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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

123438 Views

193 comments

326 likes

Other
Not Right Now
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Spotify not playing on Android devices

We’ve been receiving reports from Android users on 9.1.56.571 who say that the Spotify mobile app won't play on their devices. The Play button only appears as loading or just doesn't play, while there is no error message. The progress bar doesn't mov...

Moderator

Moderator

We’ve been receiving reports from Android users on 9.1.56.571 who say that the Spotify mobile app won't play on their devices. The Play button only appears as loading or just doesn't play, while ther...

MihailY

Moderator

30449 Views

101 comments

298 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 30449 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 298 votes

Downtime May 12th, 2026: Some services are down

Hey everyone! We've received some reports mentioning that the app, support site and the Web Player are slow or not working properly. This is being investigated. Cheers.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey everyone!   We've received some reports mentioning that the app, support site and the Web Player are slow or not working properly. This is being investigated.   Cheers.

VALUBLUE

Newbie

109303 Views

43 comments

297 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 109303 Views
  • 43 comments
  • 297 votes

Non-car Bluetooth devices displaying in Car View mode

Hey there, We've seen reports of some Bluetooth connections to other devices displaying Car View. The right team is aware of this. If you're experiencing this, let us know by adding your +Vote the info requested in the Status Update. All the best!

Spotify Legend

Hey there,   We've seen reports of some Bluetooth connections to other devices displaying Car View. The right team is aware of this.    If you're experiencing this, let us know...

kikamonju

Newbie

64422 Views

135 comments

261 likes

Not Right Now
  • 64422 Views
  • 135 comments
  • 261 votes

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”.

UserNo1

Newbie

77542 Views

349 comments

254 likes

Premium family
Not Right Now
  • 77542 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 254 votes

[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

43390 Views

85 comments

246 likes

iOS
Mobile
Not Right Now
  • 43390 Views
  • 85 comments
  • 246 votes

Google Cast/ Chromecast devices unavailable for Spotify Connect

Hey folks! We've been made aware of reports from Android users indicating that Spotify Connect experiences issues showing available Google Cast /Chromecast speaker devices. This is being looked into.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   We've been made aware of reports from Android users indicating that Spotify Connect experiences issues showing available Google Cast /Chromecast speaker devices. This is ...

airplay11

Newbie

58210 Views

209 comments

225 likes

Android
Other
Fixed
  • 58210 Views
  • 209 comments
  • 225 votes

Connection issues with car stereo receivers

Hi everyone, We've received reports about car receivers (mainly Pioneer) having connectivity issues. Bluetooth connection usually works fine, but when trying to use Connect it fails. The team in charge is already looking into this, so we've merged a ...

Spotify Legend

Hi everyone,   We've received reports about car receivers (mainly Pioneer) having connectivity issues. Bluetooth connection usually works fine, but when trying to use Connect it fails. ...

Elena

Moderator

308039 Views

357 comments

223 likes

Other
Old Case Closed
  • 308039 Views
  • 357 comments
  • 223 votes

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

37294 Views

129 comments

221 likes

Android
Mobile
Not Right Now
  • 37294 Views
  • 129 comments
  • 221 votes

[Desktop] Doesn't show accurate number of songs saved anymore

Hey. I use Spotify as my main music library and I have a little OCD regarding checking up on the precise number of saved songs in my "Liked songs" section, just to check up that I didn't delete any songs by mistake.I used to be able to just Command+A...

Regular

Hey. I use Spotify as my main music library and I have a little OCD regarding checking up on the precise number of saved songs in my "Liked songs" section, just to check up that I didn't delete any s...

vvspantomvv

Newbie

20395 Views

38 comments

218 likes

Desktop
Not Right Now
  • 20395 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 218 votes

Android's app beta version 9.0.48 crashing

We've received reports about the latest beta version 9.0.48 being unstable. The app may crash when opening Your Library, and playlists, albums and artist pages won’t load: an error message “something went wrong” is shown. It’s as if Spotify is offlin...

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports about the latest beta version 9.0.48 being unstable. The app may crash when opening Your Library, and playlists, albums and artist pages won’t load: an error message “something...

