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Solved!! Spotify starts playing automatically when a bluetooth device is connected and phone makes a sound

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDeviceSamsung S9Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueWhenever a bluetooth device is connected to my phone, Spotify automatically starts playing the last song it was paused on if my phone makes any "noise". If I recie...

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cohendylan1

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Solved!! Spotify controls no longer showing on lock screen

On my lock screen, the Spotify controls no longer appear as a permanent notification while music is playing. They are still present when I expand the notification bar on an unlocked phone, however.I have tried closing and reopening the app, logging o...

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Solved!! All playlists are empty and I can't play songs

PlanFreeDeviceXiaomi Lite 12 Operating SystemXiaomi HyperOS My Question or IssueI logged into my account and saw that I can't play a single song and absolutely all playlists are empty. I don't know what this could be connected with. Moreover, this pr...

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Alonegamer

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disable shuffle

when I first pull up a playlist, and tap it it won't play until I then hit shuffle. of course then it plays another song found that album a playlist vs the one I tapped. wow that song is playing I cannot replace it and listen to another song unless I...

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when I first pull up a playlist, and tap it it won't play until I then hit shuffle. of course then it plays another song found that album a playlist vs the one I tapped. wow that song is playing I c...

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Spotify Android app stuck offline

Hi there, I tried searching for this problem but the only threads i could see are from over a year ago and couldn't see any solution... I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S4 and i'm a Spotify Premium user. Whenever I open the app on my phone, it tells me i'm...

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Hi there, I tried searching for this problem but the only threads i could see are from over a year ago and couldn't see any solution...   I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S4 and i'm a Spotify Prem...

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activity spotify (in application spotify) is not responding

Whenever I try to access spotify on my phone the screen turns white for about 30 seconds, then a message pops up: "activity spotify (in application spotify) is not responding." I uninstalled and reinstalled to no avail. Any thoughts?

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Whenever I try to access spotify on my phone the screen turns white for about 30 seconds, then a message pops up: "activity spotify (in application spotify) is not responding." I uninstalled and rein...

zombie

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unable to use ipod after upgrading

hi.ive just upgraded to premium and my ipod tells me im offline.what can I do?

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hi.ive just upgraded to premium and my ipod tells me im offline.what can I do?

Peytonb6

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option to add whole albums into playlist

Whenever i want to check out an album before comitting to putting it my music collection..i like to put it to my "check this out" list...however the only option right now is to save the album as a playlist in itself..please make the option to make it...

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Whenever i want to check out an album before comitting to putting it my music collection..i like to put it to my "check this out" list...however the only option right now is to save the album as a pl...

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Local files do not show under Songs, Albums or Artists sections

Local files do not show under Songs, Albums or Artists sections on the app - only under the playlist they were synced by. This seems to be related to https://community.spotify.com/t5/Help-Desktop-Linux-Mac-and/Your-music-Local-files-not-in-Songs-Albu...

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Local files do not show under Songs, Albums or Artists sections on the app - only under the playlist they were synced by. This seems to be related to https://community.spotify.com/t5/Help-D...

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Serious issues with samsung galaxy s4

When I use headphones and start spotfy, after a little while, google now pops in and songs start to play randomly and for a few seconds. I tried disabling google services and this still happens. I even uninstalled and reinstalled the app. It's quite ...

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When I use headphones and start spotfy, after a little while, google now pops in and songs start to play randomly and for a few seconds. I tried disabling google services and this still happens. I ev...

kbrooksc

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How to delete account on Android phone

I downloaded spotify on my android device, and accidentally started a 7 day free trial. It says that after 7 days, my phone company will bill me monthly. I called them but they didnt know anything about it. If i delete the app, will that cancel the f...

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I downloaded spotify on my android device, and accidentally started a 7 day free trial. It says that after 7 days, my phone company will bill me monthly. I called them but they didnt know anything ab...

Peter__

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Sound issues

Since the update I have been getting serious issues with sound levels being far to low.I have turnt of sound eq. This gives a slight boost but still only about what other music apps are like on 6 to 8. Turning on eq then pushing all bars to +15 db is...

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Since the update I have been getting serious issues with sound levels being far to low. I have turnt of sound eq. This gives a slight boost but still only about what other music apps are like on 6 ...

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Show only offline content does not include downloaded local files

When I select a filter to show only offline content in my music it shows the album as being available but when I go into it, there is no music. However, when I turn off the filter and find the album again, all of the music is there. These are local f...

