everything grayed out. Now when I turn it on it's stuck on waiting. Still playable in the local files tab though. I tried copying some songs (fro...

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I selected part of my local files and placed them in playlist but when I toggled the download button off everything grayed out. Now when I turn it on it's stuck on waiting. Still playable in the loca...

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Solved!! Spotify DEAD on Windows 10?

I have linked the issue since I'm not good at describing things. This happens on any system running Spotify. It does this on 100% of Windows 10 PC's. It has done this on an HP Omen, my custom deskop (running Windows 10 Pro rather than home) and my ne...

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 I have linked the issue since I'm not good at describing things. This happens on any system running Spotify. It does this on 100% of Windows 10 PC's. It has done this on an HP Omen, my custom d...

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