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Desktop: Jam now available

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
2 weeks ago
James335
Casual Listener
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78 replies
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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...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
Monday
rednblu
Roadie
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278 replies
22 likes

83724 Views
278 replies
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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...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
2023-04-29 10:41:16 PM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
5978 Views
1 replies
6 likes

5978 Views
1 replies
6 likes

[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...

Goodman
Spotify Legend
2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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Spotify Waking Computer when opened on Phone

This hasn't happened previously (for me), so maybe an update is causing this to happen, but- When I open Spotify on my phone it wakes my computer (sometimes I think it does this even when they're not necessarily connected to the same network). This h...

Trispec
Newbie
This hasn't happened previously (for me), so maybe an update is causing this to happen, but- When I open Spotify on my phone it wakes my computer (sometimes I think it does this even when th...
2017-08-24 4:33:40 AM
2019-08-15 11:59:25 AM
fpejril
Casual Listener
1604 Views
2 replies
4 likes

1604 Views
2 replies
4 likes

Spotify randomly crashing (Windows 10)

Spotify keeps randomly crashing on Windows 10. It loads fine, I can play songs for a few minutes and about every 10 minutes, it crashes. The music stops and the Spotify window closes. Afaik, nothing is wrong with my PC. No other significant programs ...

noahpd
Casual Listener
Spotify keeps randomly crashing on Windows 10. It loads fine, I can play songs for a few minutes and about every 10 minutes, it crashes. The music stops and the Spotify window closes. Afaik, not...
2018-02-04 8:19:18 PM
2019-08-15 9:27:28 AM
Wubwubwooble
Newbie
2497 Views
2 replies
1 likes

2497 Views
2 replies
1 likes

the application was unable to start correctly 0xc0000142

Yesterday, my computer was frozen, then i restrated the computer for several times. After restrating, everything is well. However spotify dont open. when i try to open by cliking application icon, an error occurs : "the application was unable to star...

roots_in
Newbie
Yesterday, my computer was frozen, then i restrated the computer for several times. After restrating, everything is well. However spotify dont open. when i try to open by cliking application icon, an...
2018-05-11 8:46:18 AM
2019-08-15 9:22:57 AM
Kassiaamily
Casual Listener
3308 Views
1 replies
3 likes

3308 Views
1 replies
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HISTORY in the Play Queue

I open HISTORY in the Play Queue, but It is empty. I don't understand what problem it is. Need help please PlanPremiumCountryBrazil Device(Desktop)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or Issue

EllenMR
Visitor
I open HISTORY in the Play Queue, but It is empty. I don't understand what problem it is. Need help please Plan Premium Country Brazil Device (Desktop) Operating System (Windows...
2019-08-14 12:13:44 AM
232 Views
0 replies
1 likes

232 Views
0 replies
1 likes

Windows 10 Spotify Client Menu Glitch

Hello, I'm encountering a sort of UI bug on Spotify Windows 10 version.Any way to fix it? I already tried reinstalling the app, changing my system resolution and DPI, nothing works.

Hyperionite
Newbie
Hello, I'm encountering a sort of UI bug on Spotify Windows 10 version. Any way to fix it? I already tried reinstalling the app, changing my system resolution and DPI, nothing works. &n...
2019-01-18 9:07:43 AM
2019-08-14 10:17:37 PM
NetTubeUser
Casual Listener
532 Views
2 replies
0 likes

532 Views
2 replies
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth Connettion to headphones ended -> Spotify will START playing music via speakers

PlanFree/PremiumCountryFinlandDeviceBluetooth connection with NuraPhonesOperating SystemWindows 10 (1809) My Question or Issue1) playing music via Nuraphones (bluetooth)2) Press PAUSE on Spotify3) Remove headphones and put them on table -> they autom...

