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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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Solved!! Bought a Gift Card and Redeemed it but my account will not become premium.

When I attempt to become Premium by choosing the upgrade option, which I have already payed for, when I try to confirm upgrade it tells me that I have no added a payment option yet, but the whole point of a gift card was to avoid getting wrapped up i...

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  • When I attempt to become Premium by choosing the upgrade option, which I have already payed for, when I try to confirm upgrade it tells me that I have no added a payment option yet, but the whole poi...
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Solved!! connect

I want to delete one of my connect devices but ı couldn't find where can i delete.

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  • I want to delete one of my connect devices but ı couldn't find where can i delete.
  • Amarro
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Solved!! shuffle

I know how to shuffle within one album but I would like to shuffle between all my saved music so it plays different tracks from different albums randomly. Is it possible to do this?

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  • I know how to shuffle within one album but I would like to shuffle between all my saved music so it plays different tracks from different albums randomly. Is it possible to do this?
  • Carina
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No Internet Connection

When i try to connect to spotify on my android phone on 4G LTE network, i get the error messsge no internet connection. I tried the troubleshooting suggestion anf still no connevtion

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  • When i try to connect to spotify on my android phone on 4G LTE network, i get the error messsge no internet connection. I tried the troubleshooting suggestion anf still no connevtion
  • eoj
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Fast forwarding on android

Hello. I have a problem that have happen to me after the latest 2-3 patches on my mobil. i used to transfer huge mp3 files from my computer to my phone with the use of spotify. Think 50-90 min mix before i had no problem fast forwarding in those song...

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  • Hello.    I have a problem that have happen  to me after the latest 2-3 patches on my mobil.  i used to transfer huge mp3 files from my computer to my phone with the use of ...
  • Chezze
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Solved!! No puedo escuchar musica online pero si buscarla

Hola, cuando busco una canción en mi app de Android una vez que la encuentro y la toco para escucharla no hace nada y cuando trato de desplegar el menu de esa cancion me dice "Go online to see menu". Y estoy online, si no no podría ni buscar la canci...

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  • Hola, cuando busco una canción en mi app de Android una vez que la encuentro y la toco para escucharla no hace nada y cuando trato de desplegar el menu de esa cancion me dice "Go online to see menu"....
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Solved!! Can't Save Albums on Android or Windows 7 desktop

using Spotify for Android mobile app, or Windows 7 Desktop, I follow an artist, and then browse their album list clicking "save" to add the album to my saved artist page. The button flickers from "saved", then back to "save." It's like i never clicke...

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  • using Spotify for Android mobile app, or Windows 7 Desktop,  I follow an artist, and then browse their album list clicking "save" to add the album to my saved artist page.  The button...
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Solved!! Spotify App on android tablet ERROR

I have a problem for more than two months ago, when the last 4 updates for android was released Spotify stopped working on my tablet and so far have not been able to fix it To be specific it is installed and when running it opens for one second and c...

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  • I have a problem for more than two months ago, when the last 4 updates for android was released Spotify stopped working on my tablet and so far have not been able to fix it To be specific it is ins...
  • Samael_
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Always downloading music

So like in my previous post http://community.spotify.com/t5/Help-Android/Always-downloading-music/m-p/837415#M30925 now it become even worse. Now music downloads everytime i unlock my screen every 10-30 mins (not all songs,but from 3 to 20) its nothi...

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  • So like in my previous post http://community.spotify.com/t5/Help-Android/Always-downloading-music/m-p/837415#M30925 now it become even worse. Now music downloads everytime i unlock my screen eve...
  • LTMendarynas7
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Bug: Android version shows Playlist Folder which doesn't exist anymore - no way to delete it

All Playlist Folders are deleted and don't show in www interface and in stand-alone app. There's one Playlist Folder shown in android app (on any android phone where I login to Spotify) and cannot be deleted. Playlists created inside this Playlist Fo...

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  • All Playlist Folders are deleted and don't show in www interface and in stand-alone app. There's one Playlist Folder shown in android app (on any android phone where I login to Spotify) and cannot be...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Stream Music from your Android Device to a PC/Mac?

