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Shared playlists & audiobooks not working on Kids/Managed accounts

We’ve been receiving reports that playlists and audiobooks shared with Kids & Managed accounts are not playing. Some are seeing an error message saying “this is currently unavailable”.

Moderator

Moderator

We’ve been receiving reports that playlists and audiobooks shared with Kids & Managed accounts are not playing. Some are seeing an error message saying “this is currently unavailable”.

11126974954

Newbie

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350 comments

258 likes

Premium family
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[TV] Audio cuts out for a few seconds then comes back

Hey folks! We have several reports from users with audio issues while streaming on their TV. The sound occasionally cuts out and pauses for a brief second, then resumes back to normal. This happens sporadically and based on the examples we’ve got, th...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   We have several reports from users with audio issues while streaming on their TV. The sound occasionally cuts out and pauses for a brief second, then resumes back to normal. T...

christoferj

Regular

22670 Views

114 comments

30 likes

Android
Your Library
Not Right Now
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Spotify stops playing after an ad

We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV. The behavior is currently being investigated.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that Spotify pauses after an ad and the playback cannot be resumed. This seems to affect multiple platforms including desktop, mobile, and TV.   The behavior is curren...

mrjeepin82

Newbie

95809 Views

324 comments

445 likes

Other
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Downloading on Apple Watch stuck at first song

Hey folks, We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure to add your +VOTE...

Spotify Legend

Hey folks,   We're receiving reports that some users are unable to download music for offline listening on their Apple Watches. The download is stuck on the first song and doesn't progress. ...

AV8OR77

Newbie

224526 Views

333 comments

761 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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  • 333 comments
  • 761 votes

"Your Episodes" can't be removed from Your Library

We're seeing reports from some users that "Your Episodes" can't be removed from the Your Library section. This seems to happen even though the Your Episodes folder is empty and on desktop devices only.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports from some users that "Your Episodes" can't be removed from the Your Library section.   This seems to happen even though the Your Episodes folder is empty and on des...

ElbioCoco

Newbie

53344 Views

177 comments

327 likes

Desktop
Desktop (Mac)
Desktop (Windows)
Not Right Now
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  • 177 comments
  • 327 votes

Unable to remove local files from Liked songs

We’ve heard from some users that Local files in the Liked Songs playlist can’t be removed and appear greyed out.

Moderator

Moderator

We’ve heard from some users that Local files in the Liked Songs playlist can’t be removed and appear greyed out.  

andrewr26

Newbie

15183 Views

13 comments

3 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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  • 13 comments
  • 3 votes

(Desktop) Playback issues with local files

We're receiving reports of users experiencing playback issues with local files. This seems to happen specifically on the desktop app, where playback stops at 0 seconds after every song.

Moderator

Moderator

We're receiving reports of users experiencing playback issues with local files. This seems to happen specifically on the desktop app, where playback stops at 0 seconds after every song.

saucyross

Music Fan

43521 Views

99 comments

105 likes

Desktop
Not Right Now
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Unable to stream BBC podcasts to Wi-Fi speaker

UKDeviceMacBook Air 10.14.2 / iPhone 6S 12.1.2 My Question or IssueUnable to stream BBC Podcast content from either the OS or IOS Spotify App's to a Wi-Fi speaker (Libratone Zipp Mini). Other podcasts / music work fine. I have tried various BBC Podca...

Casual Listener

      UK Device MacBook Air 10.14.2 / iPhone 6S 12.1.2   My Question or Issue Unable to stream BBC Podcast content from either the OS or IOS Spotify App's to a Wi-Fi speak...

saucyross

Music Fan

18527 Views

50 comments

36 likes

Not Right Now
  • 18527 Views
  • 50 comments
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Spotify charts not updating

We're currently experiencing a technical issue that is impacting how some of our chart data is displayed.

Moderator

Moderator

We're currently experiencing a technical issue that is impacting how some of our chart data is displayed.

Johamus

Newbie

11446 Views

27 comments

37 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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Podcast "Recently Updated" list not updating

Hey folks, We've received some reports that the podcast "Recently Updated" list is not updating. This is being investigated.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,    We've received some reports that the podcast "Recently Updated" list is not updating.    This is being investigated. 

kubrabsnl

Visitor

34680 Views

104 comments

127 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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  • 104 comments
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Issue with storage option switching from SD Card to internal

Plan Premium Country US Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie My Question or Issue This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or whatever the most recent OS is) but it was fixed when I got the Moto X4. I like to keep a lot of so...

