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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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Solved!! turning off new spotify android version

I feel extremely remedial here, but how do you turn off the new version of Spotify Mobile on the Droid Bionic? Before I would touch the menu button and then choose to exit. So far the only thing I have figured out is to either log out completely or g...

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  • I feel extremely remedial here, but how do you turn off the new version of Spotify Mobile on the Droid Bionic?  Before I would touch the menu button and then choose to exit. So far the only thin...
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Play and pause issue using wired headphones

I've had this weird issue with Spotifys latest update regarding using wired headphones (tried 3 different pairs)where the music is playing along and I would like to pause it, no issues here. But when I'd like to play again nothing happens. And if you...

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  • I've had this weird issue with Spotifys latest update regarding using wired headphones (tried 3 different pairs) where the music is playing along and I would like to pause it, no issues here.  ...
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15 minute issue android

First my screen goes off.After 15 minutes the app widget dissapears, music stops, and i have to reopen app. So i have done everything to fix this. even the trouble shooting guide. this is my phone and what i use.specs:-zte grand x4 model z956-android...

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  • First my screen goes off.After 15 minutes the app widget dissapears, music stops, and i have to reopen app. So i have done everything to fix this. even the trouble shooting guide. this is my phone an...
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Spotify connect stopped working on Samsung S8+ and Macbook Pro

Hello all, I know this topic has been beaten to death but my Samsung S8+ and my Macbook do not show my Denon avr-s720w receiver. It worked up unitl yesterday! However, the receiver shows up on my wife's iPhone and she is able to play music through it...

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  • Hello all,   I know this topic has been beaten to death but my Samsung S8+ and my Macbook do not show my Denon avr-s720w receiver. It worked up unitl yesterday! However, the receiver show...
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Android: Spotify is always asking to log in (how to stay log in)

I have premium account. Too often and for no reason that I undestand, Spotify is asking me to log in again. Then I'm loosing all my dowloaded music. Very Annoying. I try uninstall/ reinstall the app. I try to go in off line mode retrun in on line mod...

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  • I have premium account. Too often and for no reason that I undestand, Spotify is asking me to log in again. Then I'm loosing all my dowloaded music. Very Annoying. I try uninstall/ reinstall the app....
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keep losing downloaded music?

I am constantly losing the tracks i have downloaded for offline pkay from my samsung gt.i8190n running android 4.1.2 music downloads fine, then every few days whilst in offline mode it suddenly wont play and i have to find an internet conection and l...

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  • I am constantly losing the tracks i have downloaded for offline pkay from my samsung gt.i8190n running android 4.1.2 music downloads fine, then every few days whilst in offline mode it suddenly won...
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Track Not Available- displaying every time on some tracks from Wild World by Bastille

Trying to play my playlist but every time any of the following Bastille songs comes up, it displays the "This song is not available" message.:"Warmth""Send Them Off!""Blame""Fake It""Way Beyond""Shame"The weirdest part is that it's only these songs, ...

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  • Trying to play my playlist but every time any of the following Bastille songs comes up, it displays the "This song is not available" message.: "Warmth" "Send Them Off!" "Blame" "Fake It" "Way Be...
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Will not play on listed device

I am currently trying to use a Spotify playlist on a friend's Sonos when visiting.. the first 3 times as soon as I arrived at their place & the WiFi/broadband connected I was able to look at the list of devices recognised and it would connect. Last n...

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  • I am currently trying to use a Spotify playlist on a friend's Sonos when visiting.. the first 3 times as soon as I arrived at their place & the WiFi/broadband connected I was able to look at the ...
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Album cover on the lock screen

I already researched a lot and still did not find a solution. I want to know how to put the album cover of the current song on the lock screen, my cell phone is Samsung Galaxy A9. Android 7.0. if anyone knows how to solve this, please help me. Thank ...

