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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

Just logged on to re-read the messages + songs my Dad shared with me before he died. They're gone. I wish I'd have known before they all disappeared so I could have at least screen shot the messages...bummer, Spotify.

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Just logged on to re-read the messages + songs my Dad shared with me before he died.  They're gone.  I wish I'd have known before they all disappeared so I could have at least screen shot t...

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files on phone won't sync to computer

I have some files on my phone that I downloaded from my second (old) laptop. That computer is gone and I have a new computer, but this playlist's music is only on my phone. How do I get it to download to my computer?It just tells me that the song is ...

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I have some files on my phone that I downloaded from my second (old) laptop. That computer is gone and I have a new computer, but this playlist's music is only on my phone. How do I get it to downloa...

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Re: Inbox and messages

The link that was shared to access messages doesnt work For a minute I had a glimmer of hope that maybe I would be able to retrieve them. Still cant believe that Spotify have deleted them without so much as a warning. Totally unacceptable in my opini...

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The link that was shared to access messages doesnt work 😞 For a minute I had  a glimmer of hope that maybe I would be able to retrieve them. Still cant believe that Spotify have deleted them wi...

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Re: Inbox and messages

DancingNancie said, "I cringe when I get the notification that there's an update". I know exactly how you feel. I've been on Spotify since 2010 and have learnt to hate that leap into the unknown every time there's an up-date, wondering what will be t...

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DancingNancie said, "I cringe when I get the notification that there's an update". I know exactly how you feel. I've been on Spotify since 2010 and have learnt to hate that leap into the unknown ever...

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Re: Inbox and messages

Add me to the list of people who want a playlist of inbox songs. I've been a PREMIUM Spotify user for over six years. I first signed up before it was even open to the public thanks to an exclusive invitation from a friend of mine. I immediately fell ...

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Add me to the list of people who want a playlist of inbox songs.   I've been a PREMIUM Spotify user for over six years. I first signed up before it was even open to the public thanks to an exc...

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Re: Inbox and messages

So they seriously used manpower to write scripts to generate these playlists, but you can't just simple rollback the removal of the feature? As a software developer what you are doing makes 0 sense, I just can't wrap my head around it. Bring this fea...

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So they seriously used manpower to write scripts to generate these playlists, but you can't just simple rollback the removal of the feature? As a software developer what you are doing makes 0 sense, ...

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Re: Inbox and messages

I really think we need an indication of whether there's going to be a reinstated messaging feature or not. I want to know whether to sit tight with Spotify or see whether other platforms offer this

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I really think we need an indication of whether there's going to be a reinstated messaging feature or not. I want to know whether to sit tight with Spotify or see whether other platforms offer this

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Re: Inbox and messages

@Rorey wrote:Hello everyone, We’ve been following the feedback in this thread closely. We’ve put together answers to the most common questions we’ve seen here. How can I get my songs from Inbox back?We understand your frustration. As a result of the ...

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@Rorey wrote: Hello everyone,   We’ve been following the feedback in this thread closely. We’ve put together answers to the most common questions we’ve seen here.   How can I get...

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Re: Inbox and messages

This doesn't solve ANYTHING! I don't want a massive playlist of every song that every person has ever sent me. I want the song, and the messages and the dates from a specific sender.

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This doesn't solve ANYTHING! I don't want a massive playlist of every song that every person has ever sent me. I want the song, and the messages and the dates from a specific sender.

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Spotify still keeps jumping songs!

Spotify will skip the song currently playing after a few seconds. It won't play if I go back to it, or manually skip to the middle of the song. After looking at numerous forums, I have tried:-clean reinstallation-turning off hardware accelation-unche...

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Spotify will skip the song currently playing after a few seconds. It won't play if I go back to it, or manually skip to the middle of the song.   After looking at numerous forums, I have tried...

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Re: Inbox and messages

If you're desperate you can install a previous version, or run the linux version and still get to your messages. Regardless, this is deal-breaker for me. If no response from Spotify soon, it's time to move on, along with my family and friends.

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If you're desperate you can install a previous version, or run the linux version and still get to your messages. Regardless, this is deal-breaker for me. If no response from Spotify soon, it's time t...

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Re: Inbox and messages

infectionmetal - remove the word 'open' and see if it'll work. 

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infectionmetal - remove the word 'open' and see if it'll work. 

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Re: Inbox and messages

I can get to them via the link. I just don't show the list like the other person said when they shared the screen cap.

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I can get to them via the link. I just don't show the list like the other person said when they shared the screen cap. 

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Re: Inbox and messages

Me too! No such thing as messages in my Spotify account.

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Me too! No such thing as messages in my Spotify account.

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Re: Inbox and messages

I get a 404/"Sorry, couldn't find that" message.

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I get a 404/"Sorry, couldn't find that" message.

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Re: Inbox and messages

you can go to play.spotify.com/messages as long as that still works, because these stupid fools decided to remove a key feature, god knows what else they will "improve".

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you can go to play.spotify.com/messages as long as that still works, because these stupid fools decided to remove a key feature, god knows what else they will "improve".

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download music problem

Ehy Guys..I m using Spotify Premium from 2 weeks... I download easy the first day some music..and now I can t download anymore.. it s too slow... I don t think it s the internet connection..because it s working good... I don t think also it s a memor...

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Ehy Guys.. I m using Spotify Premium from 2 weeks... I download easy the first day some music..and now I can t download anymore.. it s too  slow... I don t think it s the internet connection..b...

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descarga de playlist

Tengo una duda, me descargue la aplicacion en mi computadora con windows 10 y tengo cuenta premium y quisiera saber si cuando descargo una playlist y cierro la aplicacion o apago la computadora y vuelva a abrir Spotify la playlist seguira descargada ...

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Tengo una duda, me descargue la aplicacion en mi computadora con windows 10 y tengo cuenta premium y quisiera saber si cuando descargo una playlist y cierro la aplicacion o apago la computadora y vue...

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