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Solved!! Spotify starts playing automatically when a bluetooth device is connected and phone makes a sound

PlanPremiumCountryNorwayDeviceSamsung S9Operating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or IssueWhenever a bluetooth device is connected to my phone, Spotify automatically starts playing the last song it was paused on if my phone makes any "noise". If I recie...

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cohendylan1

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Solved!! Spotify controls no longer showing on lock screen

On my lock screen, the Spotify controls no longer appear as a permanent notification while music is playing. They are still present when I expand the notification bar on an unlocked phone, however.I have tried closing and reopening the app, logging o...

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Solved!! All playlists are empty and I can't play songs

PlanFreeDeviceXiaomi Lite 12 Operating SystemXiaomi HyperOS My Question or IssueI logged into my account and saw that I can't play a single song and absolutely all playlists are empty. I don't know what this could be connected with. Moreover, this pr...

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ErasMudHuffPotterite

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Premium not transferring to new phone.

I have changed to a new phone. After the app was installed I logged in. All of my music is there but my premium subscription isn't. It still works on my old phone but can't get it to work on the new phone. This is after logging out of my old phone. S...

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I have changed to a new phone. After the app was installed I logged in. All of my music is there but my premium subscription isn't. It still works on my old phone but can't get it to work on the new ...

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Downloaded songs stored in external memory unplayable

Im running an android v6.0.1. and im having a problem with the recent update/s. Previously they have a storage option where we can chose where songs would be stored. After updating, the option is gone and decides to create its main folder on my poor ...

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Im running an android v6.0.1. and im having a problem with the recent update/s. Previously they have a storage option where we can chose where songs would be stored. After updating, the option is gon...

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Solved!! Subscription cancelled

Well, that's my subscription cancelled! If it aint working, I aint paying. Shame because I've been a paying user since the early days, but while users are still paying, there doesn't seem to be any motivation to improve the service. Vote with your wa...

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Well, that's my subscription cancelled!   If it aint working, I aint paying.   Shame because I've been a paying user since the early days, but while users are still paying, there doesn'...

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Can't skip when casting

When casting to my Vizio TV with Chromecast built in, if I press play, pause, or skip, it disconnects from Chromecast. The only way to cast is to start playing a song on my phone and then press other devices and click on my TV. And then I cannot skip...

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When casting to my Vizio TV with Chromecast built in, if I press play, pause, or skip, it disconnects from Chromecast. The only way to cast is to start playing a song on my phone and then press other...

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Superuser Contribution BUG!? Cannot start playlist using the filter bar

OK, that problem sounds very stupid but I don't get it. What is the most efficient and reliable way to start a playlist choosing a song with the above filter bar? Cause when I do so the playlist is an endless loop of just this one song. Additional ta...

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OK, that problem sounds very stupid but I don't get it.   What is the most efficient and reliable way to start a playlist choosing a song with the above filter bar? Cause when I do so the...

Bäär

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Using a smartwatch to remote spotify

Hi, I'm considering buying an android smartwatch to primary use it as a remote controller for my spotify app. Going through my library, shuffle song, skip song and so on. But i'm total lost and I saw that some of android smartwatch don't support spot...

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Hi,   I'm considering buying an android smartwatch to primary use it as a remote controller for my spotify app. Going through my library, shuffle song, skip song and so on. But i'm total lost ...

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Android notification control

On Android, since the most recent app update, the notification and lock screen controls randomly appear, when I am not playing music. There seems to be no pattern as to when it happens. Does anyone how to keep this from happening?

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On Android, since the most recent app update, the notification and lock screen controls randomly appear, when I am not playing music. There seems to be no pattern as to when it happens. Does anyone h...

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The new update on Android

Am I the only one who absolutely hates the new update.You can't listen to saved songs, the whole app is now way more complicated.You can't even look at the songs in your playlist.Please help

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Am I the only one who absolutely hates the new update. You can't listen to saved songs, the whole app is now way more complicated. You can't even look at the songs in your playlist. Please help &...

JakeAdams

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Album art missing on local files

When I add music to my local files, the music lacks album art. I added them manually through mp3tag. They work on neither Windows nor Android. What do I do to fix this?

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When I add music to my local files, the music lacks album art. I added them manually through mp3tag. They work on neither Windows nor Android. What do I do to fix this?

