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Black screen is shown on iOS mobile devices right after the app has been started.

Hey there, We've received reports of users seeing a black screen after launching the app on iOS mobile devices.

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey there,   We've received reports of users seeing a black screen after launching the app on iOS mobile devices.    
  • ibnalfreak
  • Newbie
  • 5278 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 39 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 5278 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 39 votes

Podcasts won't remain paused

Android users have reported that when they press pause on a podcast, the playback is automatically resumed shortly after. This is under investigation.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Android users have reported that when they press pause on a podcast, the playback is automatically resumed shortly after.   This is under investigation.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 3438 Views
  • 82 comments
  • 38 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 3438 Views
  • 82 comments
  • 38 votes

Family/Duo plan managers unable to add address or members

We have received reports from Family/Duo plan managers who are unable to enter an address or invite members - when trying to send an invite, the page jumps back to entering the address.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We have received reports from Family/Duo plan managers who are unable to enter an address or invite members - when trying to send an invite, the page jumps back to entering the address.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 2258 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 36 likes
  • Premium family
  • Fixed
  • 2258 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 36 votes

[Android Auto] Empty Liked Songs playlists

Hey folks!We received reports that “No items” is displayed when accessing the Liked Songs playlist on Android Auto. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We received reports that “No items” is displayed when accessing the Liked Songs playlist on Android Auto. This is being looked into.
  • Dietrich_didi
  • Newbie
  • 3937 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 32 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 3937 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 32 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. Issue...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 9872 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 32 likes
  • Android
    Desktop
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 9872 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 32 votes

Local Files not appearing on Android

Hey folks, We've received some reports that imported Local Files on Android aren't showing up on. Most reports come from devices with versions of Android 9. To prevent any confusions, keep in mind that this is different from the regular Local Files s...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We've received some reports that imported Local Files on Android aren't showing up on.  Most reports come from devices with versions of Android 9.   To p...
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 10310 Views
  • 26 comments
  • 32 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 10310 Views
  • 26 comments
  • 32 votes

DJ Button missing in Now playing view on iOS devices

Hey, We've received reports about this affecting users on version 8.8.14.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey,   We've received reports about this affecting users on version 8.8.14.
  • Duke_Nasty
  • Newbie
  • 5853 Views
  • 30 comments
  • 31 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 5853 Views
  • 30 comments
  • 31 votes

Apple watch Series 3 users unable to use the app.

Hey folks, We've received some reports about the app crashing during starting up on Apple Watch Series 3. The relevant team is already aware of the issue and a fix will be added to an upcoming update. We'd recommend keeping the app up to date so you ...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We've received some reports about the app crashing during starting up on Apple Watch Series 3. The relevant team is already aware of the issue and a fix will be added to an upco...
  • OscarDC
  • Moderator
  • 1773 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 28 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 1773 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 28 votes

Random podcasts are unplayable

We're receiving reports from folks, who are unable to play random podcasts on mobile and desktop app. When playing podcasts, the progress bar is stuck at 0:00. There are no issues when playing music though.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're receiving reports from folks, who are unable to play random podcasts on mobile and desktop app. When playing podcasts, the progress bar is stuck at 0:00. There are no issues when playing music ...
  • Chiscock
  • Visitor
  • 4240 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 27 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 4240 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 27 votes

Downtime November 1st, 2022: Web Player not loading

Hey folks, We've received some contacts from users who are not able to load the Web Player and the main Spotify website correctly and instead see the following error message: upstream connect error or disconnect/reset before headers. reset reason: co...

  • Spotify Star
  • Spotify Star
  • Hey folks,    We've received some contacts from users who are not able to load the Web Player and the main Spotify website correctly and instead see the following error message: &nbsp...
  • MattSuda
  • Spotify Star
  • 27020 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 24 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 27020 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 24 votes

Downtime November 28th, 2023: Web Player not loading

Hey folks, We've received some contacts from users who are not able to load the Web Player and the main Spotify website correctly and instead see an error message. This is being investigated.

