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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...

Amayy
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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 stops playing after 10 minutes on Honor 9 Lite

Spotify reliably stops playing after exactly 10 minutes in the background without any notification. I have already changed my battery settings, the app should therefore be untouched by any energy saving mechanisms. PlanPremium DeviceHonor 9 Lite

tarkus222
Newbie
Spotify reliably stops playing after exactly 10 minutes in the background without any notification. I have already changed my battery settings, the app should therefore be untouched by any energy sav...
2018-08-15 9:26:17 AM
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CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution Keeps redownloading everytime I open the app

PlanPremiumCountryPhilippinesDeviceGalaxy Note 20 UltraOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueAfter the latest update, everytime I open the app, it keeps showing the downloading notification, even though the progress is already at 100%. Now s...

ReiSchneider
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Plan Premium Country Philippines Device Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Operating System Android 11 My Question or Issue After the latest update, everytime I open the app, it keeps showing the ...
2021-02-14 2:11:47 PM
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CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution Spotify connect devices showing "can't play this right now"

My Question or IssueI'm using Spotify on Android (Motorola). In the last couple of days when I try to connect to a device it shows them in the list of devices (Xbox and Denon ceol receiver) but both are greyed out with message "can't play this right ...

laurence_rodger
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My Question or Issue I'm using Spotify on Android (Motorola). In the last couple of days when I try to connect to a device it shows them in the list of devices (Xbox and Denon ceol receiver) but bot...
2021-02-14 12:55:36 PM
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Ver
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Music lags when display is off - Google pixel

For well over 2 months now my music will lag/stutter when I am using headphones and I locked my screen/am idle. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the app, deleted cache and stop battery optimization and none of this is working. Please help me!

FranDubey
Newbie
For well over 2 months now my music will lag/stutter when I am using headphones and I locked my screen/am idle. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the app, deleted cache and stop battery optim...
2021-02-15 1:05:50 PM
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Superuser Contribution please stop recomme ding music based on music I'm not liking

I am a teacher and I play "this is raffi" for my students. I have "liked" none of the songs, but I keep getting daily playlists of children's music I will never listen to. Is there any way to indicate that I do not want recomendations based on certai...

attackfish18
Newbie
I am a teacher and I play "this is raffi" for my students. I have "liked" none of the songs, but I keep getting daily playlists of children's music I will never listen to. Is there any wa...
2021-02-14 5:35:55 AM
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Ver
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Superuser Contribution [Android][Your Library] Music cuts out when phone lockscreen comes on after being idle

Running into an issue where:1. Plug in headphones and play music2. Set down phone and after 1 minute, the phone screen goes back to screensaver3. Once screen changes, audio cuts out (pause) for a few seconds or until I turn on screen again Please hel...

Jg901
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Running into an issue where: 1. Plug in headphones and play music 2. Set down phone and after 1 minute, the phone screen goes back to screensaver 3. Once screen changes, audio cuts out (pause) for...
2021-02-08 3:07:03 AM
2021-02-15 9:35:53 AM
Alex
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Superuser Contribution How do I listen to ALL songs by an artist?

I know you can go to an artist and "Shuffle" songs, but this only plays a selected amount of songs. How do I play or see a list of all the songs from an artist? Surely this is the most basic of features? - see all songs by an artist. There's some "Th...

JLW93
Newbie
I know you can go to an artist and "Shuffle" songs, but this only plays a selected amount of songs. How do I play or see a list of all the songs from an artist? Surely this is the most basic...
2021-02-13 1:52:11 AM
2021-02-15 4:12:50 AM
Djeraa
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Using TV as a remote

Are you supposed to be able to use Spotify Connect from the Anroid TV app? I want to play music through my PC speakers and sound card while I'm working from my work laptop using the PC monitor. I'd prefer to be able to control it from the TV rather t...

PaulM1c3
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Are you supposed to be able to use Spotify Connect from the Anroid TV app? I want to play music through my PC speakers and sound card while I'm working from my work laptop using the PC monito...
2021-02-13 11:42:35 PM
2021-02-15 1:03:00 AM
PaulM1c3
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Superuser Contribution Shuffle/repeat resets after changing song manually

Repeat button is not persistent after song change. I checked this thread about this problemhttps://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Android-Shuffle-is-disabled-when-selecting-another-track/idi-p/4490695/page/2 but this is not true, it wasn't f...

PapaJ
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Repeat button is not persistent after song change. I checked this thread about this problem https://community.spotify.com/t5/Ongoing-Issues/Android-Shuffle-is-disabled-when-selecting-another-track/i...
2021-02-13 9:31:38 PM
2021-02-14 9:52:52 PM
CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution Android TV: podcast continues without video after pause/play

PlanPremiumCountryPolandDeviceXiaomi Mi Box 4Operating SystemAndroid 9 (Android TV) My Question or IssueI'm watching the Joe Rogan Podcast with Elon Musk (episode #1609). (1) If I Pause the video, walk away for 3-5 minutes, then return to Play podcas...