Casual Listener

Plan Premium Country US  Device Moto X4 Operating System Android Pie   My Question or Issue  This happened with my last phone, Samsung S7 running Oreo (or what...

mebailey

Newbie

123742 Views

481 comments

386 likes

Android
Not Right Now
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  • 481 comments
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Podcasts not playing / no sound

We're receiving reports that podcasts are unplayable (or play, but no sound is emitted or stop at a certain timestamp and don't move past it, e.g. 5:27, 8:29) across all platforms (desktop, mobile and the Web Player). This is currently being investig...

Moderator

Moderator

We're receiving reports that podcasts are unplayable (or play, but no sound is emitted or stop at a certain timestamp and don't move past it, e.g. 5:27, 8:29) across all platforms (desktop, mobile an...

Alfgo1

Newbie

51062 Views

182 comments

205 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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Multiple SD card storage options are shown in app settings

Hey everyone! We've been receiving reports about the app displaying multiple SD cards in the storage options. If you're experiencing this, let us know by adding your +VOTE and follow the instructions in the Status Update below. We'll be keeping every...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey everyone!   We've been receiving reports about the app displaying multiple SD cards in the storage options.    If you're experiencing this, let us know by addi...

Sethyrus

Newbie

37926 Views

129 comments

221 likes

Android
Mobile
Not Right Now
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  • 129 comments
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Now Playing bar is hiding the latest row of an artist's discography

We've received reports that the Now Playing bar is hiding the very bottom release in an artist's discography. When users scroll down the discography, they can't see the last entry as it's covered by the Now Playing bar.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the Now Playing bar is hiding the very bottom release in an artist's discography. When users scroll down the discography, they can't see the last entry as it's covered by ...

josefh

Newbie

7425 Views

28 comments

25 likes

Android
Not Right Now
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  • 28 comments
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Playback stops on mobile devices. Progress bar stays at 0:00.

Hey folks! We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues. We wanted to let you know that this is being investigated and we'll keep...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues.   ...

StefanG65

Newbie

53923 Views

150 comments

472 likes

Android
Not Right Now
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  • 150 comments
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[PS5] Poor audio quality issue from PS4 persists on PS5 app

I just received my PlayStation 5 today, and after downloading the Spotify app to listen to my music I noticed that the PS5's Spotify app has the exact same problem with the audio quality that the PS4 has had for over 5 years. For those who aren't awa...

Visitor

I just received my PlayStation 5 today, and after downloading the Spotify app to listen to my music I noticed that the PS5's Spotify app has the exact same problem with the audio quality that the PS4...

Antho93

Newbie

25595 Views

47 comments

46 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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[iOS] Playback pausing randomly in background

Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.3 My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to much music anymore because of this. Basically, whenever I’m trying to listen to the son...

Casual Listener

Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11  Operating System iOS 14.3   My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to muc...

CesarFR

Newbie

44251 Views

85 comments

246 likes

iOS
Mobile
Not Right Now
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  • 85 comments
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"My Shazam Tracks" playlist doesn't sync/add all shazamed tracks

Plan; Premium Country: New Zealand It's the same on all my devices - whether Apple or Android My Question or Issue I've been using the automatic sync function where songs I have shazamed show up automatically in the 'My Shazams Playlist'. They stoppe...

Casual Listener

Plan; Premium Country: New Zealand   It's the same on all my devices - whether Apple or Android    My Question or Issue   I've been using the automatic sync fun...

MyrdhinBZH

Newbie

124455 Views

193 comments

326 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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  • 193 comments
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[Desktop] Recently Played section not updating anymore

Hi team, For any reason, the Mac Desktop "Recently Played" section doesn't get refreshed. The one of the web player of the iOS app works perfectly. I already did a clean reinstallation of the desktop app and the issue occurs whatever other laptop I u...

Visitor

Hi team, For any reason, the Mac Desktop "Recently Played" section doesn't get refreshed. The one of the web player of the iOS app works perfectly. I already did a clean reinstallation of the d...

N276gf

Newbie

59774 Views

147 comments

918 likes

Not Right Now
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  • 147 comments
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Audio quality / Sound volume issues on Playstation 5 App

Hey folks!We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks! We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.  

CrishanePerera

Visitor

59007 Views

94 comments

59 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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  • 94 comments
  • 59 votes