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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
  • 57758 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 57758 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 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
  • 18985 Views
  • 53 comments
  • 205 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 18985 Views
  • 53 comments
  • 205 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
  • 33416 Views
  • 181 comments
  • 152 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 33416 Views
  • 181 comments
  • 152 votes

Release Radar not working

We've been receiving reports that users are having issues accessing their Release Radar. Some are also seeing the error message "This content is no longer available. Would you like to remove it from Your Library?".

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been receiving reports that users are having issues accessing their Release Radar. Some are also seeing the error message "This content is no longer available. Would you like to remove it from ...
  • Not applicable
  • 19764 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 137 likes
  • Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 19764 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 137 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
  • 13613 Views
  • 51 comments
  • 124 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 13613 Views
  • 51 comments
  • 124 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
  • 20849 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 20849 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 votes

"Something went wrong" error on desktop app and web player for Turkish users

We're receiving reports from users in Turkey that they’re encountering an error on the desktop app and web player.

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  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're receiving reports from users in Turkey that they’re encountering an error on the desktop app and web player.     
  • beckymuk
  • Newbie
  • 17012 Views
  • 79 comments
  • 109 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 17012 Views
  • 79 comments
  • 109 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
  • 25157 Views
  • 90 comments
  • 97 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 25157 Views
  • 90 comments
  • 97 votes

"Switch to video" button missing on Now Playing View on mobile

We've received reports about the "Switch to video" button not showing on Now Playing View on mobile. This affects both Android and iOS.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports about the "Switch to video" button not showing on Now Playing View on mobile. This affects both Android and iOS.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 23464 Views
  • 91 comments
  • 95 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 23464 Views
  • 91 comments
  • 95 votes

Podcast episodes showing as unplayed

Hey, We're seeing reports that finished podcast episodes are showing as unplayed.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey,    We're seeing reports that finished podcast episodes are showing as unplayed.
  • Ebbeone
  • Visitor
  • 13359 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 92 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 13359 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 92 votes

Downloaded icon is not being displayed

Hey folks, We've received some reports of users being unable to see the green arrow icon for downloads on some of their downloaded songs. However, it does show on the top of the downloaded playlist. The content is still playable with no connection an...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received some reports of users being unable to see the green arrow icon for downloads on some of their downloaded songs. However, it does show on the top of the down...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 12802 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 12802 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 votes

Spotify loads slowly / goes unresponsive on iOS

We've received reports from iPhone users saying the app is taking up to a few minutes to load before either being partially usable or simply crashing. Sometimes the playlist/album covers won't load at all and are unclickable. This behavior is current...

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  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from iPhone users saying the app is taking up to a few minutes to load before either being partially usable or simply crashing. Sometimes the playlist/album covers won't load a...
  • 83evans
  • Regular
  • 20310 Views
  • 51 comments
  • 83 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 20310 Views
  • 51 comments
  • 83 votes

Downtime 03/03/2025: Playback issues on multiple devices

We've received reports about playback issues where the app doesn't initiate the playback. This seems to affect all platforms.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports about playback issues where the app doesn't initiate the playback. This seems to affect all platforms.
  • BuggChaoz
  • Newbie
  • 50513 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 81 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 50513 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 81 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
  • 5586 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 81 likes
  • Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 5586 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 81 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.
  • XLS1
  • Newbie
  • 6072 Views
  • 19 comments
  • 77 likes
  • Android
    Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 6072 Views
  • 19 comments
  • 77 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
  • 25040 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 25040 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 votes

[Android] App crashing when loading playlists

Hey folks! You may have noticed that your Android apps might crash when you attempt opening your playlists. We've investigated this and found out that this may happen if they include local files. We're currently looking into this but, in the meantime...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   You may have noticed that your Android apps might crash when you attempt opening your playlists. We've investigated this and found out that this may happen if they include local...
  • Anime_KittyX3
  • Newbie
  • 31217 Views
  • 40 comments
  • 59 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 31217 Views
  • 40 comments
  • 59 votes

App not working on Volvo and Polestar cars

We've gotten reports that some Volvo and Polestars car users are experiencing issues with the Spotify app after an update. Some mention that Google Voice Assistant control for Spotify no longer works, or the app UI has changed and it is no longer rec...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've gotten reports that some Volvo and Polestars car users are experiencing issues with the Spotify app after an update. Some mention that Google Voice Assistant control for Spotify no longer w...
  • mblackhurst
  • Casual Listener
  • 19886 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 57 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 19886 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 57 votes

Connecting to the car automatically plays Liked Songs playlist, with or without Car Thing

Hey folks, We've received reports that connecting to the car automatically plays Liked Songs playlist, with or without Car Thing. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received reports that connecting to the car automatically plays Liked Songs playlist, with or without Car Thing.   This is being investigated.
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 17966 Views
  • 116 comments
  • 56 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 17966 Views
  • 116 comments
  • 56 votes

Downtime June 12th: Several Spotify services are down

Hey folks! We've been getting reports about issues with login, playback and the Support site. This is now being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We've been getting reports about issues with login, playback and the Support site. This is now being looked into.
  • D3M0NCH1P
  • Visitor
  • 4871 Views
  • 51 comments
  • 55 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 4871 Views
  • 51 comments
  • 55 votes