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Solved!! 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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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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  • Sumit_Ghosh
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Spotify Android whats new

Whats New does not give a list of top artists or songs. On Android. Why?

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  • Whats New does not give a list of top artists or songs. On Android.   Why?
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Bug: What's New Missing Recommended Albums

The view of Recommended Albums at the top of the What's New page is frequently failing to be displayed (I saw it a couple of times but not for a while). The similar New Releases section at the bottom is fine. Samsung Galaxy SII running ICS. Spotify f...

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  • The view of Recommended Albums at the top of the What's New page is frequently failing to be displayed (I saw it a couple of times but not for a while). The similar New Releases section at the b...
  • Joe
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Where can I downlaod previous version?

Please - I'm begging the community - does anyone know where I can download the previous version? The one where they introduced landscape (0.6.2, I think)? I'm going to be using google navigation for many hours this weekend (8+ hours), and the new ver...

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  • Please - I'm begging the community - does anyone know where I can download the previous version? The one where they introduced landscape (0.6.2, I think)? I'm going to be using google navigation fo...
  • yeaber
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spotify stops working after 1 minute on android

So basically I have premium on my phone seemed to work fine for a while I don't have many apps open at the same time it's not my battery life and when I change sound quality to high songs go for 2 minutes. So when I am on an app like Google or instag...

  • Casual Listener
  • So basically I have premium on my phone seemed to work fine for a while I don't have many apps open at the same time it's not my battery life and when I change sound quality to high songs go for 2 mi...
  • Joe
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Updated Spotify on my Mobile phone, can't log in anymore

Hi, I updated Spotify on my Samsung Galaxy S3 and now I can't log myself in anymore. the software always crashes (" a facebook error occured, please try it again " ) . I am a premium user and I pay that amount of money so I can use Spotify on my phon...

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  • Hi, I updated Spotify on my Samsung Galaxy S3 and now I can't log myself in anymore. the software always crashes (" a facebook error occured, please try it again " ) .   I am a premium us...
  • Joe
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Lists not loading, no downloads, random disconnected message

Description When I try to download a playlist on my Android device it stays stuck on "Downloading 0%", the playlist doesn't syncOther playlists are "Loading..."Random No Internet Connection messageNo search, what's new, music or playlists What are th...

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  • Description   When I try to download a playlist on my Android device it stays stuck on "Downloading 0%", the playlist doesn't sync Other playlists are "Loading..." Random No Internet Conne...
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Android Spotify keeps asking me to login

I have a Premium account and all was great in the world when listening on my iPhone. I now have a Google Nexus 4 and every time I try and re-start the app after closing it previously it asks me to login again. This is infuriating! It also means that ...

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  • I have a Premium account and all was great in the world when listening on my iPhone. I now have a Google Nexus 4 and every time I try and re-start the app after closing it previously it asks me to ...
  • Joe
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Android App Feedback :)

So, I'm making this new thread as I want to point some things out about the new version, if you have anything else to point out please feel free to reply So, here goes: The notification is not expanded by default. I'm almost certain this is possible,...

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  • So, I'm making this new thread as I want to point some things out about the new version, if you have anything else to point out please feel free to reply 🙂   So, here goes:   The...
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HTC ONE spotify disconnectes from wifi when the phone is locked

Hello, I have a new HTC ONE and spotify on it. The problem is when I am in wi-fi, my tracks stops playing about 1 min after I lock the phone. When I unlocked it, it immidiately connectes and continue playing. Also my downloads stops when the phone is...

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  • Hello, I have a new HTC ONE and spotify on it. The problem is when I am in wi-fi, my tracks stops playing about 1 min after I lock the phone. When I unlocked it, it immidiately connectes and contin...
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HTC One X stuttering and bug

Hi all,I have some issues while using Spotify on my HTC One X. It seems to have hard times when I am using it. When I watch a CPU Spy, it tells me that once Spotify is activated, it is using 1000-1500 MHz, which is very much for one app.. The result ...

  • Music Fan
  • Hi all, I have some issues while using Spotify on my HTC One X. It seems to have hard times when I am using it. When I watch a CPU Spy, it tells me that once Spotify is activated, it is using 1000...
  • ogarza
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Playing in Car Samsung S4

When I connect my S4 via USB cable it only plays the music app. I can have Spotify running, and it will play it via the S4 speaker but will not play through my car speakers. My car is a Toyota Camry 2013. How do I fix this?

