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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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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
a week ago
rednblu
Roadie
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278 replies
22 likes

83794 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
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[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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Almost All Albums in Library Vanished

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceWindows PC Operating SystemWindows 7 My Question or IssueI'm usually offline on my PC. I went online to download a few new songs, noticed an update queued for the desktop client, updated it, and now almost every album in my ...

Sevey13
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 7 My Question or Issue I'm usually offline on my PC. I went online to download a few new songs, noticed an up...
2019-06-21 11:58:26 PM
2019-07-27 5:20:44 PM
Rene01
Community Legend
1495 Views
10 replies
3 likes

1495 Views
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Disappearing artist and album lists when searching

PlanPremiumCountry AustraliaDeviceDell XPS 13 (9360) LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 Version 10.0.17134 Build 17134 Spotify version 1.0.86.337.ga8d5cef9 (Windows Store version) My Question or IssueIn the last few weeks, I've noticed a weird and anno...

zxc
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Australia Device Dell XPS 13 (9360) Laptop Operating System Windows 10 Version 10.0.17134 Build 17134 Spotify version 1.0.86.337.ga8d5cef9 (Window...
2018-08-06 7:25:49 AM
2019-07-27 2:07:30 PM
zxc
Casual Listener
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Spotify not updating song info/artwork when using Spotify Connect

I am running the Windows 10 Spotify app on my PC and am listening to Spotify on my Amazon Echo Dot using Spotify connect. This lets me listen to it while controlling the music from my PC. I can listen to music fine, along with skipping tracks back an...

JustSomeOthrGuy
Casual Listener
I am running the Windows 10 Spotify app on my PC and am listening to Spotify on my Amazon Echo Dot using Spotify connect. This lets me listen to it while controlling the music from my PC. &nbs...
2019-07-25 9:45:18 PM
2019-07-26 11:58:56 PM
oembob27
Newbie
994 Views
1 replies
1 likes
Windows 10

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Spotify not saving descriptions, cover art, or playlist titles

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSADevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue So, this problem just started today (7/26/19), kind of out of the blue. One minute everyth...

ImpossibleClara
Newbie
Plan Free/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 So...
2019-07-26 11:54:54 PM
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0 replies
1 likes

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0 replies
1 likes

Playlist "Shuffling"

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(ASUS Laptop)Operating System(Windows My Question or IssueSpotify has been "shuffling" a playlist I have. I will go to play it in order, and the songs play out of order in a patterned way. A song will be skipped, then the q...

jtaco22
Visitor
Plan Premium Country USA Device (ASUS Laptop) Operating System (Windows 😎 My Question or Issue Spotify has been "shuffling" a playlist I have. I will go to play it in order, and the...
2019-07-26 11:44:01 PM
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0 replies
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[SOLVED] Songs under artist that are not liked

PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicDeviceHP Probook, Xiaomi Redmi 4XOperating SystemWindows 8, Android My Question or Issue If I choose Artists I can see a lot of songs by some artists even though I have not liked so many songs of that artist. When I cl...

0105408530
Regular
Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Device HP Probook, Xiaomi Redmi 4X Operating System Windows 8, Android My Question or Issue If I choose Artists I can see a lot of songs b...
2019-07-26 11:08:17 PM
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artist

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Spotify Problem!

When I try to install the normal Spotify desktop program (not the one from the Microsoft store) it will automatically change (?) to the Microsoft store version.Help!

7evenlxrd
Casual Listener
When I try to install the normal Spotify desktop program (not the one from the Microsoft store) it will automatically change (?) to the Microsoft store version. Help!
2019-04-13 12:57:42 PM
2019-07-26 9:06:06 PM
M4rtyCZE
Newbie
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6 replies
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SHARE YOUR PLAYLIST inspired by movies

these are mine, feel free to follow, also both playlist are inspired by films in which keanu is hshsadhsa https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6b2LJzxPyDtxojHPzhS48dhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2FM4rg8DsThTy4vBIwiBhE

k4rla
Casual Listener
these are mine, feel free to follow, also both playlist are inspired by films in which keanu is hshsadhsa https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6b2LJzxPyDtxojHPzhS48d https://open.spotify.com/p...
2019-07-26 8:44:48 PM
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Library - Songs?? Like instead of Adding?

PlanPremiumDeviceMicrosoft SurfaceOperating SystemWindows 10 Is there no longer the option to view my entire library of songs on the desktop app? I can only see my "Liked Songs" under my library on the desktop app but I don't really use the "Like" fu...

aimuu
Newbie
Plan Premium Device Microsoft Surface Operating System Windows 10 Is there no longer the option to view my entire library of songs on the desktop app? I can only see my "Liked Songs" un...
2019-07-26 6:52:24 PM
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Xbox Game Bar does not work with local files and Spotify

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceHp Probook 650Operating SystemWinows 10 It seems that whenever I try to play some local files I have on my computer through spotify on the xbox game bar, pressing the play button causes the files to play, but the pau...

