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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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moep99

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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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Mp3 format

PlanPremiumCountryItalyDeviceOtherOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI have a premium plan. I'd like to download music in mp3 format to use it on my running device. Is it possible? How can I do it?

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Plan Premium Country Italy Device Other Operating System Android   My Question or Issue I have a premium plan. I'd like to download music in mp3 format to use it on my running device. ...

Amay

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search bar not working.

PlanFree.CountryKenya.DeviceDellOperating SystemWindows 11Question or IssueWhen I type an artist's name or song, nothing loads it's only a black page being displayed and when I try to go back home it tells me" We couldn't find what you are searching ...

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  Plan Free. Country Kenya. Device Dell Operating System Windows 11 Question or Issue When I type an artist's name or song, nothing loads it's only a black page being displayed and whe...

Amay

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution I cant put a photo on my spotify playlist

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows My Question or IssueI cant put a photo on my spotify playlist, seems to be no solution online.Hey guys, I've been trying to add a photo of my spotify playlist but it doesn't seem to work at a...

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Plan Premium Country Australia Device PC Operating System Windows   My Question or Issue I cant put a photo on my spotify playlist, seems to be no solution online. Hey guys, I'...

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Superuser Contribution Desktop App lagging and crashing consistently

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States of AmericaDeviceIssue only occurs on Windows 10 desktop computer.Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueThe Desktop App on my Windows 10 computer has not worked in months. No matter what it is on the app it see...

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Plan Premium Country United States of America Device Issue only occurs on Windows 10 desktop computer. Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue The Desktop App on my Windows ...

Maria

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Superuser Contribution Aidez-moi svp.

Le défilement automatique de l'écran de paroles est désactivé donc on ne voit que les premières paroles puis l'écran ne défile pas tout seul donc c'est dommage il faut que je le fasse défiler moi-même, ce qui n'est pas pratique du tout.

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Le défilement automatique de l'écran de paroles est désactivé donc on ne voit que les premières paroles puis l'écran ne défile pas tout seul donc c'est dommage il faut que je le fasse défiler moi-mêm...

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Superuser Contribution Downloaded songs are not in audio format

Plan - PremiumCountry - CanadaDevice - laptopOperating System - Windows 10 My Question or IssueThe songs I download from Spotify to my folder on my Windows laptop have filetype "file". They are not "wav", "mp3" or "flac". e.g. 02ea62cae96aa6586e8c025...

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  Plan - Premium Country - Canada Device - laptop Operating System - Windows 10   My Question or Issue The songs I download from Spotify to my folder on my Window...

Amay

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Superuser Contribution My spotify keeps on stopping randomly

PlanFree/PremiumCountryIndonesiaDevice(Personal computer and hp laptop)Operating System(Windows 10) My Question or IssueIt's seems like I'm the only one that have this problem right now? but the thing is my spotify keeps on stopping randomly, pausing...

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Plan Free/Premium Country Indonesia Device (Personal computer and hp laptop) Operating System (Windows 10)   My Question or Issue It's seems like I'm the only one that have this proble...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify suddenly crashes internet connection

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 11My Question or IssueI'm not sure how to phrase the title of this post. But this is as accurate as I can describe it.But I wanted to see if anyone but me has experienced this? And if yes,...

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Plan Premium Country Denmark Device Desktop Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue I'm not sure how to phrase the title of this post. But this is as accurate as I can describe it...

MihailY

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Superuser Contribution Search and central window stop if Spotify unused for 5-10mins

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceAMD DesktopOperating System Windows 11 My Question or IssueWith Spotify open but not used for say 5-10mins the search bar fails (can type but no action) and central 'playing' window goes blank. Re-start needed.

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Plan Premium Country UK Device AMD Desktop Operating System   Windows 11   My Question or Issue With Spotify open but not used for say 5-10mins the search bar fails (can type but...

MartinT

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Any way to "Refresh" Local files?

