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Slow loading and performance issues

We've received reports about increased load times when performing actions like opening a playlist/menu or playing content. This affects primarily (but may not be limited to) mobile devices running Android and iOS.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports about increased load times when performing actions like opening a playlist/menu or playing content. This affects primarily (but may not be limited to) mobile devices running Android...

Choveka68

Music Fan

22146 Views

91 comments

279 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Under investigation
  • 22146 Views
  • 91 comments
  • 279 votes

Spotify not playing on Android devices

We’ve been receiving reports from Android users on 9.1.56.571 who say that the Spotify mobile app won't play on their devices. The Play button only appears as loading or just doesn't play, while there is no error message. The progress bar doesn't mov...

Moderator

Moderator

We’ve been receiving reports from Android users on 9.1.56.571 who say that the Spotify mobile app won't play on their devices. The Play button only appears as loading or just doesn't play, while t...

MihailY

Moderator

33236 Views

101 comments

298 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 33236 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 298 votes

Playback Pauses around 3-Minute Mark on mobile

We've received reports that playback stops on its own around 3-3.5 minutes into a song. This is happening on Android and iOS, both when playing directly on the devices or via Connect.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that playback stops on its own around 3-3.5 minutes into a song. This is happening on Android and iOS, both when playing directly on the devices or via Connect.

Joan

Moderator

1107 Views

31 comments

8 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Fixed
  • 1107 Views
  • 31 comments
  • 8 votes

Google Cast/ Chromecast devices unavailable for Spotify Connect

Hey folks! We've been made aware of reports from Android users indicating that Spotify Connect experiences issues showing available Google Cast /Chromecast speaker devices. This is being looked into.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   We've been made aware of reports from Android users indicating that Spotify Connect experiences issues showing available Google Cast /Chromecast speaker devices. This i...

airplay11

Newbie

60103 Views

209 comments

225 likes

Android
Other
Fixed
  • 60103 Views
  • 209 comments
  • 225 votes

App crashing upon launch on Android

We've received reports that the mobile app crashes upon launch on Android devices. Everything seems to be working normally on the web player and when using a different device (e.g. different phone, desktop).

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the mobile app crashes upon launch on Android devices. Everything seems to be working normally on the web player and when using a different device (e.g. different phone, d...

Dessi

Moderator

4362 Views

57 comments

45 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 4362 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 45 votes

Search in "Add to playlist" menu not working

We've received reports that the search function in the "Add to Playlist" menu doesn't work properly. When something is searched, it causes the menu to become unresponsive. The issue appears to be predominantly on Android.

Moderator

Moderator

...redominantly on Android.

Joan

Moderator

18411 Views

100 comments

195 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 18411 Views
  • 100 comments
  • 195 votes

[Android] Playlists not loading

We're seeing reports from users that self-created playlists (including Liked Songs) won’t load on Android devices. This mostly seems to be happening to Samsung devices, both on mobile and tablet.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports from users that self-created playlists (including Liked Songs) won’t load on Android devices. This mostly seems to be happening to Samsung devices, both on mobile and tablet.

avani083lekhara

Newbie

14401 Views

21 comments

26 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 14401 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 26 votes

Issues with using "Search" - keyboard does not appear automatically

We received several reports from users about "Search" not working as expected on Android: the keyboard does not appear automatically when tapping on the magnifying glass icon.

Moderator

Moderator

We received several reports from users about "Search" not working as expected on Android: the keyboard does not appear automatically when tapping on the magnifying glass icon.

Sulmaz

Regular

18955 Views

80 comments

81 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 18955 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 81 votes

Offline music being removed when closing and relaunching the app

We're seeing reports where offline music needs re-downloading when the app is restarted. Users are able to download the playlists again, but when they close the app, the downloads get removed.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports where offline music needs re-downloading when the app is restarted. Users are able to download the playlists again, but when they close the app, the downloads get removed. &nbs...

Francomo69_

Newbie

21596 Views

63 comments

64 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Fixed
  • 21596 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 votes

Android's app beta version 9.0.48 crashing

We've received reports about the latest beta version 9.0.48 being unstable. The app may crash when opening Your Library, and playlists, albums and artist pages won’t load: an error message “something went wrong” is shown. It’s as if Spotify is offlin...

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports about the latest beta version 9.0.48 being unstable. The app may crash when opening Your Library, and playlists, albums and artist pages won’t load: an error message “something...

Moonfairy_94

Newbie

46788 Views

126 comments

216 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 46788 Views
  • 126 comments
  • 216 votes

Users on Android devices can't play content in Offline mode

We've received reports from Android users mentioning issues with Offline mode. When the device is set in Airplane mode or internet access is disabled, the app gets stuck on a black screen until a “You’re currently offline” error is displayed.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports from Android users mentioning issues with Offline mode. When the device is set in Airplane mode or internet access is disabled, the app gets stuck on a black screen until a&n...

