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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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2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
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D1Ck3n
Newbie
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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
5 hours ago
lazypapertiger
Newbie
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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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last fm scrobbling does not work after updating the desktop app

the site shows that the song is scrobbling, but in the end he does not save it

Adamnn
Casual Listener
the site shows that the song is scrobbling, but in the end he does not save it
2018-05-09 7:21:53 PM
2018-07-11 12:33:38 AM
thalitacarvalho
Newbie
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8 replies
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The friend feed failed to load

I have disconnectd and reconnected to my internet multiple times; however, the friend feed states: "Hmm, the Friend Feed failed to load" It has been doing this for over a week and I want it fixed so I can see what my friends are listening to.I also a...

Michael_Lyons
Regular
I have disconnectd and reconnected to my internet multiple times; however, the friend feed states: "Hmm, the Friend Feed failed to load" It has been doing this for over a week and I want it fi...
2018-05-03 3:53:14 PM
2018-07-11 8:19:28 PM
mburly4
Casual Listener
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27 replies
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"Adding" playlist of an album from an artist makes it a playlist made by me?

This has been extremely annoying for the entirety of the time I've used spotify. Whenever I save an album by any artist, right click it, and click "add as new playlist" it makes it so the playlist is created by me and isn't displayed on my playlist l...

iiKyodaiKickz
Regular
This has been extremely annoying for the entirety of the time I've used spotify. Whenever I save an album by any artist, right click it, and click "add as new playlist" it makes it so the playlist is...
2018-07-06 12:50:04 AM
2018-07-11 8:17:41 PM
Loxer
Community Legend
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Ad Is Fake and Can't Play Music

PlanFreeCountryDelaware DeviceWindows ComputerOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue So, basically, a few days ago I wanted to listen to music while I was writing. When I got on there was an advert for Snickers. When i pressed the play butto...

AngelOfEreri
Casual Listener
Plan Free Country Delaware Device Windows Computer Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue So, basically, a few days ago I wanted to listen to music while I wa...
2018-07-11 3:21:39 AM
2018-07-11 4:18:18 PM
AngelOfEreri
Casual Listener
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Album Column & Artwork Gone from Playlists

As of a few days ago, the 'album' column on the playlists I have created have vanished. I now only have 'title', 'artist' and the date it was added.Additionally, the album artwork in the bottom left corner is gone (I have tried resizing the window wi...

clownbaby14
Casual Listener
As of a few days ago, the 'album' column on the playlists I have created have vanished. I now only have 'title', 'artist' and the date it was added. Additionally, the album artwork in the bottom l...
2018-07-10 3:33:14 PM
2018-07-11 1:05:55 PM
DennyEMufc
Roadie
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[Desktop] Spotify doesn't work on Desktop Version

PlanFree/PremiumCountrySuisse Device(Dell Desktop computer)Operating SystemSpotify works correctly on all my devices (My Macbook, Iphone, and online version), but on my desktop computer. When I click Play, it switch automatically to the next song of ...

gecasci
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Country Suisse Device (Dell Desktop computer) Operating System Spotify works correctly on all my devices (My Macbook, Iphone, and online version), but on my desktop com...
2018-07-11 8:37:07 AM
2018-07-11 12:07:04 PM
Loxer
Community Legend
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Daily mixes missing and song radio not working

My Question or IssueHi everyone, Since the last update, Daily Mixes are all gone (can't find them ANYWHERE) and my previous song radios all say "this station cannot be started" or "Something went wrong please try again later".Although I could reinsta...

user-removed
Visitor
My Question or Issue Hi everyone, Since the last update, Daily Mixes are all gone (can't find them ANYWHERE) and my previous song radios all say "this station cannot be started" or "Somethi...
2018-06-18 2:36:33 AM
2018-07-11 10:08:53 AM
WaveyDL
Newbie
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12 replies
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Songs played distorted

PlanPremium CountryNetherlands Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueRecently, several songs have been played distorted.Reinstallation of the Spotify app did not help. I am using the app version 1.0.74.380.g1fcff12 on Windows 10.

SirJutter
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Netherlands Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Recently, several songs have been played distorted. Reinstallation of the Spo...
2018-07-04 8:20:01 AM
2018-07-11 9:12:05 AM
Allandor
Regular
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issue using 5.1 configuration in windows. Needs to be fixed!

Using the desktop program, if I go to my sound settings and set the configuration in my playback devices to 5.1 surround, spotify will simply not play.it will skip song after song and then stop. However if i set my speakers to stereo and restart it; ...

aceofpilots
Casual Listener
Using the desktop program, if I go to my sound settings and set the configuration in my playback devices to 5.1 surround, spotify will simply not play. it will skip song after son...
2018-07-11 2:17:31 AM
2018-07-11 2:29:38 AM
aceofpilots
Casual Listener
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1 replies
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Unintentional scrolling after back button

PlanPremium (Student)CountryUnited StatesOperating SystemWindows 10 64 bitVersion1.0.84.344.gfc674f6f My Question or IssueHi there - new poster here! So I had this weird problem where Spotify desktop automatically scrolls down/loads an artist's page ...

