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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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[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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Different database for Android ????

Facts:- 1) I'm old and not too bright and have terrrible taste in music 2) Have Spotify Premium on Desktop and OK with that 3) Now loaded Android onto my Nexus 7 - I agree that it is fairly basic and the "no local files" is a pain BUT Is there a diff...

MikeHadley
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Facts:- 1) I'm old and not too bright and have terrrible taste in music 2) Have Spotify Premium on Desktop and OK with that 3) Now loaded Android onto my Nexus 7 - I ...
2012-09-11 11:52:39 AM
2012-09-20 2:49:20 PM
MikeHadley
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Sync files to phone locally?

Is there a way to sync spotify files that I have made available offline on my PC, to an android phone locally, rather than having the phone download them again? I assumed this was what would happen when the FAQ says to connect the phone to the same w...

D-K
Newbie
Is there a way to sync spotify files that I have made available offline on my PC, to an android phone locally, rather than having the phone download them again? I assumed this was wh...
2012-09-20 7:14:51 AM
2012-09-20 11:49:14 AM
David
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Solved!! Facebook login - Loading screen

Hi, Im new to spotify premium + spotify in general. Its working fine on my Macbook, but i tried to use it on my Samsung S3 and it keeps spazzing out when i click on log-in using facebook. The loading circle comes up in front of a white screen with a ...

MBhangal
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Hi, Im new to spotify premium + spotify in general. Its working fine on my Macbook, but i tried to use it on my Samsung S3 and it keeps spazzing out when i click on log-in using facebook. ...
2012-08-16 11:28:52 PM
2012-09-20 11:02:08 AM
staaloe
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Upgrade of spottily

I joined up earlier tonight and now my spottily does not work on my android can someone help me please

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I joined up earlier tonight and now my spottily does not work on my android can someone help me please
2012-09-19 2:39:59 AM
2012-09-19 12:44:22 AM
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Unable to delete tracks on my cellphone

Last week I noticed that an album of Dope DOD (Branded) was removed from Spotify. No problem, the tracks were deleted on my pc. But I noticed that my playlist on my phone had more songs then on my pc, and now I noticed that those Dope DOD songs are s...

Babostainer
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Last week I noticed that an album of Dope DOD (Branded) was removed from Spotify. No problem, the tracks were deleted on my pc. But I noticed that my playlist on my phone had more songs then on my pc...
2012-09-19 8:36:40 PM
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Adding music on playlist but i cant se them on my mobile

I have add some music to a playlist, on my computer. But I cant see them on my mobile. I have synced my mobile with the computer. And I have even tried to re-install the app. Nothing works. What to do?

Jossi
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I have add some music to a playlist, on my computer. But I cant see them on my mobile. I have synced my mobile with the computer. And I have even tried to re-install the app. Nothing works. What to d...
2012-09-19 11:09:00 AM
2012-09-19 12:06:46 PM
David
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APP

My Spotify hav worked for a long time, but now when I try to start the app, I only get a grey screen! Nothing happens, more than the phone shuts down after a while. What to do?

1999
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My Spotify hav worked for a long time, but now when I try to start the app, I only get a grey screen! Nothing happens, more than the phone shuts down after a while. What to do?
2012-09-13 1:13:56 PM
2012-09-19 9:03:14 AM
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Bidirectional Sync

Hello. I'm French so sorry for my french english... I can synchronize my playlist from my spotify account to my android mobile. I would like to know if it's possible to do the same but in the opposite direction. I explain me, i have made some search ...

joss2lyon
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Hello. I'm French so sorry for my french english... I can synchronize my playlist from my spotify account to my android mobile. I would like to know if it's possible to do the same but i...
2012-09-17 11:07:28 PM
2012-09-18 11:38:27 PM
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Battery Drain

Hi Guys, Once again starting up this forum. Downloaded the new Spotify App and it is absolutely draining my battery like never before? Doesnt matter if you force close it, still using 20%. Seeing as nobody from Spotify answered this question the last...

phat
Newbie
Hi Guys, Once again starting up this forum. Downloaded the new Spotify App and it is absolutely draining my battery like never before? Doesnt matter if you force close it, still u...
2012-09-18 11:25:56 PM
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Logging in through facebook on mobile

I have spotify premium. when i try to login through the spotify app using my Facebook login, the app starts going through this screen refresh/loading loop and never loads. i have tried uninstalling/ re-installing several times and this did not fix th...

Berek2000
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I have spotify premium. when i try to login through the spotify app using my Facebook login, the app starts going through this screen refresh/loading loop and never loads. i have tried uninstalling/ ...
2012-09-18 9:59:20 PM
2012-09-18 11:10:20 PM
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my android tablet is driven me nuts...HELP!!!