JoJoh1

Newbie

36111 Views

90 comments

174 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 36111 Views
  • 90 comments
  • 174 votes

Podcast episodes start over from the beginning on Android

We’ve received reports that podcast episodes lose their listening progress and are starting over from the beginning. This is happening only on Android, when the following criteria are met: the episode is started from a playlist - be it a personal one...

Moderator

Moderator

We’ve received reports that podcast episodes lose their listening progress and are starting over from the beginning. This is happening only on Android, when the following criteria are met: the e...

Ghotchkiss17

Newbie

24408 Views

75 comments

74 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 24408 Views
  • 75 comments
  • 74 votes

[TV] Audio cuts out for a few seconds then comes back

Hey folks! We have several reports from users with audio issues while streaming on their TV. The sound occasionally cuts out and pauses for a brief second, then resumes back to normal. This happens sporadically and based on the examples we’ve got, th...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   We have several reports from users with audio issues while streaming on their TV. The sound occasionally cuts out and pauses for a brief second, then resumes back to normal. T...

christoferj

Regular

21992 Views

114 comments

30 likes

Android
Your Library
Not Right Now
  • 21992 Views
  • 114 comments
  • 30 votes

Android app unresponsive on a particular WiFi network

We've received reports from Android users (mainly Samsung and Google Pixel) experiencing issues where the Spotify app becomes unresponsive, freezes, or crashes when connected to certain WiFi networks. The issue doesn't occur while using mobile data.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports from Android users (mainly Samsung and Google Pixel) experiencing issues where the Spotify app becomes unresponsive, freezes, or crashes when connected to certain WiFi n...

jpbanderson

Newbie

29890 Views

113 comments

73 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 29890 Views
  • 113 comments
  • 73 votes

[Android] App freezes/crashes when clicking on three-dot menu in playlist

Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Umidigi F1 Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue spotify crashes when you click the 3 dots to add to playlist, share ,view artist. etc

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Umidigi F1 Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue spotify crashes when you click the 3 dots to add to playlist, share ,v...

Alex

Spotify Legend

168549 Views

585 comments

1471 likes

Android
Mobile
Old Case Closed
  • 168549 Views
  • 585 comments
  • 1471 votes

Playback stops on mobile devices. Progress bar stays at 0:00.

Hey folks! We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues. We wanted to let you know that this is being investigated and we'll keep...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues. &n...

StefanG65

Newbie

53582 Views

150 comments

472 likes

Android
Not Right Now
  • 53582 Views
  • 150 comments
  • 472 votes

Music continues playing on mobile after disconnecting Bluetooth

We've received reports that when disconnecting Bluetooth from car systems and such, the playback automatically continues on the phone. This seems to be happening primarily on Android and in particular on Samsung Galaxy phones.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that when disconnecting Bluetooth from car systems and such, the playback automatically continues on the phone. This seems to be happening primarily on Android and in p...

ritz1981

Visitor

24436 Views

52 comments

34 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 24436 Views
  • 52 comments
  • 34 votes

[All Platforms] Music keeps un-downloading

(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I am soon unsubscribing to this app. I’m paying money for the premium and my songs keep un-downloading. This has happene...

Casual Listener

  (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  I am soon unsubscribing to t...

user-removed

Not applicable

146330 Views

193 comments

478 likes

Android
Desktop
iOS
Won't Fix
  • 146330 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 478 votes

Multiple SD card storage options are shown in app settings

Hey everyone! We've been receiving reports about the app displaying multiple SD cards in the storage options. OI.png If you're experiencing this, let us know by adding your +VOTE and follow the instructions in the Status Update below. We'll be keepin...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey everyone!   We've been receiving reports about the app displaying multiple SD cards in the storage options.  OI.png   If you're experiencing this, let us know b...

Sethyrus

Newbie

37718 Views

129 comments

221 likes

Android
Mobile
Not Right Now
  • 37718 Views
  • 129 comments
  • 221 votes

Lyrics Sharing Not Working

Hey everyone, We’re receiving reports that the Lyrics Sharing feature is not working. Before you keep on reading, note that this issue is different than not seeing Lyrics at all.

Spotify Legend

Hey everyone,   We’re receiving reports that the Lyrics Sharing feature is not working. Before you keep on reading, note that this issue is different than not seeing&nbsp...

user-removed

Not applicable

56914 Views

100 comments

213 likes

Android
Desktop (Mac)
Desktop (Windows)
iOS
Mobile
Old Case Closed
  • 56914 Views
  • 100 comments
  • 213 votes