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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...

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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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Spotify app not working on Windows 11

The Windows version of Spotify is not working. When I open the app, the window is black with nothing inside, and it will remain that way for 3-4 minutes. Once the window shows the front page for Spotify, songs will not play if clicked on, and the lib...

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  • The Windows version of Spotify is not working. When I open the app, the window is black with nothing inside, and it will remain that way for 3-4 minutes. Once the window shows the front page for Spot...
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Solved!! I can't access the home page in the Spotify Windows application.

In the windows application, i get a message 'Something went wrong'. From the web player, it says page not found

  • Casual Listener
  • In the windows application, i get a message 'Something went wrong'. From the web player, it says page not found
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Superuser Contribution Remove/Customize "Shows you might like"

I'm not sure the algorithm that comes up with the recommendations in the "Shows you might like", but I'm getting some podcasts recommendations that are disappointing to see. I liked Spotify because it allows me to get away from deplorable propaganda ...

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  • I'm not sure the algorithm that comes up with the recommendations in the "Shows you might like", but I'm getting some podcasts recommendations that are disappointing to see. I liked Spotify because i...
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My liked songs page is emptied on PC!

Hey!So I am using Spotify on both PC and iOS, but the PC app decided to delete my Liked Songs for whatever reason. All the stuff on the left sidebar disappeared, including said liked songs. I tried logging out and logging back in without avail. How c...

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  • Hey! So I am using Spotify on both PC and iOS, but the PC app decided to delete my Liked Songs for whatever reason. All the stuff on the left sidebar disappeared, including said liked songs. I...
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Superuser Contribution Where is Listening history on desktop.?

I followed the steps on the website, and can see the queue of upcoming songs, but there is no option to click to see the songs I just heard.

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  • I followed the steps on the website, and can see the queue of upcoming songs, but there is no option to click to see the songs I just heard.
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Superuser Contribution Songs spam skip or won't play the song at all

PlanPremiumCountryUSDevice(Desktop)Operating System(Windows 11) My Question or IssueMy desktop spotify won't play or work at all, but my Iphone version is fine, the client web and installed app on my computer both do the same thing, I have a video he...

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device (Desktop) Operating System (Windows 11)   My Question or Issue My desktop spotify won't play or work at all, but my Iphone version is fine, the client we...
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Superuser Contribution why does spotify pause playing on laptop when plugging in power?

I have a persistent issue on windows. When changing powersource from battery to plug in (charging), spotify on windows installed on a laptop stops playing. Whether the window is open or closed, the music will pause. The window remains open, and play ...

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  • I have a persistent issue on windows. When changing powersource from battery to plug in (charging), spotify on windows installed on a laptop stops playing. Whether the window is open or closed, the m...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify painfully slow to start up

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceLaptopOperating SystemWindows 8.1 My Question or IssueSince one of the recent updates a month or so back, the desktop version of Spotify has become incredibly slow to get going - after opening the app, I get a blank black sc...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device Laptop Operating System Windows 8.1   My Question or Issue Since one of the recent updates a month or so back, the desktop version of Spotify has become ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify desktop app windows 11

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceMsi GF65 thinOperating SystemW11 My Question or IssueSuddenly spotify stopped starting up, cant reinstall since its stating its already installed, prompts me to open the app with a yes or no. Tried both options same...

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  • Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device Msi GF65 thin Operating System W11   My Question or Issue Suddenly spotify stopped starting up, cant reinstall since its stating its already ins...
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Superuser Contribution [Desktop] Home page: Recently played wrong displayed

PlanPremiumCountryRomaniaDevice(PC - Spotify version 1.1.29.592.gf0779179)Operating System(Windows 10 - latest update March 24, 2020—KB4541335) My Question or IssueAt the Home page of Spotify app, on the first line is displayed "Recently played" fiel...

