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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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Superuser Contribution Spotify App WILL NOT open on Android 13 (until I reboot each time)

PlanPremiumCountryCanadaDevice(Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra)Operating System(Android 13) My Question or Issue This issue started about 1 or 2 weeks ago. After a period of time goes by where I have not used the Spotify app (think like going to sleep th...

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  •   Plan Premium Country Canada Device (Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra) Operating System (Android 13)  My Question or Issue   This issue started about 1 or 2 weeks ago. After...
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Unusual Homepage

PlanPremiumCountryEgyptDeviceSamsung A 23Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueMy liked songs and recently played playlists are supposed to be on my homepage but they are not, Instead I have two podcasts that I follow, help me this is annoyi...

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  • Plan Premium Country Egypt Device Samsung A 23 Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue My liked songs and recently played playlists are supposed to be on my homepage but the...
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Superuser Contribution [Android]Podcast sort keeps resetting

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceLG V30Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueWhenever I change the sort order for podcast episodes, it reverts to the default sort order after a few seconds. I prefer to sort from oldest to newest for podcasts that I...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device LG V30 Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue Whenever I change the sort order for podcast episodes, it reverts to the default sort o...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution How to stop Spotify starting when I switch on Bluetooth?

I have Spotify installed on a Pixel 5, running Android 12 (standard build). Whenever I switch on Bluetooth, Spotify automatically starts playing. This has only started happening to me in the last month or so. When I switch my phone on in the morning,...

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  • I have Spotify installed on a Pixel 5, running Android 12 (standard build).   Whenever I switch on Bluetooth, Spotify automatically starts playing.  This has only started happening to me ...
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Wifi streaming only option

PlanPremiumCountryUK Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueAs per other post Spotify need to implement a wifi streaming only option. ios and some android OSs (one plus) allow controlling apps internet access via settings (see attachments). Howe...

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  •   Plan Premium Country UK   Operating System Android   My Question or Issue As per other post Spotify need to implement a wifi streaming only option.   ios and some an...
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Superuser Contribution Random mode is automatically activated.

I currently have the problem on my mobile device. I play the songs from any list without having the random mode activated and everything is fine, but when I disconnect from WiFi or Bluetooth (when I am connected) and when I reconnect, the playback qu...

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  • I currently have the problem on my mobile device. I play the songs from any list without having the random mode activated and everything is fine, but when I disconnect from WiFi or Bluetooth (when I ...
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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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Song keeps changing after 20 seconds

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

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

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  • 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 ...
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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.

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  • 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...
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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...

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  • 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...
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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...

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  • 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 ...
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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.

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  • 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.
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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.

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

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  • 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...
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