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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...

Daniel
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Daniel
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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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2020-03-30 2:54:13 AM
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Alex
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Solved!! Delete an unplayable song from playlist

Hi all, I have a playlist that included a song that was later removed from Spotify. It now shows up as unplayable but still on the list. When I long-press it, the options are to go to artist or album but not to remove from the playlist. It only appea...

amaldon
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Hi all, I have a playlist that included a song that was later removed from Spotify. It now shows up as unplayable but still on the list. When I long-press it, the options are to go to artist or album...
2017-02-15 11:20:54 AM
2020-05-01 12:31:45 PM
andreags4
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Local file import never ends

PlanPremium duoCountryJapanDeviceHUAWEI nova lite 3Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueI'd like to import all mp3 files at the local of my phone to Spotify .I've already imported about 1,400 files and I can listen to these songs on Spotify....

snhryt
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Plan Premium duo Country Japan Device HUAWEI nova lite 3 Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue I'd like to import all mp3 files at the local of my phone to Spotify . I've ...
2020-05-01 6:24:29 AM
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Keeps closing when playing music

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceSamsung Galaxy 9,Operating SystemAndroid version 10 My Question or IssueHi, I'm not sure whether crashing is the word, but whenever I play something, and I either lock my phone or keep it playing in the background, after a c...

AlizaB
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Plan Premium Country UK Device Samsung Galaxy 9, Operating System Android version 10 My Question or Issue Hi, I'm not sure whether crashing is the word, but whenever I ...
2020-04-30 11:54:51 PM
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Keeps closing
stops playing music
stops randomly

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Solved!! Songs won't play for over a second

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceSamsung S10Operating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue Spotify suddenly won't play any song for longer than a second, no matter how many times I press play it will only come on for a second or less. It doesn't matter which ...

NatBond2012
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Plan Premium Country UK Device Samsung S10 Operating System Android My Question or Issue Spotify suddenly won't play any song for longer than a second, no matter how ...
2020-04-28 10:22:57 PM
2020-04-30 5:23:50 PM
Luan
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Superuser Contribution Podcasts not working

I am using premium Spotify app on my android phone (Samsung galaxy j3) Spotify updated 2-3 days ago. Since then I cannot access podcasts. All music and play lists are working . I go to 'podcasts' and in the subsection of episodes it says '"something ...

Spozbucket
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I am using premium Spotify app on my android phone (Samsung galaxy j3) Spotify updated 2-3 days ago. Since then I cannot access podcasts. All music and play lists are working . I go to...
2020-04-30 4:11:43 PM
2020-04-30 4:16:01 PM
Mario
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Superuser Contribution Repeat a playlist no longer a capability?

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevice(Galaxy S7Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueOn the most recent update there is no longer a repeat option available to play through my playlists. I contacted, and they sent me an ima...

Sickboy211
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Plan Premium Country USA Device (Galaxy S7 Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue On the most recent update there is no longer a repeat op...
2020-03-31 9:03:45 AM
2020-04-30 12:33:09 PM
Katerina
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Superuser Contribution when I open the podcast the following message appears (an error has occurred.)

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue

rafaeldornel
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2020-04-27 6:31:29 PM
2020-04-30 12:13:18 PM
Mario
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The latest version of Spotify is so weird.

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueToday I updated Spotify. BUT this version of playscreen is completely uncomfortable. I can't ...

sihyun359
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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 Today I...
2020-04-23 7:03:19 PM
2020-04-30 6:21:29 AM
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Changing volume on Android from Windows

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceWindows Laptop, Moto G6Operating SystemWindows 10, Android 9My Question or IssueWhy can't we control the volume on an Android device from the desktop app? I know for a fact that this used to work, or is supposed t...

arkainth
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Plan Premium Country United States Device Windows Laptop, Moto G6 Operating System Windows 10, Android 9 My Question or Issue Why can't we control the volume on an Android device from the de...
2020-04-28 5:47:45 PM
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Luan
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Superuser Contribution I can't access podcasts on my phone

SubscriptionPremiumCountryUSADeviceSamsung Galaxy J7 sky pro My Question or IssueWhenever I try to click on a podcast, it says "an error occurred". Whenever I try to do anything in the podcast tab, it says "something went wrong" It was working on my ...

