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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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Bluetooth to Tesla

I run Spotify on my Samsung S8 phone (Android). A year ago I got a Tesla and I started using Bluetooth connection to send tunes to the car's sound system. At first this worked the way I wanted. When I got into the car, Spotify started playing. When I...

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  • I run Spotify on my Samsung S8 phone (Android).  A year ago I got a Tesla and I started using Bluetooth connection to send tunes to the car's sound system.   At first this worked the way ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Spotify app says it's offline when using data.

PlanPremiumCountryCzechiaDeviceHonor 10Operating SystemAndroid 10 It says it's offline, I can't play any songs. I've had this issue for a couple months.I have tried all the solutions suggested to people having the same problem. That includes: Clean r...

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  • Plan Premium Country Czechia Device Honor 10 Operating System Android 10   It says it's offline, I can't play any songs. I've had this issue for a couple months. I have tried all the s...
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Superuser Contribution How to open the queue on the phone app while playing music on PC

I am playing music on my PC and when I want to arrange my queue on my Spotify pho \ne app (android) i am unable to access the queue. It however tells me "Playing from queue" Is it possible to arrange the queued music on the app as well as PC?

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  • I am playing music on my PC and when I want to arrange my queue on my Spotify pho \ne app (android) i am unable to access the queue. It however tells me "Playing from queue" Is it possible to arrange...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify stops music, when my android mobile phone play any sound!

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueSpotify stops music, when my android mobile phone play any sound! Where can i change this so ...

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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 Spotify...
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Superuser Contribution Can I share devices without internet?

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceAndroid My Question or IssueI've got multiple Android devices on the same wifi network, but without internet access. Is it possible to share device control in this setup? Or is internet required?

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  • Plan Premium Country USA   Device Android   My Question or Issue I've got multiple Android devices on the same wifi network, but without internet access. Is it possible to share de...
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Superuser Contribution Public playlist not showing up

My public playlist won't show up in search. I've double checked it and made sure it's public and I've added it to my profile but it still won't show up in search.

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  • My public playlist won't show up in search. I've double checked it and made sure it's public and I've added it to my profile but it still won't show up in search.   
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Centered versus left aligned arrow on now playing screen

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueOk I'm using Premium on Android 12 set in US. Recently when I updated my PC version the Andro...

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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 Ok I'm ...
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Superuser Contribution Downloaded song menu does not appear immediately when offline

When I am offline or on a really poor connection and listening to my playlist which has all it's songs downloaded I want to put a specific song to que I press on song's menu in order to see button "add to que". However instead of expected behaviour I...

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  • When I am offline or on a really poor connection and listening to my playlist which has all it's songs downloaded I want to put a specific song  to que I press on song's menu in order to see but...
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Superuser Contribution How to stop Spotify playing audio when I plug in wired headphone adapter

PremiumUK DeviceSamsung Galaxy s21Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueWhen I plug in an adapter to record audio that I am videoing, spotify plays, causes video recording to stop.I don't want Spotify to try and autoplay. How do i stop Spotify ...

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  •   Premium UK   Device Samsung Galaxy s21 Operating System Android    My Question or Issue When I plug in an adapter to record audio that I am videoing, spotify plays, ca...
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Solved!! How to turn off sound when switching songs in android. It's a loud ding.

When Spotify starts playing or switches songs it makes an audible ding sound in Android. Can't find option to disable in settings.

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  • When Spotify starts playing or switches songs it makes an audible ding sound in Android. Can't find option to disable in settings.
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Add to queue button in Android app

Right now if we want to add an album/playlist/track to queue of currently playing list, we have that option to add in windows desktop app, but if we want to do that in Android app, the add to queue option only available for tracks but not for playlis...

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  • Right now if we want to add an album/playlist/track to queue of currently playing list, we have that option to add in windows desktop app, but if we want to do that in Android app, the add to queue o...
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Superuser Contribution Have spotify Family premium but cannot log in on 3 devices simultaneously??

None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help.PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,e...

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  • None of the below information is required. However, the more you provide the easier it will be for us to try and help. Plan Free/Premium Country   Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbo...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify pauses music and disconnects from device

PlanPremiumCountryUSA DeviceGoogle Pixel 3, Google Pixel 3AOperating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueSpotify frequently pauses what is playing at random. When I hit play, it has disconnected from the device. I have reinstalled the app, cleared t...

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  •   Plan Premium Country USA   Device Google Pixel 3, Google Pixel 3A Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue Spotify frequently pauses what is playing at random. ...
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Superuser Contribution Playlist song suggestion doesn't play ???

My Question or IssueHi everyone! Just did the new Spotify update, and because of it, i cannot play suggested songs in my playlist in order to add them into it (The play icon is removed), is that normal?  

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  • My Question or Issue Hi everyone! Just did the new Spotify update, and because of it, i cannot play suggested songs in my playlist in order to add them into it (The play icon is removed), is that n...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify links won't open in app, opens in browser [android]

i'm trying to open playlist/song links sent from the instagram browser app, but the links open spotify web browser on my phone instead of opening the android app.

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  • i'm trying to open playlist/song links sent from the instagram browser app, but the links open spotify web browser on my phone instead of opening the android app.
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Superuser Contribution No puedo escuchar las canciones sugeridas para mis listas

Antes cuando buscaba canciones sugeridas para agregar a mis listas, me permitía escuchar unos segundos de esas canciones y así decidir si las quería agregar o no a la lista. Ahora no me permite esa opción de "escucha previa". Me sugiere canciones, pe...

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  • Antes cuando buscaba canciones sugeridas para agregar a mis listas, me permitía escuchar unos segundos de esas canciones y así decidir si las quería agregar o no a la lista. Ahora no me permite esa o...
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Superuser Contribution How to close the spotify app on phone?

Hi, I can't seem to close the spotify on my phone (samsung s22). When I close all applications, Spotify keeps appearing with my latest song when I swipe down my phone menu. How do I really close spotify because I don't want my latest song to keep app...

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  • Hi, I can't seem to close the spotify on my phone (samsung s22). When I close all applications, Spotify keeps appearing with my latest song when I swipe down my phone menu. How do I really close spot...
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Superuser Contribution There is an error in the reproduction mode (shuffle, etc.)

I cant change from shuffle to continous reproduction in my lists. How can i write a complain? Is anybody working in spotify to help users??

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  • I cant change from shuffle to continous reproduction in my lists. How can i write a complain? Is anybody working in spotify to help users??
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Superuser Contribution Bluetooth car no time progress for songs

PlanPremiumCountry DevicePixel 6a Operating SystemAndroid My Question or Issue Car no longer shows song progress since upgrading from Samsung S9 to Pixel 6a. Other apps on the same phone show progress (eg podcast app) and same phone shoes progress in...

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  •   Plan Premium Country   Device Pixel 6a   Operating System Android   My Question or Issue   Car no longer shows song progress since upgrading from Samsung S9 to...
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Superuser Contribution Music stream stops playing mid-stream and/or app crashes regularly

PlanPremiumCountrySwedenDeviceSamsung Galaxy 8Operating System(Latest Android version for Galaxy S8, as of 2023-06-19) My Question or IssueMusic pauses mid-stream for 3 seconds, every 30-60 seconds.Persistent streaming only causes the app to later on...

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  • Plan Premium Country Sweden Device Samsung Galaxy 8 Operating System (Latest Android version for Galaxy S8, as of 2023-06-19)   My Question or Issue Music pauses mid-stream for 3 sec...
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