I'm looking for an easy solution to this irritating issue. I'm wanting to add local files to my Spotify playlists after a long time of not doing so, and despite unlinking folders that I don't need access to in the app anymore, I have a huge list of o...

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I'm looking for an easy solution to this irritating issue. I'm wanting to add local files to my Spotify playlists after a long time of not doing so, and despite unlinking folders that I don't need ac...

kkzz

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Superuser Contribution Spotify not playing sound with my DAC

Hello, recently plugged in my DAC and made it my default line out on my computer. The problem is now Spotify will not play any audio. It is just instantly skipping to the next track and trying them all. When my motherboards sound card was the default...

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Hello, recently plugged in my DAC and made it my default line out on my computer. The problem is now Spotify will not play any audio. It is just instantly skipping to the next track and trying them a...

TornShadow

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Superuser Contribution Media Overlay

Windows 10 My Question or IssueGive back the Option to disable this annoying Media Overlay Why would you remove such a simple thing? Removing Customizationoptions makes nothing better

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Windows 10   My Question or Issue Give back the Option to disable this annoying Media Overlay   Why would you remove such a simple thing? Removing Customizationoptions makes nothing be...

efbrazil

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Solved!! Spotify opens when typing anything on a specific web page

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceHP Spectre x360Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI use th.circlejourney.net to edit HTML code in live view, and recently when typing in the code source box, every keystroke attempts to open Spotify. I...

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  Plan Premium Country United States Device HP Spectre x360 Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I use th.circlejourney.net to edit HTML code in live view, and rece...

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

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceSamsung ion LaptopOperating SystemWindows My Question or IssueI recently changed my laptop so I downloaded Spotify again. When I tried to play a dong there would be a notice that says "Spotify can't play this right now. If y...

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Plan Premium Country US Device Samsung ion Laptop Operating System Windows   My Question or Issue I recently changed my laptop so I downloaded Spotify again. When I tried to play a don...

gori33

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Superuser Contribution Unable to link Spotify with XboX Game Bar (Windows 10)

PlanFreeCountryCzech RepublicDeviceDeskopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI am trying for hours, been searching on community posts but still nothing helped me:I want to link my Spotify account with XBoX Game Bar but everytime I click on...

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Plan Free Country Czech Republic Device Deskop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I am trying for hours, been searching on community posts but still nothing...

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Superuser Contribution Subtle cracking in audio every 3-4 seconds

I'm on a new PC and I'm getting subtle crackling audio every 3-4 seconds when I use Spotify on my PC. It happens whether I use the Windows App, or the website version. It ONLY happens with Spotify, not when playing audio through sites like YouTube or...

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I'm on a new PC and I'm getting subtle crackling audio every 3-4 seconds when I use Spotify on my PC. It happens whether I use the Windows App, or the website version. It ONLY happens with Spotify, n...

Eni

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Superuser Contribution Sidebar starts adjusting size if selected with side mouse buttons

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceDesktopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI accidentally hit my mouse side button when it was over the bar you can use to adjust the sidebar, it selected it and started changing size as if I were holding down the...

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Plan Premium Country UK Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue I accidentally hit my mouse side button when it was over the bar you can use to adjust the sid...

Eni

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Spotify windows app crashes when internet is temporarily lost

PlanPremiumCountryIraqDeviceLenovo laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueEvery time I lose the internet connection on my device, the app crashes (see attached image) and won't be able to connect again even after the connection is resto...

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Plan Premium Country Iraq Device Lenovo laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue Every time I lose the internet connection on my device, the app crashes (see attached ...

Amay

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution What is the current version number of the Windows desktop app?

PlanPremiumCountrySpain DeviceLenovo Yoga C740Operating SystemWindows 10 Current Spotify version: Spotify para Windows1.2.9.743.g85d9593d My Question or Issue: Hello,I received an email notification about needing to update my desktop app, because my ...

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Plan Premium Country Spain   Device Lenovo Yoga C740 Operating System Windows 10   Current Spotify version:  Spotify para Windows 1.2.9.743.g85d9593d   My Question o...

leroymckee

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