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When I select a filter to show only offline content in my music it shows the album as being available but when I go into it, there is no music. However, when I turn off the filter and find the album ...

Peter__

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unable to add Album to existing playlist in android app

Not everyone has PCs, this should be addressed! You can do in on pc, but not android. This sometimes means adding thousands of songs one by one instead of 15-20 at a time. Are there any plans to add this functionality back?

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Not everyone has PCs, this should be addressed! You can do in on pc, but not android. This sometimes means adding thousands of songs one by one instead of 15-20 at a time. Are there any plans to add ...

Daniel

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Solved!! Spotify won't download music

Hello. I have had spotify premium forna few months now. I'm running it on my galaxy s4, this is the only device I have, I am nowhere near the download limit. I have just installed the kitkat software update if that helps? Thanks.

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Hello. I have had spotify premium forna few months now. I'm running it on my galaxy s4, this is the only device I have, I am nowhere near the download limit. I have just installed the kitkat software...

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Solved!! Can't download music to Android phone or tablet

I am having trouble downloading certain songs to my phone and tablet from my computer. I have a Premium account, and downloaded playlists work fine on my computer, but I have a lot of local files included in some of them. Most of these songs wont dow...

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I am having trouble downloading certain songs to my phone and tablet from my computer. I have a Premium account, and downloaded playlists work fine on my computer, but I have a lot of local files inc...

ljb_1992

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Download local files - free account

Hi, It's been a while since I've used spottify, since It didn't synced my local files. I recenly decided to try it again, but still without any luck. Now i know about the free shuffle option, but my question (or suggestion?) remains: On a FREE user a...

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Hi,   It's been a while since I've used spottify, since It didn't synced my local files. I recenly decided to try it again, but still without any luck. Now i know about the free shuffle op...

Xzenor

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Solved!! Weird ad about a bomb accident in Sportify Premium

This morning I was taking a shower with Spotify on. (Wireless speaker and phone in other room) But after a couple of songs this weird 'ad' comes up. A women talking in bad English how she lost an eye because of a bomb. After the weird story my playli...

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This morning I was taking a shower with Spotify on. (Wireless speaker and phone in other room) But after a couple of songs this weird 'ad' comes up. A women talking in bad English how she lost an eye...

Merik

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Device not showing up on windows 8.1, also songs wont sync on phone over Wi-Fi

Pc has OS 8.1 pro, and my phone is LG Optimus G Pro with android version 4.1.2 I have been on the forums for awhile and have tried every solution found. ranging from deleting all info from phone, to turning off my firewall and anti-virus. Any help wo...

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Pc has OS 8.1 pro, and my phone is LG Optimus G Pro with android version 4.1.2   I have been on the forums for awhile and have tried every solution found. ranging from deleting all info from...

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Solved!! Spotify mobile refuses to download music, after 12 or so tracks.

Hey team. Firstly can I say I abolutely love your product, I think the ten dollars a month I pay for it is the best investment I make. It is the knees of the bee. However, lately I have been having a lot of trouble using the spotify app with my new p...

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Hey team. Firstly can I say I abolutely love your product, I think the ten dollars a month I pay for it is the best investment I make. It is the knees of the bee.   However, lately I have ...

JonoNZ

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Login/playback issues on Nexus 5

Login on with Facebook, get 'login failed' message but it still logs in. If I play a song, it plays for 4-9 seconds then the sound stops though it looks like its still playing. Also keeps crashing back to the login page, then back to the opening page...

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Login on with Facebook, get 'login failed' message but it still logs in. If I play a song, it plays for 4-9 seconds then the sound stops though it looks like its still playing. Also keeps crashing ba...

Peter__

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Freezing/unresponsive navigating the app.

Over the last few updates spotify has become very frustrating to use. The app seems to freeze or become unreponsive while just navigating play lists. Even in offline mode trying to open a list that is made available offline can cause it to freeze. So...

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Over the last few updates spotify has become very frustrating to use.  The app seems to freeze or become unreponsive while just navigating play lists.  Even in offline mode trying to open a...

kandlclark

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can't select download

..other than from playlist view. This new version seems like a downgrade with an ugly and annoying huge shuffle button (I never shuffle).

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..other than from playlist view. This new version seems like a downgrade with an ugly and annoying huge shuffle button (I never shuffle).

Joe

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