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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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  • Daniel
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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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  • Alex
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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....

  • Visitor
  • 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...
  • jim8906
  • Casual Listener
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Song keeps changing after 20 seconds

Songs play 20 seconds and then move to next. Logged out, restarted phone, uninstalled and reinstalled app

  • Visitor
  • Songs play 20 seconds and then move to next. Logged out, restarted phone, uninstalled and reinstalled app
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
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Superuser Contribution It won't play my playlist, when the first song ends it goes to "recommended

When I'm trying to play my playlist, it switches to "recommended song" and I can't change the shuffle feature, it keeps saying I need premium to change it, I also can't use the arrow pointing to the left that goes to previous song.

  • Visitor
  • When I'm trying to play my playlist, it switches to "recommended song" and I can't change the shuffle feature, it keeps saying I need premium to change it, I also can't use the arrow pointing to the ...
  • Vasil
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Superuser Contribution Local files won't show up on android

No new mp3 files I download will show up in my local files folder. I've uninstalled the app and reinstalled it to no avail. I have premium, so that's not the issue.

  • Casual Listener
  • No new mp3 files I download will show up in my local files folder. I've uninstalled the app and reinstalled it to no avail. I have premium, so that's not the issue.
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Notification always showing Album Cover from previous Song

PlanPremium CountrySwitzerland DeviceRedmi Note 11 Pro Operating SystemAndroid 12My Question or IssueHi, bascially the subject title says everything. Only had this issue on this phone. Tried reinstalling and deleting data already. Picture or albumcov...

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  • Plan Premium   Country Switzerland   Device Redmi Note 11 Pro   Operating System Android 12 My Question or Issue Hi, bascially the subject title says everything. Only h...
  • MihailY
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How do I turn off lgbtq and other politically focused playlists on homepag?

I come to Spotify to listen to music, this is a streaming service not a political platform. At present I don't see an option to select straight playlists. I would like to not have things shoved at me when not requested. If this can't be undone I will...

  • Casual Listener
  • I come to Spotify to listen to music, this is a streaming service not a political platform. At present I don't see an option to select straight playlists. I would like to not have things shoved at...
  • Wandat46
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Superuser Contribution Spotify songs not downloading on phone

Songs are not downloading on my Xiaomi phone anymore, the circle keeps spinning round but it's not downloading. Weird things is that podcasts are actually downloading. I have plenty of storage space left, not anywhere near the 10k songs limit and hav...

  • Visitor
  • Songs are not downloading on my Xiaomi phone anymore, the circle keeps spinning round but it's not downloading. Weird things is that podcasts are actually downloading. I have plenty of storage space ...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution I can't find my account overview

I want to switch to a Duo plan, but the web site keeps telling me to do it via app, and in the app, it doesn't show anything other than the fact that I have a Premium plan.

  • Casual Listener
  • I want to switch to a Duo plan, but the web site keeps telling me to do it via app, and in the app, it doesn't show anything other than the fact that I have a Premium plan.
  • AlejaR
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Podcasts will not play.

On my device Galxy Note 8 Spotify is no longer playing any podcasts.I can download them but they will not play.

  • Casual Listener
  • On my device Galxy Note 8 Spotify is no longer playing any podcasts. I can download them but they will not play.
  • jennamlchapman
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Superuser Contribution Delay in lyrics

PlanPremium CountryBrazil DeviceSamsung Galaxy A9 Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueHello, I use to follow the music lyrics', and I realized that if we enable the option "gradual transition", when the following music starts, it will have...

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  • Plan Premium   Country Brazil   Device Samsung Galaxy A9   Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue Hello,   I use to follow the music lyrics', and I...
  • viniman
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Superuser Contribution Podcas not shown

The video podcast (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wyGBLcaywjkh9itrbZi7o?si=6JofCA71Tkiw5D9n0u_DwA&utm_source=whatsapp) is not shown neither on my app neither on my desktop app on my laptop

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  • The video podcast (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5wyGBLcaywjkh9itrbZi7o?si=6JofCA71Tkiw5D9n0u_DwA&utm_source=whatsapp) is not shown neither on my app neither on my desktop app on my laptop
  • Joan
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Cómo puedo cancelar

Me han cobrado doble, el soporte es una porquería, quiero cancelar y hoy voy a profeco

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  • Me han cobrado doble, el soporte es una porquería, quiero cancelar y hoy voy a profeco
  • kaworu_bloodpaw
  • Roadie
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Superuser Contribution How Do You Use Other Fonts?

PlanPremiumCountryU.S.A.DeviceGoogle Pixel 3a XL and Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro SOperating SystemAndroid 11 and Windows 10 My Question or IssueDoes anyone know how to get different fonts to work in the titles of playlists? I have seen them on other peopl...

  • Roadie
  • Plan Premium Country U.S.A. Device Google Pixel 3a XL and Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S Operating System Android 11 and Windows 10   My Question or Issue Does anyone know how to get differe...
  • karanmandya
  • Casual Listener
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Superuser Contribution Algunas canciones se cortan aprox a los 10".

Cuando estoy escuchando mi biblioteca, o sea sin wifi se cortan algunas canciones entre los 5 y los 10", cómo consecuencia borre toda la biblioteca y la volví a descargar y aún así sigo teniendo el problema, nunca cambie nada de la configuración como...

  • Visitor
  • Cuando estoy escuchando mi biblioteca, o sea sin wifi se cortan algunas canciones entre los 5 y los 10", cómo consecuencia borre toda la biblioteca y la volví a descargar y aún así sigo teniendo el p...
  • Alex
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Superuser Contribution I can't add nor find the spotify playlist widget, what can I do?

As far as I know, you can find the 'Add to HomeScreen' feature once you tap the three dots next to a playlist, I don't have that feature, what can I do?

  • Visitor
  • As far as I know, you can find the 'Add to HomeScreen' feature once you tap the three dots next to a playlist, I don't have that feature, what can I do?
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Superuser Contribution Edamame by bbno$ won't play.

Everytime I click on Edamame by bbno$ and Rich Brian it stops all music and will not play the song. I've tried reinstalling and logging out and back in. My app is up to date as far as I can tell. Please help.

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  • Everytime I click on Edamame by bbno$ and Rich Brian it stops all music and will not play the song. I've tried reinstalling and logging out and back in. My app is up to date as far as I can tell. Ple...
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Superuser Contribution Canvas Option

Canvas option is not showing on my phone (Samsung A30s) Please tell me solution or is my device not supported for canvas?.

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  • Canvas option is not showing on my phone (Samsung A30s) Please tell me solution or is my device not supported for canvas?.  
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Superuser Contribution Chromebook keeps skipping 6 songs

PlanPremium, for almost 10 years nowCountryUSADeviceAsus Chromebook/desktop thingOperating SystemGoogle Chrome OS, Version 76.0.3809.136 (Official Build) (64-bit)So for the last 4 months I haven't been able to listen to Spotify at work and it's defia...

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  • Plan Premium, for almost 10 years now Country USA Device Asus Chromebook/desktop thing Operating System Google Chrome OS,  Version 76.0.3809.136 (Official Build) (64-bit) So for the ...
  • Thambi4ever
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