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Solved!! 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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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 I can't connect to Sonos via Spotify Connect

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceGoogle Pixel 4a 5GOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueHi, I can't connect the Sonos speakers via Spotify Connect, they simple don't show up in the list of devices.However, they can connect and play without pr...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Google Pixel 4a 5G Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue Hi,   I can't connect the Sonos speakers via Spotify Connect, they simp...
  • MusicUser
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Superuser Contribution Daily Mixes seem frozen

PlanPremiumCountryFrance I have a problem since two or three month : my daily mixes does not change and seem frozen. I listen lot of electro style, but since one month I have listen some rock/metal and no change appear. It's always the same daily mix...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country France   I have a problem since two or three month : my daily mixes does not change and seem frozen. I listen lot of electro style, but since one month I have listen so...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Like songs won't go away

PlanPremiumCountryMexicoDeviceOppo Find XOperating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueA while ago I added these songs through "Import", now I'm trying to delete the "Like songs" playlists but these songs won't delete. Help.

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  • Plan Premium Country Mexico Device Oppo Find X Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue A while ago I added these songs through "Import", now I'm trying to delete the "Like s...
  • Jeremy
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Superuser Contribution artists list gone

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueAll my years that Ive spent following various artist around the world are gone. the app count...

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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 All my ...
  • Breviceps
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podcast library problems

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceSamsung Galaxy s8Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or Issuepodcast not working on MobileSince yesterday on my mobile phone i am having problems with my list of podcasts. it is showing a very old list of podcasts tha...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Samsung Galaxy s8 Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue podcast not working on Mobile Since yesterday on my mobile phone i am having ...
  • Leni75
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Superuser Contribution Artist page not loading

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicehonor 10 & huawei p30Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueSome artists (especially audio books) can't be selected in the Android App. I search for "Die drei ??", click the artist result and see a loading screen. ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device honor 10 & huawei p30 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Some artists (especially audio books) can't be selected in the Android App...
  • Mihail
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Displaying menu issue

PlanPremiumOperating SystemAndroid 8.1My Question or IssueI've recently built an android tablet into my car. It has a custom car-friendly surface with fixed horizontal menu on the top of the display. Every application installed from Play Store displa...

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  • Plan Premium Operating System Android 8.1 My Question or Issue I've recently built an android tablet into my car. It has a custom car-friendly surface with fixed horizontal menu on the top of th...
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Superuser Contribution No lyrics

PlanPremium Device(Xiaomi Redmi 9C, Samsung J6+) Operating SystemAndroid 10QP My Question or IssueLyrics won't show up in all my devices. Already clear the chace, reinstall, and try to log in on my sister's phone which has the lyrics but still won't ...

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  • Plan Premium   Device (Xiaomi Redmi 9C, Samsung J6+)   Operating System Android 10QP   My Question or Issue Lyrics won't show up in all my devices. Already clear the chace, r...
  • Ver
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Superuser Contribution Spotify keeps pausing on Google Pixel 3a

For the last month my Spotify keeps pausing when I attempt to listen to music. I have looked at battery optimization, reset my password, ensured my account was up to date, reinstalled the app on my phone, logged out everywhere,etc... I press play and...

  • Visitor
  • For the last month my Spotify keeps pausing when I attempt to listen to music. I have looked at battery optimization, reset my password, ensured my account was up to date, reinstalled the app on my p...
  • Alex
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CarPlay issue

I just purchased a 2020 Ford F-150 with Sync 3. Music plays perfectly through Bluetooth, but when plugged in via USB for CarPlay the EQ goes flat and will not allow me to change it. I am on Sync 3 version 3.4 and Spotify premium 8.5.86.739.

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  • I just purchased a 2020 Ford F-150 with Sync 3. Music plays perfectly through Bluetooth, but when plugged in via USB for CarPlay the EQ goes flat and will not allow me to change it. I am on Sync 3 ve...
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Connectivity with Bluetooth headphones keeps dropping

PlanPremiumCountrySingaporeDeviceSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraOperating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueThe connectivity with my Bluetooth headphones keeps dropping. I've used two of my Bluetooth headphones and they have the same issue. The wired...

