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New and Improved Android Widget

Spotify is bringing a new update to the home screen widget on Android devices. This update will help you get more out of it than before. The new widget will make it simpler and faster to access your favourite content on Spotify. So what is changing?H...

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[COMPLETE GUIDE] How to fix most Android issues

Please read below for troubleshooting Spotify on your Android device. This guide contains fixes for most common issues as well as detail on how to create a new topic if you still are having problems. First thing to do before trying anything else is r...

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Solved!! The version of Spotify I have has completely different features than another free user.

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceAndroid PhonesMy Question or IssueMy dad and I both have spotify. I cannot pick songs to play and have to rely on shuffle. My dad can pick songs without issue, and probably doesn't even know that shuffle's an option. We both h...

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Superuser Contribution Usability issue: unable to save radio from radio page.

On Android the radio page does not allow to save the radio as a Playlist, follow it, like it etc. So there is no easy way to keep a radio in the library once it's playing. It's a major paint point for me since I mostly listen to radios. PlanPremiumCo...

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  • On Android the radio page does not allow to save the radio as a Playlist, follow it, like it etc. So there is no easy way to keep a radio in the library once it's playing. It's a major paint point fo...
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How do I get Spotify only pause if a message comes through

Whenever I get a message from Facebook messenger the music doesn't just pause, it stops playing completely and I have to open the app to press play to continue. All permissions are allowed via my phone settings for the Spotify app.

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  • Whenever I get a message from Facebook messenger the music doesn't just pause, it stops playing completely and I have to open the app to press play to continue. All permissions are allowed via my p...
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Superuser Contribution Acesso o app, mas não as musicas ...

O celular de meu filho mais novo não tem ship de operadora celular, apenas conexão por Wifi, é um Asus X018D com Android 7.0 Conecto na conta do Spotify e abre as imagens das capas das playlist`s, mas ao abrir informa que esta playlist está vazia e p...

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  • O celular de meu filho mais novo não tem ship de operadora celular, apenas conexão por Wifi, é um Asus X018D com Android 7.0 Conecto na conta do Spotify e abre as imagens das capas das playlist`s, ma...
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Superuser Contribution Unable to initiate premium payment

PlanFree/PremiumCountryIndonesiaDeviceRealme 9 Pro+Operating SystemAndroid 12 My Question or IssueI want to buy a premium account for 1 month, but every time I've verified my payment method with the OTP verification and everything, the web page force...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country Indonesia Device Realme 9 Pro+ Operating System Android 12   My Question or Issue I want to buy a premium account for 1 month, but every time I've verifie...
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Changing the Volume while not being on the App

Hello, I use a OnePlus 8 Pro with android 12. I know that it used to be possible to change the volume of spotify connect on other devices, while not being on the spotify app. But somehow, now it is not possible anymore? Does anyone know if there are ...

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  • Hello, I use a OnePlus 8 Pro with android 12. I know that it used to be possible to change the volume of spotify connect on other devices, while not being on the spotify app. But somehow, now it is n...
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Superuser Contribution Liked songs gone, app won't show or play any songs or display playlists/artist pages etc.

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceSamsung A20Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueFor the past day I have not been able to use the Spotify Android App in any way. I also use the app on my iPad and my computer with no issue, it's just my phone....

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Samsung A20 Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue For the past day I have not been able to use the Spotify Android App in any way. I al...
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Superuser Contribution Troubleshooting

Unable to change track playtime or skip to particular time because cursor is not there.Unable to switch to previous song.Unable to get lyrics.  please help

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  • Unable to change track playtime or skip to particular time because cursor is not there. Unable to switch to previous song. Unable to get lyrics.    please help  
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Superuser Contribution Missing features (Lyrics and playback song color)

PlanPremiumDeviceHuawei Mate 10 LiteOperating SystemAndroid 8 My Question or IssueThere has been some problems with the app or maybe my account, I haven't tested other accounts on my phone, the playback (spotify miniplayer notif) color has never show...

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  • Plan Premium Device Huawei Mate 10 Lite Operating System Android 8   My Question or Issue There has been some problems with the app or maybe my account, I haven't tested other accounts o...
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Solved!! Spotify home screen showing way too big album icons

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceSamsung Galaxy note 9Operating SystemAndroid pie My Question or IssueMy Spotify home screen is showing very big album icons since last app update.

