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Solved!! Disable the Mini-Player on the Web-Version

Hi GuysI switched on my Windows 10 from the Desktop-Version to the Browser-Version. It works, but now I get/see every time a Mini-Player in the left upper corner for about 5 seconds when I press Pause/Play or e.g. if I change the volume. How can I de...

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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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Solved!! Local Files either not working or not appearing

Hey guys, so lately I've been having problems with the local files that I was trying to play in Spotify. I have an extra folder for the music I want to import to Spotify and I did put it as a source in Spotify itself. Some songs I put into the folder...

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Hey guys, so lately I've been having problems with the local files that I was trying to play in Spotify. I have an extra folder for the music I want to import to Spotify and I did put it as a source ...

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Songs Available on Desktop but Not Phone

I wasn't sure where else to post this but I've noticed that some songs are available on my desktop but not on my phone even when I've saved them. I am a premium user and they are not local tracks. (Ex. The Fire by Former Vandal is listed as unavailab...

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I wasn't sure where else to post this but I've noticed that some songs are available on my desktop but not on my phone even when I've saved them. I am a premium user and they are not local tracks. (E...

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Solved!! "New version, restart" endless loop

I am using the Windows desktop client.For now 2 days, the desktop client shows a blue bar with the message "Hallo. Wir haben eine neue Version von Spotify für Dich. *Jetzt neu starten* und die neue Version nutzen." roughly translated: "Hi, we have a ...

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I am using the Windows desktop client. For now 2 days, the desktop client shows a blue bar with the message "Hallo. Wir haben eine neue Version von Spotify für Dich. *Jetzt neu starten* und die neue...

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Solved!! Play all songs of an artist, not just the popular ones

Hello everyone This is driving me crazy... I'm sure there must be a solution to this. All I want to do is to select an artist (let's say Metallica for example) click on play and listen to all songs, but its only playing the 10 "popular" songs. I know...

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Hello everyone   This is driving me crazy... I'm sure there must be a solution to this. All I want to do is to select an artist (let's say Metallica for example) click on play and listen to al...

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HAVING PROBLEMS PLAYING SPOTIFY ON MY LAPTP

After a visit from Telenet yesterday and installing an extra "Access point" I thoughtmy problems were solved streaming Spotify from my laptop to the receiver. I have a brand new receiver with spotify connect. I thought that with spotify connect the r...

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After a visit from Telenet yesterday and installing an extra "Access point" I thought my problems were solved streaming Spotify from my laptop to the receiver. I have a brand new receiver with ...

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Solved!! Year In Music

I know that around this time of 2015 Spotify released a personalized "Your Year In Music" which had things such as most played artist, first song played in 2015, and most played song. Is Spotify going to do this again this year? I loved seeing all th...

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I know that around this time of 2015 Spotify released a personalized "Your Year In Music" which had things such as most played artist, first song played in 2015, and most played song. Is Spotify goin...

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Downloand button doesn't show on all playlists

Hi All, Is there a reason the download button only shows on some playlists? I am aware of the 3,333 song limit on 3 devices, which I have not reached (I am even assuming the the limit is combined for all 3 devices frather than per device). Also, the ...

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Hi All,   Is there a reason the download button only shows on some playlists?   I am aware of the 3,333 song limit on 3 devices, which I have not reached (I am even assuming the the lim...

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Friend activity without Facebook

It seems that the right sidebar in the Desktop App was updated recently. If I understand it correctly, I will not see friend activity unless I link to FB. Is this intentional? Is there any way around it?Thanks for your support!

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It seems that the right sidebar in the Desktop App was updated recently. If I understand it correctly, I will not see friend activity unless I link to FB. Is this intentional? Is there any way around...

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Copy paste titles

Hey spotify, do u know we are not all russians, and we do not own a russian keyboard / know hos to type russian ? So why the **bleep** cant u let us copy / past titles ? I found a great russsian playlist song of 500 songs that i wanna add to an youtu...

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Hey spotify, do u know we are not all russians, and we do not own a russian keyboard / know hos to type russian ?   So why the **bleep** cant u let us copy / past titles ?   I found a g...

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Not getting mails or phone notifications when someone follows me or my playlists

Hi, I was pretty bummed when i found it there's no way to see your followers (seems like a very basic feature?) but i turned on my notifications so i'd recieve E-Mails and phone notifcations whenever i got a new follower. As of now, i've recieved ove...

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Hi,   I was pretty bummed when i found it there's no way to see your followers (seems like a very basic feature?) but i turned on my notifications so i'd recieve E-Mails and phone notifcations...

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Local Files [New Computer] Retrieve from iPhone?

Is there anyway I can retrieve my local files from my old computer (broke) from my iPhone to my new computer? All the old songs are downloaded onto my phone in the playlist but are not on my new computer, so when I go to listen to them on my new one ...

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Is there anyway I can retrieve my local files from my old computer (broke) from my iPhone to my new computer? All the old songs are downloaded onto my phone in the playlist but are not on my new comp...

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"Song not available" for all music on Dell

My spotify account works on all of my decvices except my dell laptop. I can use Spotify on all my other devices (MacBook, windows desktop, iphone, & androis phone) with no issue. For some reason my Dell laptop tells me the same thing for every song: ...

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My spotify account works on all of my decvices except my dell laptop.  I can use Spotify on all my other devices (MacBook, windows desktop, iphone, & androis phone) with no issue.&...

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Solved!! Rearrange tracks on desktops no longer seems to work

Before it was as easy as click-dragging with your mouse to where you wanted it. Now it no longer seems to work. User functionality just keeps getting worse. How am I supposed to arrange my tracks now?

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Before it was as easy as click-dragging with your mouse to where you wanted it. Now it no longer seems to work. User functionality just keeps getting worse. How am I supposed to arrange my tracks now?

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Spotify displays an other language

Hi, Since Spotify 1.0 version, I have maybe the half of the Spotify UI displayed in English rather than in French, when I use older versions like 0.9.x this issue doen't occur.I tried modifying the language but it doesn't help. Anyone knows where the...

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Hi,   Since Spotify 1.0 version, I have maybe the half of the Spotify UI displayed in English rather than in French, when I use older versions like 0.9.x this issue doen't occur. I tried modi...

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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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