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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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Spotify Connect - Not all devices show up

I have a Vizio Smartcast sound bar and Amazon Echo that I use to play music from my Samsung android device. Initially connect worked perfectly, showing both devices. However, the majority of the time spotify will only show me one device as being avai...

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  • I have a Vizio Smartcast sound bar and Amazon Echo that I use to play music from my Samsung android device. Initially connect worked perfectly, showing both devices. However, the majority of the time...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify connect volume control

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceNothing phone 1 - Xiaomi pad 5Operating SystemAndroid I use the Xiaomi pad 5 as principal deviceI use the smartphone nothing phone 1 as control deviceI Can change music but I don't have the volume controlIS it normal ? R...

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  • Plan Premium Country France Device Nothing phone 1 - Xiaomi pad 5 Operating System Android   I use the Xiaomi pad 5 as principal device I use the smartphone nothing phone 1 as control ...
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Superuser Contribution Smart shuffle does not create a new mix/shuffle order

Whenever I turn smart shuffle on, it does not generate a new shuffle order. It queues the exact same songs in the exact same order every time. Unlike regular shuffle which creates a new mix everytime it is turned off and on, smart shuffle queues the ...

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  • Whenever I turn smart shuffle on, it does not generate a new shuffle order. It queues the exact same songs in the exact same order every time. Unlike regular shuffle which creates a new mix everytime...
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Superuser Contribution the music doesn't stop when calls come in

PlanPremiumDeviceSamsung Galaxy A51Operating System Android My Question or Issuethe music doesn't stop when calls come in, When the cell phone is in vibrator mode and a call comes in, the music does not stop and it's annoying because I miss calls

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  • Plan Premium Device Samsung Galaxy A51 Operating System  Android    My Question or Issue the music doesn't stop when calls come in, When the cell phone is in vibrator mode...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Can I see what date a song was added to my playlist on my android device?

I only have access to Spotify on android devices (phone/tablet), either through the app or in the browser using open.spotify.comI'd like to know which date I added certain songs to a playlist of mine. The only answers I found are about how to do this...

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  • I only have access to Spotify on android devices (phone/tablet), either through the app or in the browser using open.spotify.com I'd like to know which date I added certain songs to a playlist of mi...
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Superuser Contribution The music stops for a few seconds when Up Next appears on the screen

I am using the Spotify app on Android TV and often the music stops for a few seconds when Up Next appears in the upper right corner on the screen.When I cast through Chromecast from my phone, this doesn't happen.The problem appeared since I updated t...

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  • I am using the Spotify app on Android TV and often the music stops for a few seconds when Up Next appears in the upper right corner on the screen. When I cast through Chromecast from my phone, this ...
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Superuser Contribution SD card performance issue fix

Hello everyone, I've been using spotify on android for a number of years. but with small capacity phones. 16gb, 32 gb and now 64 gb with a s9 plus. i've always bought cheap sd cards to massively increase storage at a relatively cheap cost. But whenev...

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  • Hello everyone,   I've been using spotify on android for a number of years. but with small capacity phones. 16gb, 32 gb and now 64 gb with a s9 plus.   i've always bought cheap sd cards...
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Superuser Contribution Jam disappeared

Plan: PremiumOperating System: Android 11 My Question or Issue:Jam disappeared. It's not in the app anymore.The feature broke some time ago, and by that I mean the button for "start a jam" became unresponsive. One could click on it many times to no a...

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  • Plan: Premium Operating System: Android 11   My Question or Issue: Jam disappeared. It's not in the app anymore. The feature broke some time ago, and by that I mean the button for "start a ...
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Superuser Contribution Downloaded podcasts won't play

I have downloaded a few podcast episodes to listen to when I am out of cell service range. However whenever I am out of signal the episodes won't play. I press the party button but nothing happens.Yes, music plays just fine offline.Yes, I am trying t...

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  • I have downloaded a few podcast episodes to listen to when I am out of cell service range. However whenever I am out of signal the episodes won't play. I press the party button but nothing happens. ...
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AI Playlist

PlanStudent Premium CountryUnited States DevicePixel 6 ProOperating SystemAndroid 14 My Question or IssueAfter release of Spotifys new AI Playlist feature and updating the upp, uninstalling the app, and clearing my storage the AI playlist feature sti...