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  • Plan Premium Country   Device Samsung Galaxy note 9 Operating System Android pie   My Question or Issue My Spotify home screen is showing very big album icons since last app updat...
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Superuser Contribution Screen flickers when starting Spotify

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceHonor 9XOperating SystemAndroid 10 (EMUI 10.0.0.347) My Question or IssueAfter the latest update, I cannot start Spotify properly. When I try to start, then Spotify flickers. Not sure, what causes it or if it is just my...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Honor 9X Operating System Android 10 (EMUI 10.0.0.347)   My Question or Issue After the latest update, I cannot start Spotify properly. When I try t...
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Superuser Contribution Prblema al buscar musica

Tengo premium, y cuando quiero buscar alguna musica no me busca se me queda quieto sin hacer nada. Pasa algo?

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  • Tengo premium, y cuando quiero buscar alguna musica no me busca se me queda quieto sin hacer nada. Pasa algo?
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Superuser Contribution I listen on the phone, I work on the PC. The song cuts out when I do something more demanding on the

PlanPremiumCountryCzech republicDevice(Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G)Operating System(Android 12 and Windows 11) My Question or IssueHi, my problem is poorly described. When I'm playing songs on my phone while working on my Windows PC. For example, if I ope...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Czech republic Device (Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G) Operating System (Android 12 and Windows 11)   My Question or Issue Hi, my problem is poorly described. &nb...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Autoplay feature not working in cellular streaming.

PlanPremiumCountryEgyptDevice(Samsung Galaxy A50.)Operating System(Andorid 11.) Recently i noticed that autoplay feature is not working in cellular streaming, it usually works if i opened the app with wifi and play song then change to cellular data, ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Egypt Device (Samsung Galaxy A50.) Operating System (Andorid 11.)   Recently i noticed that autoplay feature is not working in cellular streaming, it usually works ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Static on headphones

PlanStudent CountryCanadaDevice Samsung A03s Operating SystemAndroid s12 My Question For the past month I've been have static when listening with headphones. I've tried 3 pairs ( 2 wires one wireless) they all worked fine with all other apps. Both ph...

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  • Plan Student  Country Canada Device  Samsung A03s  Operating System Android s12   My Question  For the past month I've been have static when listening with headphon...
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Superuser Contribution Android troubleshooting

Country India DeviceSamsung Galaxy M51Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueUnable to play single tracks

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  •   Country India    Device Samsung Galaxy M51 Operating System Android    My Question or Issue Unable to play single tracks   
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Superuser Contribution Spotify sounds like scratched CD over Bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceSamsung Galaxy 9Operating SystemAndroid Pi (9)EarbudsTaotronics Pallas models (one old and one new), Taotronics Sappho modelVersion of Spotify8.5.36.747, Play Store says it is up to date My Question or IssueSince ...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device Samsung Galaxy 9 Operating System Android Pi (9) Earbuds Taotronics Pallas models (one old and one new), Taotronics Sappho model Version of Spotify...
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Superuser Contribution using cell phone as remote

Spotify Connect works from my desktop computer allowing me to choose different speakers, including my smart phone. I had this capability on my smart phone but now it does not function. Using the smart phone, no other speaker is listed. have re-instal...

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  • Spotify Connect works from my desktop computer allowing me to choose different speakers, including my smart phone.  I had this capability on my smart phone but now it does not function.  Us...
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Superuser Contribution [Android][Developer] The new progress bar in pull down widget does not look right

To start: I am a UI developer, I am not trying to be inappropriate, I am just genuinely bothered by this design choice. A few weeks ago I started noticing a change in the pull down bar Spotify widget on my Android phone. When the song is playing, the...

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  • To start: I am a UI developer, I am not trying to be inappropriate, I am just genuinely bothered by this design choice.   A few weeks ago I started noticing a change in the pull down bar Spoti...
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Superuser Contribution mobile app goes dark

PlanPremiumCountry USA Device Samsung(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue My app goes dark whenever I press to play a song. It does not malfunction on desktop.

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device Samsung (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue&n...
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Superuser Contribution problemas en la reproducción de música

Activo la aplicación desde mi cel android, y se corta la reproducción sin que se apague el cel. Se interrumpe de manera aleatoria.Antes no me sucedía. Celular funciona correctamente, tanto con Wifi como con 4G

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  • Activo la aplicación desde mi cel android, y se corta la reproducción sin que se apague el cel. Se interrumpe de manera aleatoria. Antes no me sucedía. Celular funciona correctamente, tanto con Wifi...
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