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Desktop app crashing on Windows after latest update

Hey folks,We've received some reports mentioning that after the recent update, the Windows Desktop app is closing itself when logging in, during playback or finishing a song. This issue happens on both versions of the app: the client one, as well as ...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks, We've received some reports mentioning that after the recent update, the Windows Desktop app is closing itself when logging in, during playback or finishing a song.  This issue...
  • CiurkitboyN
  • Casual Listener
  • 36681 Views
  • 355 comments
  • 657 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Fixed
  • 36681 Views
  • 355 comments
  • 657 votes

Queue disappears and screen goes blank after closing the app on mobile

We're aware of the following issues on mobile devices, when the app is closed while the Shuffle button is on: - The queued tracks are disappearing - The song screen goes blank - The play button is unresponsive

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're aware of the following issues on mobile devices, when the app is closed while the Shuffle button is on:    - The queued tracks are disappearing  - The song screen goes blan...
  • greis09
  • Visitor
  • 30002 Views
  • 326 comments
  • 593 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 30002 Views
  • 326 comments
  • 593 votes

Free users on iOS unable to tap "and more" to open list of tracks on playlists

We're receiving contacts from users on iOS, who are using the free experience of Spotify and are unable to tap "and more" to see the list of tracks when viewing a playlist. So far, this seems to not be affecting Android users or users with Premium su...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're receiving contacts from users on iOS, who are using the free experience of  Spotify and are unable to tap "and more" to see the list of tracks when viewing a playlist. So far, this seems t...
  • user-removed
  • Not applicable
  • 51608 Views
  • 177 comments
  • 508 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 51608 Views
  • 177 comments
  • 508 votes

Spotify stops after ads

My spotify just started doing this last week. For months and months and months I've had no problems whatsoever. Then all of a sudden the songs stop after an ad and won't resume. Have to shutdown spotify and open back up. Then repeat every 10 minutes....

  • Regular
  • My spotify just started doing this last week. For months and months and months I've had no problems whatsoever. Then all of a sudden the songs stop after an ad and won't resume. Have to shutdown spot...
  • Icecreammafia
  • Casual Listener
  • 8872 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 63 likes
  • Desktop
    Windows 10
  • Fixed
  • 8872 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 63 votes

Downtime January 13th, 2023

Hey folks, We've received reports from users saying that they are having trouble accessing Spotify. This is being investigated. Something’s not quite right, and we’re looking into it. Thanks for your reports! — Spotify Status (@SpotifyStatus) January...

  • Spotify Star
  • Spotify Star
  • Hey folks,    We've received reports from users saying that they are having trouble accessing Spotify.   This is being investigated.   Something’s not qu...
  • 31j6eyzfq5v2k4w
  • Newbie
  • 4596 Views
  • 37 comments
  • 3 likes
  • accounts
  • Fixed
  • 4596 Views
  • 37 comments
  • 3 votes

Spotify Icon on Taskbar doesn't show

Device: WindowsOperating System Version: Windows 10Spotify Version: 1.0.29.92Description: Spotify icon show as null file on taskbarTo reproduce:Open SpotifyAnd you should check on the taskbar, if the icon is the green one or not.Workaround: N/A Addit...

  • Casual Listener
  • Device:  Windows Operating System Version:  Windows 10 Spotify Version:  1.0.29.92 Description:  Spotify icon show as null file on taskbar To reproduce: Open Spotify An...
  • oavaldezi
  • Gig Goer
  • 1383 Views
  • 8 comments
  • 2 likes
  • Android
    Desktop
    Windows
  • Fixed
  • 1383 Views
  • 8 comments
  • 2 votes

Age verification not working for South Korean users

Hey folks! We've received reports that the age verification process for South Korea is not working. When you tap on next to confirm your age, a "Try again" prompt pops up. This is being investigated

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We've received reports that the age verification process for South Korea is not working. When you tap on next to confirm your age, a "Try again" prompt pops up.  This is ...
  • Lastbat
  • Newbie
  • 600 Views
  • 15 comments
  • 0 likes
  • accounts
  • Fixed
  • 600 Views
  • 15 comments
  • 0 votes

[Android Auto] "Spotify doesn't seem to be working right now" error

Plan Premium Country Germany Device OnePlus 6T Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue Longtime user never experienced any issue for years and years of enjoying great music and recommendations. I have Android Auto on the latest Seat Infotain...

  • Casual Listener
  •   Plan Premium Country Germany Device OnePlus 6T Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue Longtime user never experienced any issue for years and years of en...
  • nosciencehere
  • Casual Listener
  • 50435 Views
  • 191 comments
  • 192 likes
  • Android
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 50435 Views
  • 191 comments
  • 192 votes

[iOS] Sonos devices not appearing on Spotify Connect

I am having an issue with the Spotify app on my iPhone (only) where my Sonos devices are not appearing. Spotify Connect is there for my MacBook (when open) but none of the Sonos devices through Spotify Connect are appearing. All of the Sonos devices ...

