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Desktop: New "Now Playing View" sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new "Now Playing View" sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player to go along with the recently released "Your Library" sidebar. Together, the individually customizable design of these new views provides a richer experience, m...

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New Your Library sidebar

Spotify is introducing a new Your Library sidebar in the desktop app and Web Player. The new Your Library sidebar is rolling out to all desktop users now, so you will be seeing it soon if you haven't already. The new Your Library sidebar improves nav...

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[Troubleshooting] Windows

Having trouble with the Spotify desktop app? Here’s a step-by-step guide to help get things working again. What to try first Perform a soft reset (generally rebooting the device will suffice). If that doesn’t help, try a clean reinstall. Be sure to l...

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FAQ: Spotify for Windows 10 app

Hey folks, we've outlined some of the common questions you might have about the Windows 10 app now available. Please post in this board if you have any other questions. Q: Why can’t I see Spotify in the Windows 10 store? A: Spotify for Windows store ...

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Superuser Contribution Spotify not playing songs on windows app

PlanFreeCountryTaiwanDeviceMSI GL62MOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueIn this picture, you could see some song are unable in random mode.Since last week, I have been unable to shuffle to listen to songs I already like ,also can't even cli...

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  • Plan Free Country Taiwan Device MSI GL62M Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue In this picture, you could see some song are unable in random mode. Since last week, I have be...
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Superuser Contribution Yes! Today's update returned old client! (v1.1.57.443)

As of yesterday, both my computers received a new Spotify update to v1.1.57.443 - and the old client is BACK! I'm haven't seen Spotify officially acknowledging this anywhere. Is the change for good? Or is maybe just a delay till the new client has re...

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  • As of yesterday, both my computers received a new Spotify update to v1.1.57.443 - and the old client is BACK!   I'm haven't seen Spotify officially acknowledging this anywhere. Is the change f...
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App doesn't work after Windows 10 update

Recently, I've updated my laptop to Windows 10 Version 1903, and my Spotify app doesn't work anymore. I've tried reinstalling, restarting my laptop and everything that I could possibly think. Anyone having the same trouble? or anyone knows how to fix...

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  • Recently, I've updated my laptop to Windows 10 Version 1903, and my Spotify app doesn't work anymore.  I've tried reinstalling, restarting my laptop and everything that I could possibly think.&...
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Superuser Contribution Desktop Spotify STOPPED WORKING on Windows 7 ???

PlanPremium CountryBrazil DeviceDesktop Windows Operating SystemWindows 7 So, a couple days ago my Spotify stopped playing tracks. I'll press play and the whole software will basically freeze. When I open the Task Manager, I see four or five instance...

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  • Plan Premium   Country Brazil   Device Desktop Windows   Operating System Windows 7   So, a couple days ago my Spotify stopped playing tracks. I'll press play and the ...
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Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Shuffle/repeat setting reset after update

Plan Premium Country Singapore Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10, version 1909 Spotify version 1.1.23.541.g47ebe46c My Question or Issue Whenever I update Spotify desktop application, the updated Spotify desktop will reset my account Shuffle...

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  • Plan Premium Country Singapore   Device Desktop Operating System Windows 10, version 1909 Spotify version 1.1.23.541.g47ebe46c   My Question or Issue Whenever I up...
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Superuser Contribution Desktop Spotify STOPPED WORKING for Windows 7 ???

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceDesktop WindowsOperating SystemWindows 7 So, a couple days ago my Spotify stopped playing tracks. I'll press play and the whole software will basically freeze. When I open the Task Manager, I see four or five instances o...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device Desktop Windows Operating System Windows 7   So, a couple days ago my Spotify stopped playing tracks. I'll press play and the whole software will basi...
  • Peter
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    freeze
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Confusing delimitations

Operating SystemI'm using the Spotify's Windows Desktop Version. Not sure if my issue only applies to this version. My Question or IssueFirst of all, I don't know if this is the right place to post this, maybe someone has a better idea? Nevertheless,...

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  • Operating System I'm using the Spotify's Windows Desktop Version. Not sure if my issue only applies to this version.    My Question or Issue First of all, I don't know if this is the ri...
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Spotify making my PC crash

My Question or Issue Hello. I've been having problems with Spotify today. Everytime I open it on my PC, after a short time it will freeze and crash. No error messages shown on screen. It happens even if I just open and inmediately close the program. ...

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  •   My Question or Issue   Hello. I've been having problems with Spotify today. Everytime I open it on my PC, after a short time it will freeze and crash. No error messages shown on screen...
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Superuser Contribution Desktop Overlay does not even work enabled

PlanPremium CountryBrazil Device(Gaming PC) Operating System(Windows 10 Pro.) My Question or Issue Hello, my problem is the Desktop Overlay, i want to know why it does not work, the option is checked but when i tap hotkeys nothing happens.I see strea...

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  •   Plan Premium   Country Brazil   Device (Gaming PC)   Operating System (Windows 10 Pro.)   My Question or Issue   Hello, my problem is the Desktop Overla...
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Question About "Publish Activity On Spotify."

I have a quick question. If I select "Publish Activity On Spotify," does that mean it will start from that moment on? Or does that mean people can also see all my past artists I've listened to (recently played)? Last question, does "Publish Activity ...

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  • I have a quick question. If I select "Publish Activity On Spotify," does that mean it will start from that moment on? Or does that mean people can also see all my past artists I've listened to (recen...
  • MattSuda
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Playback stops when playback device becomes not available

Windows desktop clientWin 10Playback devices : BT headset, Connected headset, Display outputs * 2 not in use. When using Bluetooth headset to listen to music on spotify and turning the headset of Spotify client will says "Can't play the current song....

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  • Windows desktop client Win 10 Playback devices : BT headset, Connected headset, Display outputs * 2 not in use.   When using Bluetooth headset to listen to music on spotify and turning the h...
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