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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
  • 43638 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Fixed
  • 43638 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 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
  • 188965 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 likes
  • Premium
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 188965 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 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 ...
  • lucoade
  • Newbie
  • 23533 Views
  • 216 comments
  • 288 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 23533 Views
  • 216 comments
  • 288 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
  • 11028 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 11028 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 votes

Downtime June 26th: Your Library section appears empty on the web player

Hey folks, we've received some reports that Your Library is empty on the web player. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks, we've received some reports that Your Library is empty on the web player. This is being investigated. 
  • FadReligion
  • Newbie
  • 2087 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 2087 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 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
  • 6874 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 6874 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 votes

"Address doesn't match" error when trying to join Family/Duo plans

We've received reports from users who can't join the Family/Duo. An error message "Address doesn't match" is displayed, even when entering the exact same address as the plan manager.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from users who can't join the Family/Duo. An error message "Address doesn't match" is displayed, even when entering the exact same address as the plan manager.
  • bulaayc
  • Visitor
  • 3373 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 21 likes
  • Accounts
    Premium family
  • Fixed
  • 3373 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 21 votes

Downtime 27th June: App crashing on Android

Hey folks!We're seeing reports that the Android app is crashing. This seems to affect Android 14 devices mostly. Some users are also seeing an error message upon opening the app.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're seeing reports that the Android app is crashing. This seems to affect Android 14 devices mostly. Some users are also seeing an error message upon opening the app.
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 3444 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 24 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 3444 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 24 votes

What's new section isn't fully updating

Hey folks! We're seeing that some of you are experiencing issues with the 'What's new' section. It seems that only a few artists show up on the list and it's not updating completely.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We're seeing that some of you are experiencing issues with the 'What's new' section. It seems that only a few artists show up on the list and it's not updating completely.
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 4794 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 39 likes
  • Accounts
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 4794 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 39 votes

App crashing, lagging and battery overheating on iOS devices

We've received reports from iOS users about the app getting progressively slower after opening until it eventually crashes after a couple of minutes of use.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from iOS users about the app getting progressively slower after opening until it eventually crashes after a couple of minutes of use.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 3169 Views
  • 34 comments
  • 9 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 3169 Views
  • 34 comments
  • 9 votes

Add/ Edit for Family & Duo members does not work

Hey folks! We’ve been receiving reports that there is a total black screen for plan managers when they access the 'Manage Members' tab from the 'Account Overview' page.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We’ve been receiving reports that there is a total black screen for plan managers when they access the 'Manage Members' tab from the 'Account Overview' page.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 3647 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 28 likes
  • Accounts
    Premium
  • Fixed
  • 3647 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 28 votes

[Downtime March 26th] Intermittent issues with Web Player, Desktop app, TV, etc

We're getting reports about intermittent issues with Web Player, Desktop app, TV clients and partner devices. Users are reporting various error messages in the app or web player. TV app, Playstation and other devices might also experience issues with...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports about intermittent issues with Web Player, Desktop app, TV clients and partner devices. Users are reporting various error messages in the app or web player. TV app, Playstation ...
  • sprode
  • Newbie
  • 5808 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 47 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 5808 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 47 votes

Users unable to apply Student Discount from the SheerID confirmation email

We've received reports from users who can't apply their student discount from the SheerID confirmation email after being successfully verified. The webpage shows a 404 error: "This page no longer exists."

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from users who can't apply their student discount from the SheerID confirmation email after being successfully verified. The webpage shows a 404 error: "This page no ...
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 3377 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 49 likes
  • Premium Student
  • Fixed
  • 3377 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 49 votes

Audiobook chapters playing in disorder

Hey folks! We received reports that the chapters of some Audiobooks are playing in disorder.This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We received reports that the chapters of some Audiobooks are playing in disorder. This is being looked into.
  • Crazyoldman
  • Visitor
  • 10956 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 53 likes
  • Other
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 10956 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 53 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
  • 55349 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 likes
  • Payment
  • Fixed
  • 55349 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 votes

Downtime July 31st 2024: Issues with different self-serve links

We're receiving reports that the links in various Spotify-generated emails (for password reset, account closure, etc.) are opening a blank page.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're receiving reports that the links in various Spotify-generated emails (for password reset, account closure, etc.) are opening a blank page. 
  • kmccauley
  • Newbie
  • 1274 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 7 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 1274 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 7 votes

Downtime August 8th, 2024: Issues with the Premium page

Hey there,We're receiving some reports mentioning that the purchase link is currently down returning the error "We're all mixed up". This is currently being investigated by internal teams. Thank you for your patience. Cheers.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey there, We're receiving some reports mentioning that the purchase link is currently down returning the error "We're all mixed up".   This is currently being investigated by intern...
  • 26413511
  • Newbie
  • 1091 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 5 likes
  • Premium
  • Fixed
  • 1091 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 5 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.
  • Lonex124
  • Newbie
  • 5705 Views
  • 50 comments
  • 34 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 5705 Views
  • 50 comments
  • 34 votes

Issues with offline downloads on Android and Desktop

We're aware of ongoing issues with offline content on Android and Desktop, which cause downloads to fail: an exclamation mark is displayed (instead of a green check mark ), indicating that the action was unsuccessful.

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  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're aware of ongoing issues with offline content on Android and Desktop, which cause downloads to fail: an exclamation mark  is displayed (instead of a green check mark  ), indic...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 2857 Views
  • 12 comments
  • 31 likes
  • Accounts
    Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 2857 Views
  • 12 comments
  • 31 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
  • 12508 Views
  • 116 comments
  • 56 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 12508 Views
  • 116 comments
  • 56 votes