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Solved!! 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
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2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
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songcat1
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
2025-04-07 12:28:40 AM
whatintheworldisthis
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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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Superuser Contribution Queing albums

PlanPremiumCountry The NetherlandsDevice(iPhone 8, iPad Air 2, PC)Operating System(iOS 12.x, Windows 10) My Question or Issue Good day,I was wondering if it is possible to que entire albums. If I was to have an evening of music and I don't want to ma...

Isabliss
Newbie
Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device (iPhone 8, iPad Air 2, PC) Operating System (iOS 12.x, Windows 10) My Question or Issue Good day, I was wondering if it is ...
2018-12-29 9:52:22 AM
2019-01-02 2:05:27 PM
Peter
Spotify Legend
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Hi Res Audio on local files

PlanPremiumCountry NetherlandsDeviceWindows desktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Is it possible to add my local Hi Res 24 bit lossless files to the desktop spotify player without it losing its Hi Res quality, or does it get downsamp...

Sebbo101
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device Windows desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Is it possible to add my local Hi Res 24 bit lossless files to th...
2019-01-02 2:02:24 PM
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Superuser Contribution Spotify switching to Web Player?

PlanFreeCountry United StatesDeviceiPhone X, PCOperating SystemUp to date iPhone X, Windows 10 My Question or Issue I will be listening to Spotify and it'll randomly switch over to Web Player like someone is logged in on my account. I looked this iss...

eSheely
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country United States Device iPhone X, PC Operating System Up to date iPhone X, Windows 10 My Question or Issue I will be listening to Spotify and it'll ra...
2018-12-28 8:03:10 PM
2019-01-02 1:59:04 PM
Peter
Spotify Legend
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Spotify opening on start up despire turning option off

Ive just downloaded Spotify for my new laptop, Acer Aspire 3 running windows 10. Im a premium member if it matters at all.Ive gone into Advanced options and selected NO for Open Spotify automatically after you log into the computer.There us also no o...

PinkEgoBox
Newbie
Ive just downloaded Spotify for my new laptop, Acer Aspire 3 running windows 10. Im a premium member if it matters at all. Ive gone into Advanced options and selected NO for Open Spotify automa...
2019-01-02 1:08:03 PM
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Superuser Contribution Skipping songs

PlanPremiumCountry TurkeyDeviceLenovoOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueWhen I hit the play button the songs are skipping and none of it playing. I tried to reinstall but I still have the same problem. If I cant find a solution I will sto...

mockingbird144
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Lenovo Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When I hit the play button the songs are skipping and none of it playing. I tried to ...
2018-12-02 3:15:06 PM
2019-01-02 12:15:26 PM
Romario11
Newbie
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I get an error message everytime I open Spotify

PlanPremiumCountry TurkeyDeviceLenovo laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue Everytime I open Spotify I get ''updater wasn't able to start'' message. Also doesn't able tho find the latest song I listened. It always go back few days erl...

Cemballi
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Lenovo laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Everytime I open Spotify I get ''updater wasn't able to start'' message....
2019-01-02 10:36:34 AM
2019-01-02 10:50:29 AM
mikcio2
Newbie
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"It's seems like the Spotify Updater wasn't able to start properly. Do you want to wait a bit more?"

I have this message since several weeks. I can't update Spotify to the new version. I am a Premium Customer but I think I will change to Deezer if this issue isn't resolved very soon.

riffraph64
Casual Listener
I have this message since several weeks. I can't update Spotify to the new version. I am a Premium Customer but I think I will change to Deezer if this issue isn't resolved very soon.
2019-01-02 8:01:55 AM
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I just wanted to leave a review

I recently got some help from some wonderful people at the Spotify community. I just wanted to leave some reviews for them. Their names were Loth, Annafe, and Dorothy. These people were very kind to me and helped me with everything that I asked for. ...

erinrhawkins
Casual Listener
I recently got some help from some wonderful people at the Spotify community. I just wanted to leave some reviews for them. Their names were Loth, Annafe, and Dorothy. These people were very...
2019-01-02 7:09:40 AM
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Local Files Tab Gone

On my PC the local files tab is completely gone and I cannot get it back, I've tried the basics like restarting my PC and reinstalling Spotify but nothing has worked. Any help?

bradmikolsky
Newbie
On my PC the local files tab is completely gone and I cannot get it back, I've tried the basics like restarting my PC and reinstalling Spotify but nothing has worked. Any help?
2019-01-01 9:24:17 PM
2019-01-02 4:29:45 AM
davidjferdman
Newbie
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Songs page won't load?

