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Solved!! How to permanently turn off smart shuffle?

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...

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Solved!! Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer you can import it

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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Solved!! Disable Video on desktop app

There no X or way to close or stop a video on Spotify for Windows (64 bit) 1.2.64.408.g0a9b557c

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Windows Troubleshooting Guide

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...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify not continuing last playing song after shutdown

So.If I open Spotify after turning my computer off and turning it back on, it will ALWAYS not have a song already saved in the playing area even if when I turned my computer off the first time, I had a song playing. Basically, if I opened Spotify and...

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So. If I open Spotify after turning my computer off and turning it back on, it will ALWAYS not have a song already saved in the playing area even if when I turned my computer off the first time, I h...

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Windows Desktop App Blank Screen

The previous post for this issue has marked it as solved. It isn't. There are times when Spotify launches to a blank, inactive screen. I cannot logout or exit from this screen. My only option is to kill Spotify from Task Manager. If I don't do that w...

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The previous post for this issue has marked it as solved. It isn't. There are times when Spotify launches to a blank, inactive screen. I cannot logout or exit from this screen. My only option is to k...

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Spotify update problem

I have problem with spotify updates.Spotify notice everyday, that new update is available -> restart and update.After update the version number won't change. I have done these:About Spotify -> click here to download and after that please restart to i...

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I have problem with spotify updates. Spotify notice everyday, that new update is available -> restart and update. After update the version number won't change.   I have done these: About...

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ALL MY PLAYLIST ARE GONE!

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceAllOperating SystemWindows 10/AndriodMy Question or Issue All my playlist have disappeared.

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Plan Premium Country USA  Device All Operating System Windows 10/Andriod My Question or Issue  All my playlist have disappeared. 

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

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Plan Premium   Country Netherlands     Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Recently, several songs have been played distorted. Reinstallation of the Spo...

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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; ...

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  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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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?

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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?...

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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?

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

Sebasty

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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.

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

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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