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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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Re: Inbox and messages

I am on a Deezer test month now. Imported all playlists from Spotify with Spotizr. I can send music to another Deezer user but without a note and notification comes through email. The random flow is great so far. You can dislike a song and it will ne...

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I am on a Deezer test month now. Imported all playlists from Spotify with Spotizr. I can send music to another Deezer user but without a note and notification comes through email. The random flow is ...

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The play button plays the first song, not the chosen one

Hello i have spotify on windows 10 and 2 days ago when i try to play song (eg. 5th on list) it plays first one - all times in all lists (artist view, album, playlist).Reinstall spotify didn't help i can switch song using next/prev buttons but is not ...

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Hello i have spotify on windows 10 and 2 days ago when i try to play song (eg. 5th on list) it plays first one - all times in all lists (artist view, album, playlist). Reinstall spotify didn't ...

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Searching for Artist: often does not list all albums of the artist.

Here's an example search that shows that (often) not all albums are listed after I search for an artist's album: Search for: lars-erik larsson, click on "Albums". The result now shows 13 albums of Lars-Erik Larsson. This is only a subset however of a...

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Here's an example search that shows that (often) not all albums are listed after I search for an artist's album:   Search for:  lars-erik larsson, click on "Albums". The result now shows ...

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Minimizing Data Usage

I'm not clear on how Spotify works and the difference between a "local" song and songs that have been "synched". I want to minimize data avausage when I'm not on wifi. Clearly listening to Spotify Radio consumes data - I get that. Once I've got a pla...

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I'm not clear on how Spotify works and the difference between a "local" song and songs that have been "synched".  I want to minimize data avausage when I'm not on wifi.    Clearly ...

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lyrics

how can I get the lyrics of spotify in windows ,I found musixmatch is no use for it.

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how can I get the lyrics of spotify in windows ,I found musixmatch is no use for it.

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No Album images

Every time i open spotify and go to my bands that i want to listen to i don't see at all any image just this... Anyone can help me ?

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Every time i open spotify and go to my bands that i want to listen to i don't see at all any image just this...  Anyone can help me ?    

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Re: Inbox and messages

@zartouf wrote:@ @Lorenzo_NGG Copy that ! I'll will be back IF and only IF they restore all the data destroyed and manage to upgrade the social tool.Until that, i'll test Deezer. I'm ready for this. I'm too angry against Spotify to continue to give t...

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@zartouf wrote: @ @Lorenzo_NGG Copy that ! I'll will be back IF and only IF they restore all the data destroyed and manage to upgrade the social tool. Until that, i'll test Deezer. I'm ready for...

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Re: Inbox and messages

@ Lorenzo_NGG Copy that ! I'll will be back IF and only IF they restore all the data destroyed and manage to upgrade the social tool.Until that, i'll test Deezer. I'm ready for this. I'm too angry against Spotify to continue to give them my money.

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@ Lorenzo_NGG Copy that ! I'll will be back IF and only IF they restore all the data destroyed and manage to upgrade the social tool. Until that, i'll test Deezer. I'm ready for this. I'm too angr...

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Re: Inbox and messages

@zartoufA good service...If you can deal with the lack of queue management and gapless playback on ios and android and, last but notleast, a web interface that is not really top-notch and other minor issues...

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@zartouf A good service...If you can deal with the lack of queue management and gapless playback on ios and android and, last but notleast, a web interface that is not really top-notch and other min...

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Spotify Windows application doesn't scale correctly when moved between monitors

When I move a full screen Spotify from one monitor to another of the same resolution by using Windows shortcut keys (eg. Win + Right arrow) the Spotify app is now fullscreen on my other monitor. However I can't click on anything below the main menu b...

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When I move a full screen Spotify from one monitor to another of the same resolution by using Windows shortcut keys (eg. Win + Right arrow) the Spotify app is now fullscreen on my other monitor. Howe...

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Re: Inbox and messages

Problem solved ! I've just became a premium member of... Deezer.They have a real social feature. Goodbye Spotify. I loved you so much but you became so unrespectfull to your customers. You'll lost them one by one. At the end of this month, my 19,99 €...

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Problem solved ! I've just became a premium member of... Deezer. They have a real social feature. Goodbye Spotify. I loved you so much but you became so unrespectfull to your customers. You'll lost ...

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Re: Inbox and messages

It has been posted before, but you can contact Spotify via live messaging at the following link: https://support.spotify.com/us/contact-spotify-support/Choose any category --> Other --> I still need help --> Submit complaint/request to get all the so...

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It has been posted before, but you can contact Spotify via live messaging at the following link: https://support.spotify.com/us/contact-spotify-support/ Choose any category --> Other --&gt...

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Tracks not available in Windows client that are available on android app

I have an album that I can happily play on the Android app but I get a "song not available, if it is on your computer you can import it" when trying to play in the Windows 10 application. Why?The album is Birdy's self titled debut album if that helps...

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I have an album that I can happily play on the Android app but I get a "song not available, if it is on your computer you can import it" when trying to play in the Windows 10 application. Why? The a...

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Solved!! Unable to play "Hitlijsten"

Hi, When i try to play hitlist (No mather what country) i get the following error msg:Failed to load application user:Not installed:Application is not installed Everything else works fine.

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Hi,   When i try to play hitlist (No mather what country) i get the following error msg: Failed to load application user:Not installed:Application is not installed   Everything else wo...

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Spotify starts playing the first song in the playlist, regardless of the song I choose.

Goodday, I ran into a rather frustrating issue, whenever I wish to play a certain song, spotify instead plays the first song in the playlist. Would anyone be able to tell me whether this is a settings issue, or perhaps a known bug? Thank you in advan...

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Goodday,   I ran into a rather frustrating issue, whenever I wish to play a certain song, spotify instead plays the first song in the playlist.   Would anyone be able to tell me whether...

Jacob

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[desktop] version crashing

The desktop version has been crashing continuously after the latest update. Anyone else?

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The desktop version has been crashing continuously after the latest update. Anyone else?

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Album Bug

As of today, you cannot start in the middle of an album. If you want to play the 5th song of an album say, and press play on it it will play the 1st song. In fact, all the songs in an album will just start the first song from 0:00. However if you tur...

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As of today, you cannot start in the middle of an album.  If you want to play the 5th song of an album say, and press play on it it will play the 1st song.  In fact, all the songs in an alb...

juliogouvea

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Desktop and family accounts

How can I have 2 mobile devices under a premium family account? Want both mobiles to talk to the same desktop app.

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How can I have 2 mobile devices under a premium family account? Want both mobiles to talk to the same desktop app.

MarkPedersen

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Is it possible to delete a song from multiple playlists?

So just say I have playlist A B C and D, and playlist's A B and C all have the same song in them. Is it possible to delete that song from all 3 playlists in one go rather then having to search through each playlist to find the song and then manually ...

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So just say I have playlist A B C and D, and playlist's A B and C all have the same song in them. Is it possible to delete that song from all 3 playlists in one go rather then having to search throug...

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Unable to access files from PC on iPhone

I downloaded mp3 files and put them on my PC Spotify. It works fine and I can play the music through it without problems. Then, when I go to try and put it on my iPhone, I follow all of the directions yet it still stays greyed out on the phone. I'm o...

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I downloaded mp3 files and put them on my PC Spotify. It works fine and I can play the music through it without problems. Then, when I go to try and put it on my iPhone, I follow all of the dire...

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