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  • When I connect my S4 via USB cable it only plays the music app. I can have Spotify running, and it will play it via the S4 speaker but will not play through my car speakers. My car is a Toyota Camry ...
  • Joe
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Playlist Folders unavailable w/o connection

When Spotify is opened when an internet connection is not available, folder contents cannot be accessed and will remain inaccessible until an internet connection is made in online mode. Folders are greyed out Song count reads "Loading ..,." Folder ca...

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  • When Spotify is opened when an internet connection is not available, folder contents cannot be accessed and will remain inaccessible until an internet connection is made in online mode...
  • Joe
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Android local MP3 starts spotify automatically

Without spotify installed on my Samsung Tab2, when I click on Mp3 file in 'my files', the mp3 player app starts and plays the mp3 file. However, when Spotify is installed, and I'm clicking on the same Mp3 file, the Spotify App starts, but the Mp3 fil...

  • Casual Listener
  • Without spotify installed on my Samsung Tab2, when I click on Mp3 file in 'my files', the mp3 player app starts and plays the mp3 file. However, when Spotify is installed, and I'm clicking on the sam...
  • Joe
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Release Notes - Spotify for Android (0.6.2)

What's new in this version: New: Spotify now works in landscape mode. Notes: This update is being released during the course of this week. If you don't get the update right away, do not worry. you will have it very soon. As always, if you're having t...

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  • What's new in this version:   New: Spotify now works in landscape mode.   Notes: This update is being released during the course of this week. If you don't get the update righ...
  • Goodman
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Shuffle turns off all the time

Ever since the last update I have noticed that shuffle will shut itself off. This happens at least once every time I use Spotify and is driving me all caps CRAZY. im a random guy, i love random things, random jokes, but mostly random playlists. make ...

  • Music Fan
  • Ever since the last update I have noticed that shuffle will shut itself off.  This happens at least once every time I use Spotify and is driving me all caps CRAZY. im a random guy, i love random...
  • Joe
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Spotify Remote For Android on CLEAR ISP

SOL over here!!!!!!! I cannot find a spotify remote application for my Android (DROID RAZR) that DOES NOT REQUIRE a wi-fi router connection . . . . . I use a CLEAR Cache . . . . . Can anybody help me??????

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  • SOL over here!!!!!!! I cannot find a spotify remote application for my Android (DROID RAZR) that DOES NOT REQUIRE a wi-fi router connection . . . . . I use a CLEAR Cache . . . . . Can anybody he...
  • Joe
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"Starred" Radio Plays Wrong Genre

All, This happens on all platforms, but my LG Optimus G is my primary device so I'm posting here. I've got a Starred list of about 400 songs, mostly rock with maybe one or two "funk" tunes. As of this morning, the Radio for this list plays ONLY funk ...

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  • All,   This happens on all platforms, but my LG Optimus G is my primary device so I'm posting here.   I've got a Starred list of about 400 songs, mostly rock with maybe one or two "...
  • Joe
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Collapse Downloaded in Android app

Can you please put in a way to filter, collapse, or turn off the list of downloaded playlists in the app? I don't want this feature and find it to be a pain to scroll all the way down to the bottom every time I want to switch playlist folders.

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  • Can  you please put in a way to filter, collapse, or turn off the list of downloaded playlists in the app?  I don't want this feature and find it to be a pain to scroll all the way down to ...
  • Joe
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New update make spotify bad with Bluetooth

Today i got the newest spotify update, and it works Great. Or i thought so until i connected with my Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth speaker. Thw music stops after three seconds every time. Pleas fix this fast.

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  • Today i got the newest spotify update, and it works Great. Or i thought so until i connected with my Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth speaker. Thw music stops after three seconds every time. Pleas ...
  • Joe
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Playlist Shows 8 titles, but only 7 are listed

Hi, I tried to find the same problem in this forum, but I didn't find any similar post. Sorry if I misslooked. My issue is the following : When I go on Playlist, I have my 2 Playlists showing with the first containing 8 titles and the second 9. But, ...

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  • Hi,   I tried to find the same problem in this forum, but I didn't find any similar post. Sorry if I misslooked.   My issue is the following : When I go on Playlist, I have my 2 Pla...
  • Joe
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