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Spotify app crashing when trying to play a podcast/ audiobook

Hey folks!Some of you may experience issues when trying to play podcasts or audiobooks, leading to the app crashing. This is now being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! Some of you may experience issues when trying to play podcasts or audiobooks, leading to the app crashing. This is now being looked into.
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 20887 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 20887 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 votes

[Mobile] Downloaded playlists do not load without an internet connection

Hey folks!We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error message saying "Something went wrong. Try again?". This is be...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error messag...
  • VoSubat
  • Newbie
  • 28437 Views
  • 214 comments
  • 320 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 28437 Views
  • 214 comments
  • 320 votes

Spotify login issues

We're getting reports that some of you are unable to log in to your accounts. There are two separate error messages: "You can't use Spotify abroad for more than 14 days" and "incorrect email address and password" despite using the correct login detai...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports that some of you are unable to log in to your accounts. There are two separate error messages: "You can't use Spotify abroad for more than 14 days" and "incorrect email a...
  • Ivelina
  • Moderator
  • 2032 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 9 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 2032 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 9 votes

Songs in Play queue are duplicated

Hey folks! We've received reports that deleting or adding songs in the play queue creates duplicates. This issue only seems to affect the mobile app and playlists with over 50 songs. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We've received reports that deleting or adding songs in the play queue creates duplicates. This issue only seems to affect the mobile app and playlists with over 50 songs. This ...
  • Joan
  • Moderator
  • 12938 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 12938 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 votes

Shuffle Play button has disappeared

Users are reporting that the Shuffle Play button has disappeared. This seems to be happening on iPhones only. The Shuffle button is missing both from playlists and in the Now Playing view next to the Play-button.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Users are reporting that the Shuffle Play button has disappeared. This seems to be happening on iPhones only. The Shuffle button is missing both from playlists and in the Now Playing view next to the...
  • flystar333
  • Casual Listener
  • 34723 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 316 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 34723 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 316 votes

[iOS] Spotify Widget missing on lock screen

We've received reports from iOS users about the Spotify widget being invisible on their lock screen. When they attempt to view it from the from the notifications bar while the phone is locked, it appears blank.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from iOS users about the Spotify widget being invisible on their lock screen. When they attempt to view it from the from the notifications bar while the phone is locked, it app...
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 18543 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 18543 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 votes

Performance issues on iOS devices

Hey folks, We've received reports that iOS users are experiencing technical issues on their devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app is crashing or the playback suddenly stops. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We've received reports that iOS users are experiencing technical issues on their devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app is crashing or the playback suddenly st...
  • Vasil
  • Moderator
  • 60278 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 495 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 60278 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 495 votes

Can't Play Downloaded Songs When Offline

We're getting reports that downloaded songs are not playing when the app is not connected to the internet. The offline songs are grayed out but shows that they are downloaded. When connected back to the internet, same songs can be played without issu...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports that downloaded songs are not playing when the app is not connected to the internet. The offline songs are grayed out but shows that they are downloaded. When connected back to ...
  • Ivelina
  • Moderator
  • 197210 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 likes
  • Premium
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 197210 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 votes

Issues loading the TV app

We're seeing reports that some users are unable to open the Spotify app on their TVs. Some see a blank screen, others see a white rectangle or the Spotify logo, and the app does not load any further. The issue seems to appear on different operating s...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that some users are unable to open the Spotify app on their TVs. Some see a blank screen, others see a white rectangle or the Spotify logo, and the app does not load any further....
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 3673 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 9 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 3673 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 9 votes

Top Songs 2023 Playlist Missing

Hey folks! We’re receiving reports that the Top Songs 2023 Playlist is missing across multiple devices and markets. This is being looked into!

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We’re receiving reports that the Top Songs 2023 Playlist is missing across multiple devices and markets. This is being looked into!
  • Joan
  • Moderator
  • 8876 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 13 likes
  • Other
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 8876 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 13 votes

Desktop app stuck on black screen

Some users have reported performance issues with the desktop application. Users are able to log in to their accounts, but the app then displays a black screen. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Some users have reported performance issues with the desktop application. Users are able to log in to their accounts, but the app then displays a black screen. This is being investigated.
  • Joan
  • Moderator
  • 48482 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Fixed
  • 48482 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 votes

Unable to start the Spotify app in Volvo Sensus

Hey everyone, We're receiving reports about the Spotify app being stuck on the loading screen on the Volvo Sensus infotainment system.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone,   We're receiving reports about the Spotify app being stuck on the loading screen on the Volvo Sensus infotainment system.
  • dt3ft
  • Casual Listener
  • 50219 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 50219 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 votes

Ongoing performance issues on iOS devices - app being slow/crashing within a few minutes of playback

Hey folks, We had received reports that some of you were experiencing technical issues on your iOS devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app was crashing or the playback was suddenly stopping.The issue was fixed but it seems it has resu...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We had received reports that some of you were experiencing technical issues on your iOS devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app was crashing or the playback was ...
  • sfirgebvss5u72f
  • Newbie
  • 25368 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 293 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 25368 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 293 votes

Downtime June 7th: Playlist issues

Hey folks! We've been seeing reports that users are unable to see playlists posted on profiles - both on their own profile and on the profiles of other users. This might lead to some users not being able to create new playlists, or browse their playl...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We've been seeing reports that users are unable to see playlists posted on profiles - both on their own profile and on the profiles of other users. This might lead to some users...
  • mj-at
  • Newbie
  • 16945 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 16945 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 votes

Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds on Samsung TVs

We've received reports that the Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds, with multiple mentions of Samsung TVs. The reports note that tracks are playing without audio on the Samsung TV devices, and trouble-shooting has already been tried.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that the Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds, with multiple mentions of Samsung TVs.  The reports note that tracks are playing without audio on the Samsung TV devi...
  • Enilorac1
  • Visitor
  • 28208 Views
  • 96 comments
  • 211 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 28208 Views
  • 96 comments
  • 211 votes

Spotify stops playing after an ad

We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV. The behavior is currently being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV.   The behavior is curren...
  • Not applicable
  • 39479 Views
  • 277 comments
  • 367 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 39479 Views
  • 277 comments
  • 367 votes

Incorrect number of Liked Songs

We've been getting reports that some users are not seeing the correct number of Liked Songs in their Library. This is happening across multiple platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. We are now investigating this.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been getting reports that some users are not seeing the correct number of Liked Songs in their Library. This is happening across multiple platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.   We...
  • FartBoxTonguePuncher
  • Newbie
  • 7494 Views
  • 49 comments
  • 119 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 7494 Views
  • 49 comments
  • 119 votes

Can't stream to Google devices

We're seeing reports that some users are unable to stream on their Google devices. This seems to happen on both the desktop & mobile app, as well as on different Google devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that some users are unable to stream on their Google devices. This seems to happen on both the desktop & mobile app, as well as on different Google devices.
  • chartz2
  • Regular
  • 8648 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 8648 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 votes

Spotify keeps playing hidden songs

Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just suddenly start to play. Updates and new device didn’t ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just sud...
  • Abenteuerkitty
  • Newbie
  • 28648 Views
  • 139 comments
  • 237 likes
  • Your Library
  • Not Right Now
  • 28648 Views
  • 139 comments
  • 237 votes

Users on the free service are unable to download podcasts

We've received reports from free users who are unable to download podcast episodes. Tapping the download icon results in an exclamation mark, indicating that the attempt failed.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from free users who are unable to download podcast episodes. Tapping the download icon results in an exclamation mark, indicating that the attempt failed.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 3272 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 3272 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 votes