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Can't play an artist's discography on the desktop app

Plan Premium Device PC / Android My Question or Issue This happened a few days ago. Normally when i clicked an Artist > Discography > Show All > And play a song, the next song was from the next album of the artist. Now, the next song is a random one ...

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Issue : no volume control in spotify when exclusive mode is activated

Premium member, France, Windows 10 64 bits updated, Focusrite Audio solo usb external soundcard updated, Desktop app updated I talk with the customer service, we try to solve my problem and they told me that it should be an issue that I have to talk ...

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Black Screen (June 15 2026 install)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDeviceDesktop PC IntelOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueFollowed clean re-install instructions after getting black screen at startup. Installed the latest June 15 version from the Windows Store. Ran once without p...

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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 are...

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Superuser Contribution Remove/Customize "Shows you might like"

I'm not sure the algorithm that comes up with the recommendations in the "Shows you might like", but I'm getting some podcasts recommendations that are disappointing to see. I liked Spotify because it allows me to get away from deplorable propaganda ...

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I'm not sure the algorithm that comes up with the recommendations in the "Shows you might like", but I'm getting some podcasts recommendations that are disappointing to see. I liked Spotify because i...

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My liked songs page is emptied on PC!

Hey!So I am using Spotify on both PC and iOS, but the PC app decided to delete my Liked Songs for whatever reason. All the stuff on the left sidebar disappeared, including said liked songs. I tried logging out and logging back in without avail. How c...

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Hey! So I am using Spotify on both PC and iOS, but the PC app decided to delete my Liked Songs for whatever reason. All the stuff on the left sidebar disappeared, including said liked songs. I...

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Superuser Contribution Songs spam skip or won't play the song at all

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevice(Desktop)Operating System(Windows 11) My Question or IssueMy desktop spotify won't play or work at all, but my Iphone version is fine, the client web and installed app on my computer both do the same thing, I have a video he...

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Plan Premium Country US Device (Desktop) Operating System (Windows 11)   My Question or Issue My desktop spotify won't play or work at all, but my Iphone version is fine, the client we...

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Superuser Contribution why does spotify pause playing on laptop when plugging in power?

I have a persistent issue on windows. When changing powersource from battery to plug in (charging), spotify on windows installed on a laptop stops playing. Whether the window is open or closed, the music will pause. The window remains open, and play ...

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I have a persistent issue on windows. When changing powersource from battery to plug in (charging), spotify on windows installed on a laptop stops playing. Whether the window is open or closed, the m...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify desktop app windows 11

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceMsi GF65 thinOperating SystemW11 My Question or IssueSuddenly spotify stopped starting up, cant reinstall since its stating its already installed, prompts me to open the app with a yes or no. Tried both options same...

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Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device Msi GF65 thin Operating System W11   My Question or Issue Suddenly spotify stopped starting up, cant reinstall since its stating its already ins...

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Home page: Recently played wrong displayed

PlanPremiumCountryRomaniaDevice(PC - Spotify version 1.1.29.592.gf0779179)Operating System(Windows 10 - latest update March 24, 2020—KB4541335) My Question or IssueAt the Home page of Spotify app, on the first line is displayed "Recently played" fiel...

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Plan Premium Country Romania Device (PC - Spotify version 1.1.29.592.gf0779179) Operating System (Windows 10 - latest update March 24, 2020—KB4541335)   My Question or Issue At the H...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Play/Pause and Stop buttons (media keys) not working.

My play/pause and stop media buttons are not working in Spotify.Spotify for Windows, 1.2.0.1165.gabf054abWindows 11 Home, Version 22H2, Experience pack 1000.22636.1000.0My other media keys work with Spotify. All my media keys work with other apps. Th...

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My play/pause and stop media buttons are not working in Spotify. Spotify for Windows, 1.2.0.1165.gabf054ab Windows 11 Home, Version 22H2, Experience pack 1000.22636.1000.0 My other media keys ...

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Play button on keyboard not working. Other buttons skip, volume, etc. work

Using Desktop app.Windows 10Logitech MX Keys keyboardThe pause/play button is not functioning with Spotify. The other buttons, skip, volume, etc. are working as intended. I tried to disable the keymapping in Chrome, disable the Spotify desktop overla...

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Using Desktop app. Windows 10 Logitech MX Keys keyboard The pause/play button is not functioning with Spotify. The other buttons, skip, volume, etc. are working as intended. I tried to disable...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify on Windows 11 Keeps Disabling Hardware Acceleration, Leading to Lag

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 Pro My Question or IssueSpotify on my desktop (I've tried both the Microsoft Store app and the standalone program) works for 30 seconds before it starts lagging. Skipping songs, pausing and play...

