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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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App not loading

PlanWas premium but I cancelled it since the app isn't workingCountry Device(Samsung A12, Samsung galaxy tab S8, Hp laptop inspiron 15, its not working on all of this deviceOperating System( Android, Windows 10.) My Question or IssueI have deleted an...

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  • Plan Was premium but I cancelled it since the app isn't working Country   Device (Samsung A12, Samsung galaxy tab S8, Hp laptop inspiron 15, its not working on all of this device Operating...
  • Maxim
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Superuser Contribution Starts playing on its own after call.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Spotify starts on its own after a call even if the app has been closed. On my Samsung s8 and...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue   ...
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Superuser Contribution Where is the play in the background setting?

There is a new notification when I open spotify asking me to turn on background play (or something like that, but there is no button that links directly to the phrase used by Spotify. The closest I found is 'Pause app activity if unused' but this has...

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  • There is a new notification when I open spotify asking me to turn on background play (or something like that, but there is no button that links directly to the phrase used by Spotify. The closest I f...
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Superuser Contribution Can't see liked on phone

I can't see my liked songs on my phone. I've tried refreshing, force closing, logging out on my phone, logging out of all devices, updating, clearing my cache and nothing is working. I can see my liked on my laptop both on the website as well as the ...

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  • I can't see my liked songs on my phone. I've tried refreshing, force closing, logging out on my phone, logging out of all devices, updating, clearing my cache and nothing is working. I can see my lik...
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Podcasts automatically added to your episodes on download

Question or IssueWhen I wanted to listen to a podcast, I would simply download it. This allowed me to listen to it when it suited me without regards to my location. This was a simple process and took a total of 2 clicks to go from selecting the podca...

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  • Question or Issue When I wanted to listen to a podcast, I would simply download it. This allowed me to listen to it when it suited me without regards to my location. This was a simple process and to...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify adding songs to 'Liked Songs' playlist that I didn't 'like'

I am using Premium. I have not found the exact issue, just round abouts and from 2017 and older. So the solutions don't help me.Samsung Galaxay S9Android PieApp version 8.5.21.754 * I listen to specific artists.* I 'like' their songs.* Those 'liked' ...

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  • I am using Premium. I have not found the exact issue, just round abouts and from 2017 and older. So the solutions don't help me. Samsung Galaxay S9 Android Pie App version 8.5.21.754   * I ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Remove top podcasts suggestions

Smack dab in the middle of the homescreen is "Your Top Podcasts". It seems to list any podcasts unrelated to what you actually listen to. The suggestions are often inappropriate and embarassing. This issue has been brought up countless times in the p...

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  • Smack dab in the middle of the homescreen is "Your Top Podcasts". It seems to list any podcasts unrelated to what you actually listen to. The suggestions are often inappropriate and embarassing.&nbsp...
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Superuser Contribution how to turn off this spotify connect popup?

so there's this annoying notification at the bottom of my screen that says "[device name] is available" and it's popping up constantly which is incredibly annoying because i don't want to use spotify connect and the device popping up isn't even mine....

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  • so there's this annoying notification at the bottom of my screen that says "[device name] is available" and it's popping up constantly which is incredibly annoying because i don't want to use spotify...
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Superuser Contribution Android Widget doesn't work

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceRedmi Note 8 ProOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueRecently my Android widget stopped working, however I was using it without any problems since few years. Instead of standard navigation there's two buttons t...

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  • Plan Premium Country Poland Device Redmi Note 8 Pro Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue Recently my Android widget stopped working, however I was using it without any pr...
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Superuser Contribution how can I use a spotify playlist as a ringtone?

I can already use an entire playlist as an alarm using the default samsung alarm app, and without downloading that playlist at that. yet I cannot find an option to use a playlist

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  • I can already use an entire playlist as an alarm using the default samsung alarm app, and without downloading that playlist at that. yet I cannot find an option to use a playlist
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Superuser Contribution I'm unable to click the karaoke icon/karaoke button disappering

I have issues using the karaoke feature on my mobile device.When I open lyrics the karaoke/mic icon usually isn't visible, but if I close the lyrics it appears for a split second while the lyric "tab" is closing, so I am never able to tap on it. This...

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  • I have issues using the karaoke feature on my mobile device. When I open lyrics the karaoke/mic icon usually isn't visible, but if I close the lyrics it appears for a split second while the lyric "t...
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Superuser Contribution Can't download

PlanPremiumCountryIndiaDeviceVivo Y21Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI can't download songs even though I have a premium plan

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  •   Plan Premium Country India Device Vivo Y21 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue I can't download songs even though I have a premium plan 
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How to remove a song from the playlist that is currently playing

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung Galaxy 8+Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueThis seems like a trivial thing, and I'm sorry to bother the community about it but I can't figure it out. I looked around in here but all of the posts were ...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device Samsung Galaxy 8+ Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue This seems like a trivial thing, and I'm sorry to bother the communi...
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Superuser Contribution I have the problem that spotify skips the last seconds of a song

When my children listening to a radioplay the last 2 to 4 seconds of every chapter are skipped by Spotify. I cleaned the catch, I reinstalled the app problem not solved... Don't know what to do...

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  • When my children listening to a radioplay the last 2 to 4 seconds of every chapter are skipped by Spotify. I cleaned the catch, I reinstalled the app problem not solved... Don't know what to do... 😞
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Superuser Contribution Unexpected default playback behavior with new device

Premium PlanUnited StatesPixel 8 ProAndroid 14 After upgrading my phone, I'm having an issue with Spotify played via my car's Bluetooth. Before changing devices, Spotify would automatically play whatever was Now Playing (e.g., if I was listening to m...

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  • Premium Plan United States Pixel 8 Pro Android 14   After upgrading my phone, I'm having an issue with Spotify played via my car's Bluetooth. Before changing devices, Spotify would automati...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify audio isn't playing in my car even though it says the track is playing

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceSamsung Galaxy S21 UltraOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueAll of a sudden, the audio in my car, when playing Spotify, stopped working, even though the track says it's playing. I'm connected via Bluetooth ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Australia Device Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue All of a sudden, the audio in my car, when playing Spotify, stopp...
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Superuser Contribution Friends Mix playlist won't load on Android app

PlanPremiumCountryAustralia DeviceSamsung Galaxy 8Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueOn the desktop app, I can find and play the Friends Mix playlist. However, it is not possible to find it on the Android app. If I play it on my phone from t...

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  • Plan Premium Country Australia   Device Samsung Galaxy 8 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue On the desktop app, I can find and play the Friends Mix playlist. However...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution can't login anymore

PlanFreeCountryFranceDeviceSamsung Galaxy S21 Ultra AND Windows 10ProOperating SystemWindows 10Pro My Question or Issuehello, I am no able to connect anymore for 3 days now. This is happening simultaneously on my phone and windows.I tried connection ...

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  • Plan Free Country France Device Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra AND Windows 10Pro Operating System Windows 10Pro   My Question or Issue hello, I am no able to connect anymore for 3 days now. ...
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Superuser Contribution spotify canvas not working when playing music via search

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 4Operating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue My canvases are not showing when I am listening to music via recent searches. Canvases work normally outside of searches but I never had that problem...

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  • Plan Premium Country Singapore Device Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue     My canvases are not showing when I am listening to music v...
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