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Solved!! Desktop: Jam now available

Spotify is bringing Jam to the desktop app! 拾 ️ Now you can start or join a listening party with your friends, family, colleagues, and classmates, with the Spotify desktop app in addition to the mobile app. Although you can listen on your own, Jam in...

MattSuda
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2024-03-14 3:38:28 PM
yesterday
r6ze-mvm2k_7
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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...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-06-26 8:42:18 AM
a week ago
Lanciano007
Gig Goer
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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...

MattSuda
Spotify Star
2023-04-28 8:08:45 PM
2023-04-29 10:41:16 PM
MattSuda
Spotify Star
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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...

Goodman
Spotify Legend
2013-09-17 11:47:47 AM
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"spotify not responding"

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issuespotify keeps crashing with an "application not responding" message every month or so, I delete and reinstall the app every

AbySharkie
Newbie
Plan Premium Country United States Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue spotify keeps crashing with an "application not responding" message every month or so, I...
2021-10-16 5:53:38 AM
2021-10-16 9:22:53 AM
Amayy
Spotify Star
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Superuser Contribution Can't see all songs by an artist

PlanPremiumCountryUSAOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI've been having trouble seeing all songs by an artist on their artist page. I know I used to be able to but I can't find where the option is anymore. I looked around and it looks li...

NouveauPunk
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country USA Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I've been having trouble seeing all songs by an artist on their artist page. I know I used to be able to but I...
2020-12-22 8:36:31 AM
2021-10-16 6:32:35 AM
h3adsh0t69
Casual Listener
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5 replies
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Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your computer, you can import it

PlanPremiumCountryNew ZealandDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueI'm posting this to ask about the playback just stopping all together and giving this error message, "Spotify can't play this right now. If you have the file on your ...

Doodledud
Newbie
Plan Premium Country New Zealand Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue I'm posting this to ask about the playback just stopping all together and giving t...
2021-10-13 10:37:52 PM
2021-10-14 11:35:41 PM
Sebasty
Community Legend
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1 replies
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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Other] able to skip songs but not ads??

not sure if this is just me, but when an ad comes on, i'm usually able to skip it after 5 seconds or something like that, but now if i try to do that it comes up with "please try again after the ad"??? but i'm still able to skip songs...does anyone k...

sissyf
Newbie
not sure if this is just me, but when an ad comes on, i'm usually able to skip it after 5 seconds or something like that, but now if i try to do that it comes up with "please try again after the ad"?...
2021-10-13 2:43:11 AM
2021-10-14 9:19:52 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Desktop
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Superuser Contribution Some keyboard shortcuts not working

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDeviceWindowsOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or IssueAlt-Left and Alt-Right doesn't work for me anymore. Other keyboard shortcuts, like Ctrl-Right and Shift-Right work fine. When deleting several tracks from a playlist,...

aklefdal
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Norway Device Windows Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Alt-Left and Alt-Right doesn't work for me anymore. Other keyboard shortcuts, like Ctrl-Ri...
2021-04-15 9:37:04 AM
2021-10-13 6:37:43 PM
diegofilbal
Regular
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keyboard shortcuts

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Podcasts] Spotify desktop app is really frustrating and unreponsive

When I try to listen to podcasts in the PC desktop app I am unable to scroll down to view the different podcasts in my collection. Nor am I able to choose the different episodes available. It gets stuck on the top section and I can't move down from t...

asmit22
Visitor
When I try to listen to podcasts in the PC desktop app I am unable to scroll down to view the different podcasts in my collection. Nor am I able to choose the different episodes available. It gets st...
2021-10-12 1:20:00 PM
2021-10-13 4:26:00 PM
Kiril
Moderator
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Desktop
Podcasts

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How do I remove an advertisement that is blocking my playlists?

I apologize if this is the wrong forum, but I could not find anywhere else to post. My left sidebar playlist is being obstructed by a "Sprint" ad. How do I remove this? Again, if this the wrong forum, please let me know where I can find this answer. ...

MuseTheDay
Music Fan
I apologize if this is the wrong forum, but I could not find anywhere else to post. My left sidebar playlist is being obstructed by a "Sprint" ad. How do I remove this? Again, if this the...
2020-05-29 3:50:20 PM
2021-10-13 10:31:24 AM
Jose_M
Spotify Star
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music exchange

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Superuser Contribution Won't Stop Shuffling

I'm have Spotify Premium and am using the Desktop app for Windows 10.The songs always shuffle, even when I turn off the shuffle option. I've reinstalled the app twice and it will fix it for a day, but the problem returns.How can I fix this?

tmccarthy123456
Visitor
I'm have Spotify Premium and am using the Desktop app for Windows 10. The songs always shuffle, even when I turn off the shuffle option. I've reinstalled the app twice and it will fix it for a...
2020-06-19 8:19:55 PM
2021-10-13 9:45:56 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Getting Ads in a Premium subscription

PremiumFRANCE DeviceDesktopOperating SystemAndroid Hi !It's been a long since i'm a premium user and i dont know if its recently but im getting Ads.Are we not supposed to be ads free when we are premium ? it's really annoying considering that you pay...

