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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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Solved!! Songs are greyed out

HiI use spotify on my Galaxy Tab 10.1,but I have a problem. It says it is connected with wifi, but all songs are greyed out.So, I can't listen to anythinh but my local song...Anybody who knows something about this issue?Thanks

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  • Hi I use spotify on my Galaxy Tab 10.1,but I have a problem. It says it is connected with wifi, but all songs are greyed out. So, I can't listen to anythinh but my local song... Anybody who kn...
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Wont recognize premium on android

i recently got premium and for some reason it wont recognize it on my samsung s 3. it recognizes it on my desktop just not on my phone. any help?

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  • i recently got premium and for some reason it wont recognize it on my samsung s 3.   it recognizes it on my desktop just not on my phone.   any help?
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Constantly downloading songs each time

So this started happening a few weeks ago on my phone where my newer set of songs would always redownload/sync whenever i would open the app. i would think that syncing once even over wifi would have solved this sync problem, but it hasn't. its reall...

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  • So this started happening a few weeks ago on my phone where my newer set of songs would always redownload/sync whenever i would open the app. i would think that syncing once even over wifi would have...
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Problems with downloading playlists

I have two problems with downloading my playlists for offline usage1: not all playlists are downloaded completely. Some are, some won't . They keep getting stuck at a certain percentage (say, 12%), and won't continue downloading (no icon appearing in...

  • Roadie
  • I have two problems with downloading my playlists for offline usage 1: not all playlists are downloaded completely. Some are, some won't . They keep getting stuck at a certain percentage (say, 12%...
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Galaxy SIII does not show up under devices

Heya! Had Spotify for a few years now, and this is my first real problem! Today, spotify refuses to show up under devices. This goes on WiFi alone, and with WiFi and USB cable connected at the same time. Tried deleting the app, reinstalling, rebootin...

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  • Heya!   Had Spotify for a few years now, and this is my first real problem!   Today, spotify refuses to show up under devices. This goes on WiFi alone, and with WiFi and USB cable...
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download on android same as offline mode on pc?

Hi, Do I have to use the download button to get the files in offline mode on my andriod phone? No extra cost?

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  • Hi,   Do I have to use the download button to get the files in offline mode on my andriod phone? No extra cost?  
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local files wont sync to android

i'm getting really frustrating because my local files wont sync to my android phone!and another problem, my andoid wont show in devices on spotify.i need help fast!

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  • i'm getting really frustrating because my local files wont sync to my android phone! and another problem, my andoid wont show in devices on spotify. i need help fast! 
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Statistic on facebook almost gone !

The statistic over what I listen to is almost gone on facebook. I have alway been able to see a detailed statistic on facebook, but now most of the statistic is gone. How can I get this back on my timeline ?

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  • The statistic over what I listen to is almost gone on facebook.    I have alway been able to see a detailed statistic on facebook, but now most of the statistic is gone. How can I get t...
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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...
  • FreddeUmea
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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...
  • Marco
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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...

  • Casual Listener
  • 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...
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