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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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  • 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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  • Alex
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Coffee Break Spanish podcast error

Hi. I get an error when trying to access the Coffee Break Spanish podcast. Was working fine until a few days ago. Any help would be great.PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceNexus 5xOperating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue ...

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  • Hi.  I get an error when trying to access the Coffee Break Spanish podcast. Was working fine until a few days ago. Any help would be great. Plan Premium Country UK  Device Nexus 5x ...
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Can't queue songs while casting

PlanPremiumCountryUKDeviceMoto G4Operating SystemAndroid 7.1 My Question or IssueSince updating to version 8.4.66.733 I can't add anything to the queue whilst casting (Chromecast audio). I can add to the queue when playing through my phone's speakers...

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  • Plan Premium Country UK Device Moto G4 Operating System Android 7.1   My Question or Issue Since updating to version 8.4.66.733 I can't add anything to the queue whilst casti...
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Problem searching music even with wifi connected. I have a Galaxy S8.

PlanPremiumCountry SpainDeviceSamsung Galaxy 8Operating SystemAndroid OreoMy Question or Issue Even with wifi connected i can't search music. Message appear is: your aren't connected to internet. I tried erasing cache memory from spotify and the cell...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Spain Device Samsung Galaxy 8 Operating System Android Oreo My Question or Issue  Even with wifi connected i can't search music. Message appear is: your ...
  • Jose_M
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can't share songs

PlanPremiumCountry United States of AmericaDevice(Google Pixel 2) My Question or Issue I just got a Google Pixel 2, but for some reason I can't share songs with anyone on it. When I press share, the app just closes. Is there a way to fix this?

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  • Plan Premium Country  United States of America Device (Google Pixel 2)   My Question or Issue  I just got a Google Pixel 2, but for some reason I can't share songs with anyone ...
  • Loxer
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App reset every time i want to share a song

Is anyone having the same issue . A few days ago on was going to share a song and every time I click share the app keep crashing and I'm unable to share any content . I'm currently using android 8.0.0

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  • Is anyone having the same issue . A few days ago on was going to share a song and every time I click share the app keep crashing and I'm unable to share any content . I'm currently using android 8.0.0
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Can't find The **bleep** Put the Dinosaurs Here album

PlanPremiumCountry United StatesDeviceSamsung Galaxy S5Operating SystemAndroid Lollipop My Question or Issue I can't find "The **bleep** Put the Dinosaurs Here" album by Alice in Chains. Ever since their newest album was released August 24th, I can't...

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  • Plan Premium Country  United States Device Samsung Galaxy S5 Operating System Android Lollipop   My Question or Issue  I can't find "The **bleep** Put the Dinosaurs Here" alb...
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Random notifications ?

PlanPremiumCountryVietnamDeviceSamsung Galaxy S7Operating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or Issue For some reason, my phone randomly received notifications that music is playing on my MacBook but I'm no one in the (locked) room, nor did the 2 devices...

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  • Plan Premium Country Vietnam Device Samsung Galaxy S7 Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue   For some reason, my phone randomly received notifications t...
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Spotify refreshes when I try to share a song

Whenever I try to share a song from spotify, the app refreshes and replays the songPlanFree/PremiumDeviceOnePlus3Operating SystemAndriod 8.0.0/OxygenOS 5.0.4

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  • Whenever I try to share a song from spotify, the app refreshes and replays the song Plan Free/Premium Device OnePlus3 Operating System Andriod 8.0.0/OxygenOS 5.0.4  
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Can't share a song or playlist on the app, crashes every time. Please help!

The Spotify app crashes and returns to the home screen every time I try to share a song or playlist! Any ideas??

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  • The Spotify app crashes and returns to the home screen every time I try to share a song or playlist! Any ideas??  
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Wont let me share my music with Facebook

I've tried everything logging in and out/ uninstalling both apps and re installing them. Checking the connections between both in the settings. Signed in in many different ways. Turned off and on my phone and still nothing. Cleaned out data and cache...

