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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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Spotify Lyrics

So about a year ago you removed the MusicXMatch for us and said you were coming with improvements, a year ago.. When are we getting our lyrics for Spotify on desktops? I don't wanna be using a lyrics page on the web. I wanna have one in-built in the ...

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So about a year ago you removed the MusicXMatch for us and said you were coming with improvements, a year ago..    When are we getting our lyrics for Spotify on desktops? I don't wanna be...

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Why can't I copy playlists and edit them?

I think spotify should add a new feature where I can copy other people's public playlists, and make my own editable copy. It irritates me when I find a playlist from someone else I really like, but then a new song comes out and I can't add it without...

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I think spotify should add a new feature where I can copy other people's public playlists, and make my own editable copy.  It irritates me when I find a playlist from someone else I really like,...

Gayilluminati

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Collaborative playlist sharing is broken

It seems that there has been an update to the sharing functionality, and now I am not able to share content directly to Spotify users - instead of that, a dozen of different social media platform sharing options are offered. This is fine for sharing,...

Casual Listener

It seems that there has been an update to the sharing functionality, and now I am not able to share content directly to Spotify users - instead of that, a dozen of different social media platform sha...

rednblu

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No songs will play

Hi Guys, I have been digging through the forums and google search for an answer to no luck. I recently uninstalled and then re-installed spotify, the platform now no longer plays any songs. Whether it's from Discover, browse, offline, online etc.The ...

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Hi Guys,   I have been digging through the forums and google search for an answer to no luck.   I recently uninstalled and then re-installed spotify, the platform now no longer plays an...

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"Find Friends" not working

"Find Friends" feature is not working for me. Everything I've tried didn't get a solution. On one of my friend's computer, on his account it works but when I login there, it's still not working. What can I do to solve this ??

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"Find Friends" feature is not working for me. Everything I've tried didn't get a solution. On one of my friend's computer, on his account it works but when I login there, it's still not working. What...

PEJOHN

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Solved!! Spots doesn't install on Windows 10 *error code 18*

I saw a 4 page thread with this error code and no mod or anyone associated with Spotify even replied. So here goes pissing into the wind. I unistalled Spots...using Windows 10....then went to install it. During the installatin process I get Error Cod...

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I saw a 4 page thread with this error code and no mod or anyone associated with Spotify even replied.   So here goes pissing into the wind.     I unistalled Spots...using Windows 1...

shanesterdfw

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Lost my Login/email

Hi guys.I lost my email and Login cause i've changed my phone. How can i recover my account ?I have my Credit Card and my Personal Number from Brazil (CPF)I have tried the Support on Facebook/Twitter but they doesn't answer me.Thank you for the atten...

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Hi guys. I lost my email and Login cause i've changed my phone. How can i recover my account ? I have my Credit Card and my Personal Number from Brazil (CPF) I have tried the Support on Facebook/T...

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Looking for my play History of songs that weren't in playlist!

hiI started my playlist recently and after spotify was through with it, it played some songs that I just loved but since I was in the car I couldnt check them etc. 1 Song though was soo great that after it was done I tried to replay it but couldnt go...

Casual Listener

hi I started my playlist recently and after spotify was through with it, it played some songs that I just loved but since I was in the car I couldnt check them etc. 1 Song though was soo great that ...

MauriceMV

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Last.fm blocked

Hello guys, here's the thing: from my workplace for unknown reasons scrobbling via Last.fm is not working, and since I work 8 hours using my laptop I always listen to a lot of music, pretty much all day, and I can't see it on my last.fm profile.I kno...

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Hello guys, here's the thing: from my workplace for unknown reasons scrobbling via Last.fm is not working, and since I work 8 hours using my laptop I always listen to a lot of music, pretty much all ...

Nightdevil

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Search function does not work in playlists

When pressing ctrl+F to search a song in a playlist, this just does not work at all.See the screenshots below. I have a list with some music of Nino Rota, But if I type Nino, or even Nino Rota, I get 0 results, even when I use a word from in the titl...

