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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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Downloading to phone no longer working

PlanPremiumCountry USADeviceSamsung Galaxy S5Operating SystemAndroid Marshmallow (6.0) My Question or Issue I am no longer able to download any content, either podcasts or music. Nothing will download either via wifi or via cellular. I have plenty of...

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  • Plan Premium Country  USA Device Samsung Galaxy S5 Operating System Android Marshmallow (6.0)   My Question or Issue  I am no longer able to download any content, either podc...
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Spotify for android car stereo

I have Android car stereo in my cars. The Spotify version installed is the same as in a tablet or mobile phone. This version is not friendly when driving. I am looking for a version similar like the one installed in Android Auto (i can't install AA o...

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  • I have Android car stereo in my cars. The Spotify version installed is the same as in a tablet or mobile phone. This version is not friendly when driving. I am looking for a version similar like the ...
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Why Spotify adds songs to my library without Add them?

In this last week, Spotify adds songs to my library without me downloading them from artists I do not knowPlanPremiumCountry Device(Xiaomi redmi 4A )Operating System(Android Nougat)

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  • In this last week, Spotify adds songs to my library without me downloading them from artists I do not know Plan Premium Country   Device (Xiaomi redmi 4A ) Operating System (Android Noug...
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Spotify Unable to Struggles to Connect to Network after the last update

PlanPremiumCountry AustraliaDeviceLG v30+ LG-H930DSOperating SystemAndroid 8.0.0 My Question or Issue Since the latest Spotify update 8.4.77.779 my spotify app is sturggling to connect to mobile network of Wi-Fi.Try to search for music mostly times o...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Australia Device LG v30+ LG-H930DS Operating System Android 8.0.0   My Question or Issue  Since the latest Spotify update 8.4.77.779 my spotify app is s...
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Certain songs not playing

PlanPremiumCountryLatviaDeviceSamsung A5 2017 My Question or Issue There are certain songs that do not play for me. And they're not showing up as gray or unavailable. In fact, my friend, who also has premium, can listen to those songs with no problem...

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  • Plan Premium Country Latvia Device Samsung A5 2017   My Question or Issue  There are certain songs that do not play for me. And they're not showing up as gray or unavailable. In fac...
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A Pesky Folder

I don't have access to a desktop or laptop atm and am using an Android based mobile. I have a folder (the one labeled 2018) I'd like to delete for now. I may or may not have a replacement laptop in a week or so, which means I can do whatever I need. ...

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  •    I don't have access to a desktop or laptop atm and am using an Android based mobile. I have a folder (the one labeled 2018) I'd like to delete for now. I may or may not have a replacemen...
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Spotify opens too slow on Samsung Note 4

I am using spotify on my android but for 2 weeks the app opening too slow(in 1-2 minute) and i am seeing grey screen.After that i am using app normal.But when i close the app from task manager its opening keeps 2 min again. Here is the problem of the...

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  • I am using spotify on my android but for 2 weeks the app opening too slow(in 1-2 minute) and i am seeing grey screen.After that i am using app normal.But when i close the app from task manager its op...
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The notation "like" for songs in the daily mix is removed...

My Question or Issue The notation "like" for songs in the daily mix is removed, you have to re-affix, but again, everything disappears again, how to fix it?

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  •     My Question or Issue  The notation "like" for songs in the daily mix is removed, you have to re-affix, but again, everything disappears again, how to fix it?
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Open Spotify Playlist in Browser, Not App

PlanPremiumCountry USDeviceNexus 5xOperating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue Whenever I try and load a playlist via chrome or firefox the link autodirects to the Spotify app instead of loading in the browser like I want. On chrome it comes up with...

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  • Plan Premium Country  US Device Nexus 5x Operating System Android   My Question or Issue  Whenever I try and load a playlist via chrome or firefox the link autodirects to the...
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Spotify disappearing from the notification screen (ANDROID)

Hey when i use spotify on my samsung S9 the app stays on the notification screen but as soon as i pause the music, lock my phone and wait 10min the app disappears from the notification screen and i have to restart it. I would appreciate if you guys h...