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  • Plan Premium Country Singapore Device Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue The connectivity with my Bluetooth headphones keeps dropping. I've...
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Superuser Contribution Music that switches from Android Auto to smartphone.

PlanFreeCountryFranceDeviceHonor 10Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueHello,I use Spotify with Android Auto built into my vehicle.When I listen to music and switch off the ignition of the vehicle, the music switches to my phone.How to avo...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free Country France Device Honor 10 Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue Hello, I use Spotify with Android Auto built into my vehicle. When I listen to music and s...
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Superuser Contribution Storage selection suddenly disappeared

PlanPremiumDeviceSamsung S7 EdgeOperating SystemAndroidMy Question or IssueYesterday I opened Spotify and I see that it's downloading 1.5k songs. Then I realized that I can't even select my SD as the storage anymore. This is the most frustrating thin...

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  • Plan Premium Device Samsung S7 Edge Operating System Android My Question or Issue Yesterday I opened Spotify and I see that it's downloading 1.5k songs. Then I realized that I can't even selec...
  • Mihail
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Superuser Contribution Podcast listen location being forgotten - Joe Rogan

PlanFree/PremiumCountry DeviceAndroid Car StereoOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Having been forced to download Spotify to continue to listen to Joe Rogan's podcast I am having an issue where the current lo...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country   Device Android Car Stereo Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue   Having been forced to download S...
  • Mihail
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[Android][Other] My music cuts out when my phone or computer goes to the screensaver.

My music cuts out when my phone or computer goes to the screensaver. How do I get my Spotify to keep playing while I am not actively looking at my phone or computer?

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  • My music cuts out when my phone or computer goes to the screensaver. How do I get my Spotify to keep playing while I am not actively looking at my phone or computer?
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Superuser Contribution JRE won't play video on mobile app

Edit: problem solved I've tried everything to fix it, made sure it was updated, turned off car mode, did a clean reinstall twice, downloaded an episode, and I still get a black screen with audio (and yes audio only is turned off). I'm trying on the m...

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  • Edit: problem solved   I've tried everything to fix it, made sure it was updated, turned off car mode, did a clean reinstall twice, downloaded an episode, and I still get a black screen with a...
  • Mihail
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution not playing and no sound after the update

No song I choose plays, no sound, and the timer doesn't work after the version 8.5.88.883 update for AndroidPlanPremiumCountryTurkeyDeviceCasper Via A1Operating SystemAndroid 7.0 My Question or IssueNo song I choose plays, no sound, and the timer doe...

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  • No song I choose plays, no sound, and the timer doesn't work after the version 8.5.88.883 update for Android Plan Premium Country Turkey Device Casper Via A1 Operating System Android 7.0 &nb...
  • Mihail
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution My spotify break on second song and stop

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and helpPlanFree/PremiumCountryBrazilDevice(Xiaomi Redmi Note 7)Operating System(Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueGood Morn...

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  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help Plan Free/Premium Country Brazil Device (Xiaomi Redmi Note 7) Operating Sy...
  • Ivan
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Superuser Contribution Automatic unwanted pausing

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDeviceHauwei P smart z 2019Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueAfter starting a song or podcast it takes between 30 secs up to 60 secs when it just stops. I can press play again to start another "cycle" after 30-...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device Hauwei P smart z 2019 Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue After starting a song or podcast it takes between 30 secs up to 60 s...
  • Eni
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Superuser Contribution Local Files are greyed out and not playing

PlanPremiumCountryAustraliaDeviceS10e and S7Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueLocal Files are greyed out and not playingI have tried everything listed here and still not playing:https://community.spotify.com/t5/Android/Play-quot-local-files...

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  • Plan Premium Country Australia Device S10e and S7 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Local Files are greyed out and not playing I have tried everything listed here and st...
  • Alex
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