  • Casual Listener
  • I am having an issue with the Spotify app on my iPhone (only) where my Sonos devices are not appearing.   Spotify Connect is there for my MacBook (when open) but none of the Sonos devices throu...
  • olivertoma
  • Casual Listener
  • 15374 Views
  • 160 comments
  • 126 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 15374 Views
  • 160 comments
  • 126 votes

User Stats not Showing in Heardle

Hey everyone!We've been receiving reports that you're not seeing your previous Heardle stats or streak data. This has been reported to the right folks and is being investigated

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone! We've been receiving reports that you're not seeing your previous Heardle stats or streak data. This has been reported to the right folks and is being investigated 🙂
  • hxleylxne
  • Visitor
  • 3293 Views
  • 31 comments
  • 1 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 3293 Views
  • 31 comments
  • 1 votes

Autoplay not working

Hey folks, We're receiving reports that Autoplay isn't working. If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure to add your +VOTE and follow the instructions in the Status Update below. We'll be keeping everyone up to speed here, so make sure to Subscri...

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey folks,   We're receiving reports that Autoplay isn't working.   If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure to add your   +VOTE   and follow the instructions in the &...
  • Punmolip
  • Newbie
  • 10366 Views
  • 90 comments
  • 227 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 10366 Views
  • 90 comments
  • 227 votes

[Radio] "Hide this song" button 🚫 does not work

Plan Premium Country IE Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue In the last update that I'm aware of, the icon for removing a song from a Radio changed. This was no issue but rather that clicking the new button that is now called "Hide this ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country IE Operating System Windows 10   My Question or Issue In the last update that I'm aware of, the icon for removing a song from a Radio changed. This was no is...
  • billkalogirou
  • Casual Listener
  • 22389 Views
  • 165 comments
  • 303 likes
  • Radio
  • Fixed
  • 22389 Views
  • 165 comments
  • 303 votes

"There was a problem" error when joining Premium Duo

Hey folks, We've received some reports that users are unable to join Premium Duo plans, as a "There was a problem" error is appearing. It seems to be only affecting users in Argentina for now. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We've received some reports that users are unable to join Premium Duo plans, as a "There was a problem" error is appearing. It seems to be only affecting users in Argentina for ...
  • HendrikPetertje
  • Music Fan
  • 1853 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 13 likes
  • Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 1853 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 13 votes

[Desktop] Unable to resize Friend Activity and Library bars on Windows

Plan Premium Country Israel Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue Issues with fitting layout in app (can't adjust windows). The desktop app doesn't allow resizing of the Friend Activity and Library bars when the language setting ...

  • Music Fan
  • Plan Premium Country Israel Device PC Operating System Windows 10 My Question or Issue   Issues with fitting layout in app (can't adjust windows).   The desktop app ...
  • MAL90
  • Casual Listener
  • 4614 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 16 likes
  • Desktop
    Windows
  • Fixed
  • 4614 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 16 votes

Downtime December 8th: Web Player isn't loading.

Hey folks,We've gotten information that our web player open.spotify.com is currently not opening/loading around the world. If you want to access Account page, here is the direct link: https://www.spotify.com/account/overview/

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks, We've gotten information that our web player open.spotify.com is currently not opening/loading around the world.   If you want to access Account page, here is the ...
  • crackpotideas
  • Newbie
  • 8752 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 203 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 8752 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 203 votes

Albums not loading on Android devices

We've received reports that albums don't load on Android devices. When tapping an album a black screen appears. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that albums don't load on Android devices. When tapping an album a black screen appears.   This is being investigated.
  • The_weird-girl
  • Newbie
  • 9909 Views
  • 106 comments
  • 89 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 9909 Views
  • 106 comments
  • 89 votes

Lyrics feature not working - "Could not load lyrics" error message

Hey folks, We've received multiple reports from users that they're unable to use the Lyrics feature and are currently receiving "Could not load lyrics" error in almost every song. Issue seems to affect Android, Desktop and iOS devices. This is being ...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks, We've received multiple reports from users that they're unable to use the Lyrics feature and are currently receiving "Could not load lyrics" error in  almost every song. Issu...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 3669 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 32 likes
  • Android
    Desktop
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 3669 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 32 votes

Users in Austria unable to accept price increase

Hey, We're receiving reports that Austrian users are unable to accept the subscription fee increase for their Premium plans. They are receiving emails to confirm this, however the links included in those simply lead them to their account page with no...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey,   We're receiving reports that Austrian users are unable to accept the subscription fee increase for their Premium plans. They are receiving emails to confirm this, however the links in...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 1496 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 2 likes
  • accounts
    Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 1496 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 2 votes

[iOS] App closes and redirects to Safari

Hey everyone, We're receiving reports from users that when they open the app, it closes and they got redirected to Safari in order to download the app. If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure to add your +VOTE and follow the instructions in the ...

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey everyone,   We're receiving reports from users that when they open the app, it closes and they got redirected to Safari in order to download the app.   If you’re experie...
  • squishedpeanut
  • Newbie
  • 4957 Views
  • 31 comments
  • 10 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 4957 Views
  • 31 comments
  • 10 votes

Spotify app crashing on Apple Watch

Hey folks, We're receiving reports of the app crashing on Apple Watch Series 3 after upgrading to version 8.7.84.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We're receiving reports of the app crashing on Apple Watch Series 3 after upgrading to version 8.7.84.
  • Dian
  • Moderator
  • 11311 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 87 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 11311 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 87 votes