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Spotify stops when using Polar A370 heart rate monitor

Devices: Samsung S7, bluetooh headphones, Polar A370 wrist heart monitor Problem: Spotify occasionally stops playing while I'm using bluetooth head phones during a workout. It's annoying, but closing the app and turning headphones off and on usually ...

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Devices: Samsung S7, bluetooh headphones, Polar A370 wrist heart monitor   Problem: Spotify occasionally stops playing while I'm using bluetooth head phones during a workout. It's annoying, bu...

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explicit content button

I would like the option to remove the (report explicit content) button.I scroll to bottom to play song radio and hit this button by mistake. i dont wanna report any content and feel the option to remove this button should up to the user.btw love spot...

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I would like the option to remove the (report explicit content) button. I scroll to bottom to play song radio and hit this button by mistake. i dont wanna report any content and feel the option to ...

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Offline downloads stuck at 0%

Hi, I'm unable to download any music offline on my Android device. The download stays at "0 of 1080 (0%)". Things I've tried:- Switching WiFi networks- Removing the cache- Reinstalling the app- Removing all offline devices from the account page All w...

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Hi,   I'm unable to download any music offline on my Android device. The download stays at "0 of 1080 (0%)".   Things I've tried: - Switching WiFi networks - Removing the cache - Rei...

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Spotify does not work in my Moto M

I'm trying to use Spotify on my Moto M but whe I try to play a song it does not work, the only thing that appears is the name of the song and the pause button but id does not reproduce the song.

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I'm trying to use Spotify on my Moto M but whe I try to play a song it does not work, the only thing that appears is the name of the song and the pause button but id does not reproduce the song.

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I cant login to my samsung app

Hi all, I can't Login to my app account. I live in India at the moment so i tried to change the "country" from UK to India but i cant. The only option i can sellect is UK. Thanks in advance

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Hi all,    I can't Login to my app account. I live in India at the moment so i tried to change the "country" from UK to India but i cant. The only option i can sellect is UK.  &nbsp...

MattSuda

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Spotify freezes/stops playing music randomly on Google Pixel 2

Just switched to Pixel 2. Spotify would randomly skip songs or freeze. I've tried to reinstall twice and nothing seems to work. How do I fix this issue?

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Just switched to Pixel 2. Spotify would randomly skip songs or freeze. I've tried to reinstall twice and nothing seems to work. How do I fix this issue?

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Equalizer for Android

What happened to the Equalizer since the last Android update. Seems to be gone. Chatted with Spotify expert who told be to reinstall. Same issue after reinstall. Did it move?

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What happened to the Equalizer since the last Android update.  Seems to be gone.  Chatted with Spotify expert who told be to reinstall.  Same issue after reinstall.  Did it m...

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Widget

Whenever I close the application in the drawer the widget deletes the song that was playing. I think it's a shame because I really like the cover art of my favorite artists' albums. I would love that even terminating the app in any way the album cove...

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Whenever I close the application in the drawer the widget deletes the song that was playing. I think it's a shame because I really like the cover art of my favorite artists' albums. I would love that...

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Samsung Gear Support - IconX earbuds

Does Spotify allows me to download music to and play from IconX earbuds? I have been trying to download music to my Gear IconX to no avail. IF not, does anyone know which streaming program allows music to be downloaded or sync with external HD on Sam...

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Does Spotify allows me to download music to and play from IconX earbuds?  I have been trying to download music to my Gear IconX to no avail.  IF not, does anyone know which streaming progra...

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Solved!! Android phone and tracks keep pausing/stopping

I am on an S8 and have Spotify premium. Since the update yesterday(24th april) the music keeps pausing/stopping and I can find no reason for it. I have tried logging out, reinstalling and still the same. Tried all the forums, thought it was some batt...

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I am on an S8 and have Spotify premium. Since the update yesterday(24th april) the music keeps pausing/stopping and I can find no reason for it. I have tried logging out, reinstalling and still the s...

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Disabling full screen artwork on the lockscreen

Is this even a possible? Back when I was using an iPhone, the artwork showed up in a small box (I can endure that) but on Android devices (currently OnePlus 5T) the situation is like this (check the attached file). Spotify just replaces my lockscreen...

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Is this even a possible? Back when I was using an iPhone, the artwork showed up in a small box (I can endure that) but on Android devices (currently OnePlus 5T) the situation is like this (check the ...

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