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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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Solved!! Force close on HTC One X

I have a HTC One X and was looking forward to getting Spotify running on my new phone. As soon as I open the app it allows me to sign in, displaying the data use message and licence agreement. However after accepting both it crashes and force closes....

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  • I have a HTC One X and was looking forward to getting Spotify running on my new phone.    As soon as I open the app it allows me to sign in, displaying the data use message and licence ag...
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Can I keep using android version Spotify 0.4.12.180 ?

Android version 0.4.12.180 works really perfect on my yarvik tab 250 (cheap cheap tablet, bought two devices to connect to my hifi sets). The newerk versions (0.5...) are a bit heavy on my tablets, they are slow and don't give me the good spotify exp...

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  • Android version 0.4.12.180 works really perfect on my yarvik tab 250 (cheap cheap tablet, bought two devices to connect to my hifi sets).   The newerk versions (0.5...) are a bit heavy on my...
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Local files sync?

Okay guys so I have an adroid phone, more specifically an LG Optimus V. Okay so I downloaded some files from a mixtape site and they are .mp3 format. So I logged into spotify and the tracks were listed in the local files. Now I'm trying to sync the l...

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  • Okay guys so I have an adroid phone, more specifically an LG Optimus V. Okay so I downloaded some files from a mixtape site and they are .mp3 format. So I logged into spotify and the tracks were list...
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Solved!! Do offline playlists store duplicates from other playlists?

Question is in title really but ill expand. Say i have 2 playlists Playlist 1 Pop song Rock song Playlist 2 Country song Rap song OK still with me? Now I store both of those offline OK? Now if i make a new playlist, containing a song from EACH playli...

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  • Question is in title really but ill expand.   Say i have 2 playlists   Playlist 1 Pop song Rock song   Playlist 2 Country song Rap song   OK still ...
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After the newest update spotify crashes on my phone (Samsung galaxy S2)

The application crashes everytime im starting it since the latest update. I have done a fabric re-install and i have tryed to re-install the program, Please help me. The worst part i that there is no support to call! Thanks / SAmuel

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  • The application crashes everytime im starting it since the latest update.  I have done a fabric re-install and i have tryed to re-install the program, Please help me.  The worst part i ...
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Starring Songs On Android App

Just so you guys know, the starring system on Android does not function effeciently. When the user is looking at a list of tracks and presses on one until the menut comes up, they can then select to "Star" the song but then if the user selects that s...

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  • Just so you guys know, the starring system on Android does not function effeciently. When the user is looking at a list of tracks and presses on one until the menut comes up, they can then select to ...
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FIX for Android 4.1 JellyBean Downloading Issues!

I found today that if you try to download a playlist and it doesn't work (everybody with android 4.1) that as soon as you plug it into a usb port the downloads start immediately. More of a work-around then a fix. But it works!

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  • I found today that if you try to download a playlist and it doesn't work (everybody with android 4.1) that as soon as you plug it into a usb port the downloads start immediately.  More of a wo...
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Equalizer and audio effects on HTC Wildfire

Hello, I just update the new version of Spotify, on a 2.2.1 Android (no root). It's a HTC Wildfire smartphone. I can't access Equalizer and audio features, they don't appear in the Spotify's settings or the android's settings. Where could I find them...

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  • Hello,   I just update the new version of Spotify, on a 2.2.1 Android (no root). It's a HTC Wildfire smartphone.   I can't access Equalizer and audio features, they don't appear in ...
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Samsung Infuse

I have a Samsung Infuse and it is stuck in ofline mode. it has always been in ofline mode.

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  • I have a Samsung Infuse and it is stuck in ofline mode. it has always been in ofline mode.
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Solved!! Tablet running Android 4.0.3 and Spotify Unlimited... have I to pay?

Hi everypone! I've used Unlimited for alomost 2 years now and I've just bought a tablet running Android 4.0.3. I've downloaded Spotify for it but when I want to use it via WiFi in the same way as I use it on my PC it asks me to something like downloa...

