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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 no internet connection available / you are offline on mobile data

Yes, that issue again. I've been having this problem for more than one full month now, and I have tried EVERYTHING I could find. I've read all the threads, I've watched loads of videos, read multiple articles on the issue, and along the way, got more...

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  • Yes, that issue again. I've been having this problem for more than one full month now, and I have tried EVERYTHING I could find. I've read all the threads, I've watched loads of videos, read multiple...
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The Play Queue only take 80 songs

I have some playlists with more than 80 songs, but when i want to play one the Play Queue only take 80 songs and i can´t listen all my playlist on the same play queue. It hapen on my PC and my android

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  • I have some playlists with more than 80 songs, but when i want to play one  the Play Queue only take 80 songs and i can´t listen all my playlist on the same play queue.  It hapen on my PC ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Overlapping buttons in the player.

PlanPremiumCountryNetherlandsDeviceFairphone 4Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueOn the latest update there is an overlapping button on the topbar in the player; the play and options button. Steps to reproduceThe issue is most visible on ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Netherlands Device Fairphone 4 Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue On the latest update there is an overlapping button on the topbar in the player; ...
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spotify keeps forgetting my queue and playlist

After random times of pausing music (can be 5-10 minutes, can last until the next day sometimes) Spotify forgets what playlist I was listening to and typically the queue is now the last song played and usually the next 2 after it, and forgets everyth...

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  • After random times of pausing music (can be 5-10 minutes, can last until the next day sometimes) Spotify forgets what playlist I was listening to and typically the queue is now the last song played a...
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Re: [All Platforms] Songs in the Play Queue duplicate and repeat

Issue started happening in DecemberMy device: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Android 13Spotify Version 8.8.2.434 When I stop playing from a playlist and come back to it, sometimes the same 2-4 songs just repeatedly loop until I pick another playlist and come...

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  • Issue started happening in December My device: Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, Android 13 Spotify Version 8.8.2.434   When I stop playing from a playlist and come back to it, sometimes the same 2-4 s...
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Denon and Spotify Connect - only for premium users

PlanFreeCountryAustraliaDeviceSamsung S7 - Denon AVR-x1000Operating SystemAndroid 8.0 I have recently updated firmware on my Denon AVR-X1000 receiver hoping to be able to use Spotify Connect as I have heard that it will be available for Spotify Free ...

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  •   Plan Free Country Australia Device Samsung S7 - Denon AVR-x1000 Operating System Android 8.0   I have recently updated firmware on my Denon AVR-X1000 receiver hoping to be able ...
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Superuser Contribution Facebook messenger completly stops spotify playing

Whenever I get a messenger notification, spotify will completely stopPlanPremiumCountryNew Zealand DeviceSamsung galaxy tab lite My Question or IssueEvery time someone messages on fb messenger spotify will completely stop until I press play again. Do...

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  • Whenever I get a messenger notification, spotify will completely stop Plan Premium Country New Zealand   Device Samsung galaxy tab lite   My Question or Issue Every time someone m...
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Superuser Contribution How to keep my screen ON

PlanPremiumCountryPortugalDeviceXiaomi Note 11Operating SystemMIUI 13.02 My Question or IssueWhen I'm using spotify my screen automatically turns off after a few seconds, wich is natural and expected, but I often find this to be an inconvenience as I...

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  • Plan Premium Country Portugal Device Xiaomi Note 11 Operating System MIUI 13.02   My Question or Issue When I'm using spotify my screen automatically turns off after a few seconds, wic...
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Spotify Keeps Crashing When Connected to Bluetooth Headphones

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDevice(Samsung Galaxy 21)Operating System(Android 13) My Question or IssueMy Spotify recently stated crashing as soon as I open it when connected to my headphones. It only happens when connected to my headphones, not all Bluet...

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  • Plan Premium Country Canada Device (Samsung Galaxy 21) Operating System (Android 13)   My Question or Issue My Spotify recently stated crashing as soon as I open it when connected to m...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify app while driving automatically switches to other device(desktop PC).

PlanPremiumDeviceSamsung S20 FE 5GOperating SystemWindows 10My Question or IssueWhile driving in my car listening to Spotify, connected to car stereo device through blutooth, at some random point it switches to wanting to play on my desktop pc at hom...

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  • Plan Premium Device Samsung S20 FE 5G Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue While driving in my car listening to Spotify, connected to car stereo device through blutooth, at some ra...
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Stop spotify from automatically playing when earbuds connect

I use earbuds on my phone & laptop for work but when I connect them Spotify automatically starts playing random music. How do I stop this from happening?

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  • I use earbuds on my phone & laptop for work but when I connect them Spotify automatically starts playing random music. How do I stop this from happening?
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How do I stop Spotify playing automatically as soon as my phone connects to a Bluetooth device?

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceSamsung Galaxy S22Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueAs soon as I get into my car and turn the engine on, my phone finds the stereo, opens Spotify and plays whatever I was last listening to. I need Bluetooth to c...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device Samsung Galaxy S22 Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue As soon as I get into my car and turn the engine on, my phone finds the stereo, ope...
  • Jose_M
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Songs are only playing half way through then switching to the next song

I start listening to a song, it only plays half of the song then switches to the next song on the list

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  • I start listening to a song, it only plays half of the song then switches to the next song on the list
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my backing tracks play on my computer but they are greyed out and wont play on my android phone. say

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issuebacking tracks play on computer but are greyed out on my new phone and dont play. says i need...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue backing...
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Superuser Contribution The same ad constantly repeats at the time on my phone

It's been almost one year since i'm still stuck in this loophole with the same ads, i first experienced it in March and these are Lotus's ads, i experienced it again some months later with UTP and HLB Connect, and now even worse... when i logged into...

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  • It's been almost one year since i'm still stuck in this loophole with the same ads, i first experienced it in March and these are Lotus's ads, i experienced it again some months later with UTP and HL...
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Superuser Contribution Unable to Spotify Connect to Sonos after a couple of times successfully connecting

PlanPremiumCountryThe NetherlandsDeviceSony Xperia XZ2 Compact H8324Operating SystemAndroid 10My Question or Issue:Spotify app version 8.8.2.434. Unable to Spotify Connect to Sonos after a couple of times successfully connecting to my Sonos Move or B...

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  • Plan Premium Country The Netherlands Device Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact H8324 Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue: Spotify app version 8.8.2.434. Unable to Spotify Connect to Sono...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can't sort songs by date added

PlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceHuawei P30 liteOperating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueI do not see any option at all to sort by date added in the android app.On PC in a browser (chrome, vivaldi) if i click on "date added" column, nothing happen...

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  • Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Huawei P30 lite Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue I do not see any option at all to sort by date added in the android app. On PC in...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution App bug on Chromecast 4 HD

Hi Spotify Team, There was a bug of Spotify app on Chromecast 4 HD. Please check the image: https://i.imgur.com/ec3Wqzt.jpg . The app view seemed to be larger than the screen size of TV, which let me neither browse content nor click any button.I trie...

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  • Hi Spotify Team, There was a bug of Spotify app on Chromecast 4 HD. Please check the image: https://i.imgur.com/ec3Wqzt.jpg . The app view seemed to be larger than the screen size of TV, which le...
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