Sbtien
Visitor
Premium FRANCE Device Desktop Operating System Android Hi ! It's been a long since i'm a premium user and i dont know if its recently but im getting Ads. Are we not supposed t...
2020-11-16 9:28:13 AM
2021-10-13 1:35:27 AM
MafeG
Spotify Legend
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Premium

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Superuser Contribution App has no sound

DevicePC - Windows 10 My Question or IssueApp doesnt play any sound. Correct audio device, streaming device and isnt muted from the little bar where you adjust the volume. There is no error message. Browser and Android app works fine on the same acco...

banduliinu
Casual Listener
Device PC - Windows 10 My Question or Issue App doesnt play any sound. Correct audio device, streaming device and isnt muted from the little bar where you adjust the volume. There is no er...
2021-10-01 4:29:21 AM
2021-10-12 1:05:51 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Troubleshooting

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Search function changes the queue

PlanPremiumCountry(should be irrelevant but) AustriaDevicePCOperating SystemWindows 10 Version 2004 (Build 19041.1237) My Question or IssueHi everyone, what I've noticed was since the new version of the spotify app on PC, when I search or "filter" fo...

draco95
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country (should be irrelevant but) Austria Device PC Operating System Windows 10 Version 2004 (Build 19041.1237) My Question or Issue Hi everyone, what I've not...
2021-10-04 11:23:20 AM
2021-10-12 12:41:05 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Superuser Contribution Can friends see me listening to their collaborative playlist?

Plan: PremiumCountry: AustraliaDevice: Surface Pro 4 My Question or IssueMy friend has a private collaborative playlist between my friend and I. The playlist is private so I understand that no one else can listen to it but us, but when I am listening...

isabxxlla
Visitor
Plan: Premium Country: Australia Device: Surface Pro 4 My Question or Issue My friend has a private collaborative playlist between my friend and I. The playlist is private so I under...
2020-10-06 5:50:26 AM
2021-10-12 12:32:56 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Collaborative playlist private public
collaborative playlists
Friend Activity

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Superuser Contribution Windows Apps Crashing on Login

Windows app randomly started crashing yesterday. Have tried everything. Clean reinstall (remove files and all registry entries I could find). Run in compatibility mode, logout from other devices. Windows update, graphics update. Can't figure it out. ...

SKG990
Casual Listener
Windows app randomly started crashing yesterday. Have tried everything. Clean reinstall (remove files and all registry entries I could find). Run in compatibility mode, logout from other devices. Win...
2021-10-11 2:01:24 AM
2021-10-12 9:25:30 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Basics about playlists

Please, can anyone tell me how to put the content in my playlist in alphabetical order in Windows 10? Impossilbe to find an answer it seems, which says a lot about Spotifys interface.

Racer800
Casual Listener
Please, can anyone tell me how to put the content in my playlist in alphabetical order in Windows 10? Impossilbe to find an answer it seems, which says a lot about Spotifys interface.
2021-10-09 6:29:35 PM
2021-10-10 11:57:50 PM
AdamDamon
Spotify Star
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App & Features

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[Desktop] Local Files tab isn't showing on the Spotify app for Windos

I have turned on the local files toggle in setting. But when i look for it in the side bar i cant find it.

koredeA
Visitor
I have turned on the local files toggle in setting. But when i look for it in the side bar i cant find it.
2021-05-22 3:53:09 AM
2021-10-10 2:22:25 PM
Amayy
Spotify Star
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1 replies
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Desktop

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Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Other] Bring back number of plays on ALL songs, not just what Spotify deems most popular.

I just hopped on desktop Spotify for the first time in years and was HEAVILY disappointed to learn that, not only did Spotify do away with the little popularity bars that used to let you know how popular a song was, but they also did away with listen...

zabudnuty
Newbie
I just hopped on desktop Spotify for the first time in years and was HEAVILY disappointed to learn that, not only did Spotify do away with the little popularity bars that used to let you know how pop...
2021-10-08 5:50:13 PM
2021-10-09 7:36:33 PM
CarlosE
Moderator
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Desktop
Other

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Superuser Contribution Up/Down Arrows

PlanFree/PremiumPremiumCountryUnited States Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Windows 10 laptopOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)Windows 10 My Question or IssueMy up and down arrows won't let me scroll thro...

les152
Casual Listener
Plan Free/Premium Premium Country United States Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Windows 10 laptop Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,e...
2021-09-21 12:08:24 AM
2021-10-08 5:50:18 PM
Eni
Moderator
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13 replies
3 likes
Desktop
keyboard

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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Desktop][Connect] Remove the facebook panel

This is now mandatory for people who aren't interested in using it. Clicking the button opens a facebook login page which facebook uses to track, even if you are not a facebook member.My idea is to remove this forced feature from spotify. At the bare...

GubmentCheez
Regular
This is now mandatory for people who aren't interested in using it. Clicking the button opens a facebook login page which facebook uses to track, even if you are not a facebook member. My idea is to...
2020-12-07 6:40:37 AM
2021-10-08 5:40:20 AM
roosterooni
Newbie
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Connect
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Superuser Contribution Play Spotify music in Foobar?

I bought a Spotify premium subscription because it has some music I was struggling to find for sale elsewhere. However, migrating my existing collection to the Spotify player is proving to be impossible. I'm trying to migrate a ~13,000 song playlist,...

HerperSkerper
Newbie
I bought a Spotify premium subscription because it has some music I was struggling to find for sale elsewhere. However, migrating my existing collection to the Spotify player is provin...
2017-03-30 3:50:03 PM
2021-10-07 12:51:46 AM
gonzalojp76
Regular
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9 replies
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Windows

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Joe Rogan Experience #1713 Mike Baker - stops playing around 49 min mark and get ads

Listening to "Joe Rogan Experience #1713 Mike Baker" and it stops playing around 49 min mark. Then some random ads for podcasts start even though I have Premium. Same thing happens on two different PCs (both Windows 10 and using Spotify App). How can...

nilsman73
Casual Listener
Listening to "Joe Rogan Experience #1713 Mike Baker" and it stops playing around 49 min mark. Then some random ads for podcasts start even though I have Premium. Same thing happens on two different P...
2021-10-06 9:39:30 PM
2021-10-07 7:54:50 PM
nilsman73
Casual Listener
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