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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
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SaylorDustin
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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
2 weeks ago
cour10e22
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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
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2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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Superuser Contribution Another "Spotify can't play this right now" Windows

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 ProSpotify version: Spotify for Windows (64 bit)1.2.21.1104.g42cf0a50 My Question or IssueI have tried seemingly everything, but trying to stream anything on the desktop app results in the 'Spoti...

BennyJones
Newbie
Plan Premium Country UK Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Pro Spotify version: Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.21.1104.g42cf0a50 My Question or Issue I have tried seemi...
2023-09-29 8:50:11 PM
2023-10-01 11:13:44 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution I accidentally unlike my favorited song from Spotity liked songs list

I recently accidentally unliked songs from my like songs playlist and would want it back as it is my favorited song and i forgot the title of the song.

New user
Visitor
I recently accidentally unliked songs from my like songs playlist and would want it back as it is my favorited song and i forgot the title of the song.
2023-09-28 3:00:22 PM
2023-10-01 8:59:53 AM
Yordan
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Superuser Contribution Like/Dislike on enhanced playlists

On spotify on windows 11, I am unable to locate a "like and dislike" button for the enhanced songs that are added by spotify and played. I have to go through the whole playlist, find the song (as searching is not an option for playlists that have bee...

Gustas_J
Casual Listener
On spotify on windows 11, I am unable to locate a "like and dislike" button for the enhanced songs that are added by spotify and played. I have to go through the whole playlist, find the song (as sea...
2023-09-28 1:43:18 PM
2023-10-01 8:44:00 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Problem when playing via Bluetooth

PlanFreeCountryFranceDeviceDell XPS 13Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHello,I use Spotify on my iPad and my computer (Dell XPS 13) and I have a problem on the last one.When I connect my wireless headphones (Samsung Galaxy Buds2) OR my ...

TIBOunderscore
Regular
Plan Free Country France Device Dell XPS 13 Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Hello, I use Spotify on my iPad and my computer (Dell XPS 13) and I have a problem on th...
2023-09-17 8:39:28 PM
2023-09-30 5:16:06 PM
TIBOunderscore
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Superuser Contribution spotify says its already installed but it isnt

I uninstalled spotify because of this and when I go to reinstall it says its already installed, but it isnt. I've checked my appdata and apps and features, and there is no sign of spotify, yet it says it is still installed.

crxzdd
Casual Listener
I uninstalled spotify because of this and when I go to reinstall it says its already installed, but it isnt. I've checked my appdata and apps and features, and there is no sign of spotify, yet it say...
2022-11-14 7:39:29 PM
2023-09-30 9:27:21 AM
neumn
Visitor
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Superuser Contribution Bigger album cover please

So, for the 10000000th time, can we please have a bigger album cover art on the bottom left corner, with a customizable size, like we used to have before ? Most of the recent updates are cool, but why they removed this feature is beyond me...

Grazzt
Roadie
So, for the 10000000th time, can we please have a bigger album cover art on the bottom left corner, with a customizable size, like we used to have before ? Most of the recent updates ar...
2023-09-23 2:01:35 PM
2023-09-29 9:30:01 PM
Grazzt
Roadie
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Local Files Option Disappeared

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceLenovo Legion Y520Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI can't find "local files" option in settings with the last update, did they remove this option?

kingslayerm
Regular
Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Lenovo Legion Y520 Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I can't find "local files" option in settings with the last update, did t...
2020-04-04 7:29:23 PM
2023-09-29 4:55:24 PM
wotney
Visitor
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Playlists Going Missing

Note: this issue is RESOLVED using alternative means, I am trying to identify WHY it happened so that I may prevent missing playlists in the future.I recently noticed quite a few of my personal playlists had disappeared from my Spotify library. I am ...

kanapuro
Casual Listener
Note: this issue is RESOLVED using alternative means, I am trying to identify WHY it happened so that I may prevent missing playlists in the future. I recently noticed quite a few of my personal p...
2023-09-29 4:41:11 PM
2023-09-29 4:44:15 PM
kanapuro
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution How to Order Playlists

U could do that before by dragging one before another but u cant do that anymroe

eltonifkyu
Gig Goer
U could do that before by dragging one before another but u cant do that anymroe
2023-09-28 9:23:09 AM
2023-09-29 1:58:47 PM
Vasil
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution I am trying to reinstall Spotify but receive error 17

I have been unable to use Spotify for a while now and decided to try installing again from the website. However I receive and error 17 prompt when I try to install the app.I have tried launching the installer in compatibility mode but still receive t...

Tyronius89
Casual Listener
I have been unable to use Spotify for a while now and decided to try installing again from the website. However I receive and error 17 prompt when I try to install the app. I have tried launching ...
2023-09-21 1:58:25 AM
2023-09-29 9:51:42 AM
Lyubka
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution What's New on Web player

I've logged into the Spotify web player for the first time in a while and noticed there's a What's New notification bell icon. This is brilliant and very handy on bigger screens. Any plans to add this to the Windows desktop app? Would be great.

