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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
Spotify Star
2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
a week ago
James335
Casual Listener
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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
Monday
rednblu
Roadie
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278 replies
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278 replies
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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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An album need fix

Hi, you need to fix Pagan Altar - Mythical & Magical album. Tracks are mistaken. The correct set is:1. Intro2. Samhein3. The Cry of the Banshee4. The Crowman5. Daemoni na Hoiche (Demons of the Night)6. The Sorcerer7. Flight of the Witch Queen8. Dance...

user-removed
Visitor
Hi, you need to fix Pagan Altar - Mythical & Magical album. Tracks are mistaken. The correct set is: 1. Intro 2. Samhein 3. The Cry of the Banshee 4. The Crowman 5. Daemoni na Hoiche (D...
2017-12-17 3:02:24 AM
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RT-AC87U + Naim Mu-so Qb + Spotify Connect

I have configured my Naim speaker but when I try to connect spotify to the wireless speaker it is not possible. I can not select the Naim device from spotify even though it appears on the list. On the speaker itself the spotify indicator appears blin...

Cronos1
Newbie
I have configured my Naim speaker but when I try to connect spotify to the wireless speaker it is not possible. I can not select the Naim device from spotify even though it appears on the list. On th...
2017-12-17 1:38:00 AM
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Oontz Angle 3 bluetooth speaker causing music to stop after 3 or 4 songs

I got an Oontz bluetooth speaker for Christmas last year and my daughter set it up for me. It played all my playlist fine then about one month ago it started to stop playing songs after 3 or 4 songs. I reloaded Spotify and have the latest Window 10 u...

das_60
Newbie
I got an Oontz bluetooth speaker for Christmas last year and my daughter set it up for me. It played all my playlist fine then about one month ago it started to stop playing songs after 3 or 4 songs....
2017-12-17 1:14:08 AM
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Solved!! Spotify Premium on Windows version no donwload button why?

Hello, I have problem whit my spotify premium on windows 7/10, like on topic I can't found button to donwload song to version offline. I was reinstall aplication and remove devices offline but is dosn't help. Can you help my?

micl1987
Newbie
Hello, I have problem whit my spotify premium on windows 7/10, like on topic I can't found button to donwload song to version offline. I was reinstall aplication and remove devices offline but is dos...
2017-12-16 9:40:54 PM
2017-12-16 12:03:06 AM
IguanaSetup
Community Legend
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1 replies
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Error code 13 - Win 10

Hi. I've been using spotify for over 3 months, bought premium and so on. It was working perfectly, until it asked for an update. From this point it wouldn't install. During instalation process it shows " the installer is unable to install Spotify bec...

Antyrolnik
Newbie
Hi. I've been using spotify for over 3 months, bought premium and so on. It was working perfectly, until it asked for an update. From this point it wouldn't install. During instalation process it sho...
2017-12-16 4:58:05 AM
2017-12-16 11:41:38 PM
Suzanox
Newbie
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5 replies
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Crossfade songs from downloaded to local file

Hi, So I have this problem and I pinpointed a specific case : A song will not start and say "Can't play current sound" if the Crossfade song is activated and a downloaded music (from Spotify) fades into a Local File. It is quite annoying as I did a p...

TigreDemon
Regular
Hi, So I have this problem and I pinpointed a specific case : A song will not start and say "Can't play current sound" if the Crossfade song is activated and a downloaded music (from Spotify...
2017-05-13 1:15:07 AM
2017-12-16 8:56:17 PM
Bisk8s
Newbie
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2 replies
6 likes
Windows

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Deleting topic

Any way to delete a topic you've written?

Opego
Newbie
Any way to delete a topic you've written?
2017-12-16 7:32:58 PM
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291 Views
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Local Files with same name

Spotify on Windows considers local files with same title as same songs even tho file name, length and everything else is different. Let's say I have a 2 CD album with 2 files that has the same name, if I add it to playlist and play it on my android p...

antti202
Newbie
Spotify on Windows considers local files with same title as same songs even tho file name, length and everything else is different. Let's say I have a 2 CD album with 2 files that has the same name, ...
2017-12-16 6:28:11 PM
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Windows app plays the song but does not works properly

Hello.Spotify application on windows 10 works when I open it, but if when I try to click on anything after some time (after using another softwares) It does not work properly anymore.I am still able to play/pause/skip song with my keyboard, but the S...

