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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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Offline Mode

Alright, lets give this another try (Internal Server error 500) I am a Spotify Premium user, username madbadger89 As of two days ago, my Spotify on my Android Evo handset went into offline mode, and will not return even though I have an active Wifi c...

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  • Alright, lets give this another try (Internal Server error 500)   I am a Spotify Premium user, username madbadger89   As of two days ago, my Spotify on my Android Evo handset went into ...
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Repeating Data Warning

I just installed the spotify app on my Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile and after logging into my facebook account. A warning pops up warning me not to use too much data. When I hit ok, it keeps popping up, and it won't stop. This is preventing me fr...

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  • I just installed the spotify app on my Samsung Galaxy S II for T-Mobile and after logging into my facebook account. A warning pops up warning me not to use too much data. When I hit ok, it keeps popp...
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Diveice not found - Galaxy Note

Hello,my computer does not find my device Galaxy Note. No sync! Made a new playlist but I can´t get to my Android. I do not use ICS . I use the same WIFI network. I do not use _Spotify Beta version .

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  • Hello, my computer does not find my device Galaxy Note. No sync! Made a new playlist but I can´t get to my Android. I do not use ICS . I use the same WIFI network. I do not use _Spotify Beta version...
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New Android app + ICS

I've installed the new android app, I can Synchronised my playlists frm Spotify (linux or Win) but the files don't download on the phone.

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  • I've installed the new android app, I can Synchronised my playlists frm Spotify (linux or Win) but the files don't download on the phone.
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Re: Preview app - glitches on returning to app

Hey all, I changed my phone so that it could receive unknown sources for the Spotify android app preview. But when I attempt to download it it says it was unsuccessful. What am I doing wrong here?

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  • Hey all,  I changed my phone so that it could receive unknown sources for the Spotify android app preview.  But when I attempt to download it it says it was unsuccessful.  What am I d...
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Android Preview Bugs & Suggestions (Now Playing & Widget)

Hi! First, I LOVE the new layout on Android. And the biggest bug in the previous version (app force closing when adding a song to a playlist) has been fixed so thanks for that! One thing I've noticed is that if the last screen I was using on the app ...

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  • Hi! First, I LOVE the new layout on Android. And the biggest bug in the previous version (app force closing when adding a song to a playlist) has been fixed so thanks for that!   One thing I'v...
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Android APP HTC won't go online - also,

i've seen several notes about people having trouble with the spotify app on several other devices, but nothing similar to my case: My spotify APP works fine, using a HTC Desire Z. But it stopped updating my playlists about 6 days ago. the APP won't g...

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  • i've seen several notes about people having trouble with the spotify app on several other devices, but nothing similar to my case:   My spotify APP works fine, using a HTC Desire Z. But it sto...
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Artist Radio in Mobile Version?

Are there any plans to include that? When? Maybe its there and I am too dumb to find it? Thanks!

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  • Are there any plans to include that? When?   Maybe its there and  I am too dumb to find it?   Thanks!
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stops when log in.

Spotify shout down When I log in, that to Do!?

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  • Spotify shout down When I log in, that to Do!? 😮
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Solved!! Preview Release - Recommended procedure to change offline tracks from High to Extreme quality?

What is the recommended procedure if you want to change all your offline tracks from High quality to Extreme quality? Also, linked to the above, how long do you have to wait after undownloading a playlist before it gets removed?I've tried undownloadi...

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  • What is the recommended procedure if you want to change all your offline tracks from High quality to Extreme quality?   Also, linked to the above, how long do you have to wait after undownload...
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Syncing over Sprint 4G

I have had the exact same problem as described here: https://getsatisfaction.com/spotify/topics/no_syncing_over_sprint_4g and seeing that it has been months, I would like to know if this problem has been fixed. I don't live in a 4G area, so I couldn'...

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  • I have had the exact same problem as described here: https://getsatisfaction.com/spotify/topics/no_syncing_over_sprint_4g and seeing that it has been months, I would like to know if this problem has ...
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Preview does not work on x86

When I try to use the Spotify Preview on an x86 Android device, it can't load the library. I assume that they only included the ARM binaries of libspotify (or whatever they use internally) and not the x86 ones, too. Please support your few x86 users!

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  • When I try to use the Spotify Preview on an x86 Android device, it can't load the library. I assume that they only included the ARM binaries of libspotify (or whatever they use internally) and not th...
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Solved!! MY SAMSUNG GALAXY S 2 WILL NOT SYNC

my andorid dose not want to sync at all. it has done it befor and all i had to do was uninstall the the app and reinstall it but this time it will not register at all however it will register and ipod. how can i get it so my phone will sync my music ...

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  •  my andorid dose not want to sync at all. it has done it befor and all i had to do was uninstall the the app and reinstall it but this time it will not register at all however it will register a...
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crashing

my spotify on my android pro app keeps crashing it will play the song 3/4 of the way then just shut off ( i tried a clean install and still no fix ) help

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  • my spotify on my android pro app keeps crashing it will play the song 3/4 of the way then just shut off ( i tried a clean install and still no fix ) help
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Problem with going to next track on Beta App

The first couple days I had the app I would put a playlist on shuffle and it would go to the next track like normal. Now when a song ends it goes to the next track but there is no audio. If I try to fast forward it goes back to 0:00 and plays again w...

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  • The first couple days I had the app I would put a playlist on shuffle and it would go to the next track like normal. Now when a song ends it goes to the next track but there is no audio. If I try to ...
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Sync Issues

Hello there, I was an Unlimited user but have been pushed up to Premium after the release of the new Android app, that is perfectly timed with me going on holiday. I just don't know if I am doing something wrong but some of the songs I have selected ...

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  • Hello there,   I was an Unlimited user but have been pushed up to Premium after the release of the new Android a...
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Shuffling Playlists

One feature that I have been wanting in the Android app for a while now is the ability to select a playlist to shuffle. This will pick a random song in the playlist and start playing it on shuffle. Right now I have to figure out what song to play fir...

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  • One feature that I have been wanting in the Android app for a while now is the ability to select a playlist to shuffle. This will pick a random song in the playlist and start playing it on shuffle. R...
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Quiting my subscription

I will not pay for your Android app support until you update the app. It is crap, clunky, and almost unusable. Yes I can create play list, but it is not intuitive. I had to hold click, double tap and mainly try anything I could just to make a play li...

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  • I will not pay for your Android app support until you update the app. It is crap, clunky, and almost unusable. Yes I can create play list, but it is not intuitive. I had to hold click, double tap and...
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I'm Pissed

I'm pissed due to your only 3 devices sync, I just started my phone and WI-FI, then it came a message saying something like: "You can only sync your music with 3 devices, and therefor this will be de-synced." Due to that, I'll have to sync all my mus...

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  • I'm pissed due to your only 3 devices sync, I just started my phone and WI-FI, then it came a message saying something like: "You can only sync your music with 3 devices, and therefor this will be de...
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