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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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Superuser Contribution How to see all playlists I have created?

I want to filter my playlists so that I can easily see only the playlists that I have created. How can I do this?

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  • I want to filter my playlists so that I can easily see only the playlists that I have created. How can I do this?
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Superuser Contribution "No internet connection" when trying to sign in

It has been happening a few times already. I tried signing in via Facebook, email, none works. I tried factory reset, reinstalling the application (Spotify Lite), and it didn't work. It was working a few months ago on my rooted device (Galaxy Fame GT...

  • Casual Listener
  • It has been happening a few times already. I tried signing in via Facebook, email, none works. I tried factory reset, reinstalling the application (Spotify Lite), and it didn't work. It was working a...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth headphones wont connect when I'm not connected to WiFi

I have service and at least 3 bars but no wifi and my headphones connect to my phone but not to Spotify. I have premium and even downloaded playlists but can't play anything

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  • I have service and at least 3 bars but no wifi and my headphones connect to my phone but not to Spotify. I have premium and even downloaded playlists but can't play anything
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Superuser Contribution Changes to Maximum volume using Spotify Connect for Echo Show

PlanPremiumCountryEnglandDevice(SAMSUNG S10PLUS / ECHO SHOW 5 AND 10)Operating System(iANDROIDOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueWhen I connect to either of my Echo Show devices (5 or 10) via Spotify Connect as soon as I try to...

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  • Plan Premium Country England Device (SAMSUNG S10PLUS / ECHO SHOW 5 AND 10) Operating System (iANDROIDOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue When I connect to...
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Pages don't automatically save in cache when you leave them then go back.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueAs of late, whenever I click a page like "View Artists" then hit the Back Button it refreshes...

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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 As of l...
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Spotify keeps playing thundercat

I downloaded a thundercat playlist and didn't like it. I deleted the playlist. I unfollowed thundercat. No matter what I do it only plays thundercat.

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  • I downloaded a thundercat playlist and didn't like it. I deleted the playlist. I unfollowed thundercat. No matter what I do it only plays thundercat.
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Superuser Contribution spotify not playing offline

I just bought the spotify dou plan recently and i cant play any song on my phone when im offline

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  • I just bought the spotify dou plan recently and i cant play any song on my phone when im offline
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Spotify / Android / Cardo PackTalk helmet blutooth

Morning all I have just started using Spotify with my Cardo Packtalk bluetooth helmet communicator for whern im on myu motorcycle. The volume for music and hearing other riders is set right but when I am listening to music and try to use voice comman...

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  • Morning all   I have just started using Spotify with my Cardo Packtalk bluetooth helmet communicator for whern im on myu motorcycle.   The volume for music and hearing other riders is s...
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Why am I unable to access my downloaded albums when offline?

Since an update issued in early February 2024, I have been been unable to access my downloaded albums while offline. I have contacted the support email address who have provided no help whatsoever and now do not even respond to my emails. Why are you...

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  • Since an update issued in early February 2024, I have been been unable to access my downloaded albums while offline. I have contacted the support email address who have provided no help whatsoeve...
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Superuser Contribution Songs don't load on mobile data

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceFairphone 3+Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueHey there,since Saturday I am experiencing a very strange behaviour of the spotify app on my phone. It can only play music or load my playlists, when it is on w...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Fairphone 3+ Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue Hey there, since Saturday I am experiencing a very strange behaviour of the spotify...
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Superuser Contribution How can I listen a single song?

My problem is that if I want to liststen JUST a single song, I cant because spotify is playing a automix of this and many other songs.

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  • My problem is that if I want to liststen JUST a single song, I cant because spotify is playing a automix of this and many other songs.
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Superuser Contribution Song listed in album but link is greyed out

Mr and mrs smith album(the actual vocal version) has a song by Alana D, baby bay listed but you cant play it. Several others on the album are also unavailable. Is this some weird loss of license on spotify?

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  • Mr and mrs smith album(the actual vocal version) has a song by Alana D, baby bay listed but you cant play it. Several others on the album are also unavailable. Is this some weird loss of license on s...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Artist pages don't load

All of a sudden Artist pages refuse to load. I click on "View artist". After a couple seconds of loading, it says "Something went wrong - Have another go? Try again". 9/10 artist pages are like this. 1/10 seem to randomly work. Artist pages are still...

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  • All of a sudden Artist pages refuse to load. I click on "View artist". After a couple seconds of loading, it says "Something went wrong - Have another go? Try again". 9/10 artist pages are like this....
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Superuser Contribution Downloaded Content on Galaxy Watch Active

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceSamsung Galaxy Watch ActiveOperating SystemTizen 4.0.0.3 My Question or IssueI have read everything that Spotify, the Spotify Community Forums, and Samsung have to say about this issue. Everything. This functional...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Operating System Tizen 4.0.0.3   My Question or Issue I have read everything that Spotify, the Spotify Community F...
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Superuser Contribution Delay with Android Media Control

PlanPremiumCountryDenmarkDeviceSamsung Galaxy S21Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueWhen I skip a track on the Media Controller there is a 2 second delay before it shows up as the next one.There's no issue skipping in the app itself, the mus...

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  • Plan Premium Country Denmark Device Samsung Galaxy S21 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue When I skip a track on the Media Controller there is a 2 second delay before it s...
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Superuser Contribution Notification Controls can't be swiped away or closed

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceLG V60Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueRecently, I have been unable to swipe away the Spotify controls notification once I'm done listening. It'll just move over to show the notifications options but...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States Device LG V60 Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue Recently, I have been unable to swipe away the Spotify controls notification once I'...
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Superuser Contribution Songs are too fast

On my android phone I have this really weird issue that I feel like the songs are like 1.5 times faster. Maybe it's just me.

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  • On my android phone I have this really weird issue that I feel like the songs are like 1.5 times faster. Maybe it's just me.
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Superuser Contribution Not all buttons and menu items are accessible in 1280x720 resolution (android car radio unit)

PlanFree/PremiumCountryUSDeviceEonon car radio unit with 10 inch screen at 1280x720Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI am unable to access all functions and menu options on my car radio unit. I believe this is due to the resolution of the s...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country US Device Eonon car radio unit with 10 inch screen at 1280x720 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue I am unable to access all functions and menu op...
  • AlejaR
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Superuser Contribution Spotify won't play two specific episodes of a podcast

I am trying to listen to episodes 147 and 147 of "The Rest is Politics" and I cannot. They won't play on my Android phone app, my desktop app or the browser (even in incognito). I have logged out and in, restarted my computer, emptied the cache, rein...

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  • I am trying to listen to episodes 147 and 147 of "The Rest is Politics" and I cannot. They won't play on my Android phone app, my desktop app or the browser (even in incognito). I have logged out and...
  • Novy
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