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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 Android auto, spotify plays random songs instead my playlist

PlanPremiumCountryCZDeviceGalaxy Note 10Operating Systemandroid 12 My Question or Issuehaving extremely annoying issue with Spotify. When I pick a playlist on my phone it plays fine. But when I use the headunit itself to pick a playlist the first son...

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  • Plan Premium Country CZ Device Galaxy Note 10 Operating System android 12   My Question or Issue having extremely annoying issue with Spotify. When I pick a playlist on my phone it pla...
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Superuser Contribution What happened to an artist I follow?

Plan: PremiumDevice: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5GOperating System: Android 13So one artist I follow, Baby Genius, used to be an artist I listened to frequently. Only this morning, I discovered that all but a few of their songs have been rendered unplayab...

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  • Plan: Premium Device: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Operating System: Android 13 So one artist I follow, Baby Genius, used to be an artist I listened to frequently. Only this morning, I discovered th...
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Can't play the correct content with Google voice assistant

PlanPremiumCountrySpainDeviceROG Phone 6Operating SystemAndroid 14 My Question or IssueI want to play my Daily Drive playlist thought Google assistant, but when I request it, something else plays. I have tried rephrasing it to make Spotify understand...

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  • Plan Premium Country Spain Device ROG Phone 6 Operating System Android 14   My Question or Issue I want to play my Daily Drive playlist thought Google assistant, but when I request it,...
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Superuser Contribution Lyttelogg (recently played)

PlanPremium CountryNorway DeviceSamsung S22 Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI can't find the function (lyttelog) recently played on my phone.I can see It on the computer version. It was on the phone app before, showing up like a clock top...

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  •   Plan Premium   Country Norway   Device Samsung S22   Operating System Android   My Question or Issue I can't find the function (lyttelog) recently played on m...
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Superuser Contribution There is no queue after the first song plays

I can select a song from my liked songs playlist and it will work fine. After the song ends it doesn't play the next song and the queue is empty.

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  • I can select a song from my liked songs playlist and it will work fine. After the song ends it doesn't play the next song and the queue is empty.
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Only let me listen to audiobook one device

I have a premium account, audiobook only let me listen to it one device and my other device told me I need to pay and I have tracked how much time I got left I still got loads of hours left

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  • I have a premium account, audiobook only let me listen to it one device and my other device told me I need to pay and I have tracked how much time I got left I still got loads of hours left
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Superuser Contribution Cannot re-connect to speaker (Android)

Using the Android app, if I connect to a speaker, then go back to listening on my phone (either manually or because I pause the music and the speaker connection times out), I am unable to reconnect to any speaker unless I restart the phone. When I tr...

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  • Using the Android app, if I connect to a speaker, then go back to listening on my phone (either manually or because I pause the music and the speaker connection times out), I am unable to reconnect t...
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Superuser Contribution Why aren't the new episodes of a podcast available on my app

I can find it when I go on the search bar and write the title but it doesn't show up on the podcast's page and in my library, it's written "last updated January, 30th 2024" whereas the last episode was posted last Tuesday.

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  • I can find it when I go on the search bar and write the title but it doesn't show up on the podcast's page and in my library, it's written "last updated January, 30th 2024" whereas the last episode w...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Why do I have to shuffle instead of click on the song I want?

I opened the app and chose the playlist but it just showed what was in there and I clicked and it only played a sample of the song. To get it to play I have to select shuffle. I want to choose what I'm going to listen to. How can I fix this. Also, I'...

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  • I opened the app and chose the playlist but it just showed what was in there and I clicked and it only played a sample of the song. To get it to play I have to select shuffle. I want to choose what I...
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Superuser Contribution How to download Spotfiy app on new Huawei smartphone?

Hello, How can I download Spotify app on Huawei P40? It's one of the new models which don't use Google services, so instead of Google Play there's an AppGallery.Deezer and Tidal are available, but I can't find Spotify.Are you planning to release it s...

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  • Hello,   How can I download Spotify app on Huawei P40? It's one of the new models which don't use Google services, so instead of Google Play there's an AppGallery. Deezer and Tidal are availa...
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Superuser Contribution Music pausing frequently on Pixel 6

PlanPremiumCountryUKDevicePixel 6Operating SystemAndroid 12 My Question or IssueFor the past week or so music has been randomly pausing on my Pixel 6.- The app is not crashing, or closing, but the music just pauses.- This happens even if the screen i...

