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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
  • 224051 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 224051 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
  • 203639 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 likes
  • Premium
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 203639 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 votes

Premium users hearing ads

We've received reports that active Premium users are hearing ads interrupting their listening experience.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that active Premium users are hearing ads interrupting their listening experience.
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 81349 Views
  • 931 comments
  • 1850 likes
  • Premium
  • Fixed
  • 81349 Views
  • 931 comments
  • 1850 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
  • 124717 Views
  • 585 comments
  • 1471 likes
  • Android
    Mobile
  • Case Closed
  • 124717 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...
  • burdallomusic
  • Regular
  • 152757 Views
  • 451 comments
  • 1164 likes
  • Android
    Desktop
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 152757 Views
  • 451 comments
  • 1164 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
  • 95473 Views
  • 683 comments
  • 1099 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 95473 Views
  • 683 comments
  • 1099 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
  • 44665 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 911 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 44665 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 911 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.
  • HKWnati
  • Newbie
  • 122273 Views
  • 134 comments
  • 828 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 122273 Views
  • 134 comments
  • 828 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
  • 65050 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 826 likes
  • Connect
  • Not Right Now
  • 65050 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. ...
  • goyongj
  • Newbie
  • 182533 Views
  • 331 comments
  • 750 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 182533 Views
  • 331 comments
  • 750 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
  • 56979 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 likes
  • Payment
  • Fixed
  • 56979 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 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...
  • Doctor_Tyranny1
  • Newbie
  • 72544 Views
  • 364 comments
  • 682 likes
  • Android
  • Under investigation
  • 72544 Views
  • 364 comments
  • 682 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
  • 59385 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 678 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 59385 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
  • 87484 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 651 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 87484 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 651 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
  • 64877 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 501 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 64877 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 501 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
  • 167104 Views
  • 256 comments
  • 501 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 167104 Views
  • 256 comments
  • 501 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
  • 115482 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 476 likes
  • Android
    Desktop
    iOS
  • Won't Fix
  • 115482 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 476 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.   ...
  • Mesikazej
  • Newbie
  • 35346 Views
  • 148 comments
  • 462 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 35346 Views
  • 148 comments
  • 462 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.
  • CDogster
  • Regular
  • 56024 Views
  • 360 comments
  • 458 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 56024 Views
  • 360 comments
  • 458 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...
  • Skuzbukit
  • Newbie
  • 50401 Views
  • 308 comments
  • 417 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 50401 Views
  • 308 comments
  • 417 votes