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  • Plan Student Premium  Country United States   Device Pixel 6 Pro Operating System Android 14   My Question or Issue After release of Spotifys new AI Playlist feature and upd...
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Superuser Contribution Jams - glitching when others edit the queue

I am experimenting with the "Jam" feature. I love it - but whenever anyone touches the queue, the song playing glitches for a microsecond. It happens when people add songs from their phones. Really annoying. If it's an active jam its unlistenable. An...

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  • I am experimenting with the "Jam" feature. I love it - but whenever anyone touches the queue, the song playing glitches for a microsecond. It happens when people add songs from their phones. Really a...
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If you can't stop these stupid ads between two songs

If you stop caring about the reviews and can't stop playing stupid ads between songs I will file a case against you. And I can't take premium stupid people.

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  • If you stop caring about the reviews and can't stop playing stupid ads between songs I will file a case against you. And I can't take premium stupid people.
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Superuser Contribution Some podcasts not playing

PlanPremiumCountryGermanyDevicepixelOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueSome podcasts won't play, others will without problems.Did the troubleshooting steps and also chatted with support, no help, just a lot of time wasted. The progress bar i...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany Device pixel Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Some podcasts won't play, others will without problems. Did the troubleshooting steps and als...
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Superuser Contribution When I start a track it is at low volume for half a second then jumps up.

To reproduce I start a track and it's fine. Then I restart it and the volume drops for half a second at the start of the song. Same thing when an album or playlist track starts. Lie volume for first note or two. Very annoying. Cross fade is off

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  • To reproduce I start a track and it's fine. Then I restart it and the volume drops for half a second at the start of the song. Same thing when an album or playlist track starts. Lie volume for first ...
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Can't sign in on old spotify versions

PlanPremiumDeviceSamsung Galaxy Grand Neo I9060Operating SystemAndroid 4.2.2 My Question or IssueI cant sign in to spotify on my device. It runs android 4.2.2 i was previously signed in until i accidentally deleted the app and now i cant sign back in...

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  • Plan Premium Device Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo I9060 Operating System Android 4.2.2   My Question or Issue I cant sign in to spotify on my device. It runs android 4.2.2 i was previously si...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify closes after a few seconds on kindle after opening

I tried to access my Spotify on my kindle fire (5th Gen) and it keeps closing after a few seconds after opening. I'm able to access my Spotify on both Computer and Android phone but not my kindle fire. Please help. Plan Free Device Kindle Fire Operat...

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  • I tried to access my Spotify on my kindle fire (5th Gen) and it keeps closing after a few seconds after opening. I'm able to access my Spotify on both Computer and Android phone but not my kindle fir...
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Superuser Contribution I have Galaxy S24 and I don't get notifications from Spotify

I've checked that the Notifications permission is allowed on the settings of the phone, I've checked the notifications settings in Spotify But still it's not working.

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  • I've checked that the Notifications permission is allowed on the settings of the phone, I've checked the notifications settings in Spotify But still it's not working.
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Superuser Contribution Multiple Android Auto Issues - Volume change and mixes not accurate

I have 2 major issues with Spotify while using it through Android Auto. 1) whenever I try to play any other sound (MLB app, YouTube, etc) through Android Auto, it works fine at first, but as soon as I adjust the volume up or down, Spotify automatical...

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  • I have 2 major issues with Spotify while using it through Android Auto. 1) whenever I try to play any other sound (MLB app, YouTube, etc) through Android Auto, it works fine at first, but as soon a...
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Superuser Contribution Why are my downloads disappearing every day? Spare me the generic reply pls

My downloads will randomly disappear nearly every day and this issue has been happening for almost a year at this point. I've sat here and read dozens of hours worth of articles and support posts, comments, even watched videos and none of the solutio...

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  • My downloads will randomly disappear nearly every day and this issue has been happening for almost a year at this point. I've sat here and read dozens of hours worth of articles and support posts, co...
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