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PlanPremiumCountryPolandOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI just noticed that a new "smart shuffle mode" putting unwanted "smart recommendations" in my queue was added to my desktop app. How to turn it off permanently or at least make th...
Newbie
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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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There no X or way to close or stop a video on Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.64.408.g0a9b557c
Newbie
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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...
In the latest update, did you guys get rid of the playlist radio option for free users on the desktop app also? I know you got rid of it on mobile months ago, but tonight i noticed that when I'm on a playlist and I click the three dots, the "start pl...
In the latest update, did you guys get rid of the playlist radio option for free users on the desktop app also? I know you got rid of it on mobile months ago, but tonight i noticed that when I'm on a...
Casual Listener
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Hi Spotify I have a suggestion on how to improve Spotify even further: Currently I can see what my friend is listening to and I can listen to it as well by clicking on the song. However, when the next song starts, I have to actively tune in again int...
Hi Spotify I have a suggestion on how to improve Spotify even further: Currently I can see what my friend is listening to and I can listen to it as well by click...
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PlanFree/PremiumCountry GermanyDeviceDell PCOperating SystemWindows 7My Question or IssueSpotify doesn`t play when I connect a Digital-Analog Converter (ESI U46DJ) via USB. I tried different laptops and changed various settings, nothing worked. Is it...
Plan Free/Premium Country Germany Device Dell PC Operating System Windows 7 My Question or Issue Spotify doesn`t play when I connect a Digital-Analog Converter (ESI U46DJ) via USB. I...
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PlanPremiumCountryPolandDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 8.1 x64 My IssueWindows application does not resume recently played song/playlist if the application was not closed manually (by pressing X in its top-right corner) before shutting down a PC. As...
Plan Premium Country Poland Device PC Operating System Windows 8.1 x64 My Issue Windows application does not resume recently played song/playlist if the application was not...
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I'm not able to see my saved podcasts in my library anymore - I haven't tried to access it in a while but I think this was due to the last update, or one of the last few. I can still search up podcasts and listen to them, and the heart that indicates...
I'm not able to see my saved podcasts in my library anymore - I haven't tried to access it in a while but I think this was due to the last update, or one of the last few. I can still search up podcas...
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I'm on Windows 10 Desktop. I cannot connect to open.spotify.com in Chrome and Firefox (and Internet Explorer) and cannot use the radio in the desktop program (it says This radio station cannot be started) and cannot use the Friend Activity feature. I...
I'm on Windows 10 Desktop. I cannot connect to open.spotify.com in Chrome and Firefox (and Internet Explorer) and cannot use the radio in the desktop program (it ...
Newbie
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Hi, out of the blue Spotify wouldnt let me log in today. I would be so grateful for any help on how to fix this! When i try to log in the error message says (translated) "A firewall may be blocking Spotify. Change its settings to allow Spotify throug...
Hi, out of the blue Spotify wouldnt let me log in today. I would be so grateful for any help on how to fix this! When i try to log in the error message says (translated) "A firewall ...
Casual Listener
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If I unfollow all and then follow all, they all appear again, but when I restart Spotify, most of them are absent from the activity list again (always the same). PlanPremiumCountry BrazilDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue
If I unfollow all and then follow all, they all appear again, but when I restart Spotify, most of them are absent from the activity list again (always the same). Plan Premium Country ...
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Greetings, I have a playlist of holiday music I created in 2017. I recently added more to it, and also updated the Playlist Details. On Spotify it looks fine. When I copy the link to share on social media, the old playlist details come in the URL.Ple...
Greetings, I have a playlist of holiday music I created in 2017. I recently added more to it, and also updated the Playlist Details. On Spotify it looks fine. ...
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Plan: Free Country: USA Device: ASUS PC Operating System: Windows1 0 My Question or Issue:The web player will not play anything on ALL web browsers installed.I do not have any personal firewalls installed. I use Avast free which is not blockingit bec...
Plan: Free Country: USA Device: ASUS PC Operating System: Windows1 0 My Question or Issue: The web player will not play anything on ALL web bro...
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PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceWindows PCOperating SystemWindows 7 professional My Question or Issue Windows 7 Prof desktop, suddenly Spotify is telling me I'm in offline mode. Checked the board here and tried all the "fixes" I could find. (restarted ro...
Plan Premium Country USA Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 7 professional My Question or Issue Windows 7 Prof desktop, suddenly Spotify is telling me I'm in offl...
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PlanFree/PremiumCountry USADevicedesktop computerOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I have searched extensively and can find no accurate description (on 12/8/2018) of the Spotify Player Repeat icon meanings. The icon with a DOT under it ...
Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device desktop computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have searched extensively and can find no accurate description (o...
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Plam:FreeCountry United StatesDevice: Surface goOperating System: Windows 10 My Question or Issue I don't know if this is my fault but i saw a similar problem that was solved for the surface 3 were they just needed to download the latest software and...
Plam:Free Country United States Device: Surface go Operating System: Windows 10 My Question or Issue I don't know if this is my fault but i saw a similar problem that was so...
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PlanPremiumCountry United KingdomDeviceXiaomi Redmi Note 5Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue When I connect my Spotify to my computer every time I try to use my phone to change the song on a playlist it will play out the whole of that so...
Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When I connect my Spotify to my computer ev...
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PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceDELL Inspiron 15 (N5050)Operating SystemWindows 7 Home Premium (x64) My Question or IssueSince yesterday Spotify (1.0.95.289.g342899da) doesn't play any albums. First, I've received a message: 'The Spotify application is...
Plan Premium Country Poland Device DELL Inspiron 15 (N5050) Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) My Question or Issue Since yesterday Spotify (1.0.95.289.g342899da) doesn't ...
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PlanPremiumCountry South AfricaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueIn the Windows 10 App, if I search for a Song, it shows Artists and Albums with the search phrase and the Song titles for these results don't have the search phrase...
Plan Premium Country South Africa Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue In the Windows 10 App, if I search for a Song, it shows Artists and Albums with t...
Roadie
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So ever since I updated to Windows 1809, i've noticed that my Spotify randomly just stops playing. Sometimes it cuts audio, and the counter for the current track will keep counting until the song is finished. Other times the counter stops. I can stil...
So ever since I updated to Windows 1809, i've noticed that my Spotify randomly just stops playing. Sometimes it cuts audio, and the counter for the current track will keep coun...
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PlanFreeCountry FinlandDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue The desktop overlay when using media keys is still showing up even after i disabled it from the settings. I noticed that after restart it starts showing up again.
Plan Free Country Finland Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue The desktop overlay when using media keys is still showing up even after i disabled i...
Newbie
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Premium CountryUKOperating System(Windows etc.) My Question or Issue I have the newest build my Vista machine will take and although Crossfade is there Gapless isn't? So when did Gapless come in?
Premium Country UK Operating System (Windows etc.) My Question or Issue I have the newest build my Vista machine will take and although Crossfade is there Gapless isn't?...
Roadie
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PlanFreeCountry United StatesDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueWhen im listening to music on spotify and then ads play, after the ads i cant play music again. When i click on a song to play it says the selected song will be p...
Plan Free Country United States Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue When im listening to music on spotify and then ads play, after the ads i cant pl...
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