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  •   Plan Premium Country UK Device Pixel 6 Operating System Android 12   My Question or Issue For the past week or so music has been randomly pausing on my Pixel 6. - The app is n...
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Superuser Contribution Lyrics not appearing in mobile device

PlanPremiumCountryFinlandDeviceAndroid head unitOperating SystemAndroid 12 My Question or IssueLyrics are not visible in my car's android head unit in when using spotify. Same songs have lyrics in my mobile phone or laptop. When song is playing, play...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Finland Device Android head unit Operating System Android 12   My Question or Issue Lyrics are not visible in my car's android head unit in when using spot...
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Superuser Contribution Why do I not have the karaoke feature?

My Spotify app is up to date but I've never received the karaoke feature. Has it been rolled out completely?

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  • My Spotify app is up to date but I've never received the karaoke feature. Has it been rolled out completely?
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Default storage location resets after restart, Note 9

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceNote 9Operating SystemAndroid Pie My Question or IssueMy default storage location always resets to internal from SD card after every reboot. I can switch it back to SD card but it'll just change back to internal after I re...

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  • Plan Premium Country  USA Device Note 9 Operating System Android Pie   My Question or Issue My default storage location always resets to internal from SD card after every reboot. ...
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Missing Flow

I am testing both deezer and spotify to decide which is the best for me.I have found a lot of things where the one has a big plus and the other a big minus, in both ways, quite crazy indeed. Anyway .... One of the things which I like most in spotify ...

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  • I am testing both deezer and spotify to decide which is the best for me. I have found a lot of things where the one has a big plus and the other a big minus, in both ways, quite crazy indeed. Anyway...
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Superuser Contribution How do I get audio to play on my Shokz Openrun?

Samsung A52s with Shokz Openrun.Device is paired to the phone and other applications can play audio to the device. Spotify App recognises the device but audio playback is via the phone, not the headset. Any suggestions?I have reset the Shokz device, ...

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  • Samsung A52s with Shokz Openrun. Device is paired to the phone and other applications can play audio to the device. Spotify App recognises the device but audio playback is via the phone, not the ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Android App Chromecast Not Working

I recently switched to a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 running Android 9 with One U.I. 1.0 and have encountered an issue with Spotify not detecting any Chromecast devices, such as my Google Home Hub or Google TV. However, it does detect non-chromecast device...

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  • I recently switched to a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 running Android 9 with One U.I. 1.0 and have encountered an issue with Spotify not detecting any Chromecast devices, such as my Google Home Hub or Googl...
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Superuser Contribution Google Assistant will refuse to play a song or podcast about 50% of the time.

PlanPremiumCountryIrelandDevicePixel 7 ProOperating SystemAndroid (up to date) My Question or IssueGoogle assistant will not play a requested song, album or podcast upon voice request around 50% of the time. If Spotify is open it is more likely to pl...

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  • Plan Premium Country Ireland Device Pixel 7 Pro Operating System Android (up to date)   My Question or Issue Google assistant will not play a requested song, album or podcast upon voic...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Dj repeats same songs

If I'm listening to the DJ AI channel on mobile and pause it, when I start listening on desktop, it usually picks up where I left off. If I listen for a while, then go back to mobile, it starts back where I paused on mobile earlier and plays all the ...

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  • If I'm listening to the DJ AI channel on mobile and pause it, when I start listening on desktop, it usually picks up where I left off. If I listen for a while, then go back to mobile, it starts back ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify connect does not work properly on Android

Basic info: spotify premium, Samsung S10, Samsung S20, Oneplus 8T. Forum has been browsed through, no help there. Router, switch, WiFi turned on and off multiple times, reseted twice. Spotify app reinstalled multiple times on all mobile devices, with...

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  • Basic info: spotify premium, Samsung S10, Samsung S20, Oneplus 8T. Forum has been browsed through, no help there. Router, switch, WiFi turned on and off multiple times, reseted twice. Spotify app rei...
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