Noviv
Casual Listener
Plan Premium (Student) Country United States Operating System Windows 10 64 bit Version 1.0.84.344.gfc674f6f My Question or Issue Hi there - new poster here! So I had this weird prob...
2018-07-10 7:03:03 PM
2018-07-10 10:43:24 PM
TobiasYoung
Composer
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3 replies
4 likes

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Solved!! Make spotify pause automatically?

PlanFreeCountry DeviceHP NotebookOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI was wondering if I could make spotify pause instead of mute when other sounds are played?

CodyBoi
Newbie
Plan Free Country Device HP Notebook Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I was wondering if I could make spotify pause instead of mute when other sounds are played?...
2018-07-10 7:34:15 PM
2018-07-10 10:06:28 PM
TobiasYoung
Composer
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What's new in 1.0.80.474.gef6b503e?

Spotify just updated to 1.0.80.474.gef6b503e. Where's the change log?

user-removed
Visitor
Spotify just updated to 1.0.80.474.gef6b503e. Where's the change log?
2018-05-09 5:00:33 AM
2018-07-10 9:17:40 PM
Sebasty
Spotify Star
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10 replies
3 likes
changelog
patch
Update

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Label search not working on Desktop player

The Avanced label search is not working on the Desktop player (win 10 64bit) but is working fine on the web player.

gizzmo123456
Regular
The Avanced label search is not working on the Desktop player (win 10 64bit) but is working fine on the web player.
2018-07-09 7:02:01 PM
2018-07-10 7:57:07 PM
gizzmo123456
Regular
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Can't play the current song

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceHP EliteBookOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueEverytime a song ends I get the error "can't play the current song." I need to constantly hit the 'next' button to play songs. Same issue on all playlists. Previousl...

anotheraudioguy
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country USA Device HP EliteBook Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Everytime a song ends I get the error "can't play the current song." I need to constantly hit th...
2018-07-09 10:43:23 PM
2018-07-10 7:11:21 PM
Sebasty
Spotify Star
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Library bug - able to add already saved song

PlanPremiumCountry US Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueOccasionally I am looking up an artist who has songs which I have added to my library. I notice some of these saved songs do not have the checkmark next to them to indicate that I h...

Stupidnewbie
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Occasionally I am looking up an artist who has songs which I have added to my library. I notice s...
2018-07-09 3:46:27 AM
2018-07-10 5:27:56 PM
Stupidnewbie
Casual Listener
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4 replies
2 likes
bug

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Superuser Contribution Sub standard connection

Edit: The below was posted in error in this topic. Reposted in "Android"Since middle/late May: "no internet connection, please try again later" 2-3 times on a daily basis. This with a close to flawless mobil internet connection. It never occurs when ...

deaconblues
Music Fan
Edit: The below was posted in error in this topic. Reposted in "Android" Since middle/late May: "no internet connection, please try again later" 2-3 times on a daily basis. This with a close to flaw...
2018-07-08 2:35:45 AM
2018-07-10 5:01:07 PM
Julian
Moderator
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Need sort library playlists by artists

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevicen/aOperating SystemWindows 7 desktop, version 1.0.84.344My Question or Issue I have hundreds (maybe 1000?) playlists. I normally sort playlists by artist (and chronologically within an artist). I did that for my vinyl record...

ffarance
Regular
Plan Premium Country US Device n/a Operating System Windows 7 desktop, version 1.0.84.344 My Question or Issue I have hundreds (maybe 1000?) playlists. I normally sort playlist...
2018-07-09 3:27:45 PM
2018-07-10 10:21:45 AM
Soundofus
Spotify Star
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Radio Down

PlanPremiumCountry USDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueRadio and friends feed has been down for me, for quite some time.I have uninstalled, reinstalled, everything, tried a new account even.It's just not working.

WyrmSlayer1337
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country US Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Radio and friends feed has been down for me, for quite some time. I have uninstalled, reinst...
2018-07-10 5:05:01 AM
2018-07-10 7:58:14 AM
Loxer
Community Legend
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How to add a song from a playlist to a liblary

PlanPremiumCountry PolandDeviceLenovo P2Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 My Question or Issue How to add a song from playlist to liblary , becouse I I had to add a song from an album , becouse It's not a avaible on spotify ( lemonade beyonce ) and I cant ...

user-removed
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Poland Device Lenovo P2 Operating System Android 7.0 My Question or Issue How to add a song from playlist to liblary , becouse I I had to add...
2018-07-09 7:56:36 PM
2018-07-10 5:11:03 AM
user-removed
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Can't play some songs from an artist/This song is unavaliable

PlanPremiumCountry EstoniaDevicePC/Android (both same issue)Operating SystemAndroid Lollipop, Windows 10 My Question or IssueThis song is unavaliable. If you have the file on your computer you can import it. I have been experiencing this for a few we...

Chaokoh
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Estonia Device PC/Android (both same issue) Operating System Android Lollipop, Windows 10 My Question or Issue This song is unavaliable. If you hav...
2018-07-09 12:48:25 PM
2018-07-10 4:56:36 AM
TobiasYoung
Composer
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WE R
WE R Music

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