Hey, following situation: 1. Configuration: My Windows 7 PC is connected via HDMI to my AV Receiver (Denon AVR 1311). My TV works as the screen for my PC. The PC is connected via WLAN to the internet. Right now I use the Spotify Desktop program on my...

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  • Hey, following situation:   1. Configuration: My Windows 7 PC is connected via HDMI to my AV Receiver (Denon AVR 1311). My TV works as the screen for my PC. The PC is connected via WLAN to t...
  • Daniel
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No Radio option on Spotify app for Android

I just recently switched from an iphone to the galaxy s5 and I immediately downloaded Spotify. The first thing I noticed is that when I went to start up the app for the first time, there was no option for Radio on my phone. I also pay every month for...

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  • I just recently switched from an iphone to the galaxy s5 and I immediately downloaded Spotify. The first thing I noticed is that when I went to start up the app for the first time, there was no optio...
  • Daniel
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"Unfortunately, Spotify has stopped."

All i get when i try to start Spotify is a black screen with the Spotify logo and three small grey bars in the top left hand corner. The message ""Unfortunately, Spotify has stopped." then comes up with a report or ok box. Nothing happens. I've tried...

  • Roadie
  • All i get when i try to start Spotify is a black screen with the Spotify logo and three small grey bars in the top left hand corner. The message ""Unfortunately, Spotify has stopped." then comes...
  • Daniel
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Solved!! Downloaded Playlist doesnt play all songs in Offline mode - Just some

I have a Spotify Premium Account and downloaded my favorite playlists to my smartphone (Samsung S5) to listen to them offline (60 GB space on SD card, 50 GB free) to not cause any more costs. One playlist contains about 230 songs and they look like t...

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  • I have a Spotify Premium Account and downloaded my favorite playlists to my smartphone (Samsung S5) to listen to them offline (60 GB space on SD card, 50 GB free) to not cause any more costs. One pla...
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Spotify keeps crashing on my Note 2

When I try to open spotify on my note 2 a message pops up saying it has quit working...WTF

  • Casual Listener
  • When I try to open spotify on my note 2 a message pops up saying it has quit working...WTF
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Android 5 lock screen controls.

This is more just a post to ensure the devs are aware... Currently, in Android L/5, notifications are displayed now instead of the lockscreen controls. This means that lockscreen controls aren't displayed for the Spotify app on Android L. The followi...

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  • This is more just a post to ensure the devs are aware...   Currently, in Android L/5, notifications are displayed now instead of the lockscreen controls.   This means that lockscree...
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Latest version Spotify Android keeps crashing!

Recently I've noticed that Spotify keeps crashing on Android, It doesn't matter if I'm in an online playlist or an offline synced one. It suddenly stops playing and I need to force it tio stop from my Android settings menu. I'm on Android 4.4.2 and S...

  • Music Fan
  • Recently I've noticed that Spotify keeps crashing on Android, It doesn't matter if I'm in an online playlist or an offline synced one. It suddenly stops playing and I need to force it tio stop from...
  • bulawebs
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Respond to messages on mobile app?

Is it possible to respond to messages using the mobile app? I can respond when using my computer but see no option to reply on my mobile app. Any help would be much appreciated.

  • Casual Listener
  • Is it possible to respond to messages using the mobile app?  I can respond when using my computer but see no option to reply on my mobile app.   Any help would be much appreciated.
  • jmangel
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Downloaded the update now I cant open the app

I just now downloaded version 1.6.0.952 and now I cant even open the app. Ivr tried reinstalling it and restsrting my phone but nothing is working.

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  • I just now downloaded version 1.6.0.952 and now I cant even open the app. Ivr tried reinstalling it and restsrting my phone but nothing is working.
  • Eefjewentelteef
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Tablet android - Only Shuffle Play

I have a Woopad705 tablet, on tablet and pc I choose the song to play but for some reason on my tablet spotify just let me do it on shuffle play. Someone can help me?

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  • I have a Woopad705 tablet, on tablet and pc I choose the song to play but for some reason on my tablet spotify just let me do it on shuffle play. Someone can help me?
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