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Now Playing bar missing on Android

Hey folks, We have received reports that Android users (mostly Samsung users) are unable to see the Now Playing bar on the app whenever they play songs/podcasts. If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure to click +VOTE and Subscribe to the thread ...

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey folks,   We have received reports that Android users (mostly Samsung users) are unable to see the Now Playing bar on the app whenever they play songs/podcasts.     ...
  • Elena
  • Moderator
  • 220575 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 220575 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 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
  • 198758 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 likes
  • Premium
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 198758 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 votes

[Android] App freezes/crashes when clicking on three-dot menu in playlist

Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Umidigi F1 Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue spotify crashes when you click the 3 dots to add to playlist, share ,view artist. etc

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Umidigi F1 Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue spotify crashes when you click the 3 dots to add to playlist, share ,v...
  • Alex
  • Spotify Legend
  • 123034 Views
  • 585 comments
  • 1471 likes
  • Android
    Mobile
  • Case Closed
  • 123034 Views
  • 585 comments
  • 1471 votes

Playback issues related to the next song in the queue

We received reports that upon attempting to play a song that's been added to the queue manually (via the Add to queue option), the playback stops completely and the play buttons on the Now Playing View become greyed out, thus preventing advancing to ...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We received reports that upon attempting to play a song that's been added to the queue manually (via the Add to queue option), the playback stops completely and the play buttons on the Now Playing Vi...
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 127644 Views
  • 438 comments
  • 1130 likes
  • Android
    Desktop
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 127644 Views
  • 438 comments
  • 1130 votes

[Android] First Song in Playlists on Custom Order changes constantly

Hey folks, We noticed that the current first song in any playlist will keep swapping with a different song from the same playlist. This is now being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,  We noticed that the current first song in any playlist will keep swapping with a different song from the same playlist. This is now being investigated.
  • 6q6pthnesobjr22rfz7s
  • Newbie
  • 91448 Views
  • 683 comments
  • 1097 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 91448 Views
  • 683 comments
  • 1097 votes

[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...
  • Lazore
  • Casual Listener
  • 43994 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 908 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 43994 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 908 votes

Collaborative playlist links not working

Hey everyone, We've received some reports from users who have issues joining and inviting other users to collaborative playlists. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone,    We've received some reports from users who have issues joining and inviting other users to collaborative playlists.   This is being investigated.
  • jrdusen
  • Visitor
  • 116421 Views
  • 133 comments
  • 826 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 116421 Views
  • 133 comments
  • 826 votes

Spotify + Chromecast Audio Connection Keeps Dropping

Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13 My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Chromecast Audio devices on my home network connected via a single Motorola MG73...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Ch...
  • Ash_2
  • Newbie
  • 63900 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 826 likes
  • Connect
  • Not Right Now
  • 63900 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 826 votes

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. ...
  • 3tmf-cdpy7_s3
  • Newbie
  • 180137 Views
  • 328 comments
  • 746 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 180137 Views
  • 328 comments
  • 746 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
  • 56442 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 likes
  • Payment
  • Fixed
  • 56442 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 votes

Can't save playlists after editing

Hey folks, We're receiving reports from iOS users who are unable to save any changes to the track order in their playlists due to the Save button being grayed out.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We're receiving reports from iOS users who are unable to save any changes to the track order in their playlists due to the Save button being grayed out. 
  • MihailY
  • Moderator
  • 56099 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 678 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 56099 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 678 votes

Error code: 30

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Arab EmiratesDeviceMacbook Pro late 2019Operating SystemOS X My Question or IssueI repeatedly get the firewall error message and I've run every fix suggested on this community. It simply refuses to work. It works perfectly on...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United Arab Emirates Device Macbook Pro late 2019 Operating System OS X   My Question or Issue I repeatedly get the firewall error message and I've run e...
  • Vinoses
  • Music Fan
  • 86372 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 650 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 86372 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 650 votes

Playback issues: Songs going silent on Android app

We've received reports from Android users that the progress bar of a song keeps moving but there's no sound coming out. When the app is restarted, the progress bar goes back to the point where the song went silent. Some users noticed that the issue d...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from Android users that the progress bar of a song keeps moving but there's no sound coming out. When the app is restarted, the progress bar goes back to the point where t...
  • o0owiggyo0o
  • Newbie
  • 63586 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 623 likes
  • Android
  • Under investigation
  • 63586 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 623 votes

[Mobile] Canvas feature disappeared

Plan Premium Country Colombia Device Motorola g7 Plus Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue The canvas disappeared and I want to activate them, try another account and if this is working, but in my account it does not appear, I already uni...

  • Visitor
  • Plan Premium Country Colombia Device Motorola g7 Plus Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue The canvas disappeared and I want to activate them, try another accou...
  • DAvi13
  • Newbie
  • 164662 Views
  • 256 comments
  • 501 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 164662 Views
  • 256 comments
  • 501 votes

Performance issues on iOS devices

Hey folks, We've received reports that iOS users are experiencing technical issues on their devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app is crashing or the playback suddenly stops. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We've received reports that iOS users are experiencing technical issues on their devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app is crashing or the playback suddenly st...
  • Vasil
  • Moderator
  • 61758 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 500 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 61758 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 500 votes

[All Platforms] Music keeps un-downloading

(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue I am soon unsubscribing to this app. I’m paying money for the premium and my songs keep un-downloading. This has happene...

  • Casual Listener
  •   (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.)   My Question or Issue  I am soon unsubscribing to this ...
  • user-removed
  • Not applicable
  • 113596 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 473 likes
  • Android
    Desktop
    iOS
  • Won't Fix
  • 113596 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 473 votes

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.   ...
  • Banananana2
  • Newbie
  • 33495 Views
  • 147 comments
  • 457 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 33495 Views
  • 147 comments
  • 457 votes

Playback stops after playing few songs on Echo devices

We've received multiple reports where repeat stops working & playback pauses after a few songs on Amazon Echo devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received multiple reports where repeat stops working & playback pauses after a few songs on Amazon Echo devices.
  • xefier
  • Casual Listener
  • 50570 Views
  • 359 comments
  • 454 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 50570 Views
  • 359 comments
  • 454 votes

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...
  • KatFMarks
  • Newbie
  • 45187 Views
  • 288 comments
  • 402 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 45187 Views
  • 288 comments
  • 402 votes

[Subscription] Hulu cancelled after payment details updated

Hey folks, We've received reports that Premium + Hulu subscriptions are getting automatically canceled after updating payment details. The right folks are aware of this and are currently looking into it. If you’re experiencing this issue, make sure t...

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey folks,   We've received reports that Premium + Hulu subscriptions are getting automatically canceled after updating payment details.   The right folks are aware of this a...
  • bacnxfs4ame7let5e7xo
  • Newbie
  • 15346 Views
  • 44 comments
  • 376 likes
  • Subscription
  • Fixed
  • 15346 Views
  • 44 comments
  • 376 votes