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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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Spotify issues while on a Skype call

I have an odd problem, sometimes I listen to my playlist while I am on skype, but not loud enough for the other party to hear it, which they can't. However, I have started using headphones so they can't hear it at all, I can hear them and the music j...

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I have an odd problem, sometimes I listen to my playlist while I am on skype, but not loud enough for the other party to hear it, which they can't. However, I have started using headphones so they ca...

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This Community Board is a Disaster.

Does anyone manage this? There are so many threads here that look like spam..........so many others where there is never a response from Spotify.....even after THOUSANDS of posts. Alphabetizing playlists for one......10k song limit..If a comparable s...

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Does anyone manage this? There are so many threads here that look like spam..........so many others where there is never a response from Spotify.....even after THOUSANDS of posts. Alphabetizing playl...

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Song only plays on desktop?!

Dear reader, I am new to spotify and still trying to get used to the app. I like it a lot, however, there is 1 song that I, for some reason, can only listen to on my pc? On my pc it plays fine, without trouble, however, when I try to play it on my ph...

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Dear reader,    I am new to spotify and still trying to get used to the app. I like it a lot, however, there is 1 song that I, for some reason, can only listen to on my pc?  On my p...

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Spotify Desktop[Windows] - Screen cannot be fully adjusted for vertical displays

I noticed this after the last update.I am using one of my screens for development, it is positioned vertically,and I am used to view my playlists comfortably.Today when I try to Maximize the window it fits only half of the screen (as a regular positi...

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I noticed this after the last update. I am using one of my screens for development, it is positioned vertically, and I am used to view my playlists comfortably. Today when I try to Maximize the wi...

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Song stops randomly during playback

Hello there, since the most recent upgrade, I'm experiencing problems when playing songs inb Spotify. It happens on my Desktop, but on my BOSE en SONOS system as well. The songs just stops during playback. It sometimes happens a few times in 5 minute...

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Hello there,    since the most recent upgrade, I'm experiencing problems when playing songs inb Spotify.  It happens on my Desktop, but on my BOSE en SONOS system as well.  ...

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Não consigo ouvir as músicas, pois estão dizendo que tenho que importá-la no computador

Estou tentando ouvir as música pelo meu PC, porém não consigo poque está dizendo que tenho que importá-las, ME AJUDEM!!!

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Estou tentando ouvir as música pelo meu PC, porém não consigo poque está dizendo que tenho que importá-las, ME AJUDEM!!!

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My spotify keeps going on and offline [HELP]!

Hi my spotify keeps going offline and it comes back online after like 10 minutes, I need some suggestions on what i could do to solve the problem!

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Hi my spotify keeps going offline and it comes back online after like 10 minutes, I need some suggestions on what i could do to solve the problem! 🙂

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Solved!! Qualidade de audio ruim

A minha conta é premium, consigo usar todos os features, mas a qualidade do audio continua igual ao do free, no webplayer a qualidade fica normalJá verifiquei as preferencias

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A minha conta é premium, consigo usar todos os features, mas a qualidade do audio continua igual ao do free, no webplayer a qualidade fica normal Já verifiquei as preferencias  

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Where's my Friend feed?

My Friends feed disappeared on my windows desktop app. I've checked in the settings, and "show friends feed" is enabled under display options. I've tried logging out and back in (multiple times now). Logging out, quitting the app, re-opening it, and ...

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My Friends feed disappeared on my windows desktop app. I've checked in the settings, and "show friends feed" is enabled under display options.  I've tried logging out and back in (multiple ti...

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Can't Upload Image to my Spotify Playlist

So I have been trying for about twenty minutes now to upload a image for the cover of my playlist, but every time I try the Spotify appliction on my computer keeps telling me image must be at least "300x300". So I saved a larger image "500x500", and ...

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So I have been trying for about twenty minutes now to upload a image for the cover of my playlist, but every time I try the Spotify appliction on my computer keeps telling me image must be ...

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No "Adding duplicate song to playlist" from Recommended Songs

If a user adds a song from recommended songs through the normal interaction (... icon -> Add To Playlist -> choose current playlist) and then clicks the Add button that appears in the Recommended Songs list no "Are you sure you want to add a duplicat...

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If a user adds a song from recommended songs through the normal interaction (... icon -> Add To Playlist -> choose current playlist) and then clicks the Add button that appears in the Recommend...

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Error Code 17 - Can't uninstall or reinstall

Hi, I'm hoping someone can help!! - I have downloaed Spotify, it errors on install (ERROR: 17)- It is displaying in add/remove programs but I can't uninstall it "You do not have sufficiuent access to uninstall Spotify" > This is displayed even when I...

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Hi,   I'm hoping someone can help!!   - I have downloaed Spotify, it errors on install (ERROR: 17) - It is displaying in add/remove programs but I can't uninstall it "You do not have s...

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Desktop client loses connection to phone

Some background. My laptop will not connect to my Bluetooth stereo. To work around this I listen to Spotify on my phone connected to my stereo and control it using my desktop while working.After listening to Spotify for an extended session I will los...

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Some background.  My laptop will not connect to my Bluetooth stereo.  To work around this I listen to Spotify on my phone connected to my stereo and control it using my desktop wh...

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Solved!! Error Code 2

Hi all, I got error code 2 when updating to latest update. I followed the instructions but get the same notice. I have tried to uninstall to reinstall and it did not work. I am running windows 7. Spoiler (Highlight to read)

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Hi all,   I got error code 2 when updating to latest update. I followed the instructions but get the same notice. I have tried to uninstall to reinstall and it did not work. I am running windo...

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Spotify keeps cutting out

During songs Spotify keeps cutting out and an errors states that "Can't play the current song" even though it's just been playing.I tried restarting the app and get about 5minutes of play time before the same thing happens again.Once it happens I can...

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During songs Spotify keeps cutting out and an errors states that "Can't play the current song" even though it's just been playing. I tried restarting the app and get about 5minutes of play time befo...

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Sorting for audiodramas in podcasts?

Hi all! My first post here today. I've really been enjoying the podcast section on Spotify, and it's become my favourite app to listen to podcasts on. I am a huge of audiodramas podcasts, which are found under the "storytellers" category. However, th...

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Hi all!   My first post here today. I've really been enjoying the podcast section on Spotify, and it's become my favourite app to listen to podcasts on.   I am a huge of audiodrama...

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Solved!! "Can't connect to Spotify. Trying again now..." error on a Win10 Laptop/Tablet

Hi, I recently installed the Spotify App on my Win10 Laptop and am trying to access my account through there. Unfortunately, I cannot log-in and I constantly get the error "Cannot connect to Spotify. Trying again now..." I've tried uninstalling and r...

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Hi,   I recently installed the Spotify App on my Win10 Laptop and am trying to access my account through there. Unfortunately, I cannot log-in and I constantly get the error "Cannot connect to...

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Solved!! Error 112

I installed Spotify but cannot connect. The signin process hangs and I get "error 112" after a while and mentioning a firewall issue. What ports should be open for Spotify to connect?

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I installed Spotify but cannot connect. The signin process hangs and I get "error 112" after a while and mentioning a firewall issue.   What ports should be open for Spotify to connect? 

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Is it possible to search through local music files?

Hey guys, I use Spotify for a while now, but with the last bigger update (was still in the end of 2014 I think) the program lost the for me most important function. In the previous versions it was possible so search through your local music library, ...

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Hey guys,   I use Spotify for a while now, but with the last bigger update (was still in the end of 2014 I think) the program lost the for me most important function. In the previous versions ...

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