SpotX/README.md

SpotX

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

(The repository is based on BlockTheSpot, many thanks to the contributors)

Last tested version: 1.1.68.632

Features:

• For Windows Desktop 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 automatic updates (optional)
• Automatic cache clearing (optional)

Fast installation / Update:

• Just download and run Install.bat

or

• Run The following command in PowerShell:

[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12; Invoke-WebRequest -UseBasicParsing 'https://raw.githubusercontent.com/amd64fox/SpotX/main/Install.ps1' | Invoke-Expression

Uninstall:

• Just run Uninstall.bat

or

• Reinstall Spotify

Possible problems:

Outdated versions of PowerShell

If you are using Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, there may be errors in the installation process due to an outdated version of NET Framework and PowerShell.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
• Upgrade to WMF 5.1
• Reboot your PC

Note: For Windows 8 it is not possible to upgrade the PowerShell version, please upgrade to Windows 8.1 or 10

Additional Notes:

• SpotX will only work correctly on the latest versions of Spotify, please make sure of this before asking a question.
• The modifiable files are replaced by the Spotify installer every time it is updated, so you will need to apply the patch again when this happens.
• If you notice an error, please leave your comment in the discussions, be sure to attach screenshots.