Avarones
Casual Listener
Hello. Spotify application on windows 10 works when I open it, but if when I try to click on anything after some time (after using another softwares) It does not work properly anymore. I am sti...
2017-12-16 5:15:11 PM
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program wont open on laptop

The problem just started this morning. I tried to open the program like I do most days. It comes up for a second and leaves. I restarted my computer several times and everything else is working. Right now I'm stuck listening to my music on grove inst...

kim67255
Newbie
The problem just started this morning. I tried to open the program like I do most days. It comes up for a second and leaves. I restarted my computer several times and everything els...
2017-12-16 4:00:41 PM
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Can't play songs from Alice Merton

Hello. I am not sure about other artists, but i faced this problem with this artist. I just can't find her in search, but I can do this in Google, find the song, but pressing "Play" button does nothing. Any ideas?

lyfenwebos
Newbie
Hello. I am not sure about other artists, but i faced this problem with this artist. I just can't find her in search, but I can do this in Google, find the song, but pressing "Play" button does nothi...
2017-12-16 1:55:27 PM
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Windows 10 problem

Hi! I upgraded to Windows 10 today and have been having an issue with the client. Everything functions properly, except when my Spotify window is open, thin blue lines appear across my screen and the screen flickers on and off. This issue ceases to e...

Rokkout491
Newbie
Hi! I upgraded to Windows 10 today and have been having an issue with the client. Everything functions properly, except when my Spotify window is open, thin blue lines appear across my scree...
2017-12-16 1:22:47 PM
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0 replies
1 likes

579 Views
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local files on new pc

I play a lot of local files on my laptop. And I want to keep doing so when I get a new one. I will transfer all local files onto the new pc. Will spotify be able to play local files as I am used to or will I have to re-add all 100+ files manually?

Thaliel
Roadie
I play a lot of local files on my laptop. And I want to keep doing so when I get a new one. I will transfer all local files onto the new pc. Will spotify be able to play local files as I am used to o...
2017-12-16 11:49:33 AM
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Will Windows 7 firewall prevent Spotify from opening?

Will Windows 7 firewall prevent Spotify from opening? I download the exe file and after a minute or so the black screen of death appears and the application, "honks". Yes, I said "honks" like a sick duck what the **bleep**.

3vbx5l56vakqu0r
Casual Listener
Will Windows 7 firewall prevent Spotify from opening? I download the exe file and after a minute or so the black screen of death appears and the application, "honks". Yes, I said "honks" like a sick ...
2017-12-12 10:45:15 PM
2017-12-16 1:15:02 AM
IguanaSetup
Community Legend
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5 replies
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Spotify won't play after commercial

I'm currently using Spotify Free. A commercial for Amazon's Echo Dot played and my player has stopped working completely. I've tried logging out and logging in several times. The playlist, track and albums will appear in my recently played list but n...

AndrewH1977
Newbie
I'm currently using Spotify Free. A commercial for Amazon's Echo Dot played and my player has stopped working completely. I've tried logging out and logging in several times. The pl...
2017-12-15 10:16:47 PM
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Free on PC,But not on Phone!

So what happend,i download Spotify on Pc and i can lisen all songs for free without problem i connect to Facebook and i didnt pay any premium. But on Phone i must have premium to lisen songs? Whys taht will they charge me on pc somehow?

Jimpix64
Newbie
So what happend,i download Spotify on Pc and i can lisen all songs for free without problem i connect to Facebook and i didnt pay any premium. But on Phone i must have premium to lisen songs?&...
2017-12-15 7:41:55 PM
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Right-click on now-playing in queue doesn't allow add to playlist - Windows desktop

Not sure if this is intentional or not, but I would like to be able to right click on the song that is currently playing in my queue and add it to a playlist while I listen on my Windows desktop app. I understand that I can right-click the currently ...

pacekm
Newbie
Not sure if this is intentional or not, but I would like to be able to right click on the song that is currently playing in my queue and add it to a playlist while I listen on my Windows desktop app....
2017-12-15 4:34:57 PM
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258 Views
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Shuffle between more than one album

Hi, weird behaviour. I created a playlist with 2 albums from 1 artist. I want to shuffle this shizzle, but shuffle only shuffles between the songs of one album. After this it continues playing the next album and then shuffles only the songs from the ...

Tymmey
Newbie
Hi, weird behaviour. I created a playlist with 2 albums from 1 artist. I want to shuffle this shizzle, but shuffle only shuffles between the songs of one album. After this it contin...
2017-12-15 2:10:11 PM
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The app has quit working on Windows 8.1.

The app used to work no problems. Now it begins to open i.e. meaning the window opens with menu bar across the top but the rest of the window is black and none of the familiar interface ever loads. There is a constant chiming sound as if a error is o...

vjmescall
Newbie
The app used to work no problems. Now it begins to open i.e. meaning the window opens with menu bar across the top but the rest of the window is black and none of the familiar interface ever loads. T...
2017-12-14 4:18:42 PM
2017-12-15 1:24:34 PM
Sebasty
Community Legend
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1 replies
0 likes

628 Views
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Webplayer won't play music. Just skips song.

Using Chrome and the webplayer to listen to music at work, but it won't work. When I select the top song in a playlist it just skips tracks and doesn't play anything. Tried other browsers (Edge and IE) and signed out and back in several times.

Torbjørn1
Newbie
Using Chrome and the webplayer to listen to music at work, but it won't work. When I select the top song in a playlist it just skips tracks and doesn't play anything. Tried other browsers (Edge and I...
2017-12-15 1:17:34 PM
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