MusicToronto
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Plan Premium Country Poland Device Xiaomi Mi Box 4 Operating System Android 9 (Android TV) My Question or Issue I'm watching the Joe Rogan Podcast with Elon Musk (episode #1609). &n...
2021-02-13 4:54:09 PM
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CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution After disconnect from Android Auto, media volume is at max

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceNote 10Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueI just moved to Spotify from YTM and when I disconnect my Note 10 from Android Auto, it leaves my media volume at max and even continues playing the song for a second or ...

Chief_longbeef
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Plan Premium Country US Device Note 10 Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue I just moved to Spotify from YTM and when I disconnect my Note 10 from Android Auto, it leaves...
2021-02-06 9:33:34 PM
2021-02-14 2:13:17 PM
Chief_longbeef
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Samsung S10+ spotify wont play when set as Google alarm

PlanPremiumCountryNew Zealand DeviceSamsung Galaxy S10 +Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueIf i set my Google alarm to spotify song or Playlist it won't play unless the app is already open.

Duskfeline
Music Fan
Plan Premium Country New Zealand Device Samsung Galaxy S10 + Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue If i set my Google alarm to spotify song or Playlist it won't play...
2021-02-13 3:50:58 AM
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Ivan
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Add songs to queue from Search

(Check my screenshot, there is no option to Add to Queue for a song in search result) Let's say I'm enjoying a Daily Mix playlist, all songs in it are my favourites, I have put the playlist on shuffle just for fun, but in the middle of it someone rec...

adityakhapre
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(Check my screenshot, there is no option to Add to Queue for a song in search result) Let's say I'm enjoying a Daily Mix playlist, all songs in it are my favourites, I have put the playlist on shuf...
2020-08-27 8:44:38 AM
2021-02-14 7:36:25 AM
MadmanOnWheels
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify on pioneer avh-600ex

PlanFreeCountryU.S.A.DeviceGoogle pixel 2 XL Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueI just started Spotify free to try it. I noticed on my Android phone there is a heart icon which if I understand this is kind of a like button or thumbs up li...

user-removed
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Plan Free Country U.S.A. Device Google pixel 2 XL Operating System Android 11 My Question or Issue I just started Spotify free to try it. I noticed on my Android phon...
2021-02-12 5:55:41 AM
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CarlosE
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Superuser Contribution Android shows songs but cannot play some

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceHuawei Nova 3Operating SystemAndroid V9 My Question or IssueHi There I have a weird but frustrating issue. I can play some music but not others. For example, if I search for a song or an album, it can find it. The big...

pps300
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Australia Device Huawei Nova 3 Operating System Android V9 My Question or Issue Hi There I have a weird but frustrating issue. I can play some music but not ot...
2021-02-12 3:29:01 AM
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Elena
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Why is the new Spotify design not yet available on Android and why is it not possible to add a pictu

PlanPremiumCountryAustria DeviceXiaomi Mi10Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueWhy is the new Spotify design not yet available on Android and why can't you add a picture to playlists. On iOS, the new design has been available since Februar...

MusicIsNice123
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Plan Premium Country Austria Device Xiaomi Mi10 Operating System Android 11 My Question or Issue Why is the new Spotify design not yet available on Android and why can't you ...
2021-01-03 3:24:24 PM
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Mihail
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Wakeify - Android Spotify Alarm Version 2.1

Hello. I have released version 2.1 of Wakeify. It's an Android app that allows you to wake up to Spotify tracks. You can download it here for free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.matthewmitchell.wakeify The app uses the Spotify app...

MatthewLM
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Hello. I have released version 2.1 of Wakeify. It's an Android app that allows you to wake up to Spotify tracks. You can download it here for free: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
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Duskfeline
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Superuser Contribution [android] local Files not syncing or downloadingto mobile

PlanFamily PremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceSamsung Galaxy A50Operating SystemWindows 8.1 My Question or IssueEvery time I use my local files and put in a song then sync it into my phone it doesn't show up and I add it to one of my Playlists all it s...

SuicidalSector
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Plan Family Premium Country United States Device Samsung Galaxy A50 Operating System Windows 8.1 My Question or Issue Every time I use my local files and put in a song then sync it i...
2021-02-11 11:48:03 PM
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Eni
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Superuser Contribution Download all music with one button?

Plan: PremiumCountry: US Device: Samsung Galaxy S21+Operating System: Android I installed spotify on my new phone and I'd like to download all my music as I have it on the old one. Is there a way to do this without going into each individual artist a...

Behemoose
Visitor
Plan: Premium Country: US Device: Samsung Galaxy S21+ Operating System: Android I installed spotify on my new phone and I'd like to downloa...
2021-02-11 10:39:10 PM
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Eni
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Superuser Contribution can't see song names in playlist

PlanPremiumCountryIsraelDevicecar’s media systemOperating SystemAndroidMy Question or Issuei can't see song names in playlistonl in Albums

liran250
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Plan Premium Country Israel Device car’s media system Operating System Android My Question or Issue i can't see song names in playlist onl in Albums
2020-11-14 9:00:46 PM
2021-02-12 7:46:28 PM
Eni
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