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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!! spotify app not working on my htc one v

I just installed spotify on my new HTC One V. The downloading and installing went well, but when I open the app nothing happens. The screen goes black for one second and then it returns back to the screen from which I clicked on the spotify app. I ha...

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  • I just installed spotify on my new HTC One V. The downloading and installing went well, but when I open the app nothing happens. The screen goes black for one second and then it returns back to the s...
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Cant logg in Samsung Galaxy Note

I cant logg in!!! When I logg in it jumpes straight back to logg in! I can se my page, but only for a second, and the it jumpes back to sighn-in! Waht to do? I have reinstalled the app, but no... Greatefull for an answer

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  • I cant logg in!!!   When I logg in it jumpes straight back to logg in! I can se my page, but only for a second, and the it jumpes back to sighn-in!   Waht to do?   I have r...
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Download music from computer to mobile is failing..

I was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem that I have on my phone.. I downloaded some music from youtube in a mp3 file, that have worked plenty of times after putting them over to spotify.. I just tried to put 5 new songs from my compute...

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  • I was wondering if anyone could help me with a problem that I have on my phone.. I downloaded some music from youtube in a mp3 file, that have worked plenty of times after putting them over to spotif...
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Cannot sync local files to HTC

Hello, I'm using Spotify on Windows and on my HTC android. Until recently, I was able to sync local files from my PC to my droid by connecting them to the same network. However, the desktop client recently stopped recognizing local files at all, and ...

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  • Hello, I'm using Spotify on Windows and on my HTC android. Until recently, I was able to sync local files from my PC to my droid by connecting them to the same network. However, the desktop client ...
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Can't change the 3D-Effect and Bass at the Android Equalizer

Hi guys! I just had to reinstall my spotify app on my 4.0.3 android device. I wanted to readjust my equalizer settings but somehow can't access the 3D and Bass-effect anymore. As you can see in the screenshot those options are greyed out: Tried resta...

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  • Hi guys!   I just had to reinstall my spotify app on my 4.0.3 android device. I wanted to readjust my equalizer settings but somehow can't access the 3D and Bass-effect anymore. As you c...
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Playlist renaming bug

While renaming a playlist; if currently playing song finishes, playlist name is abruptly restored to the original, removing any of the unsaved edits the user has done to the playlist name.. The same thing happens when the spotify switches from online...

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  • While renaming a playlist; if currently playing song finishes, playlist name is abruptly restored to the original, removing any of the unsaved edits the user has done to the playlist name..   ...
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Why is this app so terrible?

I use Spotify premium because it is a great way to listen to all the music I want legally. I just can't understand why the Android app is so God awful. There is no method of sorting songs, searching through playlists or anything. Basically you are st...

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  • I use Spotify premium because it is a great way to listen to all the music I want legally. I just can't understand why the Android app is so God awful. There is no method of sorting songs, searching ...
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Charts???

Hello.Where can I access the charts (ie songs, albums, artists or currently downloaded more sound) through the mobile application? I ask because I see that you can not access that section (which is present in the computer program) through spotify mob...

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  • Hello. Where can I access the charts (ie songs, albums, artists or currently downloaded more sound) through the mobile application? I ask because I see that you can not access that section (which is...
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Local tracks wont sync to mobile app

It seems all the music i've added to my playlist, that are on my laptop are no longer working on my spotify mobile app.I've re-installed the app several times, and even re-added all my local tracks to my playlist again.I have an HTC EVO 4G, it's powe...

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  • It seems all the music i've added to my playlist, that are on my laptop are no longer working on my spotify mobile app. I've re-installed the app several times, and even re-added all my local trac...
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playlist not downloading on my Android.

I have checked my bank payments and the premium account money was taken out but I can't download and songs!! Please sort it or I want a refund for the last month!!

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  • I have checked my bank payments and the premium account money was taken out but I can't download and songs!! Please sort it or I want a refund for the last month!!
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The REAL Android tablet app

Hello spotify, When are we going to get the Real Android tablet version? A big fuss was made of 'The Real' ipad app a long time ago now (6 months): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXdD-2wJUac But the app on my Motorola Xoom 10" tablet is still just a ...

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  • Hello spotify,   When are we going to get the Real Android tablet version?   A big fuss was made of 'The Real' ipad app a long time ago now (6 months): http://www.youtube.com/watc...
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Why is the Android app so poor?

What are you guys doing with my money? Not improving your software, that's for sure. Why can't I search for public playlists on my device? If I search for a word, I don't get any playlists in the results. Why can't I search for word fragments on my d...

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  • What are you guys doing with my money? Not improving your software, that's for sure.   Why can't I search for public playlists on my device? If I search for a word, I don't get any p...
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Staff: Do you read these forums?

Where is option to hide unplayable content in Android app? Waiting for that option for too long.

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  • Where is option to hide unplayable content in Android app? Waiting for that option for too long.
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I cant stream my radio, even though 3G is on

A lot of the time when I go to s listen to the radio on my phone, spotify will tell me I am offline and there arr no internet connections.... Though I know there is because I am using my phone to write this. help?

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  • A lot of the time when I go to s listen to the radio on my phone, spotify will tell me I am offline and there arr no internet connections.... Though I know there is because I am using my phone to wri...
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save the downloaded playlist

im on the road 300 days a year and most times my internet connection is the same speed as the old isdn lines, so the offline mode is a lifesaver. but i have prefered to buy my premium in the shops along the way. now to the problem, i never get a mess...

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  • im on the road 300 days a year and most times my internet connection is the same speed as the old isdn lines, so the offline mode is a lifesaver. but i have prefered to buy my premium in the shops al...
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[slider] Vs [Up/Down] vote buttons, the battle of doom!

It must be my fat thumbs or something but whenever i try to slide in a song using the radio feature, i have a constant battle between voting up/down and actually sliding in the track.. Mostly the up button win, but sometimes the down vote button win ...

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  • It must be my fat thumbs or something but whenever i try to slide in a song using the radio feature, i have a constant battle between voting up/down and actually sliding in the track.. Mostly the...
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Solved!! Spotify Premium, offline playlist

Simple question: If you have spotify premuim and you want to create an offline playlist. Do you have to buy these songs (extra costs?) Thx

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  • Simple question:   If you have spotify premuim and you want to create an offline playlist. Do you have to buy these songs (extra costs?)   Thx
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Downloading playlist to external SD card? HOW

When I am downloading a playlist for offline listening I want to save it on my external SD card. I have a Samsung S3 with Android.

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  • When I am downloading a playlist for offline listening I want to save it on my external SD card. I have a Samsung S3 with Android.
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Solved!! Cannot login on Android

For some reason starting yesterday I no longer can login to Spotify on my Android Phone. Try 1: Open Spotify, login through Facebook. After that I can see my playlists for a very short time. After that a pop up is opening asking me for my native Spot...

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  • For some reason starting yesterday I no longer can login to Spotify on my Android Phone.    Try 1: Open Spotify, login through Facebook. After that I can see my playlists for a very s...
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It's been good... and bad

After many years of loyalty to spotify our once great relationship has come to an end. After one problem after another with the android app i have decided to cancel my premium subscription. I have given the service many chances over the last year or ...

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  • After many years of loyalty to spotify our once great relationship has come to an end.   After one problem after another with the android app i have decided to cancel my premium su...
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