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  •    I've tried everything logging in and out/ uninstalling both apps and re installing them. Checking the connections between both in the settings. Signed in in many different ways. Turned ...
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Solved!! Software Crashes When Trying To "Share"

PlanPremiumCountryUnited States of AmericaDeviceLG V30 (LG-H931)Operating SystemAndroid Oreo (8.0.0)Software (Spotify) Version8.4.67.886 armv7 My IssueHello!When attempting to 'Share' a song, the app freezes (no button response) and then closes/crash...

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  • Plan Premium Country United States of America Device LG V30 (LG-H931) Operating System Android Oreo (8.0.0) Software (Spotify) Version 8.4.67.886 armv7     My Issue Hello! ...
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I cant share the music im listening in any social network

Hi, since a cople of days ive having troubles with the option "share". I cant share what im listening in any social network, pls help.

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  • Hi, since a cople of days ive having troubles with the option "share". I cant share what im listening in any social network, pls help.  
  • Nico
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Playlists can no longer be sorted?

Spotify on Android used to sort my starred playlist from newest added to oldest. I was find with this because that's how I wanted it. Not it's reverted to sorting from oldest to newest and no matter where I look in the UI, there's no option to change...

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  • Spotify on Android used to sort my starred playlist from newest added to oldest. I was find with this because that's how I wanted it. Not it's reverted to sorting from oldest to newest and no matter ...
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My App won`t load anything after few minutes playing any music.

My application does not load playlists, does not search, nothing appears and loads forever after a while playing music, to return to normal, I have to close the application and open again, then the same thing happens. (I reinstalled it completely)Xia...

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  •     My application does not load playlists, does not search, nothing appears and loads forever after a while playing music, to return to normal, I have to close the application and open a...
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Solved!! Mysterious Connection

PlanPremiumCountry CanadaDeviceLG G4Operating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue Whether I'm using my phone or computer (desktop app, not browser), it'll suddenly switch over to R&B music or obsecure EDM. I've seen that people have previously had thi...

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  • Plan Premium Country  Canada Device LG G4 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue  Whether I'm using my phone or computer (desktop app, not browser), it'll suddenly s...
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Constantly running in the background

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Kingdom DeviceSamsung Galaxy 9 PlusOperating SystemAndroid Oreo My Question or IssueMy phone tracks apps running in the background without my permission, so I can close any that I haven't asked to run & stop them wasting batt...

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  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom    Device Samsung Galaxy 9 Plus Operating System Android Oreo   My Question or Issue My phone tracks apps running in the background ...
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"Days before you have to go online"

Plan/Premium CountryUnited States DeviceGoogle Pixel Operating SystemAnsroid 9 - Pie My Question or Issue So I know you have to go online every so often so Spotify knows you have Premium. I go online a few times a day, but the offline countdown doesn...

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  •   Plan/ Premium   Country United States   Device Google Pixel   Operating System Ansroid 9 - Pie   My Question or Issue  So I know you have to go online ev...
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Superuser Contribution Playlist corrupted after download

PlanFree/PremiumCountry IsraelDeviceLG-G6Operating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue Hi thereI started a pro trial, downladed a playlist, and suddenly the playlist plays only 4 songs, no matter online or offline!Downlad shows the green arrow.Hitting...

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  • Plan Free/Premium Country  Israel Device LG-G6 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue  Hi there I started a pro trial, downladed a playlist, and suddenly the playli...
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Crash when trying to share

PlanPremiumCountryUSDeviceSamsung Galaxy S8Operating SystemAndroid 8.0.0My Question or Issue App crashes when trying to share song

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  • Plan Premium Country US Device Samsung Galaxy S8 Operating System Android 8.0.0 My Question or Issue  App crashes when trying to share song
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Audiobook play with Spotify music in the background (on Android)

How can I play an audiobook (in the Audible app) while Spotify plays music in the background (on Android)? Thanks, Cheers!

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  • How can I play an audiobook (in the Audible app) while Spotify plays music in the background (on Android)?   Thanks, Cheers!
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