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: 1.1.65.643

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

Manual installation:

1. Download chrome_elf.zip from 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

or

• Reinstall Spotify

Importantly:

• For some PCs, for full Powershell to work, you need to set the permissions at least to the RemoteSigned position.

  • To check your access rights:
    • Call PowerShell Console Win + R write powershell and Ok
    • Enter the command Get-ExecutionPolicy
    • If your rights are Restricted or AllSigned then enter the command

    Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope CurrentUser -ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned –Force
    

• If you are using Windows 7 - Windows 8.1, there may be errors in the installation process due to an outdated version of NET Framework and PowerShell.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
  • Upgrade to WMF 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 users will need to reapply BlockTheSpot after applying a Spicetify patches.
• If you notice an error, please leave your comment in the discussions, be sure to attach screenshots.