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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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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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Hamburger menu can be moved away from Spotify Window

PlanPremiumCountry NetherlandDeviceHP laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 October updateVersion1.0.93.244.g1e3a05e7 (Windows Store version)My Question or Issue The hamburger menu can be moved away to another screen. Reproduction scenario:Get the hamburg...

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Plan Premium Country  Netherland Device HP laptop Operating System Windows 10 October update Version 1.0.93.244.g1e3a05e7 (Windows Store version) My Question or Issue  The hambur...

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"Something went wrong" when liking a song

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 1803 My Question or IssueSome time recently, seemingly out of the blue, I am receiving the "something went wrong, try again later" error for each and every song I add to my liked songs. Songs pr...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 10 1803   My Question or Issue Some time recently, seemingly out of the blue, I am receiving the "something went wrong, try ...

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PlanPremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueIs there a way to get the the album art to sit in the middle like it does in fullscreen mode, but while not in full screen mode?

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  Plan Premium Country USA Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Is there a way to get the the album art to sit in the middle like it does in fullscreen mode, but whil...

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PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI tried to add some new music to my library recently, but the app told me that my library is maxed out and I would have to remove some music before I add new music. That's fin...

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Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I tried to add some new music to my library recently, but the app told me that my library is maxed ...

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Can't launch Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or Issue A week ago I noticed that I couldn't open Spotify. I would click to launch the program and it would appear for a moment in task manager before disappearing again. To try and fi...

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Plan Premium Country Australia Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue   A week ago I noticed that I couldn't open Spotify. I would click to launch the program and it would appe...

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Solved!! 1 specific song was added to all my playlists

I don't really know how but 5 days ago , the song Rocketman by Aydreni was added to all of my playlists. I didn't even know the song!Is there anyway to reverse this without manually going through all of my lists? How was it added?

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I don't really know how but 5 days ago , the song Rocketman by Aydreni was added to all of my playlists. I didn't even know the song! Is there anyway to reverse this without manually going through a...

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Volume Slider sometimes showing wrong value after computer wakes up from sleep

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicen/aOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueEvery few times (not always strangely) when waking up my computer from sleep the volume slider shows the wrong value the music is actually playing at. Clicking on the ex...

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Plan Premium Country Germany Device n/a Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Every few times (not always strangely) when waking up my computer from sleep the volume slide...

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Local files disappear on removal from playlist & Local files to liked songs

My Question or IssueWhenever a local file is removed from all of the playlists it is currently in, it also disappears from the full local files listing. This can be fixed temporarily by just unchecking&checking from settings the Local files->Show son...

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My Question or Issue Whenever a local file is removed from all of the playlists it is currently in, it also disappears from the full local files listing. This can be fixed temporarily by just unchec...

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remote Sonos with spotify --> no devices

hi there , Hope that this issue is well known and somebody has a Solution. I have a spotify premium Account and a Sonos Home System (3xconnect amp, 1x Play1), and so far everthing worked out smooth and I was able to remote Sonos with the spotify app ...

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hi there , Hope that this issue is well known and somebody has a Solution. I have a spotify premium Account and a Sonos Home System (3xconnect amp, 1x Play1), and so far everthing worked out smooth ...

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I use the non-windows store version of Spotify for Windows, and am experiencing playback issues.

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceCustom built desktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSo I use the Windows version of Spotify that can be downloaded from the Spotify website, not the Windows Store app. Lately, I've been experiencing...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device Custom built desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue So I use the Windows version of Spotify that can be downloaded from th...

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Solved!! Playlists and folders not displaying correctly

I rearranged my folders/playlists on the desktop app and everything shows correctly. However when I use the app on my iOS the playlists are all in the wrong folders. I've tried to sync my devices but nothing works.

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I rearranged my folders/playlists on the desktop app and everything shows correctly. However when I use the app on my iOS the playlists are all in the wrong folders. I've tried to sync my devices but...

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My username has changed to a random name

My Spotify user name was used to be "marti", but someday it automatically changed to "abkgz8iwshjrdky2zp2vhf7vh", and it has no sense.I'd like to know if I can have my original name again, thanks.

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My Spotify user name was used to be "marti", but someday it automatically changed to "abkgz8iwshjrdky2zp2vhf7vh", and it has no sense. I'd like to know if I can have my original name again, thanks. ...

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Previously listened to music adding itself to playlists

Plan Premium (Just upgraded to Family not 4 hours ago)Country: USA DeviceGoogle Pixel 3a, PC, Google Pixel 1Operating SystemAndroid 9, Windows 7 My Question or IssueHowdy!This has been going on the last week or so, not for very long. I'll be listenin...

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Plan  Premium (Just upgraded to Family not 4 hours ago) Country: USA   Device Google Pixel 3a, PC, Google Pixel 1 Operating System Android 9, Windows 7   My Question or I...

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How can I change my name in spotify?

PlanPremiumCountryMXDevice(Android & app for Windows 10)Operating System( Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueI'm not talking about the series of numbers that spotify automatically gives you.I'm refering to my name on the spotify screen, not my user...

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  Plan Premium Country MX Device (Android & app for Windows 10) Operating System ( Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue I'm not talking about the series of numbers th...

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Music not playing and not starting

Hey, guys, I can´t play any music if I start a song the progress bar isn't moving and isn't even showing the name or cover pic. whe I try to turn up the volume in the mixer I cant see Spotify and when I like, want to see a playlist (like any new play...

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Hey, guys, I can´t play any music if I start a song the progress bar isn't moving and isn't even showing the name or cover pic. whe I try to turn up the volume in the mixer I cant see Spotify and whe...

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Random songs adding to playlist, songs no longer availble but are actually still there?

PlanFamily Plan when issue started, but now downgraded to single planCountryUSADevice(Samsung Galaxy 9, and Desktop Version)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueRecently I did a back up of music on my phone, and ever since then Spotify ha...

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Plan Family Plan when issue started, but now downgraded to single plan Country USA Device (Samsung Galaxy 9, and Desktop Version) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue R...

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Periodic beep noise during play

When I'm playing a song from my list, about every 60 sec or so, there's a pause in the music and a beep (like a phone is on hold) and then the music continues until the next beep. So far it is doing it with every song from multiple artists. This has ...

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When I'm playing a song from my list, about every 60 sec or so, there's a pause in the music and a beep (like a phone is on hold) and then the music continues until the next beep.  So far it is ...

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Can't see any device on Windows

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't connect to any device on my Desktop PC. I don't have wifi on it but I have Ethernet. I don't want to get Wifi on my PC (works way better on Ethernet) is th...

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Plan Premium Country France Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I can't connect to any device on my Desktop PC. I don't have wifi on it but I have Ethe...

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Fading out Spotify Windows App when a specific App makes a sound

I use a Windows desktop news app to be awared of the market news.I also listen to music continuously via Spotify on the same machine.When the other specific Windows app needs to speak I need Spotify to fade out.How can I achieve this?Thanks. PremiumT...

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I use a Windows desktop news app to be awared of the market news. I also listen to music continuously via Spotify on the same machine. When the other specific Windows app needs to speak I need Spot...

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Memory leak - High RAM usage on Windows 7

DeviceLenovo Thinkpad P50Operating SystemWindows 7 My Question or IssueHey,I'm using spotify at work and it takes a lot of my RAM.Here on the screenshot you can see that it takes almost 1.5 Go of RAM !I'm keeping it open for long period of time so I ...

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Device Lenovo Thinkpad P50 Operating System Windows 7   My Question or Issue Hey, I'm using spotify at work and it takes a lot of my RAM. Here on the screenshot you can see that it tak...

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