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Solved!! Clear the queue

Plan : PremiumCountry : FranceDevice : Samsung XCover 5Operating System : Android 13Version : Spotify 8.8.96.364 My Question or IssueHello, For 2 weeks, i often have trouble with the songs queue. Playlist is added twice in the queue, or songs from th...

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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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Gig Goer

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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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vinylshrine

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Tablet mode not enabled on Nexus 7

Hi, I installed the Spotify app on my Nexus 7 2012, but the new free "tablet mode" is not available. I only get "shuffle mode" like on smartphones. I suspect it's because of Google's decision to not enable full tablet UI on Nexus 7. But N7 is a table...

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Hi,   I installed the Spotify app on my Nexus 7 2012, but the new free "tablet mode" is not available. I only get "shuffle mode" like on smartphones. I suspect it's because of Google's d...

nonstatic

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Playlists will not download

I see on here I'm not the only one the sad thing is it was over a year ago when most but there is no fix or solution. Please tell me what it is I can do to get it to work and no I don't have track limit I barely have 200 tracks

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I see on here I'm not the only one the sad thing is it was over a year ago when most but there is no fix or solution. Please tell me what it is I can do to get it to work and no I don't have track li...

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Shuffle mode Free vs Premium

Right now I'm using Unlimited version on my laptop and free version on Android. Does shuffle mode works better on Premium then it is on Free version on Android? I mean on free version sometimes it plays too often the same songs of playlist. After las...

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Right now I'm using Unlimited version on my laptop and free version on Android. Does shuffle mode works better on Premium then it is on Free version on Android? I mean on free version sometimes ...

pnc

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Syncing Spotify w/ Android is SOOOO slow

Currently trying to sync off-line playlists to my DroidX over WiFi. It is taking FOREVER. Does anyone know if there is a better way to sync playlists from Spotify to Android for off-line listening? How about connecting the phone to PC via USB connect...

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Currently trying to sync off-line playlists to my DroidX over WiFi.  It is taking FOREVER.  Does anyone know if there is a better way to sync playlists from Spotify to Android for off-line ...

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[Android 4.4] Strange sounds when screen is touched

Description: After upgrading Android to Kit Kat on my Nexus 7 (2012) and streaming music online from my premium Spotify account (which I access via WiFi) or playing back music downloaded to my tablet and then send to my stereo receiver via Bluetooth ...

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Description: After upgrading Android to Kit Kat on my Nexus 7 (2012) and streaming music online from my premium Spotify account (which I access via WiFi) or playing back music downloaded to my tabl...

tawoody

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Songs randomly pause / Songs won't play right away

I've had these problems for some time. First...even when fully connected to Wifi, my Samsung Galaxy S3 (ATT) won't play a song, despite me pressing the song title over and over again. Eventually (a minute or so) the song begins to play, Secondly...ev...

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I've had these problems for some time.    First...even when fully connected to Wifi, my Samsung Galaxy S3 (ATT) won't play a song, despite me pressing the song title over and over again...

Disturbedpsycho

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spotify connect with multiple pioneer sma3 speakers

So I am baffled. I have two of theconnect - enabled pioneer sma speakers. They are really awesome by the way. I can successfully stream to each one individually with spotify. However, I can't stream to both at the same time. Pioneer videos show the a...

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So I am baffled. I have two of theconnect - enabled pioneer sma speakers. They are really awesome by the way. I can successfully stream to each one individually with spotify. However, I can't stream ...

Peter__

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Freezes after clicking log in since latest update, Droid Razr Maxx (not HD)

Spotify recently updated and now when i open the app it gives me the option to log in or create an account. i click log in and the UI slides over to the log in prompts... and then the app stops responding to input completely. I've tried uninstalling ...

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Spotify recently updated and now when i open the app it gives me the option to log in or create an account. i click log in and the UI slides over to the log in prompts... and then the app stops respo...

Greg

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App on the iPhone

Hey I wanted to download the app on my iphone and live in Dubai and it doesn't work here what can I do ????

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Hey I wanted to download the app on my iphone and live in Dubai and it doesn't work here what can I do ????

Josh

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Solved!! HTC Desire C, Android 4.0.3 - App won't start

Hi, I'm using Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 on my HTC phone. I've had spotify on it working fine for a couple of months but recently I sent it off to get the screen fixed. They obviously wiped all the data and apps and stuff which I knew they woul...

