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[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...
  • neutral0
  • Newbie
  • 30941 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 324 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 30941 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 324 votes

Premium Subscribers' Subscription Status Remains on free

Some users' subscription status remains on free across all devices. The issue seems to occur regardless of the Premium type (Individual, Student, Family and Duo) and payment method.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Some users' subscription status remains on free across all devices. The issue seems to occur regardless of the Premium type (Individual, Student, Family and Duo) and payment method.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 5008 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 81 likes
  • Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 5008 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 81 votes

Unable to change the playback speed of podcasts on desktop

We're receiving reports from users that the podcast playback speed is not changing regardless of the chosen setting and is "stuck" at the last one used. This only seems to be affecting the desktop app and web player.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're receiving reports from users that the podcast playback speed is not changing regardless of the chosen setting and is "stuck" at the last one used. This only seems to be affecting the desktop ap...
  • 12186550119
  • Newbie
  • 14548 Views
  • 53 comments
  • 205 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 14548 Views
  • 53 comments
  • 205 votes

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
  • 23452 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 23452 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 votes

App crashing for iOS free users when trying to connect to Bluetooth

We've received reports that iOS users of free accounts are experiencing app crashing when they try to connect their device to their AirPods via Bluetooth.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that iOS users of free accounts are experiencing app crashing when they try to connect their device to their AirPods via Bluetooth.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 25371 Views
  • 181 comments
  • 152 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 25371 Views
  • 181 comments
  • 152 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
  • 202446 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 likes
  • Premium
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 202446 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 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
  • 64345 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 501 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 64345 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 501 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...
  • sheasmart
  • Casual Listener
  • 38885 Views
  • 82 comments
  • 317 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 38885 Views
  • 82 comments
  • 317 votes

Users from Brazil are unable to use Spotify with mobile data

Users in Brazil are reporting that they're unable to use the app with mobile data: an error message stating that they're offline is displayed, despite having stable internet connection.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Users in Brazil are reporting that they're unable to use the app with mobile data: an error message stating that they're offline is displayed, despite having stable internet connection.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 4996 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 77 likes
  • Android
    Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 4996 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 77 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
  • 15170 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 15170 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 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
  • 51465 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Fixed
  • 51465 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 votes

3-dot menu on Now Playing View crashes iOS app

Hey folks!We're getting reports that accessing the song menu (3-dot menu) on NPV is causing the app to crash on iOS devices. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're getting reports that accessing the song menu (3-dot menu) on NPV is causing the app to crash on iOS devices. This is being looked into.
  • Eni
  • Moderator
  • 6023 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 25 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 6023 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 25 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
  • 26676 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 295 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 26676 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 295 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
  • 53484 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 53484 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 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...
  • vaajy
  • Roadie
  • 9570 Views
  • 51 comments
  • 124 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 9570 Views
  • 51 comments
  • 124 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
  • 22414 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 22414 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 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...
  • RedRobine
  • Newbie
  • 19810 Views
  • 90 comments
  • 97 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 19810 Views
  • 90 comments
  • 97 votes

[Downtime March 1st 2021] Issues subscribing to Premium or redeeming gift cards

Hey there folks, We've received reports that users are having issues when trying to subscribe to Premium or adding gift cards to their accounts. We're currently investigating this. If you're experiencing this, make sure not to retry to subscribe whil...

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey there folks,   We've received reports that users are having issues when trying to subscribe to Premium or adding gift cards to their accounts.   We're currently investigating ...
  • Dixon3
  • Visitor
  • 56933 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 likes
  • Payment
  • Fixed
  • 56933 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 votes

[Mobile] Unable to download podcast episodes

We've received reports that users are unable to download podcast episodes on the mobile app. Downloading music is unaffected and works as usual.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that users are unable to download podcast episodes on the mobile app. Downloading music is unaffected and works as usual.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 18873 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 18873 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 votes

App crashing on Google Pixel

We’re receiving reports where the app causes the device to crash. The issue seems to be affecting Google Pixel devices only.Some users also mention that it takes a really long time to load the app. When hitting play on a song, it flickers between the...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We’re receiving reports where the app causes the device to crash. The issue seems to be affecting Google Pixel devices only. Some users also mention that it takes a really long time to load the ap...
  • thewanderingbaxter
  • Newbie
  • 8818 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 8818 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 votes