From 69e905efd74c5427d44674f1b7493cae48a6440d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: amd64fox <62529699+amd64fox@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2021 21:09:46 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 58 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 57 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 67f58b8..ded28ce 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1 +1,57 @@ -# trkihj \ No newline at end of file +
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SpotX

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A multi-purpose adblocker and skip-bypass for the Windows Spotify desktop application.

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(The repository is based on BlockTheSpot, many thanks to the contributors)
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+ Last tested version: 1.1.65.643 +

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+ + + +### Features: + +* For [Windows Desktop](https://www.spotify.com/download/windows/) only. (Microsoft Store version is not suitable) +* Blocks all banner, video and audio ads in the client +* Unlocks the skip function of any track +* Blocks / unblock automatic updates (optional) +* Automatic cache clearing (optional) + + + +### Fast installation / Update: +* Just download and run [Install.bat](https://github.com/amd64fox/SpotX/releases/download/1.0/Install.bat) +or + +* Run The following command in PowerShell: +```ps1 +[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/amd64fox/SpotX/main/install.ps1' | Invoke-Expression +``` + +### Manual installation: + +1. Download `chrome_elf.zip` from [releases](https://github.com/mrpond/BlockTheSpot/releases) +2. Press Win + R, paste the path `%APPDATA%\Spotify` and go to Spotify folder +3. Unzip and replace `chrome_elf.dll` and `config.ini` in Spotify folder + +### Uninstall: +* Just run [Uninstall.bat](https://github.com/amd64fox/SpotX/releases/download/1.0/Uninstall.bat) + +or + +* Reinstall Spotify + +### Importantly: + * If you are using Windows 7 - Windows 8.1, there may be errors in the installation process due to an outdated version of NET Framework and PowerShell. + Do the following: + * Upgrade to [NET Framework 4.8](https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2088631) + * Upgrade to [WMF 5.1](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/scripting/windows-powershell/wmf/setup/install-configure?view=powershell-5.1) + * Reboot your PC + + + +### Additional Notes: +* BlockTheSpot might only works as expected with the last tested version. Please check it before opening an issue. +* "chrome_elf.dll" gets replaced by the Spotify installer each time it updates, hence why you'll probably need to apply the patch again when it happens +* [Spicetify](https://github.com/khanhas/spicetify-cli) users will need to reapply BlockTheSpot after applying a Spicetify patches. +* If you notice an error, please leave your comment in the [discussions](https://github.com/amd64fox/SpotX/discussions/new), be sure to attach screenshots.