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Hi,   I'm using Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 on my HTC phone.   I've had spotify on it working fine for a couple of months but recently I sent it off to get the screen fixed. Th...

Meach5

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Opening Spotify, Playlists don't load, NOTHING LOADS. (GALAXY SIII)

Sometimes I open Spotify on my Android (Galaxy SIII) and the Playlist menu is completely blank, even though they are synced to my phone. The the menus don't load. Nothing loads. Hard reset phone, it is fine. Anyone else having this problem?

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Sometimes I open Spotify on my Android (Galaxy SIII) and the Playlist menu is completely blank, even though they are synced to my phone.   The the menus don't load.   Nothing loads....

elany

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[Android] Footer displays incorrect song info

When backgrounding the app, upon returning and selecting a new song in an offline synced playlist, no matter which song is selected the footer in the app displays the old song which was played prior to the backgrounding. When terminating the app the ...

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When backgrounding the app, upon returning and selecting a new song in an offline synced playlist, no matter which song is selected the footer in the app displays the old song which was played prior ...

Liam

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Solved!! Specific song won't show in Android app

Hi, I just noticed that at least one song wont appear in the Android app even if it shows in the PC app and plays without problems. The song I can't seem to find in the app is Daft Punk – One More Time. Can anyone confirm this? I even tried to make a...

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Hi,   I just noticed that at least one song wont appear in the Android app even if it shows in the PC app and plays without problems. The song I can't seem to find in the app is Daft Punk ...

Liam

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App update caused error ( lost all music)

after the recent update spotify didnt open and said sd card not found . i had to unsintall it and install again and now all my downloaded music is lost . and my premium subscription is over . this is really sad. do i have to get the subscription agai...

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after the recent update spotify didnt open and said sd card not found . i had to unsintall it and install again and now all my downloaded music is lost . and my premium subscription is over . t...

Peter__

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loading problems on my browse

When i go to browse, for example if a choose party it only going to give me a few options of playlists, and when i try to search for more i get stuck on a endelss loading, on desktop that doesn`t happen

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When i go to browse, for example if a choose party it only going to give me a few options of playlists, and when i try to search for more i get stuck on a endelss loading, on desktop that doesn`t hap...

Peter__

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Can't send songs on Android.

Been a premium member for over 3 years now, and I must say I am becoming more and more disappointed with Spotify as the days go on. I can't send music to people on Android unless I connect to Facebook, which I am not doing. I am clearly following peo...

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Been a premium member for over 3 years now, and I must say I am becoming more and more disappointed with Spotify as the days go on.   I can't send music to people on Android unless I connect...

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Solved!! Spotify for Android - Playlist Folder download

Dear all,I have a question about the Playlist Folder on the Android version of Spotify. I have one Playlist folder with different playlist within the folder. But on my Android device, when I open Spotify, I can only download the playlists but not the...

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Dear all, I have a question about the Playlist Folder on the Android version of Spotify. I have one Playlist folder with different playlist within the folder. But on my Android device, when I open...

MikeLloydTexas

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Spotify Begins Playing on Samsung Galaxy S4 Without Being Launched

About a week ago, when I turn on my phone, Spotify will begin playing a random song without me launching the Spofity app. I go in & pause/shut off the song, but it will begin playing again in less than a minute. I have to restart the phone to get Spo...

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About a week ago, when I turn on my phone, Spotify will begin playing a random song without me launching the Spofity app.  I go in & pause/shut off the song, but it will begin playing again ...

EvelSample

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Spotify Unlimited, radio skips

When I purchased spotify UNLIMITED I was under the assumption I would have unlimited radio skips for my android. Is this a bug? Or is this intended? I've looked on a few sites that've said paid members should have no limit...

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When I purchased spotify UNLIMITED I was under the assumption I would have unlimited radio skips for my android. Is this a bug? Or is this intended? I've looked on a few sites that've said paid membe...

Peter__

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Spotify radio

When I open Spotify and click on radio, it says "Radio is only available for Premium users in your region." Why? Isn't this supposed to be free now?

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When I open Spotify and click on radio, it says "Radio is only available for Premium users in your region." Why? Isn't this supposed to be free now?

Peter__

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