Jenjam
Roadie
I've logged into the Spotify web player for the first time in a while and noticed there's a What's New notification bell icon. This is brilliant and very handy on bigger screens. Any plans to add thi...
2023-09-23 3:38:25 AM
2023-09-28 5:39:49 PM
Susan_GP
Moderator
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Can't play Spotify on my laptop using headphones; speakers work (as does a usb headset).

PlanPaidCountryUS DeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueSpotify gives me this error message in the subject line *only when I plug in headphones*: "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can i...

cts
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Plan Paid Country US Device Laptop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Spotify gives me this error message in the subject line *only when I plug in headphones*: ...
2021-06-11 3:29:15 PM
2023-09-28 2:09:53 PM
JoJo86
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Searched tracks are positioned at the bottom of the page

PlanFree/PremiumCountryDenmarkDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSearched tracks - once selected from results - are placed at the bottom of the following page. You have to scroll past lyrics, artists, popular tracks by artist, pop...

Landa82
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country Denmark Device PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Searched tracks - once selected from results - are placed at the bottom of the followin...
2023-09-22 9:16:07 PM
2023-09-27 9:30:45 PM
Susan_GP
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Unable to add music in a collaborative playlist on desktop app

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows (11) My Question or IssueUsers are unable to add music to collaborative playlists on a windows desktop, but can add music on the iOS app,Both users have collaborative rights, the p...

Joenha
Newbie
...esktop, but can add music on the iOS app, Both users have collaborative rights, the playlist is public but not displayed on profile.
2023-09-26 1:59:22 PM
2023-09-27 7:23:45 AM
Dian
Spotify Legend
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"Windows" "Bug"
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Superuser Contribution Can't move my songs up in a playlist

Hi, it appears to me that there's no problem moving the songs down in my playlist, but when I try up, it just does not move. I don't really know if I'm the first lucky one to have this different type a deal issue.Plan Premium CountryTurkeyDeviceDeskt...

nihaodali
Newbie
Hi, it appears to me that there's no problem moving the songs down in my playlist, but when I try up, it just does not move. I don't really know if I'm the first lucky one to have this different type...
2021-01-06 11:21:48 PM
2023-09-26 4:14:04 PM
vhoneyman
Newbie
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Wrong album art displayed when saving an album as a playlist in local library

Operating SystemWindows 10, Spotify for Windows 1.1.92.647.ga4397eb7 My Question or IssueIn some cases saving an album as a playlist in my local library - will result - the playlist showing the wrong album cover.For example: using drag and drop I sav...

unclnis
Music Fan
Operating System Windows 10, Spotify for Windows 1.1.92.647.ga4397eb7 My Question or Issue In some cases saving an album as a playlist in my local library - will result - the pla...
2022-08-30 3:44:11 PM
2023-09-26 8:44:18 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Drag multiple Songs to Queue

Operating SystemWindows 10 / Windows 11 My IssueIt's not possible to select and drag multiple songs to the Queue, only the first item of the selection will be added. I have attached a screen-recording of the issue.

thejomo
Casual Listener
Operating System Windows 10 / Windows 11 My Issue It's not possible to select and drag multiple songs to the Queue, only the first item of the selection will be added. I h...
2022-02-02 2:09:00 PM
2023-09-25 10:55:52 PM
SCHOOLTROPHY
Casual Listener
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify app no longer works on Windows 11

PlanPremiumCountryUS DeviceWindows PCOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueSince upgrading to Windows 11, the Spotify app will no longer load. I get the error about the missing Resampledmo.DLL file. The problem is, I have that DLL file, and ...

itsgreylolol1
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Device Windows PC Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue Since upgrading to Windows 11, the Spotify app will no longer load. I get the error...
2021-10-14 12:59:27 AM
2023-09-25 2:49:06 AM
Zanven
Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Playlists not fully syncing between devices

DevicePC, Windows 10 My Question or IssueMy Windows application does not sync with my android device. They are on the same Wi-Fi, on the same account and I just tried to log out and reinstall on windows (as per https://community.spotify.com/t5/FAQs/P...

electroman12345
Casual Listener
Device PC, Windows 10 My Question or Issue My Windows application does not sync with my android device. They are on the same Wi-Fi, on the same account and I just tried to log out and rein...
2023-09-23 10:37:23 PM
2023-09-24 11:58:52 AM
Joan
Moderator
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Superuser Contribution Je n'arrive pas à me connecter à mon compte. Il indique que le pays spécifi

Je n'arrive pas à me connecter à mon compte. Il indique que le pays spécifié est incorrect. J'essaie de changer de pays de résidence, mais il ne figure pas dans la liste.

New user
Visitor
Je n'arrive pas à me connecter à mon compte. Il indique que le pays spécifié est incorrect. J'essaie de changer de pays de résidence, mais il ne figure pas dans la liste.
2023-09-23 8:50:01 AM
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Alex
Spotify Legend
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