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Can't download Spotify to Android

Hi,

 

I have Spotify Premium, use it fine on laptop & PC. I have a new (to me) Samsung GT-S5830. I can log onto my Spotify account on the Android.

 

When I try to download the Spotify app via Google Play I get the error message "you don't have any devices".

 

When I check the "offline devices" tab on the phone and on the PC I get the message "you don't have any offline devices".

 

So, I seem to be in a catch 22. I can't donload spotify to the android because it isn't an recognised offline device, but I can't add it as an offline device because I haven't downloaded the Spotify app onto it. Frustrating.

 

Presumably I'm doing (or not doing) something stupid.....

 

Many thanks,

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This is an issue with Google not Spotify FYI. Try doing the following:

 

 

  • Go to your device's main Settings menu, then touch Apps > All > Google Play services.
  • Press 'Force Stop' then 'Clear Data'
  • Do the Same for Google Play Store & Google Service Framework
  • Restart your device
  • Open Play store and try again

 

Also try downloading another app, or go to 'My Apps' and uninstall/reinstall one of the apps already on your phone to force it to re-connect.


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What happens if you open the google play app on your android? Can you download spotify then?

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This is an issue with Google not Spotify FYI. Try doing the following:

 

 

  • Go to your device's main Settings menu, then touch Apps > All > Google Play services.
  • Press 'Force Stop' then 'Clear Data'
  • Do the Same for Google Play Store & Google Service Framework
  • Restart your device
  • Open Play store and try again

 

Also try downloading another app, or go to 'My Apps' and uninstall/reinstall one of the apps already on your phone to force it to re-connect.


Please use the search feature before posting a problem/bug/idea.
What's a Spotify Rock Star, and how do I become one?
     Using Spotify Since March 10th 2009
     Twitter: @mechanimal82

Android Troubleshooting:
[COMPLETE GUIDE] How to fix most Android issues
Spotify Android Version History

Thanks - I'd just realised that there is a preloaded google play app on teh android that needs activating. I was trying to do it through the googleplay website. It's taking an age to configure the app, but I think that may be the right thing to do. Thanks, again.

Thanks for the pointers. What fooled me is that I had Android Market not Google Play. All updated now & making a lot more sense. Thanks, again.

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