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[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
  • 18890 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 18890 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 votes

Spotify login issues

We're getting reports that some of you are unable to log in to your accounts. There are two separate error messages: "You can't use Spotify abroad for more than 14 days" and "incorrect email address and password" despite using the correct login detai...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports that some of you are unable to log in to your accounts. There are two separate error messages: "You can't use Spotify abroad for more than 14 days" and "incorrect email a...
  • Ivelina
  • Moderator
  • 2192 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 9 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 2192 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 9 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
  • 48968 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Fixed
  • 48968 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 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
  • 50474 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 50474 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 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
  • 25490 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 294 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 25490 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 294 votes

Top Songs 2023 Playlist Missing

Hey folks! We’re receiving reports that the Top Songs 2023 Playlist is missing across multiple devices and markets. This is being looked into!

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We’re receiving reports that the Top Songs 2023 Playlist is missing across multiple devices and markets. This is being looked into!
  • Joan
  • Moderator
  • 9044 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 13 likes
  • Other
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 9044 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 13 votes

Issues loading the TV app

We're seeing reports that some users are unable to open the Spotify app on their TVs. Some see a blank screen, others see a white rectangle or the Spotify logo, and the app does not load any further. The issue seems to appear on different operating s...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that some users are unable to open the Spotify app on their TVs. Some see a blank screen, others see a white rectangle or the Spotify logo, and the app does not load any further....
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 3977 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 9 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 3977 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 9 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...
  • mj-at
  • Newbie
  • 17204 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 17204 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 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...
  • FartBoxTonguePuncher
  • Newbie
  • 7700 Views
  • 49 comments
  • 120 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 7700 Views
  • 49 comments
  • 120 votes

Can't stream to Google devices

We're seeing reports that some users are unable to stream on their Google devices. This seems to happen on both the desktop & mobile app, as well as on different Google devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that some users are unable to stream on their Google devices. This seems to happen on both the desktop & mobile app, as well as on different Google devices.
  • chartz2
  • Regular
  • 9195 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 9195 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 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
  • 7282 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 7282 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 votes

Users on the free service are unable to download podcasts

We've received reports from free users who are unable to download podcast episodes. Tapping the download icon results in an exclamation mark, indicating that the attempt failed.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from free users who are unable to download podcast episodes. Tapping the download icon results in an exclamation mark, indicating that the attempt failed.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 3409 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 3409 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 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
  • 16767 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 16767 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 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
  • 8121 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 8121 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 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
  • 2798 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 2798 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 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
  • 56382 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 likes
  • Payment
  • Fixed
  • 56382 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 votes

[Downtime 16.11.] Errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards

Hey folks! Some of you may get errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards.This issue is on our radar and it's being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you may get errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards. This issue is on our radar and it's being looked into.
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 833 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 likes
  • Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 833 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 votes

Share to Instagram Stories not working

We’re seeing reports that sharing content to Instagram Stories is not working properly. This seems to happen mostly on Android devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We’re seeing reports that sharing content to Instagram Stories is not working properly. This seems to happen mostly on Android devices.
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 652 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 3 likes
  • Android
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 652 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 3 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
  • 5871 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 39 likes
  • Accounts
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 5871 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 39 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
  • 6950 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 48 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 6950 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 48 votes