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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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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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Spotify Android App, co-exist with others?

Is there any obvious reason why the Android App will not happily co-exist with other music streaming services?

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Is there any obvious reason why the Android App will not happily co-exist with other music streaming services?

Daniel

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app crashes when going on my playlists

Hi I've had this app for a few months now and it worked with no problems but since two weeks ago as soon as I go on one of my playlists or tap to add something to it the whole app crashes and I can't get on it anymore forcing me to uninstall it and r...

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Hi I've had this app for a few months now and it worked with no problems but since two weeks ago as soon as I go on one of my playlists or tap to add something to it the whole app crashes and I can't...

Daniel

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Playing a song imported from iTunes.

I bought a song not available on Spotify on iTunes. (Beyonce's "Pretty Hurts.) I imported to Spotify. I can play the song on my lap top. I included the song in a new mix. I downloaded the mix to my Android. It won't play on my Android. It says the so...

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I bought a song not available on Spotify on iTunes. (Beyonce's "Pretty Hurts.)   I imported to Spotify.   I can play the song on my lap top.   I included the song in a new ...

Daniel

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Problem with external SD card

I think this issue is taking too much time to get addressed. I have: - Removed the cache - Removed the application - Removed the battery - Format the SD card - Re-install Spotify But the latest version does not want to detect my external 32gb SD card...

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I think this issue is taking too much time to get addressed. I have:   - Removed the cache - Removed the application - Removed the battery - Format the SD card - Re-install Spotify ...

Daniel

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songs randomly pause, offline and online mode.

Constantly random pausing while playing, even when screen is on. Also on offline mode so it's not like there's another user on my account as others have stated.This happens while streaming in radio or albums or in offline playlist aswells. In additio...

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Constantly random pausing while playing, even when screen is on. Also on offline mode so it's not like there's another user on my account as others have stated. This happens while streaming in ra...

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Playlist synchronized only at normal quality level.

I noticed today a lot of space free in my device, checking I noticed that the offline sync folder of Spotify is reduced to be 3,5 Gb instead usual 11 Gb. All playlist are there, available offline and the quality selected is maximum as usual... To per...

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I noticed today a lot of space free in my device, checking I noticed that the offline sync folder of Spotify is reduced to be 3,5 Gb instead usual 11 Gb. All playlist are there, available offline &nb...

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downloaded files

downloaded files available offline, will they still be there if I cancel Premium and go back to free? Why can´t I save them on my computer, or make a reccord?

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downloaded files available offline, will they still be there if I cancel Premium and go back to free? Why can´t I save them on my computer, or make a reccord?

pnc

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Spotify deletes downloaded playlists

Why did Spotify delete all of my saved tracks? My tracks are stored in my SD card which I didn't remove as of late and after a quick check, the files are nowhere to be found as I gained nearly 8-12GB of storage on my SD card. I'm on a stock Android 4...

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Why did Spotify delete all of my saved tracks? My tracks are stored in my SD card which I didn't remove as of late and after a quick check, the files are nowhere to be found as I gained nearly 8-12GB...

PegHorse

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Question about Android 4.4's SD card limitations

Google seems to have placed more restricitons on the use of an external SD card in Android 4.4. Will this affect Spotify's ability to install and write files on the SD card? As I may get the Xperia Z2 which comes with Kit Kat and a SD card slot but w...

Gig Goer

Google seems to have placed more restricitons on the use of an external SD card in Android 4.4.   Will this affect Spotify's ability to install and write files on the SD card? As I may get t...

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Can't select songs I want to listen to

I cannot select songs that I want to play. There is only a "shuffle all" green button which plays everything on my playlist...

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I cannot select songs that I want to play. There is only a "shuffle all" green button which plays everything on my playlist...

Daniel

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Solved!! How to add actual listening song to a playlist?

I'm totally new os spotify. When I'm listening a song, how can I add THIS song to a playlist ? I've already created playlist, but I cannot understand how to add a song to a playlist. ..

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I'm totally new os spotify.   When I'm listening  a song, how can I add THIS song to a playlist ?   I've already created playlist, but I cannot understand how to add a song to ...

Daniel

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External speakers via USB...

I need to use bluetooth or usb to connect to external speakers from my Android phone can you help please. Suggestion: when I make a playlist, give me an option of purchasing those songs as a complete album.

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I need to use bluetooth or usb to connect to external speakers from my Android phone can you help please.   Suggestion: when I make a playlist, give me an option of purchasing those songs as...

Daniel

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Solved!! Why do I get notified when a playlist I follow gets new tracks?

I follow a playlist of a friend. I have noticed that when this playlist gets new tracks i get a notification on my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S2). I get this notification even when Spotify is not running and I have set Spotify to be offline. I fin...

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I follow a playlist of a friend. I have noticed that when this playlist gets new tracks i get a notification on my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S2).   I  get this notification even w...

Daniel

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Solved!! spotify in car -usb

Hi.Connected my handy by usb to car stereo unit. In the offer of files on the screen there is default Music player, but not Spotify.Can you advise if and how to play the playlists from Spotify in the car?Mobile htc one x with Android 4.2.Thank you.

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Hi. Connected my handy by usb to car stereo unit. In the offer of files on the screen there is default Music player, but not Spotify. Can you advise if and how to play the playlists from Spotify ...

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Sony Z1 Sound settings do not apply when spotify is running

Sony Z1 Android 4.3 version 14.2.A.1.136 Spotify 0.7.5.698 Premium Problem. When spotify is running then all extra audio settings (clearaudio+, EQ etc..) dont work. you can chose the setting but they wont apply. They do work with al other music progr...

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Sony Z1 Android 4.3 version 14.2.A.1.136 Spotify 0.7.5.698 Premium   Problem. When spotify is running then all extra audio settings (clearaudio+, EQ etc..) dont work. you can chose the set...

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Solved!! spotify connect

Dear all,Starting from current release spotify is not able to see my Pioneer Speaker.The trouble appears with two different devices.Till this version the spotify connect worked fine.ThanksRoberto

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Dear all, Starting from current release spotify is not able to see my Pioneer Speaker. The trouble appears with two different devices. Till this version the spotify connect worked fine. Thank...

Daniel

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Streaming Bitrate

I use the Normal bitrate of 96kbps for streaming, but it still uses more data than I would like since I am on a limited data plan. Does anyone know if Spotfiy will ever have an option for streaming quality less than 96kbps? I know the sound quality w...

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I use the Normal bitrate of 96kbps for streaming, but it still uses more data than I would like since I am on a limited data plan.  Does anyone know if Spotfiy will ever have an option for strea...

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When on the locked screen of nexus 5, song titles and artists will not update when you hit next

When on the locked screen of nexus 5, song titles and artists on downloaded playlists will not update when you hit next button. So the next song is playing and the information presented is incorrect on the lock screen. I have downloaded the applicati...

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When on the locked screen of nexus 5, song titles and artists on downloaded playlists will not update when you hit next button. So the next song is playing and the information presented is incorrect...

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Spotify without network causes battery drain

I switch off wifi/data connection on my phone at night and by morning I see that spotify has sucked way too much battery, wake lock detector shows spotify waking up 65 times (the max amongst entire list). Let me know if you need any more info? Thanks

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I switch off wifi/data connection on my phone at night and by morning I see that spotify has sucked way too much battery, wake lock detector shows spotify waking up 65 times (the max amongst entire l...

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