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When pressing ctrl+F to search a song in a playlist, this just does not work at all. See the screenshots below. I have a list with some music of Nino Rota, But if I type Nino, or even Nino Rota, I g...

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Error code 408 Canada - No changes to profile or physical location

Hi guys, I used to use spotify a lot but ever since I started getting that error sign i have abandoned it. It was very sudden.... I get that error sign while ntrying to access it IN CANADA and my profile says CANADA. What am I doing wrong???? Please ...

Casual Listener

Hi guys,   I used to use spotify a lot but ever since I started getting that error sign i have abandoned it. It was very sudden.... I get that error sign while ntrying to access it IN CANADA a...

jkhoury

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Can't play the current ..

Spotify keeps giving me the error "Can't play the current song" starts and stops. My downloaded playlist work fine. Also have been unable to download any new songs. Have tried all potentail fixed in the community with hardware acceleration, cross fad...

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Spotify keeps giving me the error "Can't play the current song" starts and stops. My downloaded playlist work fine. Also have been unable to download any new songs. Have tried all potentail fixed in ...

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How to disable the Tray Icon notification each time a new song starts?

Each time a new song starts in the Windows version, the tray icon shows a notification, which remains for a considerable time and frequently disturbs the use of other softwares (since it covers a large part of the corner of the screen ...).How can I ...

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Each time a new song starts in the Windows version, the tray icon shows a notification, which remains for a considerable time and frequently disturbs the use of other softwares (since it covers a lar...

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Shuffle = "This is: ___"

Hello! I've recently experienced a really annoying thing when i try to shuffle play an artist. Whenever i hit shuffle, spotify will play things like related artists or other bands consisting of similar members. Seems to be playing from a "This is: "A...

Newbie

Hello! I've recently experienced a really annoying thing when i try to shuffle play an artist. Whenever i hit shuffle, spotify will play things like related artists or other bands consisting of simil...

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Can't get local files from computer to laptop

I have spotify premium, on my pc, iphone and laptopWhen i put local files into a playlist (from pc), it automatically loads the local files into my mobile playlist, however this is not the case when im on my laptop.My question is: why??

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I have spotify premium, on my pc, iphone and laptop When i put local files into a playlist (from pc), it automatically loads the local files into my mobile playlist, however this is not the case whe...

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Solved!! How to login when Facebook is banned at work.

My account is linked to Facebook, I'd like to keep it that way.I'd like to start using my work laptop to listen to Spotify, instead of my phone but work blocks all social media including Facebook and my credentials are through Facebook. Is there a wa...

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My account is linked to Facebook, I'd like to keep it that way. I'd like to start using my work laptop to listen to Spotify, instead of my phone but work blocks all social media including Facebook...

MauriceMV

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Solved!! using Spotify in Thailand

hello, does anyone out there know if I can access my spotify playlists when I am in Thailand? Thanks, Rob

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hello, does anyone out there know if I can access my spotify playlists when I am in Thailand? Thanks,  Rob

MattSuda

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Not all followed Podcast are shown in win10 desktop app

I'm following 2 podcasts, both of them are show on my android phone under >library > Podcasts. In de Windows 10 desktop App only one is shown in >library > Podcasts (no filters enabled and after multiple restarts of spotify app en pc). When i search ...

Newbie

I'm following 2 podcasts, both of them are show on my android phone under >library > Podcasts. In de Windows 10 desktop App only one is shown in >library > Podcasts (no filters enabl...

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Cant install spotify on win7 (and compatability tshooter doesn't help)

Got a new work PC running Win7 enterprise Sp1. Downloaded spotify installer - double click and I get the error: Think OK -n need admin to write those files/folders so switch to admin account and get the error: My old work PC had Win 7 enterprise SP1 ...

Casual Listener

Got a new work PC running Win7 enterprise Sp1.  Downloaded spotify installer - double click and I get the error:    Think OK -n need admin to write those files/folders so switch ...

HetzeFetze

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