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  • I already researched a lot and still did not find a solution. I want to know how to put the album cover of the current song on the lock screen, my cell phone is Samsung Galaxy A9. Android 7.0. if any...
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Can't log in because device is set to offline

I am trying to log in to my spotify account on android. It tells me my device is set to offline, and to please go online to log in. I can't change my setting to online because I can't get into the account! I installed an update to no avail...

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  • I am trying to log in to my spotify account on android. It tells me my device is set to offline, and to please go online to log in. I can't change my setting to online because I can't get into the ac...
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[ANDROID]How to remove songs from playlist?

I can not find the option to remove songs from playlists while using Spotify on a Samsung S7. I have read the other threads on this topic, and there is no option to remove songs or edit playlist when I hit the "3 dots" button for options on the playl...

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  • I can not find the option to remove songs from playlists while using Spotify on a Samsung S7.   I have read the other threads on this topic, and there is no option to remove songs or edit play...
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I Want to change my username

I want to change my name, because it's wrong lol, i had it when i was young and dumb

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  • I want to change my name, because it's wrong lol, i had it when i was young and dumb
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Solved!! Need help

cant play song since i downloaded this app. need help

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Sony Smart-TV Spotify Playback Problem

I used to be able to listen to my spotify app when changing channel to my playstation, but since a while back I'm unable to. I try to start the music after changing channels again but it just changes to the Spotify-app and kills the music as soon as ...

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  • I used to be able to listen to my spotify app when changing channel to my playstation, but since a while back I'm unable to. I try to start the music after changing channels again but it just changes...
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Spotify on Alexa causes Unrelated music apps on my phone to pause

We use Echo/Alexa devices at home, and someone at home might ask it to play back music from Spotify.Since it's not possible to use multiple Spotify accounts on the Echo yet (as I understand, it, anyway - and certainly even when it is possible it will...

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  • We use Echo/Alexa devices at home, and someone at home might ask it to play back music from Spotify. Since it's not possible to use multiple Spotify accounts on the Echo yet (as I understand, it, an...
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Sono all'estero

Non riesco a connettermi al mio account da ormai 2 mesi. Sono in Australia e spotify e' diventato completamente inutilizzabile

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  • Non riesco a connettermi al mio account da ormai 2 mesi. Sono in Australia e spotify e' diventato completamente inutilizzabile
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Spotify android app downloading on mobile data with option deselected

Hi All Is anyone experience a bug where the Spotify app downloads on mobile data with the option disabled in settings? My Spotify has consumed over 4gb this month and has capped my data allowance twice, including the extra I purchased...

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  • Hi All   Is anyone experience a bug where the Spotify app downloads on mobile data with the option disabled in settings? My Spotify has consumed over 4gb this month and has capped my data allo...
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Sharing from android app to Tumblr

Greetings! The latest update on android has changed how spotify "shares" are displayed in Tumblr. They are appearing as a text based link rather than the full playable embedded album artwork. This is a function I use daily. It would be wonderful for ...

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  • Greetings!   The latest update on android has changed how spotify "shares" are displayed in Tumblr. They are appearing as a text based link rather than the full playable embedde...
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Music stuttering when Screen is locked

Hello, I love this service but I'm starting to give up on it right now. Whenever my screen is locked, my music is stuttering. Offline (downloaded) and streaming playlists alike. I have looked up solutions, tried taking it off the Energy saving list, ...

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  • Hello, I love this service but I'm starting to give up on it right now. Whenever my screen is locked, my music is stuttering. Offline (downloaded) and streaming playlists alike. I have looked up solu...
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Solved!! First start menu

Today when I signed up and start androidApp first time. The App suggest me "What music are you into. Select as many as you like". And I selected about 50-100 my favorites at the time on one screen, and at the time app reccomended me another artists. ...

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  •   Today when I signed up and start androidApp first time. The App suggest me "What music are you into. Select as many as you like". And I selected about 50-100 my favorites at the tim...
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