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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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Bluetooth Speaker To Headset Bug

PlanFreeCountry United StatesDeviceHP DesktopOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueI have noticed this happen to me a few times and thought that it was time to report it as a bug. I own an iHome Bluetooth speaker and I sometimes like to conne...

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Plan Free Country  United States Device HP Desktop Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have noticed this happen to me a few times and thought that it was time to report i...

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Superuser Contribution One Song Sounds Different Only In App

I was listening to one of my old playlists, and I noticed something weird. The song "Young Volcanoes" by Fall Out Boy on the spotify desktop app sounds like (and I'm pretty sure is) the live version of the song (You can hear cheering at the end) but ...

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I was listening to one of my old playlists, and I noticed something weird. The song "Young Volcanoes" by Fall Out Boy on the spotify desktop app sounds like (and I'm pretty sure is) the live version ...

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Superuser Contribution Downloaded Music Only on Mobile

Is it possible to only have my downloaded music on my Phone and not downloaded on my Windows computer?

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Is it possible to only have my downloaded music on my Phone and not downloaded on my Windows computer?

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Superuser Contribution "Enable" does not work

I just signed up, and downloaded the app. When I hit Enable and follow the instructions, I still get no music. Web Player just takes me right back to the Enable page, and loop with no results. I have a Windows laptop. Can anyone help, please?

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I just signed up, and downloaded the app.  When I hit Enable and follow the instructions, I still get no music.  Web Player just takes me right back to the Enable page, and loop with no res...

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Superuser Contribution Search by YEAR or ALBUM not working

Hi, I like to listen to albums from different years, and did so for a long time.Search used to work well but suddenly stopped working a few months back. I have waiting for it to be fixed assuming it is a bug, but has not. Can I get an update please o...

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Hi, I like to listen to albums from different years, and did so for a long time. Search used to work well but suddenly stopped working a few months back. I have waiting for it to be fixed assuming i...

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Superuser Contribution Friends cant see my activity and option for it resets

Ive tried restarting my PC and spotify client but basically the problem is that my friends cant see me on their friend activity or any of the songs i listen to. When i checked settings i saw the "Publish my activity on Spotify" option off, and turned...

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Ive tried restarting my PC and spotify client but basically the problem is that my friends cant see me on their friend activity or any of the songs i listen to. When i checked settings i saw the "Pub...

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Wer programmiert bei Spotify?

Guten Tag, ich frage mich echt wer bei so einer großen Musik-Streaming Plattform am Programmieren ist. Spotify für Windows startet unfassbar langsam auf einer HDD und ist immer insabil. Bei der Android-App kann ich auch nur über Bugs und Instabilität...

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Guten Tag,   ich frage mich echt wer bei so einer großen Musik-Streaming Plattform am Programmieren ist. Spotify für Windows startet unfassbar langsam auf einer HDD und ist immer insabil. Bei ...

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Save Playlist-Folder, not just playlists

PlanPremiumCountry GermanyDevicePCOperating SystemWin 7 My Question or Issue How can I save my entire Playlist-Folder, not just the single playlist? Spotify Desktop ist giving me the option only for playlists.

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  Plan Premium Country  Germany Device PC Operating System Win 7   My Question or Issue  How can I save my entire Playlist-Folder, not just the single playlist? Spotify...

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Audio quality changes when desktop app is minimized vs maximized

PlanPremiumCountry USDeviceThinkpad T560Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueHi - when i have the app open the audio quality sounds better and is louder. When i minimize the window it changes and gets softer/not as clean. I double checked a...

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  Plan Premium Country  US Device Thinkpad T560 Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Hi - when i have the app open the audio quality sounds better and is loude...

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Podcast Continues to restart at previous starting position

So, this issue has been happening for a while now and may be due to the interaction between my phone and desktop. I start a podcast on my phone, then restart on my desktop. I close out the application on my phone (Galaxy S6 Edge (I think)) and start ...

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So, this issue has been happening for a while now and may be due to the interaction between my phone and desktop. I start a podcast on my phone, then restart on my desktop. I close out the applicatio...