KaroHolmberg
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country Finland Device Bluetooth connection with NuraPhones Operating System Windows 10 (1809) My Question or Issue 1) playing music via Nuraphones (bluetoo...
2019-03-18 11:31:40 AM
2019-08-14 10:02:33 PM
sushibear2002
Regular
519 Views
4 replies
1 likes

519 Views
4 replies
1 likes

Most of my albums missing

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I had a couple thousand albums from my local files (possibly brought in when I migrated from Groove) and a few dozen I've added in Spotify. Now the only albums in my list...

studio_tan
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Canada Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I had a couple thousand albums from my local files (possibly brought in when I migrated...
2019-08-14 8:58:23 PM
162 Views
0 replies
0 likes

162 Views
0 replies
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Solved!! Still no "LIKED" playlist?

PlanPremiumCountryUSA Device(PC)Operating System(Windows) My Question or IssueLots of people have asked about the possibility of auto-creation Liked songs playlist over the years and still no option? Are you going to follow this in the future and whe...

Shahius
Gig Goer
Plan Premium Country USA Device (PC) Operating System (Windows) My Question or Issue Lots of people have asked about the possibility of auto-creation Liked songs play...
2019-08-14 5:59:44 PM
2019-08-14 6:15:17 PM
Shahius
Gig Goer
311 Views
1 replies
0 likes

311 Views
1 replies
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Plays a different song BUG. Does this happens to you also ?

Hi,When I change the music from the browser bit I listen from my mobile it plays a different song. First I will put into context why I want to play the song from my desktop browser but the song to be casted from my phone. When I commute from home to ...

DaJy
Newbie
Hi, When I change the music from the browser bit I listen from my mobile it plays a different song. First I will put into context why I want to play the song from my desktop browser but the...
2019-08-14 5:46:19 PM
190 Views
0 replies
0 likes

190 Views
0 replies
0 likes

Spotify saying does not support browser yet browser is latest version.

PlanPremiumCountry USA DeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 7Browser:Firefox/Mozilla 68.0.1 64-bit My Question or IssueGetting error message every song or every other song. Have to reload the window but error still occuring. Version of browser is up ...

wendyforster
Visitor
Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop Operating System Windows 7 Browser: Firefox/Mozilla 68.0.1 64-bit My Question or Issue Getting error message every song or every othe...
2019-08-14 3:50:55 PM
320 Views
0 replies
3 likes

320 Views
0 replies
3 likes

Artist Alphabetical Sort & Type to Find Issue

PlanPremiumCountryUnited KingdomDeviceCustom PCOperating SystemWindows 10 (.exe not from Windows Store) My Question or IssueHi, For the last 3-4 months, all of my playlists have lost the ability to use the type to find function on the playlist to qui...

mrepicpotato
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Custom PC Operating System Windows 10 (.exe not from Windows Store) My Question or Issue Hi, For the last 3-4 months, all of my pl...
2019-07-18 11:22:07 AM
2019-08-14 3:39:06 PM
mrepicpotato
Casual Listener
464 Views
1 replies
2 likes

464 Views
1 replies
2 likes

Fichiers locaux sans noms

Bonjour, les titres lorsque j'importe depuis mon pc sont absents (vide) pour plus de la moité de ma collection de musique et je ne sais pas pourquoi y aurait-il des solutions. Merci

SoliMusic
Newbie
Bonjour, les titres lorsque j'importe depuis mon pc sont absents (vide) pour plus de la moité de ma collection de musique et je ne sais pas pourquoi y aurait-il des solutions. Merci
2018-04-18 7:29:55 PM
2019-08-14 3:04:36 PM
viviancroquet
Visitor
326 Views
1 replies
0 likes

326 Views
1 replies
0 likes

Album and artist art/pictures are blank

Recently, my Spotify desktop app has been showing artists and album pictures blank or broken. I've tried clearing the cache and reinstalling the app and it did not solve this issue. Anyone have any ideas? I have a premium account and am listening on ...