I cant get no tools like spotity,google chrome,windows or anything to download.does anyone no what iam doin wrong?

ritawilliamson
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I cant get no tools like spotity,google chrome,windows or anything to download.does anyone no what iam doin wrong?
2012-09-18 6:54:16 AM
2012-09-18 7:18:05 PM
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Nothing works in New App. Premium Account Now Useless

I have used spotify for about 6 months now, on a premium membership with no issues. My Droid recently auo updated to the new version of Spotify ("Version .5.0.xx") and now almost nothing works. My Specs - Running GAlaxy Nexus with Android Version 4.0...

bretthickman
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I have used spotify for about 6 months now, on a premium membership with no issues. My Droid recently auo updated to the new version of Spotify ("Version .5.0.xx") and now almost nothing works....
2012-06-18 6:07:22 PM
2012-09-18 5:20:34 PM
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Solved!! Cant hear music!

Hi, I have a premium account and I can't listen to streamed music! It stopped working some time ago. My local files play just fine. I have a Galaxy Note. All I see is the play slider going foward. My volume is on max. I have tried to reinstall spotif...

MiniTurtle
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Hi, I have a premium account and I can't listen to streamed music! It stopped working some time ago. My local files play just fine. I have a Galaxy Note. All I see is the play slid...
2012-09-12 11:20:33 AM
2012-09-18 3:15:38 PM
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Scrobbling problem with Android Tablet

When I listen to music on my tablet in my house, my tracks are scrobbled to last.fm. However, when I take it in the car listen, those tracks remain unscrobbled. Why don't the tracks I listen to while on the road get scrobbled when I return home and a...

yardfulofbirds
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When I listen to music on my tablet in my house, my tracks are scrobbled to last.fm. However, when I take it in the car listen, those tracks remain unscrobbled. Why don't the tracks I lis...
2012-09-18 2:48:08 PM
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Solved!! Too big screen for Android Spotify?

Hey, I'm new to this Android new app for Spotify. I have Android 2.3.6 and Motorola RAZR MAXX with 4.3 screen. However in every picture on internet I see Spotify like this - very sweet. Picture from Google. However I see in my phone after Settings wh...

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Hey, I'm new to this Android new app for Spotify. I have Android 2.3.6 and Motorola RAZR MAXX with 4.3 screen. However in every picture on internet I see Spotify like this - very sweet. ...
2012-08-11 12:18:31 PM
2012-09-18 12:42:07 PM
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Random sound issue with Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

Hi there, Receltly I bought a Samsung galaxy tab 8.9 (running android 3.2), and installed Spotify on it. For unknown reason, sometimes, the sound just stops working. The song continue to play, but spotify acts as muted. When going to other sound func...

arsthan
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Hi there, Receltly I bought a Samsung galaxy tab 8.9 (running android 3.2), and installed Spotify on it. For unknown reason, sometimes, the sound just stops working. The song continue to...
2012-07-30 11:09:18 AM
2012-09-18 12:31:08 PM
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Local data not available on my phone

There are some songs or even albums that are not available on Spotify, if you live in Germany. "Reckless & Relentless" by Asking Alexandria is one of these albums. But I can import my PC's local data into Spotify and listen to those songs on my PC. T...

Schwabbel
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There are some songs or even albums that are not available on Spotify, if you live in Germany. "Reckless & Relentless" by Asking Alexandria is one of these albums. But I can import my PC's local ...
2012-09-17 5:13:22 PM
2012-09-17 8:36:24 PM
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Sync playing with phone and Pc please?

Laying in bed trying to fall asleep, and for the fourth time a song I like has just come on that I didn't have in a playlist, now ill have to get up even though I know it will slow the progress of my sleep. This would be made sooooo much easier if I ...

Svennysven
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Laying in bed trying to fall asleep, and for the fourth time a song I like has just come on that I didn't have in a playlist, now ill have to get up even though I know it will slow the progress of my...
2012-09-17 12:20:51 PM
2012-09-17 8:33:39 PM
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noll

Hejsan! Någon som kan hjälpa mig eller komma med "tips" I Torsdags förra veckan så strulade min mobil sony ericsson xperia. Så jag loggade ut från spotify. Sen efter det så har den blivit helt knäpp. Alla mina spellistor är borta och säger att det in...

peteraol
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Hejsan! Någon som kan hjälpa mig eller komma med "tips" 🙂 I Torsdags förra veckan så strulade min mobil sony ericsson xperia. Så jag loggade ut från spotify. Sen efter det så har den blivit helt knä...
2012-09-17 7:05:49 AM
2012-09-17 8:31:51 PM
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I've decided - after several frustrating years - to give up on Spotify for Android

I don't have anything illuminating to say that hasnt already been extensively covered here or on 'get satisfaction' , but after several years (I'm not sure how many exactly) of suffering with every version of the app on several different phones I've ...

derekdoom
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I don't have anything illuminating to say that hasnt already been extensively covered here or on 'get satisfaction' , but after several years (I'm not sure how many exactly) of suffering with every v...
2012-09-17 6:28:00 PM
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