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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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Re: Inbox and messages

This is totally inadmissible. I've been premium user from almost the beginings. I use this feature daily. If you guys cannot push to keep this feature alive it's time to go Deezer. I bet they know better what to do with my 10€ per month... :__(

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This is totally inadmissible. I've been premium user from almost the beginings. I use this feature daily. If you guys cannot push to keep this feature alive it's time to go Deezer. I bet th...

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Re: Inbox and messages

who's Per's boss?I mean, somebody in the chain has to give a darn, right?

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who's Per's boss? I mean, somebody in the chain has to give a darn, right? 

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Re: Inbox and messages

No. They're making it pretty clear that they don't care. 

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No. They're making it pretty clear that they don't care. 

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Re: Inbox and messages

Hey did you ever get a response from Per?

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Hey did you ever get a response from Per?

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Re: Inbox and messages

Restore this option NOW! A backward step. I will move on to other providers if the decision is not reversed.

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Restore this option NOW! A backward step. I will move on to other providers if the decision is not reversed.

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Re: Inbox and messages

Please restore my inbox, too. I'm INCREDIBLY disappointed that you're deleted this feature, and especially without giving anyone a chance to pull their information first. Spotify has continued to get rid of the features that have had me using this ov...

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Please restore my inbox, too. I'm INCREDIBLY disappointed that you're deleted this feature, and especially without giving anyone a chance to pull their information first. Spotify has continued to get...

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Re: Inbox and messages

How utterly shocking that there was "very low user engagment" when Spotify repeatedly made it more and more difficult to access your inbox (both on desktop and mobile), then took away notifications all together. How interesting that the only way to s...

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How utterly shocking that there was "very low user engagment" when Spotify repeatedly made it more and more difficult to access your inbox (both on desktop and mobile), then took away notifications a...

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Re: Inbox and messages

Please add the inbox playlist to my account too. I really miss those songs.

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Please add the inbox playlist to my account too. I really miss those songs.

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Re: Inbox and messages

Please create an 'Inbox' playlist of all songs from my inbox on Spotify.Thanks.

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Please create an 'Inbox' playlist of all songs from my inbox on Spotify. Thanks.

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Re: Inbox and messages

Hi! Very disappointed too with your decision of eliminating the inbox.I would like at least that playlist of songs from my Inbox. Thanks

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Hi!   Very disappointed too with your decision of eliminating the inbox. I would like at least that playlist of songs from my Inbox.   Thanks

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Re: Inbox and messages

This sucks!Please restore my Inbox-contents in a playlist. All the messages I had in here are probably lost forever, And I´m frustrated and upset that you think it is ok to delete your customers private messages

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This sucks! Please restore my Inbox-contents in a playlist.   All the messages I had in here are probably lost forever, And I´m frustrated and upset that you think it is ok to delete your c...

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Re: Inbox and messages

The inbox sharing feature was actually my favorite part of Spotify, and it's one of the biggest things that differentiated Spotify from the other music services. It's actually how my sister and I bond - by sharing music that we think the other person...

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The inbox sharing feature was actually my favorite part of Spotify, and it's one of the biggest things that differentiated Spotify from the other music services. It's actually how my sister and I bon...

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Re: Inbox and messages

Even if you reput "inbox" icon, our previous messages and shared songs wont come back... This is a big dissapointment and unnecessary action.

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Even if you reput "inbox" icon, our previous messages and shared songs wont come back... This is a big dissapointment and unnecessary action. 

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Update messed up programs directory

When updating application, it doesn't write update into dedicated Spotify folder, but into one level up folder.OS: Windows 10, x64

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When updating application, it doesn't write update into dedicated Spotify folder, but into one level up folder. OS: Windows 10, x64

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Solved!! Spotify only runs in Safemode (Windows 8)

I restarted my computer and now spotify does not open. Upon double clicking the application, I see it appear in the task manager for a few seconds, and then it disappears. I tried uninstalling / reinstalling it as well as running it as administrator,...

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I restarted my computer and now spotify does not open.  Upon double clicking the application, I see it appear in the task manager for a few seconds, and then it disappears.    I tri...

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Search Bar Bug

I'm on version 1.0.50.41368.gbd68dbef on Windows 10. I'm unable to click about a quarter of my search bar (far right side); this means I can't click the "x" to clear the search bar. Anyone else having this issue?

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I'm on version 1.0.50.41368.gbd68dbef on Windows 10.   I'm unable to click about a quarter of my search bar (far right side); this means I can't click the "x" to clear the search bar.  &...

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Superuser Contribution app skips song «because they are not available»

Lets say i want to listen to Sgt Peppers album by The Beatles (thru the PC app/software)It skips the first song, goes to the second (the blue notification bar appears saying the track is not available).I press next, it skips ten songs saying the same...

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Lets say i want to listen to Sgt Peppers album by The Beatles (thru the PC app/software) It skips the first song, goes to the second (the blue notification bar appears saying the track is not availa...

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Re: Inbox and messages

People didn't use it because it was badly made and hard to use (e.g. the notification system didn't work). Why would anyone want to lose the option of privately sending songs or playlists?

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People didn't use it because it was badly made and hard to use (e.g. the notification system didn't work). Why would anyone want to lose the option of privately sending songs or playlists?

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hahhahahhha. one day spotify will be dead. and some in that company will look around and ask...why didnt we see it coming?....and i will be sitting here like...i saw it. and so did thousands of other ppl crowding in these threads here.

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hahhahahhha.   one day spotify will be dead. and some in that company will look around and ask...why didnt we see it coming?....and i will be sitting here like...i saw it. and so did thousands...

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