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  • Hey when i use spotify on my samsung S9 the app stays on the notification screen but as soon as i pause the music, lock my phone and wait 10min the app disappears from the notification screen and i h...
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Punkband Depacito on force play?

PlanPremiumCountry FinlandDeviceSony Xperia XZsOperating SystemAndroid 8 My Question or Issue I have a problem with my phone and spotify. It force plays me Depacito, some anarchist punk from Southern America? I hate it, but biggest problem is that I ...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Finland Device Sony Xperia XZs Operating System Android 8   My Question or Issue  I have a problem with my phone and spotify. It force plays me Depacito...
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Shuffle all songs in large playlists

PlanPremiumCountry USADevicePixel 2, Amazon Show, and Windows 10 PCOperating SystemLatest Android, both spotify and OS up to date My Question or Issue I've seen this issue several times on these forums even back in 2016 and there seems to be now way ...

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  • Plan Premium Country  USA Device Pixel 2, Amazon Show, and Windows 10 PC Operating System Latest Android, both spotify and OS up to date   My Question or Issue  I've seen thi...
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Spotify connect problem

PlanPremiumcCountryBelgium DeviceSamsung Galaxy 5Windows DesktopOperating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 & Windows 10Question or IssueI use Spotify Connect between the two devices.When i play an album it works fine...I use the app on the Windows PC to choose an...

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  • Plan Premiumc Country Belgium  Device Samsung Galaxy 5 Windows Desktop Operating System Android 6.0.1 & Windows 10 Question or Issue I use Spotify Connect between the two devices...
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Browse and charts do not appear in my tablet

PlanFreeCountry MaltaDevice(Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016)Operating System(Android 7.0) My Question or Issue Since a week ago the Browse option don't apear neither the Charts to explore. My Spotify in the desktop and iOS version are working perfectly les...

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  • Plan Free Country  Malta Device (Samsung Galaxy Tab A 2016) Operating System (Android 7.0)   My Question or Issue  Since a week ago the Browse option don't apear neither the ...
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Spotify changes the storage location every boot from external SD-Card to internal storage

PlanPremiumCountry GermanyDeviceMotorola Moto G5 PlusOperating SystemAndroid 8.1 / Android 9.0 My Question or Issue Spotify changes the storage location every boot from external SD-Card to internal storage. So when i store my Music on the external SD...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Germany Device Motorola Moto G5 Plus Operating System Android 8.1 / Android 9.0   My Question or Issue  Spotify changes the storage location every boot ...
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Allview soul audio car bad

PlanFreeCountry RomaniaDeviceAllview soul x2Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 My Question or IssueI have audio jack in my car and after plug-in the audio cable the sound of the music is really bad quality , the bass does't work either , i tryied with dif...

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  • Plan Free Country  Romania Device Allview soul x2 Operating System Android 4.4.2   My Question or Issue I have audio jack in my car and after plug-in the audio cable the sound of ...
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(Android Marshmallow) Support for Ultra Power Saving Mode

First of all, the purpose of this is to revive an old discussion, mainly targeting Android Marshmallow users, even perhaps any supporters. I would like to say that Spotify, you have no clue by making this idea come true, would benefit lots non-modern...

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BABI JOKA FLEXIN' yesterday this song be available in USA, today he's not! Why?

PlanPremiumCountryUSA My Question or Issue BABI JOKA FLEXIN' yesterday this song be available in USA, today he's not! Why?https://open.spotify.com/album/6TlAmUO5lKFcofzz70wSwx

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   My Question or Issue   BABI JOKA FLEXIN' yesterday this song be available in USA, today he's not! Why? https://open.spotify.com/album/6TlAmUO5lKFcofzz70wS...
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Release Radar Disappeared

Hi, My Release Radar has completely disappeared from both my desktop and phone app. It's not showing my playlists or next to Discover Weekly. Any ideas?

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  • Hi,   My Release Radar has completely disappeared from both my desktop and phone app. It's not showing my playlists or next to Discover Weekly. Any ideas?  
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App running in background constantly

Spotify Premium Samsung Galaxy 9, Alienware r3Operating System( Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueSpotify is designed to run in the background whenever it wants. This is ridiculous. I like the app when I am using it but i will not co...

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