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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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Spotify stops when switching app

Hello,Could anyone tell me why Spotify stops when I use another app sometimes ?As a new user, I'm really disappointed...Thanks.

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  • Hello, Could anyone tell me why Spotify stops when I use another app sometimes ? As a new user, I'm really disappointed... Thanks.
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Solved!! Help! How to turn off shuffle play on my Sony Z1

Hi, am seeking for a help as I dont know how to turn off shuffle play on my mobile phone. I got premium account for months, and really want to play songs in the orders of album. Please help!! Appreciated!!

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  • Hi,   am seeking for a help as I dont know how to turn off shuffle play on my mobile phone. I got premium account for months, and really want to play songs in the orders of album.  ...
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Android app (2.4.0.815) - doesn't remember random and repeat selection

Hey guys, since the latest update I consistently have to re-select the "random" and "repeat all" settings on the play screen, ending the app or restarting the phone results in these settings being "unset".I have an LG G3 running stock Android 5.0.Any...

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  • Hey guys, since the latest update I consistently have to re-select the "random" and "repeat all" settings on the play screen, ending the app or restarting the phone results in these settings being "u...
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"Browse" subcategories broken on mobile app

Just checked the "Browse" section from my Nexus 4, and every category has a broken subcategory menu: the only option under "Mood" is Mood, "Decades" is Decades, etc.On a related note, the chance to assign specific subcategories to our playlists for e...

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  • Just checked the "Browse" section from my Nexus 4, and every category has a broken subcategory menu: the only option under "Mood" is Mood, "Decades" is Decades, etc. On a related note, the chance to...
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Random songs won't sync

This problem started a couple of weeks ago. In my two biggest playlists (about 1000 songs each) some songs won't sync. It only works when i go online and don't leave the home screen. When I enter one of the playlists and then go back to the home scre...

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  • This problem started a couple of weeks ago. In my two biggest playlists (about 1000 songs each) some songs won't sync. It only works when i go online and don't leave the home screen. When I...
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Control Spotify app from web or desktop client

Hello, I see a lot of people using their smartphone or tablet to control their desktop installation of Spotify. However, I would like to do the opposite, and use my desktop or web client to control what's playing on my Samsung tablet (which is wallmo...

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  • Hello,   I see a lot of people using their smartphone or tablet to control their desktop installation of Spotify. However, I would like to do the opposite, and use my desktop or web client t...
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no puedo recuperar mi contraseña!

Hola ! Yo tenía Spotify premium instalado en un móvil que fue robado! En mi nuevo móvil me instale Spotify Free, y cuando intento recuperar mi usuario y mi contraseña premio, Spotify me da los de mi cuenta Free.!!! Los pagos se siguen realizando como...

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  • Hola ! Yo tenía Spotify premium instalado en un móvil que fue robado! En mi nuevo móvil me instale Spotify Free, y cuando intento recuperar mi usuario y mi contraseña premio, Spotify me da los de mi ...
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abbonamento Vodafone

passando a vodafone ho avuto l'abbonamento a spotify premium per 6 mesi,ma ho recesso il contratto vodafone prima dei 6 mesi,passando a tim.. ora pero,spotify continua a funzionare im versione premium.. vorrei sapere se pero visto che non sono piu vo...

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  • passando a vodafone ho avuto l'abbonamento a spotify premium per 6 mesi,ma ho recesso il contratto vodafone prima dei 6 mesi,passando a tim.. ora pero,spotify continua a funzionare im versione premiu...
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Solved!! Profile picture

How i can chance my Profile picture?

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Upgraded to a new phone, my premium is gone!

So today I upgraded my phone, downloaded spotify and logged into my account. It says at the bottom of my app to download Premium for more perks. I've had premium for quite a few months, and I'm absolutely LIVID that I have the free version again, and...

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  • So today I upgraded my phone, downloaded spotify and logged into my account. It says at the bottom of my app to download Premium for more perks. I've had premium for quite a few months, and I'm absol...
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Playlists just repeat one song non-stop

I use the free version.when i start a playlist then it just repeat one song non-stop. How can this be fixed?

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  • I use the free version.when i start a playlist then it just repeat one song non-stop. How can this be fixed?
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How does WiFi syncing work? (Ad hoc vs. Internet Connection)

Hi all, I was curious if anyone knew how exactly Spotify syncs songs over WiFi. Does it do it using an ad-hoc connection similar to Apple Airdrop (where songs are sent from the computer to the router, and then to my phone without ever actually "touch...

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  • Hi all,   I was curious if anyone knew how exactly Spotify syncs songs over WiFi. Does it do it using an ad-hoc connection similar to Apple Airdrop (where songs are sent from the computer to t...
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Spotify stops playing music

Hey, i have a problem with my spotify app. I am syncing some tracks from my Desktop PC via WIFI to my Phone.I can play them, but when the track is ending the playlist stops.In older Version i havent got this problem - I was able to play tracks from t...

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  • Hey,    i have a problem with my spotify app.  I am syncing some tracks from my Desktop PC via WIFI to my Phone. I can play them, but when the track is ending the playlist stops. ...
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My new Z2

Every time i try to start up spotify on my Z2 it says that it is forced to close. How do I get past this?

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  • Every time i try to start up spotify on my Z2 it says that it is forced to close.  How do I get past this?
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Not Receiving Email confirmation to reset my Premium Spotify account

I have forgotten my password for my premium account and I have tried to reset it. The problem I'm having is not reiciving an email confirmation to reset my password for my premium spotify account. Someone PLEASE help!?!!?!

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  • I have forgotten my password for my premium account and I have tried to reset it. The problem I'm having is not reiciving an email confirmation to reset my password for my premium spotify account. So...
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Playlists not appearing on tablet

I created 13 playlists using Spotify Premium on my laptop. When I log in using my Acer Iconia tablet only 10 lists appear. Why is this? Can't believe it's a space problem as the Acer is new and I've put nothing else on it.

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  • I created 13 playlists using Spotify Premium on my laptop.  When I log in using my Acer Iconia tablet only 10 lists appear.  Why is this?  Can't believe it's a space problem as the Ace...
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spotify stockt bei Hörbuch

Hey, bei einem Hörbuch stocken die letzten 2Titel fast komplett.Gibt es eine Möglichkeit diese zu reparieren?

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  • Hey, bei einem Hörbuch stocken die letzten 2Titel fast komplett. Gibt es eine Möglichkeit diese zu reparieren?
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songs not showing in playlists

I wanted to listen to a band I have not listened to a while (blind guardian), and in the playlist menu, does it say 'this playlist contains 10 tracks', yet only 3 are showing.Is it a posebillity that they have limited the amount of tracks that can be...

  • Gig Goer
  • I wanted to listen to a band I have not listened to a while (blind guardian), and in the playlist menu, does it say 'this playlist contains 10 tracks', yet only 3 are showing. Is it a posebillity ...
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Problems with spotify connect

I am trying to listen music in my android device, but it's impossible to listen a song complete because every 20 seconds an message says: "You are controlling your music in WIN-IKOL77A2" and I answer "listen music here" but the message appear again. ...

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  • I am trying to listen music in my android device, but it's impossible  to listen a song complete because every 20 seconds an message says: "You are controlling your music in WIN-IKOL77A2"  ...
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