Moonfairy_94

Newbie

46323 Views

126 comments

216 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 46323 Views
  • 126 comments
  • 216 votes

Lyrics Sharing Not Working

Hey everyone, We’re receiving reports that the Lyrics Sharing feature is not working. Before you keep on reading, note that this issue is different than not seeing Lyrics at all.

Spotify Legend

Hey everyone,   We’re receiving reports that the Lyrics Sharing feature is not working. Before you keep on reading, note that this issue is different than not seeing&nbsp...

user-removed

Not applicable

56758 Views

100 comments

213 likes

Android
Desktop (Mac)
Desktop (Windows)
iOS
Mobile
Old Case Closed
  • 56758 Views
  • 100 comments
  • 213 votes

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

50082 Views

182 comments

205 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 50082 Views
  • 182 comments
  • 205 votes

Basic plans Users are getting ads

We've received some reports about Basic plans users who noticed they're getting ads and their accounts appear as Free on the mobile app, but the account overview does show they're Premium. We're currently investigating this behavior.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received some reports about Basic plans users who noticed they're getting ads and their accounts appear as Free on the mobile app, but the account overview does show they're Premium. We're curr...

musichem

Newbie

61840 Views

235 comments

202 likes

Accounts
Fixed
  • 61840 Views
  • 235 comments
  • 202 votes

Search in "Add to playlist" menu not working

We've received reports that the search function in the "Add to Playlist" menu doesn't work properly. When something is searched, it causes the menu to become unresponsive. The issue appears to be predominantly on Android.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the search function in the "Add to Playlist" menu doesn't work properly. When something is searched, it causes the menu to become unresponsive. The issue appears to be pre...

Joan

Moderator

17770 Views

100 comments

195 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 17770 Views
  • 100 comments
  • 195 votes

Users on Android devices can't play content in Offline mode

We've received reports from Android users mentioning issues with Offline mode. When the device is set in Airplane mode or internet access is disabled, the app gets stuck on a black screen until a “You’re currently offline” error is displayed.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports from Android users mentioning issues with Offline mode. When the device is set in Airplane mode or internet access is disabled, the app gets stuck on a black screen until a&nbs...

JoJoh1

Newbie

35207 Views

90 comments

174 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 35207 Views
  • 90 comments
  • 174 votes

Student Verification Link not Working

We've received some reports that the Student verification link is not working. Whenever users are trying to subscribe to Premium Student and open the verification page, they get the error message "Something went wrong. Try reloading the page":

Moderator

Moderator

We've received some reports that the Student verification link is not working. Whenever users are trying to subscribe to Premium Student and open the verification page, they get the error message "So...

violetblue

Newbie

15200 Views

32 comments

162 likes

Premium Student
Fixed
  • 15200 Views
  • 32 comments
  • 162 votes

Downtime July 22nd, 2025: Can't login to Spotify Kids

Hey folks, We're receiving reports mentioning that Spotify Kids is having some issues to let the users log in. This is already being investigated internally by the relevant teams. Thanks for your reports. Stay tuned.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We're receiving reports mentioning that Spotify Kids is having some issues to let the users log in. This is already being investigated internally by the relevant teams. Tha...

Gp18

Casual Listener

23769 Views

127 comments

140 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 23769 Views
  • 127 comments
  • 140 votes

[Mac Desktop] Can't Play Current Song Error Message

Plan: Premium for Students I have a MacBook Pro with macOS Catalina Version 10.15.6. For about the past month I have been getting an error message when trying to play Spotify on my laptop. I will play a song and it will play the entire song except fo...

Casual Listener

Plan: Premium for Students   I have a MacBook Pro with macOS Catalina Version 10.15.6. For about the past month I have been getting an error message when trying to play Spotify on ...

duckson64

Newbie

68930 Views

105 comments

140 likes

Desktop
Mac
Not Right Now
  • 68930 Views
  • 105 comments
  • 140 votes

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

33574 Views

104 comments

127 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 33574 Views
  • 104 comments
  • 127 votes