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Hey, I created this thread to get your feedback on our blog post around changes to the Web API extended access criteria, which will take place on May 15th. Please share any of your thoughts on this change in the comments below. All of your feedback w...
I'm developing a Python application using the Spotipy library and attempting to implement the Authorization Code Flow to gain API access. I'm consistently running into an invalid_grant error during the token exchange step, and I've exhausted almost a...
I'm developing a Python application using the Spotipy library and attempting to implement the Authorization Code Flow to gain API access. I'm consistently running into an invalid_grant error during t...
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I'm making a currently-playing screen, and there's some odd things going on when using Spotify DJ. When the AI voice is active, this is what /me/player/currently-playing returns: { "timestamp" : 1685246754696, "context" : { "external_urls" : { "spoti...
I'm making a currently-playing screen, and there's some odd things going on when using Spotify DJ. When the AI voice is active, this is what /me/player/currently-playing returns: &n...
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Hey Spotify team and community,I’m just a solo developer trying to build something fun and meaningful. I submitted my app VinylVerdict.fm on May 13, two days before the new quota rules went into effect. It’s a lighthearted site where users can log in...
Hey Spotify team and community, I’m just a solo developer trying to build something fun and meaningful. I submitted my app VinylVerdict.fm on May 13, two days before the new quota rules went into ...
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No button to apply for extended quota.Button in users forwards me to home page
No button to apply for extended quota. Button in users forwards me to home page
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Hi guys, I'm trying to integrate with Spotify API.User can login to my app through Spotify successfully but I can't use accessToken to call api due to error "Check settings on developer.spotify.com/dashboard, the user may not be registered."I ensure ...
Hi guys, I'm trying to integrate with Spotify API. User can login to my app through Spotify successfully but I can't use accessToken to call api due to error "Check settings on developer.spotif...
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Hello I created an app in the Spotify developer page and now got a clientId and clientSecretId. afterwards I implemented a search bar where you can search for a song in my flutter mobile app. this is the only case that I use the api in my app the res...
Hello I created an app in the Spotify developer page and now got a clientId and clientSecretId. afterwards I implemented a search bar where you can search for a song in my flutter mobi...
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Hello! I have an app that was approved for a quota extension before May 15, 2025.I'm now planning to request a new scope using the feature available in the accepted app settings. I’d like to know: will this trigger a full review of the app again, or ...
Hello! I have an app that was approved for a quota extension before May 15, 2025. I'm now planning to request a new scope using the feature available in the accepted app settings. I’d like to know...
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This type of crash is detected by GrapheneOS Memory Tagging and occurs multiple times a day. ```type: crashpackage: com.spotify.music:126882575, targetSdk 35osVersion: google/shiba/shiba:15/BP1A.250405.007.B1/2025042500:user/release-keysuid: 10226 (u...
This type of crash is detected by GrapheneOS Memory Tagging and occurs multiple times a day. ``` type: crash package: com.spotify.music:126882575, targetSdk 35 osVersion: go...
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I'm no security expert, but I received this crash error randomly while using spotify. It wasn't even playing any music. I wanted to share this incase it is important, and spotify support sent me here. Nov 16 17:22:48 dish-washer spotify-launcher[2645...
I'm no security expert, but I received this crash error randomly while using spotify. It wasn't even playing any music. I wanted to share this incase it is important, and spotify support sent me here...
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There seems to be no option anymore to request extended quota mode. If you have an app in development mode and controlling 25 users that can use it, how are you meant to deploy for commercial use and reach 250K MAUs and then be eligible for an extend...
There seems to be no option anymore to request extended quota mode. If you have an app in development mode and controlling 25 users that can use it, how are you meant to deploy for commercial use and...
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HelloI recently published my mobile app "Loops" where you can share your favorite songs with your friends and explore new songs. I use the Spotify API for searching songs and then embedding these songs via the Embed Preview Player. I do not authorize...
Hello I recently published my mobile app "Loops" where you can share your favorite songs with your friends and explore new songs. I use the Spotify API for searching songs and then embedding these...
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Dear Spotify Team,I hope you're doing well.I'm developing a user-generated content (UGC) app that allows users to create and view short-form videos, somewhat similar to TikTok or Instagram Reels. As part of this experience, each video may feature bac...
Dear Spotify Team, I hope you're doing well. I'm developing a user-generated content (UGC) app that allows users to create and view short-form videos, somewhat similar to TikTok or Instagram Reels....
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Hello everyone,I'm new to the Spotify API and I'm currently trying to complete the OAuth authorization flow for my web application. After being redirected to the Spotify login page, I log in, but instead of getting redirected to my app's callback URL...
Hello everyone, I'm new to the Spotify API and I'm currently trying to complete the OAuth authorization flow for my web application. After being redirected to the Spotify login page, I log in, but i...
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Hi all– I’m building an app that uses the Spotify Web API to fetch audiobook metadata from the /v1/audiobooks/{id} endpoint. For most audiobooks, the response includes the expected fields like title, name, authors, etc. However, for certain audiobook...
Hi all– I’m building an app that uses the Spotify Web API to fetch audiobook metadata from the /v1/audiobooks/{id} endpoint. For most audiobooks, the response includes the expected ...
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Hello,Title says it all. The endpoint `/me/player/recent-played` does work (returns 200), but its content does not change. The rate of change started to drop at 17:45UTC and reached almost 0% at 19:50UTC. (see image below, green is rate of change, bl...
Hello, Title says it all. The endpoint `/me/player/recent-played` does work (returns 200), but its content does not change. The rate of change started to drop at 17:45UTC and reached almo...
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I'm encountering an issue when trying to play a track using the Spotify API. The response I receive is as follows:{ "error": { "status": 403, "message": "Player command failed: Premium required", "reason": "PREMIUM_REQUIRED"}}My question is: Does the...
I'm encountering an issue when trying to play a track using the Spotify API. The response I receive is as follows: { "error": { "status": 403, "message": "Player command failed: Prem...
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PlanFamilyCountryPolandDeviceAPI calls My Question or IssueI was about to create a small Python script that would simply analyze our family playlist (about 300-350 tracks) and build a table with filters where we could search for some happy tracks, sl...
Plan Family Country Poland Device API calls My Question or Issue I was about to create a small Python script that would simply analyze our family playlist (about 300-350 tracks) and bu...
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Dear Spotify Team,I hope this message finds you well.I'm writing to suggest a potential feature enhancement that could significantly elevate the user experience on Spotify. Inspired by the convenience and efficiency of AI-driven voice assistants like...
Dear Spotify Team, I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to suggest a potential feature enhancement that could significantly elevate the user experience on Spotify. Inspired by th...
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PlanPremiumCountryItalyMy Question or IssueHi everyone, I sent my application review last month and I received a negativa result. I would like to receive details regarding my refusal, but I have not receive nothing on my email. is there a way to get ...
Plan Premium Country Italy My Question or Issue Hi everyone, I sent my application review last month and I received a negativa result. I would like to receive details regarding my refusal, but I...
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Hello, I am developing a web app using the Web Playback SDK and the Authorization Code with PKCE flow. I am able to successfully complete the entire authentication process. I am requesting the following scopes: `streaming`, `user-read-private`, and `...
Hello, I am developing a web app using the Web Playback SDK and the Authorization Code with PKCE flow. I am able to successfully complete the entire authentication process. I am requesting the follow...
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