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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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Clicking sound at end of playlist

At the end of any given playlist my phone makes a random repeated clicking sound which is quite uncomfortable on the ears. This noise continues until I start a new song or exit Spotify . Anyone have any idea what this is about and how to make it stop...

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  • At the end of any given playlist my phone makes a random repeated clicking sound which is quite uncomfortable on the ears.  This noise continues until I start a new song or exit Spotify . &...
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Solved!! Offline playlists not syncing? Please come in here.

Of note: Several users have reported that theymanaged to resolve this issue by making more space available. Conversely, if you are experiencing issues, make sure you have enough free space. To report not being able to sync playlists stay here and rep...

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  • Of note: Several users have reported that theymanaged to resolve this issue by making more space available. Conversely, if you are experiencing issues, make sure you have enough free space. &nbsp...
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m4a tracks will not play on my Galaxy Nexus

Hello gents, I finally got my m4a tracks from iTunes to play on my desktop client by installing quicktime...problem is that those same m4a tracks will NOT play on my ICS (4.0.4) Galaxy Nexus. This pretty much renders the Android Spotify app useless, ...

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  • Hello gents, I finally got my m4a tracks from iTunes to play on my desktop client by installing quicktime...problem is that those same m4a tracks will NOT play on my ICS (4.0.4) Galaxy Nexus.  T...
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Spotify premium

Moved to the appropriate section (Accounts,..)

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Solved!! How do I unsubscribe from a playlist?

I accidentally subscribed to a playlist.. how on earth do I unsubscribe?? I can't see any options or details on how to do this. The mobile app is extremely frustrating to use!

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  • I accidentally subscribed to a playlist.. how on earth do I unsubscribe??  I can't see any options or details on how to do this.  The mobile app is extremely frustrating to use!
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Cannot view new Playlists using Android Device after I've created Playlists with a desktop/laptop

Hello. I checked in the forums and Spotify mobile FAQs and apparently since the latest Spotify upgrade there is no longer the ability using an Android device to download entire Albums to a Playlist or as their own Playlist. Android users have to down...

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  • Hello.  I checked in the forums and Spotify mobile FAQs and apparently since the latest Spotify upgrade there is no longer the ability using an Android device to download entire Albums to a Play...
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Unable to sync Andrdoid with Spotify

The instructions online simply say to click on the computer desktop icon for the phone. Nothing happens. Does anyone have a suggestion? Spotify certainly doesn't have anything of assistance, and therefore will be receiving a cancellation in the not t...

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  • The instructions online simply say to click on the computer desktop icon for the phone. Nothing happens. Does anyone have a suggestion? Spotify certainly doesn't have anything of assistance, and ther...
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No sound on next song on HTC Desire S

Just updated to version 0.5.0.1247.g94a8231b on android. Playing one song works fine, but when it gets to the next song there is no sound. The song progression bar moves and it look like it plays a song, but no sound. If I press the next song button ...

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  • Just updated to version 0.5.0.1247.g94a8231b on android. Playing one song works fine, but when it gets to the next song there is no sound. The song progression bar moves and it look like it plays a s...
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Solved!! Client 0.4.04 works fine

Guys, why did you develop even more things on the Android Client that it breaks some phones, while the old client works fine and got the things I want.I mean the Client from the market didn't even start but an older client that I found in the interne...

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  • ...nd not crappy things like the new one.   Please provide this link for older phones: http://www.spotify.com/wp-content/uploads/android/0.4.04/SpotifyAndroid.apk
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Solved!! How can I downgrade?

Since the new Android app is crap I need to downgrade to the previous version which actually works. How can I do that?

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  • Since the new Android app is crap I need to downgrade to the previous version which actually works. How can I do that?
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Solved!! Spotify on Rooted Device

Hi, I am looking put a rooted version of ICS onto my tablet, but i was just wondering if the Andriod Spotify application will still run on a rooted device?