  • Spotify Star
  • Spotify Star
  • Hey folks,    We've received some contacts from users who are not able to load the Web Player and the main Spotify website correctly and instead see an error message.   ...
  • alien236
  • Music Fan
  • 5503 Views
  • 138 comments
  • 23 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 5503 Views
  • 138 comments
  • 23 votes

Volume level can't be adjusted to Quiet on Desktop

Hey folks, We've received some reports from users who are unable to select "Quiet" under Volume level in the desktop app settings. "Loud" and "Normal" options are working fine. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received some reports from users who are unable to select "Quiet" under Volume level in the desktop app settings. "Loud" and "Normal" options are working fine.&...
  • MihailY
  • Moderator
  • 1844 Views
  • 19 comments
  • 22 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 1844 Views
  • 19 comments
  • 22 votes

[iOS] Wrong podcast episode played from Search

We've received multiple reports that when a podcast episode is played from the Search bar, another episode gets played instead of the one selected. This is happening on iOS devices.

  • Spotify Legend
  • We've received multiple reports that when a podcast episode is played from the Search bar, another episode gets played instead of the one selected. This is happening on iOS devices.
  • chall1216
  • Newbie
  • 4228 Views
  • 41 comments
  • 22 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 4228 Views
  • 41 comments
  • 22 votes

Missing Public playlists

Hey folks, We’re getting reports from users who are unable to see their public playlists on their profiles. Even though currently the number of playlists that can be viewed is 200, users are seeing 20 or fewer. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We’re getting reports from users who are unable to see their public playlists on their profiles. Even though currently the number of playlists that can be viewed is 2...
  • Newbie
  • 11126 Views
  • 140 comments
  • 22 likes
  • Desktop (Mac)
  • Fixed
  • 11126 Views
  • 140 comments
  • 22 votes

[Developers] Intermittent error with email verification process

We're getting reports of intermittent issues with the email verification process on Spotify for Developers' website. Spotify is already investigating it internally and working on a fix. Please, give us more information about the steps you're taking a...

  • Spotify Star
  • Spotify Star
  • We're getting reports of intermittent issues with the email verification process on Spotify for Developers' website. Spotify is already investigating it internally and working on a fix. Please, ...
  • Luan
  • Spotify Star
  • 2308 Views
  • 81 comments
  • 21 likes
  • Spotify for Developers
  • Fixed
  • 2308 Views
  • 81 comments
  • 21 votes

Issues accessing the web player

Hey folks, We're seeing reports that users are unable to access the web player and are seeing error messages like "upstream request timeout" and "upstream connect error or disconnect/reset before headers. reset reason: overflow"

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We're seeing reports that users are unable to access the web player and are seeing error messages like "upstream request timeout" and "upstream connect error or disconnect/reset...
  • noegorecords
  • Newbie
  • 15628 Views
  • 30 comments
  • 21 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 15628 Views
  • 30 comments
  • 21 votes

"Can't open link" error on iOS when opening from Spotify widget

Hey, We're receiving reports that users are getting the error message "Can't open link' when opening the app from the widget.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey,   We're receiving reports that users are getting the error message "Can't open link' when opening the app from the widget.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 6499 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 21 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 6499 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 21 votes

Downtime 20th Feb. 2023: Issues managing Family/Duo/Student plans in some regions

Folks in Brazil, Turkey, Colombia and Indonesia are reporting that they're unable to manage their Family and Duo plans, as the corresponding tab in their accounts does not load. Also, some folks in Brazil reported, that they're unable to verify they ...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Folks in Brazil, Turkey, Colombia and Indonesia are  reporting that they're unable to manage their Family and Duo plans, as the corresponding tab in their accounts does not load. &nbsp...
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 1891 Views
  • 12 comments
  • 21 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 1891 Views
  • 12 comments
  • 21 votes

Home tab shows up as offline on Apple CarPlay

Hey folks, We’re seeing reports that Home tab on Apple CarPlay show no content, but the error message “Spotify is offline - you can play downloads from Your Library" appears. This is now being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We’re seeing reports that Home tab on Apple CarPlay show no content, but the error message “Spotify is offline - you can play downloads from Your Library" appears.  &nb...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 8555 Views
  • 62 comments
  • 21 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 8555 Views
  • 62 comments
  • 21 votes

Downtime September 14th, 2022: Web Player getting a 502 Bad Gateway Error

Hey folks, We've received some reports that users are unable to access the web player, as it shows a 502 Bad Gateway Error. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received some reports that users are unable to access the web player, as it shows a 502 Bad Gateway Error.   This is being investigated. 
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 2421 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 21 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 2421 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 21 votes