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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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Android 2.1 and official app

Hello, I've old phone with Android 2.1 (Sony Xperia E15i). The phone is just excellent for my needs, but recently Spotify App has been updated and works with Android 2.3+. I'll not upgrade my phone, so I can't use Spotify any longer. Any chances for ...

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  • Hello, I've old phone with Android 2.1 (Sony Xperia E15i). The phone is just excellent for my needs, but recently Spotify App has been updated and works with Android 2.3+. I'll not upgrade my phone...
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Problem with shuffle songs

I apologize in advanced if this ? has already been asked. I am constantly adding music to my Galaxy s4. 1 problem I am expercing is the lack of variety when I use the shuffle feature. I have well over 100 different artists but at the rate I am going,...

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  • I apologize in advanced if this ? has already been asked.    I am constantly adding music to my Galaxy s4. 1 problem I am expercing is the lack of variety when I use the shuffle feature...
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Solved!! Spotify the unit is not compatible with this version The app store

My Android phone model: HTC Gratia A6380 doesnt seem too work with spotify Is there any way too get this fixed so I can have spotify

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  • My Android phone model: HTC Gratia A6380 doesnt seem too work with spotify Is there any way too get this fixed so I can have spotify
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Denon AVR 1713 and Android Galaxy tablet pro

is there any way that Ican stream spotify from my android tablet to my Denon AVR 1713 reciver?It works fine with my Iphone. All DNLA apps I tryied has worked, but Spotify won't find my denon device.

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  • is there any way that Ican stream spotify from my android tablet to my Denon AVR 1713 reciver? It works fine with my Iphone.  All DNLA apps I tryied has worked, but Spotify won't find my den...
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Stop downloading to phone

I have a phone without external memory card, but I have a good data plan. So I do not want to download music to the phone. However, it insists on downloading and will eventually fill up the phone's internal memory. In my account, I have removed the p...

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  • I have a phone without external memory card, but I have a good data plan. So I do not want to download music to the phone. However, it insists on downloading and will eventually fill up the phone's...
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Spotify Offline Mode - How does it work?

Hi! If I get a phone that supports mobile Spotify, and I download playlists to play when Im offline, does my phone need to be 'awake', or can I let it go into standby while its playing? I would like to know to estimate battery time while playing offl...

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  • Hi!   If I get a phone that supports mobile Spotify, and I download playlists to play when Im offline, does my phone need to be 'awake', or can I let it go into standby while its playing? I ...
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Solved!! how do I add Spotify friends

I cant add my friend I tried searching for his playlist on search but it doesnt come up with anything? How do I add him ass a friend so I can share my music and listen to his? Anyone?

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  • I cant add my friend I tried searching for his playlist on search but it doesnt come up with anything? How do I add him ass a friend so I can share my music and listen to his? Anyone?
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why I don't have my all music, only playlists on Android?

After connecting to my computer I have only playlist, can't look for albums and artists. What to do?

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  • After connecting to my computer I have only playlist, can't look for albums and artists. What to do?
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Logging in Facebook Galaxy S4 - string of numbers can't share

I'm sure this has been covered and I apologize if it has a simple fix. I log in through Facebook but my user name is a string of numbers, no pic, can't add my friends, or share music/play lists. The best I've seen trying to search an answer is mods l...

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  • I'm sure this has been covered and I apologize if it has a simple fix. I log in through Facebook but my user name is a string of numbers, no pic, can't add my friends, or share music/play lists. The ...
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Skips songs, Z2 Tablet

Just got my new Sony Z2 tablet (wifi only), all updated and fresh installed including Spotify. Then i go to settings and put "extreme quality" on, Spotify often, like every 2nd song, it start playing next song for 1-2 seconds and then skips to next d...

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  • Just got my new Sony Z2 tablet (wifi only), all updated and fresh installed including Spotify. Then i go to settings and put "extreme quality" on, Spotify often, like every 2nd song, it start playi...
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Solved!! Release Notes - Spotify for Android (1.1.2)

Android Release Notes What's new in version 1.1.2 New: Playback stops when you swipe the app from the Recent Tasks list. New: Play the same song over and over by tapping the repeat button twice. Now available for Premium users and free users on table...

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  • Android Release Notes What's new in version 1.1.2 New: Playback stops when you swipe the app from the Recent Tasks list. New: Play the same song over and over by tapping the repeat butto...
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Spotify does not sync offline tracks in CoolPad F1 phone with Custom ROM

Hello all, Spotify cannot sync offline files with CoolPad F1 device. Although the synchronization finishes successfuly (green arrow near each song), the tracks does not play without internet connection and upon closing and reoppening the application ...

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  • Hello all,   Spotify cannot sync offline files with CoolPad F1 device. Although the synchronization finishes successfuly (green arrow near each song), the tracks does not play without intern...
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Using mobile data even when device mobile data off when streaming via bluetooth

I cannot describe how pissed I am. So basically during the last weekend I went on a trip and used my downloaded spotify playslits to stream to my car. I kept getting AT&T SMS messages saying I was approaching my limits, at a crazy speed. I stopped us...

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  • I cannot describe how pissed I am.   So basically during the last weekend I went on a trip and used my downloaded spotify playslits to stream to my car. I kept getting AT&T SMS messages ...
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Solved!! Spotify on ios is different than on my android phone

When I use spotify with the same account on my iPad, I can play any song and in my playlists, I can play in any order. I think it has the premium free trial on but I never clicked anything to start a trial. On my android phone, I don't have premium a...

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  • When I use spotify with the same account on my iPad, I can play any song and in my playlists, I can play in any order. I think it has the premium free trial on but I never clicked anything to start a...
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Solved!! Will Spotify still be there?

I have to reset my Note 3 to factory and i wannted to know his there a way to say all music from now being deleted? thanks

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  • I have to reset my Note 3 to factory and i wannted to know his there a way to say all music from now being deleted? thanks
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Solved!! Mobile app won't upgrade my account to Unlimited on Android

I have subsrcribed to Spotify Unlimited and it works fine on my laptop but the mobile app on my tablet and phone (both Samsung Galaxy Android -devices) is the Free-version for some reason. So when I use my tablet or phone, I have to listen to commerc...

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  • I have subsrcribed to Spotify Unlimited and it works fine on my laptop but the mobile app on my tablet and phone (both Samsung Galaxy Android -devices) is the Free-version for some reason. So when I ...
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Solved!! [Android] Troubleshooting Spotify

I have a premium subscription to spotify but when I play music using the app I keep getting annoying Google Adverts between songs. Any suggestions?

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  • I have a premium subscription to spotify but when I play music using the app I keep getting annoying Google Adverts between songs. Any suggestions?
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Solved!! deleting my account

I've tried to delete my account multiple times and it's still not working... Could you remove my account please, it'd be greatly appreciated

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  • I've tried to delete my account multiple times and it's still not working... Could you remove my account please, it'd be greatly appreciated
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Subscribers: getting rid of big "shuffle play" button

I was very unpleasantly surprised after the last update to see the huge, ugly "shuffle play" button that appeared on the playlist screen. I rarely use shuffle (I might be weird but I still like listening to albums) and I think the old way of turning ...

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  • I was very unpleasantly surprised after the last update to see the huge, ugly "shuffle play" button that appeared on the playlist screen. I rarely use shuffle (I might be weird but I still like liste...
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