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  • Plan Premium Country Romania Device (PC - Spotify version 1.1.29.592.gf0779179) Operating System (Windows 10 - latest update March 24, 2020—KB4541335)   My Question or Issue At the H...
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Superuser Contribution Remove spotify from system tray windows

PlanPremium Operating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue How can we disable spotify from running in the bottom right hand corner, the notification area (system tray) in windows. If the software is running it cannot be removed.

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  •   Plan Premium   Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue  How can we disable spotify from running in the bottom right hand corner, the notification area (system...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Play/Pause and Stop buttons (media keys) not working.

My play/pause and stop media buttons are not working in Spotify.Spotify for Windows, 1.2.0.1165.gabf054abWindows 11 Home, Version 22H2, Experience pack 1000.22636.1000.0My other media keys work with Spotify. All my media keys work with other apps. Th...

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  • My play/pause and stop media buttons are not working in Spotify. Spotify for Windows, 1.2.0.1165.gabf054ab Windows 11 Home, Version 22H2, Experience pack 1000.22636.1000.0 My other media keys ...
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Play button on keyboard not working. Other buttons skip, volume, etc. work

Using Desktop app.Windows 10Logitech MX Keys keyboardThe pause/play button is not functioning with Spotify. The other buttons, skip, volume, etc. are working as intended. I tried to disable the keymapping in Chrome, disable the Spotify desktop overla...

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  • Using Desktop app. Windows 10 Logitech MX Keys keyboard The pause/play button is not functioning with Spotify. The other buttons, skip, volume, etc. are working as intended. I tried to disable...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify on Windows 11 Keeps Disabling Hardware Acceleration, Leading to Lag

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePCOperating SystemWindows 11 Pro My Question or IssueSpotify on my desktop (I've tried both the Microsoft Store app and the standalone program) works for 30 seconds before it starts lagging. Skipping songs, pausing and play...

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  • Plan Premium Country USA Device PC Operating System Windows 11 Pro   My Question or Issue Spotify on my desktop (I've tried both the Microsoft Store app and the standalone program) wor...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify not mentioned in hosts file

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceAcer laptopOperating SystemWindows 10 My Question or Issue I was following these steps on how to clear my hosts file, and Spotify is not mentioned in the host file. I have no way of listening to tracks now as far ...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device Acer laptop Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue   I was following these steps on how to clear my hosts file, and Spotify ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Desktop App Doesn't Work After Closing and Reopening Upon Reinstall

I recently got a new Windows 11 PC and have been unable to properly use the desktop app. Upon clean reinstalling it, it works somewhat (local files don't work though) and I'm able to use it. Though if I close the app, then I'm greeted with a black wi...

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  • I recently got a new Windows 11 PC and have been unable to properly use the desktop app. Upon clean reinstalling it, it works somewhat (local files don't work though) and I'm able to use it. Though i...
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Superuser Contribution How do I fix my search bar when nothing is able to load and I can't reload?

Whenever I type in my search bar, it says "Something went wrong" and says to reload, set when I click reload nothing happens and the screen stays the same. I have tried changing wifi and reopening and closing Spotify.

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  • Whenever I type in my search bar, it says "Something went wrong" and says to reload, set when I click reload nothing happens and the screen stays the same. I have tried changing wifi and reopening an...
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Solved!! Playlist cover poor quality

DeviceDesktop Windows 10, Honor 9Operating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue Adding a picture to a playlist, even though it is 4k (3MB)(3840 × 2160), has poor quality and is blurry. I do not have a solution to this and help would be appreciated! (pi...

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  •    Device Desktop Windows 10, Honor 9 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue  Adding a picture to a playlist, even though it is 4k (3MB)(3840 × 2160), ha...
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Superuser Contribution Connect to device doesn't work

PlanPremiumCountryKenyaDeviceHP Elitebook 830 G5Operating SystemWindows 11 My Question or IssueI can't connect to my Android phone or Firestick from my PC. I have tried reinstalling it over and over for the past week, but it still doesn't connect. I ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Kenya Device HP Elitebook 830 G5 Operating System Windows 11   My Question or Issue I can't connect to my Android phone or Firestick from my PC. I have tried reins...
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