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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...

Amayy
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0x8EFABE4E
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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...

Plaguedoctor
Casual Listener
2020-03-30 2:54:13 AM
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Sumit_Ghosh
Casual Listener
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Behind the lyrics

PlanPremiumCountry USDeviceHuawei g8Operating SystemEmui 4.0.2 and android 6.0.1 My Question or IssueI have been using spotify for a long time and I was using it free I had no problems everything was fine then the behind the lyrics update rolled out ...

INFIMIX
Regular
Plan Premium Country US Device Huawei g8 Operating System Emui 4.0.2 and android 6.0.1 My Question or Issue I have been using spotify for a long time and I was using it free I ...
2018-12-10 9:41:46 PM
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Feature request: reset and allow for artist re-selection

I didn't finish selecting artists (and only picked a few) and now looking them up is a lot more of a pain and takes longer. Can the big artist select page please be a regular feature instead of just a once-time-thing for first-time-users? Similar top...

MichaelaSM
Newbie
I didn't finish selecting artists (and only picked a few) and now looking them up is a lot more of a pain and takes longer. Can the big artist select page please be a regular feature instead ...
2018-12-10 6:18:50 PM
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Developer warning for package "com.spotify.music" Failed to post notification on channel "null"

PlanPremiumCountrySingapore DeviceiBasso DX200 (Android based portable music player)Operating SystemAndroid 8.1.0 (Oreo)Spotify Version 8.4.82.664 My Question or IssueWhen downloading songs for "Offline" use, repeated error message displayed on the b...

chungjun
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Singapore Device iBasso DX200 (Android based portable music player) Operating System Android 8.1.0 (Oreo) Spotify Version 8.4.82.664 My Question or Issue ...
2018-12-02 3:40:26 AM
2018-12-10 4:48:26 PM
chungjun
Casual Listener
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4 replies
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app crashes in LG5

Hey My spotify crashes all the time. Usually when the app is in the background (when I'm in another app at the same time or the screen is dark) but It also happens whan that I do not use an app and it works in the background. I receive messages that ...

doronDav
Newbie
Hey My spotify crashes all the time. Usually when the app is in the background (when I'm in another app at the same time or the screen is dark) but It also happens whan that I d...
2018-12-10 3:34:50 PM
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Superuser Contribution Android Alpha & Beta Programs

What are the Spotify Alpha and Beta programs? By signing up as an Alpha or Beta tester of the Spotify app, you will get early versions of our new releases before we roll them out to everyone else. This is an invaluable help for us, as it allows us to...

Staff
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What are the Spotify Alpha and Beta programs? By signing up as an Alpha or Beta tester of the Spotify app, you will get early versions of our new releases before we roll them out to everyone else. ...
2018-12-04 6:44:00 PM
2018-12-09 9:41:00 AM
yajtyler
Composer
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Spotify is stuck after Google clock integration

PlanFree/PremiumCountry IsraelDeviceXiaomi mi6Operating SystemAndroid 8/MIUI 10 My Question or Issue After playing Spotify using the Google alarm clock integration, when accessing directly to the application it's just showing spinners and fails to lo...

Itsika
Newbie
Plan Free/Premium Country Israel Device Xiaomi mi6 Operating System Android 8/MIUI 10 My Question or Issue After playing Spotify using the Google alarm clock integration,...
2018-12-09 7:06:29 AM
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Google Clock

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How do I listen to a playlist more than once on my Android Device?

PlanFree/PremiumCountry USADeviceSamsung Galaxy JSProOperating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI can't listen to my playlists more than once on my phone. When it gets to the last song, it immediately starts playing your recommendations. I can't EVE...

JaneAnthony
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Plan Free/Premium Country USA Device Samsung Galaxy JSPro Operating System Android My Question or Issue I can't listen to my playlists more than once on my phone. When it gets ...
2018-12-07 3:23:10 PM
2018-12-08 8:00:43 PM
unclesilas
Roadie
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Solved!! In-line controls not functioning

PlanPremiumDevicePixel 2 XL 128GOperating SystemAndroid Pie 9.0PQ1A.181105.017.A1 My Question or Issue The in-line controls do not work properly, as reported a long time ago by many users in various forums I've found. It's still not fixed, how? why? ...

Xypleth
Music Fan
Plan Premium Device Pixel 2 XL 128G Operating System Android Pie 9.0 PQ1A.181105.017.A1 My Question or Issue The in-line controls do not work properly, as reported a long time a...
2018-11-28 7:19:10 PM
2018-12-08 1:11:45 PM
AeroZ
Composer
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Check icon in Android Auto

I am using the Android Auto app on my smartphone to connect to Spotify inorder to play downloaded songs for my drive. It works great mostly, but the one icon I cannot figure out is the checkmark, then the plus sign that shows after I select that. Can...

jamesckirk
Newbie
I am using the Android Auto app on my smartphone to connect to Spotify inorder to play downloaded songs for my drive. It works great mostly, but the one icon I cannot figure out is the checkmar...
2018-12-07 3:15:24 PM
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Android

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My spotify wont work while on wifi!

PlanPremiumCountry HungaryDeviceHuawei P SmartOperating SystemAndroid 8.0.0EMUI version 8.0.0 My Question or Issue I can't use my spotify via WiFi, the message saying my device is offline will pop up after a few seconds, after opening the app. I can ...