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  • Hi,   I am looking put a rooted version of ICS onto my tablet, but i was just wondering if the Andriod Spotify application will still run on a rooted device?
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Spotify offline sync music disappears

My phone keeps losing sync with bloody spotify meaning that all my music that I've synced offline decides to delete themselves from my phone so that I have to sync it again. This is happening on a monthly basis I have a full premium account. Android ...

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  • My phone keeps losing sync with bloody spotify meaning that all my music that I've synced offline decides to delete themselves from my phone so that I have to sync it again.   This is happen...
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[APP BUG] Issues maintaining playback on MOTOROLA ATRIX HD, crashes often.

Using Spotify app, cant maintain playback thru most songs. If I try to use the controls, it freezes. Crashes. Rendering the app minimally usable. It's actually better at streaming than playing from the device. The device partitions it's internal stor...

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  • Using Spotify app, cant maintain playback thru most songs. If I try to use the controls, it freezes. Crashes.   Rendering the app minimally usable. It's actually better at streaming than pla...
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The music stop play after my android tablet goes to sleep mode

To whom it may concern, I just bought an Acer Iconia tablet A510 with android 4.0 and a Bluetooth Dongle - RCA "aptX WTX-500 advance accoustic". The system work well and suceed to transmit well the music in Bluetooth but unfortunatelly the music stop...

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  • To whom it may concern,  I just bought an Acer Iconia tablet A510 with android 4.0 and a Bluetooth Dongle - RCA "aptX WTX-500 advance accoustic". The system work well and suceed to transmi...
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Search within playlist

Hello Spotify! First of all - I absolutely love the service. I have been a premium member for several months and it is worth every penny. Not only do I feel like I am supporting the artists but having an all you can eat buffet of music is fantastic. ...

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  • Hello Spotify!  First of all - I absolutely love the service.  I have been a premium member for several months and it is worth every penny.  Not only do I feel like I am supporting the...
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Cant Find Spotify Top Lists

So i got Samsung Galaxy S3 and i think i got newest spotify version. But on my old phone i could find Spotify Top List just like on my PC so i couldt listen to top 100 or whatever it is. But on this version i cant find that. Is there something im mis...

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  • So i got Samsung Galaxy S3 and i think i got newest spotify version. But on my old phone i could find Spotify Top List just like on my PC so i couldt listen to top 100 or whatever it is.   B...
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Logging into spotify without an internet connection

Hi, I recently noticed that it is not possible to login to spotify without an internet connection, for example if in a rural area or flying. It is annoying as offline content can not be accessed. I found another post on this with no replies, does any...

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  • Hi, I recently noticed that it is not possible to login to spotify without an internet connection, for example if in a rural area or flying. It is annoying as offline content can not be accessed. ...
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Syncing over Wifi with droid. Can I use the unlimited subscription?

Hi,I'm trying to sync my phone with spotify over wifi with my computer. It seems to be working ok, but I can't play what I have. If I have to get a subscription, can I get the unlimited option and it still work, or do I have to have the premium so I ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi, I'm trying to sync my phone with spotify over wifi with my computer. It seems to be working ok, but I can't play what I have. If I have to get a subscription, can I get the unlimited option and ...
  • neo-x
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"Open Spotify" opens a Spotify site?

Why in earth a "Open Spotify" opens a Spotify download site? When I use Voice search in Android, I like to open Spotify app not site. What should I say to this phone, so it can open a Spotify app for me? Thank you.

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  • Why in earth a "Open Spotify" opens a Spotify download site?   When I use Voice search in Android, I like to open Spotify app not site. What should I say to this phone, so it can open a Spot...
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My playlist are not down loading and spofify says offline

I am trying to get my play list to load and it looks like they are hung. When I first set up the account on Saturday it loaded half my tracks but now I am stuck at 78% and it continues to say its offline.....any help?

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  • I am trying to get my play list to load and it looks like they are hung. When I first set up the account on Saturday it loaded half my tracks but now I am stuck at 78% and it continues to say its off...
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