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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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Spotify does not work when behind school proxy

I work for a school and as you can imagine their network is running on a proxy and also most ports arte blocked Spotify does not download stream or do anything when I am at work. When at the pub or at home absolutely fine. Please when you next do an ...

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  • I work for a school and as you can imagine their network is running on a proxy and also most ports arte blocked Spotify does not download stream or do anything when I am at work. When at the pub or a...
  • iago99
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Spotify unbearably slow when saving to SD Card

I bought a Samsung 64GB SD card (Class 10) to use with Spotify and my S7 Edge. However when trying to store the data on the SD card, the Spotify App becomes unusable. Playlists take 30-60 seconds to load, songs take upto 30 seconds to skip, and the a...

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  • I bought a Samsung 64GB SD card (Class 10) to use with Spotify and my S7 Edge. However when trying to store the data on the SD card, the Spotify App becomes unusable. Playlists take 30-60 seconds to ...
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Stream Spotify from Android to Ford Sync via USB

My iPhone is able to play Spotify and other streaming media through my car's USB connection. Control using the car's interface is intuitive and easy. I prefer this option over bluetooth because the audio quality is noticeablely cleaner. My Android (S...

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  • My iPhone is able to play Spotify and other streaming media through my car's USB connection. Control using the car's interface is intuitive and easy. I prefer this option over bluetooth because the a...
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Can you take it off shuffle?

Just wondering if there's an option to play music down the list rather than shuffle, i have a premium account.

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  • Just wondering if there's an option to play music down the list rather than shuffle, i have a premium account.
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desconexion

Hola ya hace mucho uso spotify y ya es un problema constante que cierra solo se apaga y esto pasa cuando estoy escuchando y atiendo un what saap al mismo tiempo o alguna aplicacion al mismo tiempo siempre se cierra . tengo un lg g3.Por favor una solu...

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  • Hola ya hace mucho uso spotify y ya es un problema constante que cierra solo se apaga y esto pasa cuando estoy escuchando y atiendo un what saap al mismo tiempo o alguna aplicacion al mismo tiempo si...
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Local files not downloading

Two days ago Spotify deleted all my downloaded playlist, I read this might be because of the app updating itself... Now I downloaded it all again exept for the local files on my computer I have in that playlist, they aren't downloading and they are g...

  • Casual Listener
  • Two days ago Spotify deleted all my downloaded playlist, I read this might be because of the app updating itself... Now I downloaded it all again exept for the local files on my computer I have in th...
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Solved!! I cannot turn shuffle off

I am using Spotify Android on a Sony Xperia Z and cannot turn shuffle off or start a song of my own choice. If I try to start my own song, the Shuffle Play button pulses and that is the only button I can press. When I try to turn shuffle off while mu...

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  • I am using Spotify Android on a Sony Xperia Z and cannot turn shuffle off or start a song of my own choice.    If I try to start my own song, the Shuffle Play button pulses and that is th...
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Unable to download Spotify Music Application from Play Store

I'm not able to download theSpotify Music Application from the Play Store, after the download a message saying "package access helper has stopped unexpectedly" pops up. I've a Wiko Ufeel Prime smartphone. Other applications work just fine, anyone kno...

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  • I'm not able to download theSpotify Music Application from the Play Store, after the download a message saying "package access helper has stopped unexpectedly" pops up. I've a Wiko Ufeel Prime smartp...
  • Joe
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Why does my spotify look different than everyone else's?

My free trial for premium just ended and when it did I only had "Your Playlists," "Home," and "Search" tabs with no radio or library. My friend (who also doesn't have a premium account) has the tabs I do not and this is really confusing.