PlanPremiumOperating SystemWindows 10 Seemingly out of nowhere, the songs page on Spotify desktop won't load. I can still access my songs list on mobile, but desktop just gives me this now. Restarting my computer hasn't helped. Is there a way to fix ...

serfydeux
Newbie
Plan Premium Operating System Windows 10 Seemingly out of nowhere, the songs page on Spotify desktop won't load. I can still access my songs list on mobile, but desktop just gives me this...
2019-01-01 12:19:58 AM
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Solved!! Appearance has changed

PlanPremiumCountry UKDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 7 My Question or Issue My spotify had a modern interface for the longest time. Then an update rolled out and my PC couldn't update it for some reason. My PC has harddrive space so that isn't t...

legoche
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country UK Device Desktop Operating System Windows 7 My Question or Issue My spotify had a modern interface for the longest time. Then an update rolled out a...
2018-12-30 4:43:34 PM
2019-01-01 9:33:15 PM
legoche
Casual Listener
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Missing overlay option?

My Question or IssueSo i have been reading up how spotify has this overlay option (or atleast had?).Most simple question first: has it been removed?In case the answer to the first question is a "No" then i will move on to the actual problem.I was loo...

Akross
Newbie
My Question or Issue So i have been reading up how spotify has this overlay option (or atleast had?). Most simple question first: has it been removed? In case the answer to the first questio...
2019-01-01 6:23:25 PM
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Problems with Spotify Connect

PlanPremiumCountry GermanyDevicePC, Sony Xperia XZOperating SystemWindows 10, Android My Question or IssueI have several Sony SRS-ZR5 Speaker and a Sony HT-CT790 Soundbar coupled with two SRS-ZR5 as Surround System. The problem is that on Desktop (ne...

voky
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Germany Device PC, Sony Xperia XZ Operating System Windows 10, Android My Question or Issue I have several Sony SRS-ZR5 Speaker and a Sony HT-CT790 Soundba...
2019-01-01 2:28:00 PM
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Order by Songs Title - Difference between PC and Android.

PlanPremiumCountry IsraelDevicePC + Samsung Galaxy S7Operating SystemWindows 10, Android Oreo. My Question or IssueSimply put, there's a difference with the song ordering algorithm between PC Spotify and Android Spotify. ON PC - When I order my songs...

Shuchrid
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Israel Device PC + Samsung Galaxy S7 Operating System Windows 10, Android Oreo. My Question or Issue Simply put, there's a difference wit...
2019-01-01 9:24:43 AM
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Windows 10 64 bit

I have a Premium Subscription. For the LOVE OF GOD will you please fix your #(@# app / software for Windows 10 64 bit. I am tired of freezing, multiple instances, web app not working, freezing my computer **bleep** that's going on. I pay you $$ every...

user-removed
Visitor
I have a Premium Subscription. For the LOVE OF GOD will you please fix your #(@# app / software for Windows 10 64 bit. I am tired of freezing, multiple instances, web app not working, freezin...
2019-01-01 1:28:14 AM
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help me my spotify keep pausing

My Spotify on all devices keep pausing every 30 seconds can someone help me fix this problem

marcusgp
Newbie
My Spotify on all devices keep pausing every 30 seconds can someone help me fix this problem
2018-12-31 2:30:03 PM
2018-12-31 6:04:17 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
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occasionally get "cannot play current song" note, and the song doesn't play

On my windows 7 computer, I get the notification "huidige nummer kan niet worden afgespeeld" which means "current song cannot be played" occasionally. When I get the notification, the song seems to play if you just look at Spotify, but there is no so...

merijn2
Gig Goer
On my windows 7 computer, I get the notification "huidige nummer kan niet worden afgespeeld" which means "current song cannot be played" occasionally. When I get the notification, the...
2018-12-30 3:40:36 PM
2018-12-30 7:20:00 PM
OneByBoo
Roadie
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1 replies
1 likes

467 Views
1 replies
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Incomplete local files import

I have: 285 songs all in local music library Spotify has imported: 163 songs My local ones, I can access all perfectly fine using windows media player and I really wouldn't be whining about it if there hadn't been 100+ songs missed in the tranfer 0.o...

user-removed
Visitor
I have: 285 songs all in local music library Spotify has imported: 163 songs My local ones, I can access all perfectly fine using windows media player and I really...
2018-12-30 12:07:47 PM
2018-12-30 1:51:32 PM
IguanaSetup
Community Legend
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Fixing your Media Player Keyboard Function Button to Open Spotify.

Hello, Just would like to add a solution I stumbled upon to making the Media Player Keyboard function button open up spotify (even without your default media player being Spotify) Heres how to do it: 1) Open regedit. 2) Navigate to the following: Com...

Auvran
Newbie
Hello, Just would like to add a solution I stumbled upon to making the Media Player Keyboard function button open up spotify (even without your default media player being Spotify) H...
2018-12-30 8:22:13 AM
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution 'Now Playing' showing on Windows 10 lock-screen

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceMoto G5Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue In the past month I've had more issues with Spotify than ever before, the latest one is that I come into work and the song I've been listening to on my phone during the...

Wintersoldier_7
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country UK Device Moto G5 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue In the past month I've had more issues with Spotify than ever before, the latest...
2018-12-04 10:50:12 AM
2018-12-29 8:55:39 PM
Wintersoldier_7
Casual Listener
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