MrGooseLord
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country United States Device Hp Probook 650 Operating System Winows 10 It seems that whenever I try to play some local files I have on my computer through spotify on the xbo...
2019-07-26 6:39:12 PM
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Webplayer Bug: Track Rotation Locked when in Radio Mode

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceDesktop PCOperating SystemWindows 10 My IssueSo I've had a few complaints recently with the June Update that took away basic features, and I realize those were for some reason done intentionally by Spotify. This new Issue I...

hoodeddefender
Gig Goer
Plan Premium Country USA Device Desktop PC Operating System Windows 10 My Issue So I've had a few complaints recently with the June Update that took away basic features, and I realiz...
2019-07-26 6:39:08 PM
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0 replies
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WebPlayer

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Resizing bug still not fixed

DevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueResizing is bugged for a long time. It doesn't correctly adjust to window size.Issue doesn't happen on default font size (ctrl +, ctrl - option) but I like to use smaller sizes then it bugs. Turn...

Kaelos
Casual Listener
Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Resizing is bugged for a long time. It doesn't correctly adjust to window size. Issue doesn't happen on default font size (ctr...
2019-07-26 3:18:43 PM
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Windows application is a mess

PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe desktop application takes too long to load at start-up. When I open it in a two-monitor environment, the application may open in the second monitor, as expected, but it appears in the task...

miguel_latre
Newbie
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The desktop application takes too long to load at start-up. When I open it in a two-monitor environment, the application may...
2019-07-26 3:16:08 PM
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0 replies
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Some podcasts do not play

PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicOperating SystemWindows 10, Linux My Question or IssueHey everyone.Lately I am having trouble playing some podcasts I enjoyed. This does not apply to all podcasts (some work perfectly fine). In some cases (e.g. BBC In ...

lukashko
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Operating System Windows 10, Linux My Question or Issue Hey everyone. Lately I am having trouble playing some podcasts I enjoyed. This does not app...
2019-01-21 6:29:10 PM
2019-07-26 3:07:18 PM
andosori
Visitor
693 Views
2 replies
2 likes

693 Views
2 replies
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Make playlist from list of spotify URLs?

Hi, I have a list of songs of the sort spotify:track:0nz0FEStO9IQa71EtvHakRspotify:track:3xP7VffVytJwLqE6hVD34fspotify:track:3z9Ki7O6EitmosgzbJaNi7spotify:track:5HdZlxV7Tilqq63ncP7RZBspotify:track:4pglPjZaWoRV6ToDITn6DAIs it possible to add them all ...

Eksander
Visitor
Hi, I have a list of songs of the sort spotify:track:0nz0FEStO9IQa71EtvHakR spotify:track:3xP7VffVytJwLqE6hVD34f spotify:track:3z9Ki7O6EitmosgzbJaNi7 spotify:track:5HdZlxV7Tilqq63ncP7RZB ...
2019-07-25 4:22:22 PM
2019-07-26 2:04:04 AM
Keanu_C
Community Legend
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1 replies
0 likes

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Solved!! Music problem in grey and does not work

PlanPremiumCountrySwitzerlandDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHello, recently I wanted to listen to OST of a game and then I access the playlist is most of the music was gray and I couldn't listen to them and on my iphone XS...

VaCool
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Switzerland Device Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Hello, recently I wanted to listen to OST of a game and then I access the playlist is ...
2019-07-25 10:35:18 PM
2019-07-26 1:55:25 AM
Keanu_C
Community Legend
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1 replies
0 likes

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2 problems when playing spotify from PC to an echo dot alexa

Hi. Got 2 problems when I use spotify from a W7 PC to an echo dot. -taskbar icon doesn't show artist/song info while playing. (see attach) -can't change the playlist while playing music in the echo dot via PC. I have to stop current song and then swi...

Jentil
Newbie
Hi. Got 2 problems when I use spotify from a W7 PC to an echo dot. -taskbar icon doesn't show artist/song info while playing. (see attach) -can't change the playlist while ...
2019-07-25 7:21:29 PM
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Spotify Connect is stuck

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceDesktop PC, iPhone 7Plus , iPadOperating SystemiOS12 and Windows 10 My Question or IssueMy PC only partially recognizes my mobile devices.But every time I open Spotify he shows me the same song that is played by my PC. Althou...

FlipJohnny
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Device Desktop PC, iPhone 7Plus , iPad Operating System iOS12 and Windows 10 My Question or Issue My PC only partially recognizes my mobile devices. But ...
2019-06-24 9:01:10 AM
2019-07-25 5:55:45 PM
pson
Roadie
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10 replies
0 likes

3158 Views
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Solved

PlanFreeCountryPortugalDeviceAsus LaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Solved

chad28
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country Portugal Device Asus Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Solved
2019-07-22 4:05:35 PM
2019-07-25 5:03:04 PM
chad28
Casual Listener
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2 replies
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Superuser Contribution Library View - Artists

My Question or Issue.. hi - i've recently started having problems with my Spotify Library. This issue effects all platforms: Windows, Browser and Android. When I choose the 'Your Library: Artist View' I only get a partial list of the Artists in my Li...

martini
Regular
My Question or Issue.. hi - i've recently started having problems with my Spotify Library. This issue effects all platforms: Windows, Browser and Android. When I choose the 'Your Library: Ar...
2019-06-25 12:21:09 AM
2019-07-25 3:59:45 PM
Katerina
Spotify Legend
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10 replies
3 likes

2160 Views
10 replies
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