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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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bluehallon

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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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First of followers

This may seem random, but I was just wondering why some followers show up first on your list and others show up later, regardless of how long they have been following me. Thanks!

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This may seem random, but I was just wondering why some followers show up first on your list and others show up later, regardless of how long they have been following me. Thanks!

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Re: Inbox and messages

Thank you for this. I started using Deezer today. I imported almost all of my playlists from Spotify to Deezer with Spotizr. It works just fine. Great!

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Thank you for this. I started using Deezer today. I imported almost all of my playlists from Spotify to Deezer with Spotizr. It works just fine. Great!

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Re: Inbox and messages

This was one of the few features keeping me faithful with Spotify. Been a longtime subscriber over multiple years. Will be looking for new alternatives.

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This was one of the few features keeping me faithful with Spotify. Been a longtime subscriber over multiple years. Will be looking for new alternatives.

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Problem

Hi Guys,I Have a Spotify account but an ''Iphone'' connected to this account and i can't listen to my music, i changed my password et i don't know, How I Can Deconnect him from the accountThank you very much, for an answer

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Hi Guys, I Have a Spotify account but an ''Iphone'' connected to this account and i can't listen to my music, i changed my password et i don't know, How I Can Deconnect him from the account Tha...

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Re: Inbox and messages

@alfa23 - your post might be short lived but thank​ you SO MUCH for that info! Hope everyone gets to see it before they remove it :). This answers the exact questions I had about Deezer. Looking at their support FAQ it's not 100% of what Spotify used...

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@alfa23 - your post might be short lived but thank​ you SO MUCH for that info! Hope everyone gets to see it before they remove it :). This answers the exact questions I had about Deezer. Looking at t...

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Re: Inbox and messages

@irenekaoru @jazzyjez @debauchee - like jazzyjez I used the Spotizr app [Deezer has apps!] and successfully transferred 97% of my Spotify playlists & library; job done - they even chucked in a free week of Premium! Then yesterday I noticed in my soci...

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@irenekaoru @jazzyjez @debauchee - like jazzyjez I used the Spotizr app [Deezer has apps!] and successfully transferred 97% of my Spotify playlists & library; job done - they even chucked in a fr...

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Volume control

Hey, is there a possibility to link the spotify volume control with the general windows volume control? I use Spotify connect with an extern speaker and want to control the volume by just changing the windows volume (my mouse can only change the gene...

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Hey,   is there a possibility to link the spotify volume control with the general windows volume control? I use Spotify connect with an extern speaker and want to control the volume by just ch...

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Re: Inbox and messages

Almost sold by Deezer simply because they have a delete cache button!

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Almost sold by Deezer simply because they have a delete cache button!

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Re: Inbox and messages

@irenekaoruI've downloaded the Deezer desktop app and transferred my Spotify playlists to it using Spotizr. My initial thoughts are: the layout is not as intuitive as Spotify and will take some getting used to. However, there are an extra 10 million ...

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@irenekaoru I've downloaded the Deezer desktop app and transferred my Spotify playlists to it using Spotizr. My initial thoughts are: the layout is not as intuitive as Spotify and will take some get...

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Re: Inbox and messages

Hey, what other services are you all considering? I really don't want to go with Apple music, I am too entangled with Apple already. I'd love to hear other people's thoughts about alternatives to replace Spotify, that have messaging.

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Hey, what other services are you all considering? I really don't want to go with Apple music, I am too entangled with Apple already. I'd love to hear other people's thoughts about alternatives t...

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Can't Share to followers, the button is greyed out

Desktop version, premium user I want to share a song to my followers, I follow them and they follow me, but the share button is greyed out, I have my friends feed at view, what I share would show up in their feed?, Can't I share because I don't have ...

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Desktop version, premium user   I want to share a song to my followers, I follow them and they follow me, but the share button is greyed out, I have my friends feed at view, what I share would...

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Re: Inbox and messages

I've posted here before and simply want to post again, because I can cannot believe that this feature is gone. And I'm kinda mad at Spotify.

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I've posted here before and simply want to post again, because I can cannot believe that this feature is gone. And I'm kinda mad at Spotify.

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Solved!! Shuffle multiple play lists

Spoiler (Highlight to read)I created a folder with multiple play lists as suggesting on this forum. I want to be able to shuffle play through all playlists. I'm trying to trouble shoot this now and it isn't working. I have premium on desktop. Is it s...

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I created a folder with multiple play lists as suggesting on this forum.  I want to be able to shuffle play through all playlists.  I'm trying to trouble shoot this now and it isn't working...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify wont update

Last few versions of Spotify fail to install the latest update. Once the update is downloaded I get the blue arrow in the top right-hand corner suggesting that I restart Spotify to install the update but when it reloads it has not installed. The only...

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Last few versions of Spotify fail to install the latest update.   Once the update is downloaded I get the blue arrow in the top right-hand corner suggesting that I restart Spotify to inst...

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Can't select an image for playlist editing

I've created a playlist with metal music and I wanted to edit its cover, so I downloaded the Anthrax logo but somehow the image is being rejected, it just doesn't appear in its folder when I open it with Spotify. I thought about explicit content or v...

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I've created a playlist with metal music and I wanted to edit its cover, so I downloaded the Anthrax logo but somehow the image is being rejected, it just doesn't appear in its folder when I open it ...

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Solved!! Friends Feed is Missing

Hello Guys,After I install Spotify version 1.0.50.41368.gbd68dbef, I can not see my friend's feeds. I have activate the friends feed from the preferences, but it does not work.Can you suggest me?Thank you.

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Hello Guys, After I install Spotify version 1.0.50.41368.gbd68dbef, I can not see my friend's feeds. I have activate the friends feed from the preferences, but it does not work. Can you sugges...

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Can't add my local mp3 library to Spotify anymore!

Hi!Deleted the old local directory since I moved my mp3's. That worked. But when trying to add the new location in "Locale files", nothing happens! Please help!!

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Hi! Deleted the old local directory since I moved my mp3's. That worked. But when trying to add the new location in "Locale files", nothing happens! Please help!!

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Re: Inbox and messages

I would like to request a playlist with all the songs in my inbox!

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I would like to request a playlist with all the songs in my inbox!

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Superuser Contribution History Tab

My History tab says Empty but I have been playing songs. Is there something wrong?

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My History tab says Empty but I have been playing songs.  Is there something wrong?

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Privat messages are gone. Where's the 'inbox'?

I cannot find the 'inbox' icon, not on my desktop Spotify, nor on my android app. How can it be fixed?

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I cannot find the 'inbox' icon, not on my desktop Spotify, nor on my android app. How can it be fixed?

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