Alyssie
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Subscription Premium Country USA Device Samsung Galaxy J7 sky pro My Question or Issue Whenever I try to click on a podcast, it says "an error occurred". Whenever I try to do a...
2020-04-26 2:10:32 AM
2020-04-29 8:15:23 PM
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Spotify randomly stops playing while in offline mode

PlanPremiumDeviceSamsung Galaxy A50Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueSpotify randomly stops playing music and podcasts. This only happens when the device does not have an internet connection. This happens regardless whether Spotify set t...

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Plan Premium Device Samsung Galaxy A50 Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue Spotify randomly stops playing music and podcasts. This only happens when the device does not ha...
2020-04-29 6:15:27 PM
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Connect is starting my phone app

Plan - PremiumCountry - USADevice - Samsung Galaxy s10Operating System - Android 10My Question or IssueToday when I turned on my computer version of Spotify in my office it turned on the app on my phone to run simultaneously. And when I turned it off...

IBeRichard
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Plan - Premium Country - USA Device - Samsung Galaxy s10 Operating System - Android 10 My Question or Issue Today when I turned on my computer version of Spotify in my office it turned on t...
2020-04-29 4:41:56 PM
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Connect
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wifi

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Solved!! Spotify crashes when I preview the Your Daily Drive playlist

PlanFreeCountryUnited StatesDeviceSamsung Galaxy S9Operating SystemAndroid 10Spotify Version8.5.55.1105 My Question or IssueWhen I open the Your Daily Drive playlist on Spotify, it shows up like this:I noticed that the playlist is now in Shuffle Mode...

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Plan Free Country United States Device Samsung Galaxy S9 Operating System Android 10 Spotify Version 8.5.55.1105 My Question or Issue When I open the Your Daily Drive playlist on S...
2020-04-28 9:03:22 PM
2020-04-29 12:24:55 PM
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Superuser Contribution No podcasts

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueSince last night, I can't play my podcasts. They don't even show up. My music works just fine...

Rachael114
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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 Since l...
2020-04-26 9:09:37 PM
2020-04-29 10:12:34 AM
Mario
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Superuser Contribution Podcast page unable to load

PlanPremiumCountryCzech RepublicDeviceHuawei P8 liteOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueHello,i have an issue with my podcast. After last update, I am not able to play my podcast. There is always error: "Something went wrong" on podcast home ...

Honza97
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Plan Premium Country Czech Republic Device Huawei P8 lite Operating System Android My Question or Issue Hello, i have an issue with my podcast. After last update, I am not a...
2020-04-28 8:58:29 AM
2020-04-29 10:03:26 AM
Mario
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Spotify randomly stops on Onkyo 646 reciever

While streaming Spotify through an android phone to my Onkyo TX NR646 receiver, playback stops randomly and the receiver disconnects from "Spotify connect" Tried both wired and WiFi connection, results are the sameLatest firmware on all devicesNetgea...

Orts1
Newbie
While streaming Spotify through an android phone to my Onkyo TX NR646 receiver, playback stops randomly and the receiver disconnects from "Spotify connect" Tried both wired and WiFi connection...
2020-03-27 3:26:10 PM
2020-04-29 8:23:19 AM
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Onkyo
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Spotify Pausing after inactivity

PlanPremiumDeviceSamsung Galaxy S7 After my phone is locked for 10 minutes and I have not interacted with it my spotify will pause. I have tried various different things to fix this issue but I can't seem to fix it. Data saver in Spotify is off, Data...

HarryMate_
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Plan Premium Device Samsung Galaxy S7 After my phone is locked for 10 minutes and I have not interacted with it my spotify will pause. I have tried various different things to fix this is...
2020-04-28 12:59:13 PM
2020-04-29 8:04:27 AM
Chem0_oPoet
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Playlist se reinicia

Se reinicia mi playlist adjunto vídeo, https://youtu.be/3nHIgmWSLgY

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Se reinicia mi playlist adjunto vídeo, https://youtu.be/3nHIgmWSLgY
2020-04-29 5:43:18 AM
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Reinicio

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Spotify occasional not accessible on my Roku TV. I sometimes just get a blank screen.