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  • Hi everypone! I've used Unlimited for alomost 2 years now and I've just bought a tablet running Android 4.0.3. I've downloaded Spotify for it but when I want to use it via WiFi in the same way...
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Premium - Deleting songs?

Hi, I got a question. Is it possible to delete songs you've downloaded at spotify from your mobile? My SD card is full and I can't find any mp3 files on my mobile. Help, please! Thx in advance.

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  • Hi, I got a question. Is it possible to delete songs you've downloaded at spotify from your mobile? My SD card is full and I can't find any mp3 files on my mobile. Help, please! Thx in advance.
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ICS lockscreen controls malfunction

Hi there! First off I tried looking through the board to see if I found someone with a similar issue, but could not find a post about it. However I did not have time to read every post, so apologies if this has already been brought up! I am running t...

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  • Hi there!   First off I tried looking through the board to see if I found someone with a similar issue, but could not find a post about it. However I did not have time to read every post, so...
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Streaming Spotify to Stereo Equipment

Hi there, At the moment I run Spotify on my Windows laptop while streaming music to my stereo via an Apple Airport Express. Therefore I use 'AirFoil' sofware from Rogue Amoebe (2 seconds delay, unfortunately). Now, I think about buying a Google Nexus...

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  • Hi there,   At the moment I run Spotify on my Windows laptop while streaming music to my stereo via an Apple Airport Express. Therefore I use 'AirFoil' sofware from Rogue Amoebe (2 seconds...
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Solved!! Need help

I can not download any playlists on any of my devices. I tried all of the troubleshooting. Still nothing. Can anyone help, please?

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  • I can not download any playlists on any of my devices. I tried all of the troubleshooting. Still nothing. Can anyone help, please?
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Multitasking with Spotify and Endomondo. Spotify drops out

I bought a new mobile a month ago. Xperia Go (ST27i) with Android 2.3.7. I choosed this mobile because its made for a lot of data capacity and is water proof and can be used outdoors in all kind of weather. (I live in Norway.....) The main apps am us...

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  • I bought a new mobile a month ago. Xperia Go (ST27i) with Android 2.3.7.   I choosed this mobile because its made for a lot of data capacity and is water proof and can be used outdoors ...
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nothing but a blank all white or black screen while opening the newest Android release

Updated my app to the latest release last night. Seemed to be working fine for a few hours then this morning on my way to work after a reboot I get nothing but a blank all white or all black screen and it just freezes until i tap the home button. I'm...

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  • Updated my app to the latest release last night. Seemed to be working fine for a few hours then this morning on my way to work after a reboot I get nothing but a blank all white or all black screen a...
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I lost my spotiy premium in 3 days....

So yeh, I recently bought spotify premium for a month and now after 3 days it's gone... Is there any way for me to contact Spotifys support and if so, please tell me how-.-

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  • So yeh, I recently bought spotify premium for a month and now after 3 days it's gone... Is there any way for me to contact Spotifys support and if so, please tell me how-.-
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Spotify App

Hi I am new to Spotify and would like to know how to download the Spotify app to my android phone - - any help

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  • Hi I am new to Spotify and would like to know how to download the Spotify app to my android phone - - any help
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Audio Effects

In the new version (0.5.3.56) i'm trying to start the new Audio Effects panel in settings, but when i do so the whole app crashes. I'm on ICS Sony Xperia Arc. The feature is for ICS so it should work. Someone else having this?

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  • In the new version (0.5.3.56) i'm trying to start the new Audio Effects panel in settings, but when i do so the whole app crashes. I'm on ICS Sony Xperia Arc. The feature is for ICS so it should work...
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witch app do I need to stream music from androidphone to airport express?

Hi, Can anybody tell me how to stream music from my android samsung telephone to an airport express? Witch app do I need? Thank you Adriaan.

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  • Hi, Can anybody tell me how to stream music from my android samsung telephone to an airport express? Witch app do I need?   Thank you Adriaan.
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