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Shuffle disabled after every update

I want shuffle to be active, always. But after every update (same for android as for desktop) shuffle being disabled and I need to enable it again. This issue is now really old and my though was that Spotify will fix it. But they never do. What the h...

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I want shuffle to be active, always. But after every update (same for android as for desktop) shuffle being disabled and I need to enable it again. This issue is now really old and my though was that...

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friend dont see my activities

hello a friend cant see my activities but the activities from other ppli have no private session so idk why she cant see me can anyone help me with that? thanks

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hello   a friend cant see my activities but the activities from other ppl i have no private session so idk why she cant see me   can anyone help me with that?   thanks

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Podcasts resetting when paused

On my spotify Windows 10 player, I spend a lot of time listening to podcasts and starting today, when I am in the middle of a podcast and I pause the playback for one reason or another, it resets the playback and goes back to the beginning at 0:00. I...

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On my spotify Windows 10 player, I spend a lot of time listening to podcasts and starting today, when I am in the middle of a podcast and I pause the playback for one reason or another, it resets the...

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Not working

Everytime I attempt to open the Spotify app a banner always shows up and states "The Spotify application is not responding". I have uninstalled and reinstalled 4 times but it still occurs.

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Everytime I attempt to open the Spotify app a banner always shows up and states "The Spotify application is not responding". I have uninstalled and reinstalled 4 times but it still occurs. 

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Paid for premium but not getting any of it!

Spotify UsernametgmoonPlanFree/PremiumCountryUK Hi. After a short break, I've resubscribed for premium but it doesn't seem to be working on desktop or mobile. I've logged out, uninstalled, reinstalled etc., to no avail. My account shows as a premium ...

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Spotify Username tgmoon Plan Free/Premium Country UK   Hi.  After a short break, I've resubscribed for premium but it doesn't seem to be working on desktop or mobile.  I've logg...

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Trying to play a 2:10:00 track from local storage

I have selected the folder the track is in and it shows up under local files on spotify but when i go to play it, it is only 1:30:00 long. I have checked with VLC and it's definatly 2:10:00 long. Can anyone explain why I can't listen to the full trac...

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I have selected the folder the track is in and it shows up under local files on spotify but when i go to play it, it is only 1:30:00 long. I have checked with VLC and it's definatly 2:10:00 long.&nbs...

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Russound streamer no longer shows up in devices since new update yesterday

Spotify Usernamemichael.hajdukPlanFree/PremiumCountry CanadaDeviceOperating System My Question or Issue Since the new Spotify update Russound streamer does not show up. Was using everyday and then Spotify update and no longer a listed choice in devic...

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Spotify Username michael.hajduk Plan Free/Premium Country  Canada Device Operating System   My Question or Issue  Since the new Spotify update Russound streamer does not show...

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Does the Spotify Connect volume control reduce quality?

Spotify Premium, android Couldn't find any consistent answer on the internet regarding this question.When an analog source is streaming via Spotify connect (Xiaomi mi box 3 connected to stereo receiver via 3.5mm to RCA), does the Spotify connect volu...

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Spotify Premium, android     Couldn't find any consistent answer on the internet regarding this question. When an analog source is streaming via Spotify connect (Xiaomi mi box 3 con...

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Cannot access the premium features after payment

Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Motorola Moto X Play, Dell Inspiron 13z Operating System Android Noughat 7.1.1, Microsoft Windows 10 My Question or Issue I have recently upgraded to the premium account, however I am not able to access it accross a...

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Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Motorola Moto X Play, Dell Inspiron 13z Operating System Android Noughat 7.1.1, Microsoft Windows 10   My Question or Issue I have recently...

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Quality of Sound

Spotify UsernamerickywsPlanFree/PremiumCountry ScotlandDeviceDell XPS 17Operating SystemWindows 7 Ultimate My Question or Issue HiI have used Spotify Premium for a while. I mostly use it at work using the the web player, and using this I have no soun...

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  Spotify Username rickyws Plan Free/Premium Country  Scotland Device Dell XPS 17 Operating System Windows 7 Ultimate   My Question or Issue   Hi I have used Spotif...

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