Does not work

[SiXo1]

When installing or updating spotify, the screen goes black.

[Daksh777]

Please run the update.bat script. The Spicetify CLI was updated today and it should now support the newest version of Spotify.
Please follow these instructions: #46 (comment)

[Shituation]

Nope... still doesn't work... I tried it just right now...

[Daksh777]

Can you confirm your Spotify and Spicetfy version to me?

[Shituation]

[Daksh777]

It seems like a problem with Spicetify itself.
Please downgrade to the older version as of now and block the updates.
I'll keep you updated when the problem gets fixed: spicetify/cli#1514

[Shituation]

can you point me to where to get an older version? (googled but got many fishy sites)
Also how do I block it from trying to update? (I imagine that blocking spotify with the firewall would prevent the app from working at all)

[Daksh777]

Hey @Shituation
Can you try doing the following to check if Spicetify works on the latest version since it seems to be working for me:

• Reinstall Spotify
• Enter spicetify backup apply
• Run this PowerShell script: https://raw.githack.com/Daksh777/BlockTheSpot/master/SpotifyNoPremium.ps1

[vctr11]

i have the same problem, i have a black screen and tried reinstalling spotify. please fix this problem!

[MonkNo1]

When installing or updating spotify, the screen goes black.

Ya Its Not Working Me To It was just comming as Black Screen

[MonkNo1]

Thanks Buddy This Method Works And Now the Problem was Fixed

[Daksh777]

Hi everyone, here are the steps to fix this problem, I've fixed the install script:

1. Go to C:\Users\YourUsernameHere and delete the .spicetify folder (should be present if you're an old Spicetify user)
2. Go to C:\Users\YourUsernameHere and delete the spicetify-cli folder
3. Reinstall Spotify
4. Run the install.bat script: https://raw.githack.com/Daksh777/SpotifyNoPremium/main/install.bat (Press yes for Spicetify)

[vctr11]

great work dude! thank you!!!!

[Shituation]

Thanks @Daksh777 ! seems to be working now.
This is the output if it helps.

[Daksh777]

@Shituation It seems like you didn't press yes for Spicetify, since we're deleting the Spicetify folders, Spicetify also gets removed. The theme wouldn't get applied if Spicetify isn't installed.

[Shituation]

@Shituation It seems like you didn't press yes for Spicetify, since we're deleting the Spicetify folders, Spicetify also gets removed. The theme wouldn't get applied if Spicetify isn't installed.

Oops you are right... it was the habit when updating, sorry. Now it has given a clean output.
The problem was that I pressed yes when the script asked me if spicetify was installed already.

Thanks again!

[Daksh777]

We've switched to a cross-platform ad block so we no longer need to use BlockTheSpot, please make sure to use the latest install.bat to get the latest features.

[Shituation]

Thanks!

[Shituation]

Daksh, I 've run the uptdate.bat and install.bat. Both ask me to install blockthespot. Is this normal?
Screenshot of latest install.bat from main page.

[Daksh777]

Please run the latest install.bat from here and that should work: https://raw.githack.com/Daksh777/SpotifyNoPremium/main/install.bat

You may now press No for Spicetify and it should still work

[Shituation]

Is this normal? (btw it seems to be working)

[Daksh777]

I did a bit of a mistake with the script, I'm going to fix it real quick, hold on.

[Daksh777]

Can you try now @Shituation?

[Shituation]

All seems good! thanks!

[Andju1]

Help! The code says this. What do I do? Help please :)

[Shituation]

Follow Daksh's guide up there:

1. Go to C:\Users\YourUsernameHere and delete the .spicetify folder (should be present if you're an old Spicetify user)
2. Go to C:\Users\YourUsernameHere and delete the spicetify-cli folder
3. Reinstall Spotify

Then
Use this script:
https://raw.githack.com/Daksh777/SpotifyNoPremium/main/install.bat

[Andju1]

Follow Daksh's guide up there:

1. Go to C:\Users\YourUsernameHere and delete the .spicetify folder (should be present if you're an old Spicetify user)
2. Go to C:\Users\YourUsernameHere and delete the spicetify-cli folder
3. Reinstall Spotify

Then Use this script: https://raw.githack.com/Daksh777/SpotifyNoPremium/main/install.bat
The same problem, I already clicked yes and no and do the same process. The premium button didn't disappear and keep seeing ads.

[Shituation]

Mmmm... try to run it as admin (even if your user is admin). Also try to disable UAC if you have it enabled:

Looks like for some reason the "main.zip" is not being downloaded for you...

[Andju1]

Nop, nothing working yet

Mmmm... try to run it as admin (even if your user is admin). Also try to disable UAC if you have it enabled:

Looks like for some reason the "main.zip" is not being downloaded for you...