MagicPigeon
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Hungary Device Huawei P Smart Operating System Android 8.0.0 EMUI version 8.0.0 My Question or Issue I can't use my spotify via WiFi, the me...
2018-12-06 9:03:49 PM
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Whitelist Spotify so it doesn't close automatically when you pause the music

PlanPremiumCountryFranceDeviceSamsung Galaxy 9Operating SystemAndroid OreoMy Question or IssueHi, is there a way to whitelist Spotify so it doesn't close automatically a moment after i pause the music. I actually searched and found that you have to a...

MNC1
Gig Goer
Plan Premium Country France Device Samsung Galaxy 9 Operating System Android Oreo My Question or Issue Hi, is there a way to whitelist Spotify so it doesn't close automatically a moment...
2018-12-06 9:00:22 PM
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Full artwork doesnt work

I was listening to some music together with a classmate. When I noticed that my full screen art doesnt work. There was also an animated video on his screen but not mine. I tried it with my father's account (not premium) on his phone and it works. But...

Niels899
Newbie
I was listening to some music together with a classmate. When I noticed that my full screen art doesnt work. There was also an animated video on his screen but not mine. I tried it with my father's a...
2018-12-06 8:57:23 PM
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Download bar doesn't show up

PlanPremiumCountry PolandDeviceHuawei Mate 10 LiteOperating SystemAndroid 8.0 My Question or IssueWhen I click on downloading some playlists or albums it shows progress bar only on Spotify app. I can't see any information on status bar on top of the ...

kodimks
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country Poland Device Huawei Mate 10 Lite Operating System Android 8.0 My Question or Issue When I click on downloading some playlists or albums it shows progress ...
2018-12-06 7:32:32 PM
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Pull down search within playlist...

WHY did you remove this feature?... Now its in the 3 dot menu, meaning it takes much longer time. I used this feture daily...

1nYourFace
Regular
WHY did you remove this feature?... Now its in the 3 dot menu, meaning it takes much longer time. I used this feture daily...
2018-12-05 8:05:33 PM
2018-12-06 7:28:47 PM
Zarrex
Casual Listener
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5 replies
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Sort By and Search Bar Disappeared - Pixel 3

I recently got a Pixel 3 and it seems one feature has utterly disappeared. The search bar and Sort By feature are completely gone. I am a premium user.

kitkat_
Casual Listener
I recently got a Pixel 3 and it seems one feature has utterly disappeared. The search bar and Sort By feature are completely gone. I am a premium user.
2018-12-06 5:23:25 PM
2018-12-06 5:36:02 PM
kitkat_
Casual Listener
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Canciones descargadas desaparecen al iniciar sesión con Datos Móviles

PlanPremiumCountry ArgentinaDeviceMoto E4 PlusOperating SystemAndroid 7.1.1 My Question or Issue Cuando inicio sesión con Wi Fi (es decir, cuando abro la app) aparecen todas las canciones descargadas pero, cuando lo hago con mis datos móviles algunas...

FSastre94
Newbie
Plan Premium Country Argentina Device Moto E4 Plus Operating System Android 7.1.1 My Question or Issue Cuando inicio sesión con Wi Fi (es decir, cuando abro la app) apare...
2018-12-06 4:00:54 PM
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Library (+) vs Favourites (Heart)

Plan: PremiumDevice: Samsung Galaxy Note 4Operating System: Android 6.0.1 My Question or Issue I used to use extensively the automatic Favourite Songs Playlist in Freemium to define my Music Collection. After changing to Premium it gets very confusin...

Andy_whatever
Casual Listener
Plan: Premium Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Operating System: Android 6.0.1 My Question or Issue I used to use extensively the automatic Favourite Songs Playlist in...
2018-12-06 3:53:07 PM
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Library Favourits Premium

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i want play song without shuffle

hello, I want to play one song from your application. Example of a song (bad liar) from imagine dragon but I can not play it because the shuffle of songs has to be played and I do not want that I want to play the song I want, no the shuffle play. ple...

zezo
Newbie
hello, I want to play one song from your application. Example of a song (bad liar) from imagine dragon but I can not play it because the shuffle of songs has to be played and I do not wa...
2018-12-06 1:53:15 PM
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Spotify

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Spotify stopped recognising disconnected earphones or usb dac

Spotify plays music (using loudspeaker) after disconnecting minijack or USB DAC.It was fine for last few years. (any new updates??) DeviceXiaomi Redmi Note 4 (snapdragon) Android 7.0 NRD90MSpotify: 8.4.82.664, premium

razorre
Music Fan
Spotify plays music (using loudspeaker) after disconnecting minijack or USB DAC. It was fine for last few years. (any new updates??) Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (snapdragon) Androi...
2018-12-06 1:28:07 PM
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366 Views
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Spotify stops playing music after few tracks

Spotify stops playing music after few tracks - in a middle of a track !it started to happen this week (any new updates??), it was fine for last few years. DeviceXiaomi Redmi Note 4 (snapdragon) Android 7.0 NRD90MSpotify: 8.4.82.664, premium

razorre
Music Fan
Spotify stops playing music after few tracks - in a middle of a track ! it started to happen this week (any new updates??), it was fine for last few years. Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (snap...
2018-12-06 1:26:25 PM
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