acarrier1011
Casual Listener
Recently, my Spotify desktop app has been showing artists and album pictures blank or broken. I've tried clearing the cache and reinstalling the app and it did not solve this issue. Anyone have any i...
2019-08-13 9:16:37 PM
2019-08-14 2:13:18 PM
acarrier1011
Casual Listener
456 Views
2 replies
0 likes

456 Views
2 replies
0 likes

After last update cannot update playlists description and resize sidebar size

After the last update I am unable to edit playlist description (they do not save) and also resize left sidebar :(. Please stop breaking things. Desktop app is fantastic but every time you update something you brake 3 things in the same time. I feel l...

cellfreak
Music Fan
After the last update I am unable to edit playlist description (they do not save) and also resize left sidebar :(. Please stop breaking things. Desktop app is fantastic but every time you update some...
2019-08-14 12:57:57 PM
179 Views
0 replies
0 likes

179 Views
0 replies
0 likes

Double Clicking to Play Remote Device Doesn't Work

DevicePC, Roku, Google Home, Android My Question or IssueWhen streaming music to another device, double clicking on a song to play that song does not work. Right clicking, adding to queue, and skipping the current song does work however. This occurs ...

Starworshipper
Music Fan
Device PC, Roku, Google Home, Android My Question or Issue When streaming music to another device, double clicking on a song to play that song does not work. Right clicking, adding...
2019-06-28 11:52:59 PM
2019-08-13 9:12:24 PM
Hadora
Casual Listener
406 Views
3 replies
1 likes

406 Views
3 replies
1 likes

Desktop Overlay shown even when turned off?

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, I recently downloaded the latest version of Spotify and noticed that when I use my media keys on my keyboard, an overlay appears with no album cover art but rat...

leapfrog678
Visitor
Plan Free Country United States Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello, I recently downloaded the latest version of Spotify and noticed that when I u...
2019-08-13 5:33:26 PM
213 Views
0 replies
1 likes

213 Views
0 replies
1 likes

Solved!! Too small resizing of album cover (since 2019-08-06)

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows My Question or IssueSince yesterdays update, it is no longer possible to resize the album cover in the lover left corner. The album cover used to be twice as big before the update. I really ...

flindra
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Laptop Operating System Windows My Question or Issue Since yesterdays update, it is no longer possible to resize the album cover in the l...
2019-08-07 9:33:20 AM
2019-08-13 12:52:01 PM
flindra
Casual Listener
1848 Views
2 replies
1 likes

1848 Views
2 replies
1 likes

Spotify overlay not showing song's name!

PlanPremiumDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueUsing multimedia key, i can't see the song's name in the overlay. Any ideas?

lieav10
Visitor
Plan Premium Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Using multimedia key, i can't see the song's name in the overlay. Any ideas?
2019-08-13 11:18:42 AM
336 Views
0 replies
1 likes

336 Views
0 replies
1 likes

What is the DEFAULT quality for desktop PC downloads

My Question or IssueWhen Spotify erased my downloaded songs (again) I looked at my preferences and the download quality option has been removed (the streaming one remains).What is the DEFAULT quality for desktop PC downloads? Do I have to search for ...

charlieprobate
Roadie
My Question or Issue When Spotify erased my downloaded songs (again) I looked at my preferences and the download quality option has been removed (the streaming one remains). What is the DEFAULT qua...
2019-08-13 3:21:36 AM
281 Views
0 replies
0 likes

281 Views
0 replies
0 likes

Liked Songs Do Not Keep Heart

PlanPremium My Question or IssueI can like songs through the heart and the "..." to the left of the song duration. My issue comes to the song keeping the heart. It will show up in my "Liked Songs," but it will not have the heart anymore. Is there a w...

Vi66
Newbie
Plan Premium My Question or Issue I can like songs through the heart and the "..." to the left of the song duration. My issue comes to the song keeping the heart. It will show up in my "Li...
2019-08-13 2:31:40 AM
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0 replies
4 likes

302 Views
0 replies
4 likes

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