[Shituation]

I've just tried to install it again on my system and it works.
Can you download the "main.zip" file? if you try manually?

Open powershell and paste this command:

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://github.com/Daksh777/SpotifyNoPremium/archive/main.zip' -OutFile 'temp.zip'

A zip file called "temp.zip" should be downloaded to the root of your username folder.

(this is troubleshooting, it won't fix anything yet)

[Andju1]

I've just tried to install it again on my system and it works. Can you download the "main.zip" file? if you try manually?

Open powershell and paste this command:

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri 'https://github.com/Daksh777/SpotifyNoPremium/archive/main.zip' -OutFile 'temp.zip'

A zip file called "temp.zip" should be downloaded to the root of your username folder.

(this is troubleshooting, it won't fix anything yet)

mmm... I think it doesn't make anything

[Daksh777]

@Andju1 Can you confirm if C:\Users\YOURNAME\.spicetify\Themes\SpotifyNoPremium exists?

[Swadine]

3. Reinstall Spotify - Spotify desktop app doesn't open anymore whatever I do.
   And in the further steps I get the same error as @Andju1 even though
   C:\Users\YOURNAME\.spicetify\Themes\SpotifyNoPremium exists.

[Daksh777]

@Andju1 @Swadine There's a bit of a problem with the script, I'm going to push an update to fix it ASAP. Sorry for the inconvenience.

[Daksh777]

Can you please check now @Andju1 @Swadine?

[Swadine]

@Daksh777 Yep, it works now! 😋

[Andju1]

Can you please check now @Andju1 @Swadine?

It works for me too. Thanks!

[SofiaNLoop]

Hey @Shituation Can you try doing the following to check if Spicetify works on the latest version since it seems to be working for me:

• Reinstall Spotify
• Enter spicetify backup apply
• Run this PowerShell script: https://raw.githack.com/Daksh777/BlockTheSpot/master/SpotifyNoPremium.ps1

Doesn't work yet... pls help!

[Shituation]

Hey @Shituation Can you try doing the following to check if Spicetify works on the latest version since it seems to be working for me:

• Reinstall Spotify
• Enter spicetify backup apply
• Run this PowerShell script: https://raw.githack.com/Daksh777/BlockTheSpot/master/SpotifyNoPremium.ps1

Doesn't work yet... pls help!

Hi, it does work, I'm using it; what is the problem? black screen? if so, you have to uninstall that version of spotify and install an older version as described by Daksh:

For now, the solution is to downgrade to an older version and stop the updates.
Download the old version here: https://upgrade.scdn.co/upgrade/client/win32-x86/spotify_installer-1.1.84.716.gc5f8b819-8.exe

To stop the updates, you have to create a folder named "Updates" inside %localappdata%\spotify and remove all permissions of all user groups on that folder.

[SofiaNLoop]

I don't understand haha

[SofiaNLoop]

Black screen

[SofiaNLoop]

where can I create the folder "updates"?

[SofiaNLoop]

here?

[Shituation]

where can I create the folder "updates"?

C:\Users\YOUR.USERNAME.HERE\AppData\Local\Spotify

[Shituation]

here?

You must remove permission groups after you create the folder.
you will see something like this:

and then when you remove them, you will see it like this:

[Daksh777]

Thank you for helping them @Shituation
If you still need help @SofiaNLoop, please see #73 (comment)

[ayamasasaki]

U gave a problem, I can't run it because my microsoft store is not compatible or version of them. What should I do?

[Shituation]

U gave a problem, I can't run it because my microsoft store is not compatible or version of them. What should I do?

You must delete the store version first and install the desktop version.
Download: https://upgrade.scdn.co/upgrade/client/win32-x86/spotify_installer-1.1.84.716.gc5f8b819-8.exe

and follow steps above to block updates until the black screen issue is fixed.

[SofiaNLoop]

Thank you for helping them @Shituation If you still need help @SofiaNLoop, please see #73 (comment)

Thank u very much! @Shituation and @Daksh777 Now it works!

[MONKE121]

HELP PLEASE

[Shituation]

HELP PLEASE

https://github.com/amd64fox/SpotX

[OliverJTX]

Hi there, @Shituation and @Daksh777! First of all, I wanted to tell you how much I love what you've done with the .bat and PowerShell scripts. I've learned a lot from you. I wanted to mention that I'm encountering the following issue, which seems to be related to permissions. After following the installation manual steps, I'm unable to proceed due to this. Thanks a bunch for your support! :D

[Daksh777]

Hey @OliverJTX, thank you so much!
Could you please create a new issue for this? Also, please post the error screenshot in English so I'll be able to see what the issue is.