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Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 11 Pro   My Question or Issue Spotify on my desktop (I've tried both the Microsoft Store app and the standalone program) wor...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify not mentioned in hosts file

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceAcer laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I was following these steps on how to clear my hosts file, and Spotify is not mentioned in the host file. I have no way of listening to tracks now as far ...

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Plan Premium Country United States Device Acer laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue   I was following these steps on how to clear my hosts file, and Spotify ...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Desktop App Doesn't Work After Closing and Reopening Upon Reinstall

I recently got a new Windows 11 PC and have been unable to properly use the desktop app. Upon clean reinstalling it, it works somewhat (local files don't work though) and I'm able to use it. Though if I close the app, then I'm greeted with a black wi...

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I recently got a new Windows 11 PC and have been unable to properly use the desktop app. Upon clean reinstalling it, it works somewhat (local files don't work though) and I'm able to use it. Though i...

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Superuser Contribution How do I fix my search bar when nothing is able to load and I can't reload?

Whenever I type in my search bar, it says "Something went wrong" and says to reload, set when I click reload nothing happens and the screen stays the same. I have tried changing wifi and reopening and closing Spotify.

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Whenever I type in my search bar, it says "Something went wrong" and says to reload, set when I click reload nothing happens and the screen stays the same. I have tried changing wifi and reopening an...

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Solved!! Playlist cover poor quality

DeviceDesktop Windows 10, Honor 9Operating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue Adding a picture to a playlist, even though it is 4k (3MB)(3840 × 2160), has poor quality and is blurry. I do not have a solution to this and help would be appreciated! (pi...

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   Device Desktop Windows 10, Honor 9 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue  Adding a picture to a playlist, even though it is 4k (3MB)(3840 × 2160), ha...

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Superuser Contribution Connect to device doesn't work

PlanPremiumCountryKenyaDeviceHP Elitebook 830 G5Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI can't connect to my Android phone or Firestick from my PC. I have tried reinstalling it over and over for the past week, but it still doesn't connect. I ...

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Plan Premium Country Kenya Device HP Elitebook 830 G5 Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I can't connect to my Android phone or Firestick from my PC. I have tried reins...

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Superuser Contribution Listen along through discord. Song changes but has to be manually played.

PlanPremiumCountryI am in canada the other party is in usaDevice Operating System Windows 10 My Question or IssueI am listening along through discord and my song changes when the other party changes the song but I have to hit play on each one or it j...

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  Plan Premium Country I am in canada the other party is in usa Device   Operating System  Windows 10   My Question or Issue I am listening along through discord and my...

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Superuser Contribution Concert in Artist Pick is not the nearest one but the next upcoming one.

Hello. I have verified this with several users in different cities and it seems like your desktop up is bugged and is not showing the nearest concert but rather the next one in chronological order.https://open.spotify.com/artist/77s5NAGQbxu8oLstaqSwH...

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Hello. I have verified this with several users in different cities and it seems like your desktop up is bugged and is not showing the nearest concert but rather the next one in chronological orde...

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Superuser Contribution I can't find the equalizer. only language and play tab is there on settings

I open settings the only two things I see are languages and display. I want the equalizer. I've spent 30 minutes searching for it

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I open settings the only two things I see are languages and display. I want the equalizer. I've spent 30 minutes searching for it

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Can't see my followers on the web browser version

I using the spotify web browser because i can't have the app on my work computer, and can't find my followers (or who i am following, who is following a certain playlist, etc.). anyone know how to fix this? i'm having the same issues on my app on the...

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  I using the spotify web browser because i can't have the app on my work computer, and can't find my followers (or who i am following, who is following a certain playlist, etc.). anyone know h...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify doesn't play most songs and if it does - only 10 seconds.

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceDesktop/BrowserOperating SystemWin10 My Question or IssueHello,I'm new to Spotify and have the following problem: Whenever I want to play a song, I see an error stating that this song cannot be played at the moment. The...

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  Plan Premium Country Germany Device Desktop/Browser Operating System Win10   My Question or Issue Hello, I'm new to Spotify and have the following problem: Whenever I want to ...

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Superuser Contribution Sharing playlists - will it update automatically on other's PC's?

Morning all, I am wanting to create a playlist, that I share with three friends. If, once I have shared the playlist with them, add more music to the playlists, will this new music automatically appear in the playlist on their PC, or do they need to ...

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Morning all,   I am wanting to create a playlist, that I share with three friends.   If, once I have shared the playlist with them, add more music to the playlists, will this new mu...

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