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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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taoistmiao

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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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Installation folder is empty

I had to uninstall and reinstall spotify as the browse feature was not working. Now I get error code 53. I reviewed the various solutions and tried to move the folder form appdata/roaming to my profile, but discovered the spotify download file in app...

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I had to uninstall and reinstall spotify as the browse feature was not working. Now I get error code 53. I reviewed the various solutions and tried to move the folder form appdata/roaming to my profi...

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Most dumbass installer ever

It looks as if the forums are places where people come to give up on Spotify. How many years of experience do developers have to draw on, to ascend above sophomoric stupidity and respect best practices for how something as fundamental as software ins...

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It looks as if the forums are places where people come to give up on Spotify.   How many years of experience do developers have to draw on, to ascend above sophomoric stupidity and respect bes...

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Play count updatees

Hello, Does anyone know how regularly the play count for a track is updated? I know from private stats that a track of mine has many more plays than is currently displayed, and just wondered when the play count will show the true number? Thanks

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 Hello,   Does anyone know how regularly the play count for a track is updated? I know from private stats that a track of mine has many more plays than is currently displayed, and just wo...

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Share to FB Not Working

I am running Spotify version 1.0.43.123.g80176796 on my Windows 10 laptop. I have connected Spotify to my Facebook account. When I try to share songs to Facebook a small dialog comes up saying I am not connected to Facebook, when I am. Has anyone run...

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I am running Spotify version 1.0.43.123.g80176796 on my Windows 10 laptop. I have connected Spotify to my Facebook account. When I try to share songs to Facebook a small dialog comes up saying I...

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Spotify will not play some local songs, even if they are in Spotify's database

Having backed Portraits' debut album Monad via Kickstarter, I have now recieved the digital version of the album. It should have been a joyous event. Instead, I am cursed with silence because spotify won't play any of the album tracks. There is no pr...

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Having backed Portraits' debut album Monad via Kickstarter, I have now recieved the digital version of the album. It should have been a joyous event. Instead, I am cursed with silence because spotify...

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playlist

My playlist contains 700 songs, as it says on my phone and tablet.On my laptop (Windows Vaio) on the other hand, it says it contains 699. Anyone knows why this is? Thanks,Rowan.

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My playlist contains 700 songs, as it says on my phone and tablet. On my laptop (Windows Vaio) on the other hand, it says it contains 699.  Anyone knows why this is?   Thanks, Rowan.

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Solved!! Windows app 1.0.44.100

Currently running Windows app 1.0.43.123.g80176796Click Help > About Spotify"A new version of Spotify is available (1.0.4.100) Click here to download"Click "Click here to download" linkMessage from step 3 disappearsNothing is downloaded & installer d...

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Currently running Windows app 1.0.43.123.g80176796 Click Help > About Spotify "A new version of Spotify is available (1.0.4.100) Click here to download" Click "Click here to download" link Mes...

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Spotify Launcher doesn't show everything

Hello!Since the last update my Spotify Launcher just start but dont show anything, it's just a black screen with the options in the picture below...The options are in german, I am sry for that I hope u can help me to fix this problem.

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Hello! Since the last update my Spotify Launcher just start but dont show anything, it's just a black screen with the options in the picture below...The options are in german, I am sry for that 😉 ...

McLachlan

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Accidentally removed soundtrack and don't remember it's name

Accidentally clicked on X and removed a track from "Your Music" generic playlist. The problem is that I haven't noticed what was the name of soundtrack. Is there a way to undelete it?

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Accidentally clicked on X and removed a track from "Your Music" generic playlist. The problem is that I haven't noticed what was the name of soundtrack. Is there a way to undelete it?

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Customize Activity Tab

Hey there, is it possible to customise the activty tab so I can choose which friends activity I am seeing? I am using the latest spotify version my desktop computer (Windows 10). Thanks in advance

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Hey there,   is it possible to customise the activty tab so I can choose which friends activity I am seeing?   I am using the latest spotify version my desktop computer (Windows 10). &...

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Superuser Contribution Diamonds broke Spotify!

To explain this further, when the ad for Forevermark diamonds appeared my client broke. The ad says it is playing but I hear no audio and the ad does not complete. Instead it stops at 14 of 15 seconds. What is also perplexing is that whenever I chang...

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To explain this further, when the ad for Forevermark diamonds appeared my client broke. The ad says it is playing but I hear no audio and the ad does not complete. Instead it stops at 14 of 15 second...

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Facebook sync? Discover Weekly? Help?

Where to begin. Lately, I've experienced several issues with Facebook and my Spotify account. I'll list them in bullet points:Discover Weekly is using an old profile picture that I haven't had since June, and despite disconnecting and reconnecting my...

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Where to begin. Lately, I've experienced several issues with Facebook and my Spotify account. I'll list them in bullet points: Discover Weekly is using an old profile picture that I haven't had sin...

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Choppy playback on Windows Spotify app

hi, Is there a reason why my music comes thru quite choppy thru the spotify app using a windows computer?

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hi,  Is there a reason why my music comes thru quite choppy thru the spotify app using a windows computer?

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Browse/Discover not working

I have been an “old version – v09.15.27” daily Spotify Unlimited client for the past few years. I use it as a drumming play-along program on my Win7 laptop; because of this, the old version works much better for me. Problem is the “Browse” option has...

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I have been an “old version – v09.15.27” daily Spotify Unlimited client for the past few years. I use it as a drumming play-along program on my Win7 laptop; because of this, the old version works muc...

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Currently playing artwork / ad not updating

This has been an ongoing problem for ages. When an advert has run it's course the area that displays the current album artwork in the bottom left (not sure what it's referred to as) doesn't update, it either gets stuck with the artwork from a track p...

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This has been an ongoing problem for ages. When an advert has run it's course the area that displays the current album artwork in the bottom left (not sure what it's referred to as) doesn't update, i...

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Solved!! Failed to Connect to Tumblr

Hi everyone Two days ago I've tried to connect my Spotify account to a Tumblr, but everytime I try that, it gives me an error, saying it failed to connect. I thought my password was wrong (since my email was correct) so I've changed it, but still got...

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Hi everyone   Two days ago I've tried to connect my Spotify account to a Tumblr, but everytime I try that, it gives me an error, saying it failed to connect. I thought my password was wrong (s...

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Solved!! Remove my music

Can anybody tell me how to remove my music from Spotify? The tracks listd here are old and pretty rough. I'd just as soon they not be listed here.

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Can anybody tell me how to remove my music from Spotify?  The tracks listd here are old and pretty rough.  I'd just as soon they not be listed here.

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Download playlist turns off automatic

On both my laptop (windows 10) and phone One plus one every few days my playlist that have been put to offline are gone. When checking spotify the fuction download has been turned off automatic so I`ll need to download my playlist again.This is very ...

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On both my laptop (windows 10) and phone One plus one every few days my playlist that have been put to offline are gone. When checking spotify the fuction download has been turned off automatic so I`...

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This song is not available. If you have the file on your computer you can import it.

I've tried everything, all the solutions everyone has listed. Downloading the older version of Spotify which was a common fix for most people did not fix my issue. It's only working on my iPhone, but not on my PC laptop at work. I play Spotify all da...

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I've tried everything, all the solutions everyone has listed. Downloading the older version of Spotify which was a common fix for most people did not fix my issue. It's only working on my iPhone, but...

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