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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 links won't open in app, opens in browser [android]

i'm trying to open playlist/song links sent from the instagram browser app, but the links open spotify web browser on my phone instead of opening the android app.

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  • i'm trying to open playlist/song links sent from the instagram browser app, but the links open spotify web browser on my phone instead of opening the android app.
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Superuser Contribution Playback restricted

PlanFreeCountryUSA DevicePixel 6Operating SystemAndroid 13 My Question or IssueI am unable to play songs in the Spotify app on my phone. I can navigate around the app, but when I press the play button, nothing happens. Spotify plays find on my laptop...

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  • Plan Free Country USA   Device Pixel 6 Operating System Android 13   My Question or Issue I am unable to play songs in the Spotify app on my phone. I can navigate around the app,...
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HiIm using an android phone Huawei 9 lite . I have a premium subscription and am trying download some music to my phone .In the past i have done this succesfully ,however it ofter dissapears from my phone , and i also get a message saying " I have fi...

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  • Hi Im using an android phone Huawei 9 lite . I have a premium subscription and am trying download some music to my phone .In the past i have done this succesfully  ,however it ofter dissap...
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Superuser Contribution [Android] Long Pressing on the Spotify App Icon

Plan: PremiumCountry: CHDevice: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra + latest firmwareOperating System: AndroidMy Question or IssueWhen long pressing on the Spotify application shortcut under Android, a menu unrolls presenting the following options: Where can I defi...

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  • Plan: Premium Country: CH Device: Galaxy Note 20 Ultra + latest firmware Operating System: Android My Question or Issue When long pressing on the Spotify application shortcut under And...
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Superuser Contribution Google assistant plays alternative versions of songs such as remixes

When I try and play songs on Android using Google Assistant i get non studio versions. For example, if I ask for Diamonds by Rhianna I instead get a incredibly explicit song with Kayne West rapping for about a minute (it's a remix) instead of the exp...

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  • When I try and play songs on Android using Google Assistant i get non studio versions. For example, if I ask for Diamonds by Rhianna I instead get a incredibly explicit song with Kayne West rapping f...
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Superuser Contribution Cant share music to any social media

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceGalaxy S10eOperating SystemAndroid 12 I can't share any music or click anything when I try to share music, the screen stays stuck on "couldn't load preview try again" I've already tried rebooting, uninstalling and reinstall...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA Device Galaxy S10e Operating System Android 12   I can't share any music or click anything when I try to share music, the screen stays stuck on "couldn'...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Crashes on Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen

PlanPremium (Family)CountryUKDeviceGoogle Nest Hub 2nd Gen My Question or IssueMy Spotify Premium (Family) account won't play on my Nest Hub 2. The app seems to try to open (plays the opening sound and "Spotify" flashes on the screen) but then I just...

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  • Plan Premium (Family) Country UK Device Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen   My Question or Issue My Spotify Premium (Family) account won't play on my Nest Hub 2. The app seems to try to open (play...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution No me aparece disponible mi música descargada

Hola, cuento con el plan premium pero me aparece como nos disponible mi música descargada ya reinstalé la app, ya borre la memoria cache, ya cerré sesión pero no me da solución.

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  • Hola, cuento con el plan premium pero me aparece como nos disponible mi música descargada ya reinstalé la app, ya borre la memoria cache, ya cerré sesión pero no me da solución.
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Why can't I share my playlist

Whenever I go to share playlist or even add someone else to the playlist I just get a continuous reload thing.

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  • Whenever I go to share playlist or even add someone else to the playlist I just get a continuous reload thing.
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Can't share tracks

Can't share tracks, if I click on the 3 dots on the side of the track then click on share it's just loading then the reload arrow appears to try to load up again but whit out luck, I have tried to reinstall the app, log out, change from wifi to the p...

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  • Can't share tracks, if I click on the 3 dots on the side of the track then click on share it's just loading then the reload arrow appears to try to load up again but whit out luck, I have tried to re...
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Superuser Contribution Samsung S20 play music itself randomly

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceSamsung Galaxy S20Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueHello, Please excuse me in advance but for such a long description, I will use a translator to convert French. I am having a problem since I bought my Sams...

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  • Plan Premium Country France Device Samsung Galaxy S20 Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue Hello,   Please excuse me in advance but for such a long description, I ...
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I can't share lyrics

I use a Xiaomi Redmi note 8 phone, and I've reinstalled Spotify more than once, and i still can't share lyrics

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  • I use a Xiaomi Redmi note 8 phone, and I've reinstalled Spotify more than once, and i still can't share lyrics
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Superuser Contribution White noise in background of all songs.

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceSamsung Galaxy s7Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueRecently any song I play on spotify has an annoying white noise in the background. I have ruled out any issue in my speakers or auxiliary cord by playing a song bot...

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  •   Plan Premium Country   Device Samsung Galaxy s7 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Recently any song I play on spotify has an annoying white noise in the back...
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Superuser Contribution Couldn't scroll the bar to rewind the song

if the song plays the part of 1:50 where as i wanted to rewind the song part to 1:45 , i couldn't drag the scroll bar back to rewind the song

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  • if the song plays the part of 1:50 where as i wanted to rewind the song part to 1:45 , i couldn't drag the scroll bar back to rewind the song
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Superuser Contribution Nao consigo entrar no plano familiar

Quando aceito o convite pra entrar no grupo familiar aparece uma mensagem que so pode entrar uma vez a cada 12 meses

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  • Quando aceito o convite pra entrar no grupo familiar aparece uma mensagem que so pode entrar uma vez a cada 12 meses
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Superuser Contribution Search function is missing in Playlists

Hello all. I have had Spotify for years, and always been able to search in Playlists. Now, all of a sudden, search is removed as an option from the three dot menu in a Playlist, where it always was. Really struggling as this is how I always search fo...

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  • Hello all. I have had Spotify for years, and always been able to search in Playlists. Now, all of a sudden, search is removed as an option from the three dot menu in a Playlist, where it always was. ...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify Kids isn't on the Amazon Appstore - how do I download to my Amazon Fire Kids?

Family Plan, UKDevice Amazon Fire 8 tabletOperating System Fire OS 5.3.7.0 Is there a way to do this without downloading lots of other apk apps etc first, and will Spotify be releasing the new kids app on Amazon Appstore soon?

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  • Family Plan, UK Device Amazon Fire 8 tablet Operating System Fire OS 5.3.7.0   Is there a way to do this without downloading lots of other apk apps etc first, and will&nb...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify abre sozinho quando conecta fono bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryBrasilDeviceXiaomi Mi 9Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueToda vez que meu fone conecta com o celular o spotify começa a tocar a ultima música que foi escutada. Ele na verdade nem chega a abrir o app, mas fica com atalho na...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brasil Device Xiaomi Mi 9 Operating System Android    My Question or Issue Toda vez que meu fone conecta com o celular o spotify começa a tocar a ultima músic...
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