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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...
My Question or IssueI noticed in the WebAPI Documentation reference under Get Playlist that one of the response fields was genres but when querying a playlist, there never seemed to be any genres. Have genres been removed from the response object? He...
My Question or Issue I noticed in the WebAPI Documentation reference under Get Playlist that one of the response fields was genres but when querying a playlist, there never seemed to be any genres. ...
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Using the API to get tracks on a playlist and album data isn’t being returned under each track, just an empty bracket {}. Anyone else having this issue?
Using the API to get tracks on a playlist and album data isn’t being returned under each track, just an empty bracket {}. Anyone else having this issue?
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I had applied for internship and received an email that I am being considered further but awaiting the interview date?
I had applied for internship and received an email that I am being considered further but awaiting the interview date?
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We are trying to launch a service using the API and submitted our request for the commercial API about a week ago. I haven't had any confirmation this was received or indication of when we'd get a reply. Not complaining as such, would just like a bit...
We are trying to launch a service using the API and submitted our request for the commercial API about a week ago. I haven't had any confirmation this was received or indication of when we'd...
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i request my token with my client id and client secret i can get the token but if i want to use this token to do anyhting else i cant use it for example im trying to get current user's id https://api.spotify.com/v1/me but documentations says that you...
i request my token with my client id and client secret i can get the token but if i want to use this token to do anyhting else i cant use it for example im trying to get current user's id https://api...
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PlanPremiumCountryRepublic of KoreaDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHello, we are students working on sw project using spotify api. I would like to as...
Plan Premium Country Republic of Korea Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue H...
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const clientId = "..."; const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search); const code = params.get("code"); if (!code) { redirectToAuthCodeFlow(clientId); } else { const accessToken = await getAccessToken(clientId, code); const profile = awa...
const clientId = "..."; const params = new URLSearchParams(window.location.search); const code = params.get("code"); if (!code) { redirectToAuthCodeFlow(clientId); } else { c...
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This SDK must not be used in commercial projects without Spotify’s prior written approval. https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-playback-sdk/I asked the public contact for contact information, but they just directed me to https://developer...
This SDK must not be used in commercial projects without Spotify’s prior written approval. https://developer.spotify.com/documentation/web-playback-sdk/ I asked the public contact ...
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PlanFreeCountry Device/Operating SystemAAOS Android 12 My Question or IssueThank you very much for your support and look forward to your reply.Environment: AAOS Android 12,Spotify version 4.4.1Description:I built a mediaApp on AAOS, plugged into Spot...
Plan Free Country Device / Operating System AAOS Android 12 My Question or Issue Thank you very much for your support and look forward to your reply. Environment: AAOS ...
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Hi guys, There is a feature that we definitely need. Sometimes I want to listen to new music so I start the customized set ups or radios to certain songs. The problem? They are filled with songs I liked, so in the end I am still listening to the same...
Hi guys, There is a feature that we definitely need. Sometimes I want to listen to new music so I start the customized set ups or radios to certain songs. The problem? They ar...
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How is Spotify Tap integrated into gadgets? Is Spotify still growing their base of partners who can use this?
How is Spotify Tap integrated into gadgets? Is Spotify still growing their base of partners who can use this?
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PlanPremiumCountryIsraelDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueHi, I have a legal question and Spotify support told me to ask here. I am trying to find info...
Plan Premium Country Israel Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Hi, I have a...
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(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)Windows 10 My Question or IssueI am trying to understand what is allowed with games. Your information suggests that syncing with visual content is not ok. And I have seen examples like rhythm games etc. or games...
(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) Windows 10 My Question or Issue I am trying to understand what is allowed with games. Your information suggests that syncing with visu...
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I want to integrate spotify with my app.After login and retrieving the tokens, I want to take some actions on my application on the basis of currently playing song.How can I get the currently playing track details without polling the API
I want to integrate spotify with my app. After login and retrieving the tokens, I want to take some actions on my application on the basis of currently playing song. How can I get the currently pla...
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PlanPremiumCountryIndiaDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueHow do i retrieve the id for a specific track using Search API as there are multiple track names with the same name ? For example , I am trying to search and retrieve t...
Plan Premium Country India Device Laptop Operating System Windows 11 My Question or Issue How do i retrieve the id for a specific track using Search API as there are multiple track n...
Music Fan
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The playlist creation endpoint (docs) is frequently returning HTTP error code 502 and a response body that looks like: {"error": {"status": 502, "message": "Error while loading resource" } } This has completely broken the app that I develop, and is t...
The playlist creation endpoint (docs) is frequently returning HTTP error code 502 and a response body that looks like: {"error": {"status": 502, "message": "Error while loading resource" } }...
Music Fan
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Is it ever possible to get a commercial license for the Spotify API? If so, how can Irequest one?
Is it ever possible to get a commercial license for the Spotify API? If so, how can Irequest one?
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My Question or IssueHello, I'm trying to get my recently played songs and getting an error message saying. {'error': {'status': 500, 'message': 'Server error.'}} I'm using the correct scope: data = { 'grant_type' : 'client_credentials', 'client_id' :...
My Question or Issue Hello, I'm trying to get my recently played songs and getting an error message saying. {'error': {'status': 500, 'message': 'Server error.'}} &nbs...
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PlanFreeCountryCanadaDevice(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)Windows 11My Question or IssueHey,I had a question regarding what Spotify's API can do.Lets say I'm making a musical ...
Plan Free Country Canada Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) Windows 11 My Question or Issue Hey, I had...
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Hello everyone ! My use case :Via the Spotify Web API, I want to create a public playlist and add tracks to it.My implementation :I setup a spotify auth flow that requires the playlist-modify-public scope.Then when I get the auth token I create the p...
Hello everyone ! My use case : Via the Spotify Web API, I want to create a public playlist and add tracks to it. My implementation : I setup a spotify auth flow that requires ...
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