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  • My free trial for premium just ended and when it did I only had "Your Playlists," "Home," and "Search" tabs with no radio or library. My friend (who also doesn't have a premium account) has the tabs ...
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Ability to View All Playlist Followers

I have a premium account and I don't use the email for it anymore, so I was wondering if I could somehow transfer my music somewhere to put on my new account once I delete my first one and create a new account with my new email

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  • I have a premium account and I don't use the email for it anymore, so I was wondering if I could somehow transfer my music somewhere to put on my new account once I delete my first one and create a n...
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Spotify starting automatically

Spotify starts automatically on my mobile out of nowhere. I wouldn't even have it open nor am I listening to anything else. Please help, it's driving me crazy!

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  • Spotify starts automatically on my mobile out of nowhere. I wouldn't even have it open nor am I listening to anything else.   Please help, it's driving me crazy!
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Shuffle only

I have premium and it all of a sudden will only let me do suffle... Why?

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  • I have premium and it all of a sudden will only let me do suffle... Why?
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Worst app on android

Spotify must have really skimped on coders. Worst UI, worst app Ive ever used on android. Whoever got paid to make this code should be ashamed

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  • Spotify must have really skimped on coders. Worst UI, worst app Ive ever used on android. Whoever got paid to make this code should be ashamed
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Downloaded playlists that update automatically / effect on song limit

I have several playlists downloaded that have 50-100 songs in them, and they are updated weekly or frequently. When the downloaded lists are updated with new songs, will my Android automatically download the new, updated list as Spotify updates it? I...

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  • I have several playlists downloaded that have 50-100 songs in them, and they are updated weekly or frequently. When the downloaded lists are updated with new songs, will my Android automatically down...
  • Shred00
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Spotify Connect doesnt work anymore

Dear community,I really need your help.I used to have an iPhone 5 and connected it to a marantz SR 6007.Spotify connect worked perfectly fine.Now I got a Samsung galaxy s8.I just can't get it to work with the marantz receiver.I have the newest firmwa...

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  • Dear community, I really need your help.I used to have an iPhone 5 and connected it to a marantz SR 6007.Spotify connect worked perfectly fine.Now I got a Samsung galaxy s8.I just can't get it to wo...
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Solved!! graphics android issue

I’m using a Samsung galaxy s8+ and the text on my app it’s blurred.Anyone knows how to fix it? Regards

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  • I’m using a Samsung galaxy s8+ and the text on my app it’s  blurred. Anyone knows how to fix it?   Regards 
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Offline Device

Ever since I added my Gear S3 as offline device, i seem to always loose 1 out of 3 avaialble devices. So, my ipad will say I have reached maximum number of oflline devices, i will check on offline device list and there's my gear s3 and android phone....

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  • Ever since I added my Gear S3 as offline device, i seem to always loose 1 out of 3 avaialble devices.  So, my ipad will say I have reached maximum number of oflline devices, i will check on off...
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Android Auto Album Art

When using Spotify with Android Auto, the album art display on my Honda Accord (2016) does not show properly. It sometimes seems to work when the phone is first connected, but once the second track queues up it goes away. Any ideas?

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  • When using Spotify with Android Auto, the album art display on my Honda Accord (2016) does not show properly.  It sometimes seems to work when the phone is first connected, but once the second t...
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Spotify Bluetooth Seat Easy Connect

Hello.I have a New Car (Seat Leon St Fr) with Seat Easy Connect. I can play my music over Bluetooth but i didnt See the tracks in my Boardcomputer. With Google Play I can See the tracks.How can i fix this?BR Philipp

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  • Hello. I have a New Car (Seat Leon St Fr) with Seat Easy Connect. I can play my music over Bluetooth but i didnt See the tracks in my Boardcomputer. With Google Play I can See the tracks. How can...
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O download de musicas no cartão SD foi desabilitado?

Após atualização o spotify excluiu os meus downloads e quando fui baixar novamente percebi que deu notificação de memória interna cheia, após isso fui verificar e vi que não existe mais a opção de selecionar entre Memória interna e SD.

  • Newbie
  • Após atualização o spotify excluiu os meus downloads e quando fui baixar novamente percebi que deu notificação de memória interna cheia, após isso fui verificar e vi que não existe mais a opção de se...
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