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Slow loading and performance issues

We've received reports about increased load times when performing actions like opening a playlist/menu or playing content. This affects primarily (but may not be limited to) mobile devices running Android and iOS.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports about increased load times when performing actions like opening a playlist/menu or playing content. This affects primarily (but may not be limited to) mobile devices running An...

21maa3xeudfukvvlqirb

Newbie

8013 Views

60 comments

122 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Under investigation
  • 8013 Views
  • 60 comments
  • 122 votes

[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...

jongks

Newbie

20933 Views

113 comments

30 likes

Android
Your Library
Not Right Now
  • 20933 Views
  • 113 comments
  • 30 votes

Equalizer reduces app volume on iOS

Hey folks! Some of you may be experiencing the app volume decreasing when you enable the Equalizer. This is on our radar and it's being looked into.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks!   Some of you may be experiencing the app volume decreasing when you enable the Equalizer. This is on our radar and it's being looked into.

tikD

Newbie

1324 Views

22 comments

7 likes

iOS
Under investigation
  • 1324 Views
  • 22 comments
  • 7 votes

Transitions don't play correctly

Hey folks, We've been getting reports that the transitions between songs are not being timed correctly the first time you start a playlist. When restarted, the transitions work as expected. This is being looked into & we'll keep you posted.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We've been getting reports that the transitions between songs are not being timed correctly the first time you start a playlist. When restarted, the transitions work as expected...

brodymiddleton

Newbie

24851 Views

68 comments

43 likes

Other
Under investigation
  • 24851 Views
  • 68 comments
  • 43 votes

Some users unable to log in on iOS devices

We're seeing some reports from iOS users saying they get the error message "Something went wrong. Try again." when trying to log in with email/username + password, despite entering the correct credentials.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing some reports from iOS users saying they get the error message "Something went wrong. Try again." when trying to log in with email/username + password, despite entering the correct creden...

harry_nc

Visitor

29366 Views

29 comments

86 likes

Accounts
iOS
Fixed
  • 29366 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 86 votes

CarPlay shows the previous track's album artwork

We've received reports that the CarPlay display shows the previous track’s album cover instead of the current one.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the CarPlay display shows the previous track’s album cover instead of the current one.

GaryLittlemore

Newbie

59575 Views

142 comments

386 likes

iOS
Other
Fixed
  • 59575 Views
  • 142 comments
  • 386 votes

App crashing upon launch on Android

We've received reports that the mobile app crashes upon launch on Android devices. Everything seems to be working normally on the web player and when using a different device (e.g. different phone, desktop).

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the mobile app crashes upon launch on Android devices. Everything seems to be working normally on the web player and when using a different device (e.g. different phone, d...

Dessi

Moderator

3353 Views

57 comments

45 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 3353 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 45 votes

Downtime August 5th, 2026: "Something went wrong" error on Web Player

Hey folks, We're getting some reports that the web player is down and shows a "Something went wrong" error. This is being looked into.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,    We're getting some reports that the web player is down and shows a "Something went wrong" error.    This is being looked into.

Novy

Moderator

1870 Views

9 comments

10 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 1870 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 10 votes

Offline music being removed when closing and relaunching the app

We're seeing reports where offline music needs re-downloading when the app is restarted. Users are able to download the playlists again, but when they close the app, the downloads get removed.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports where offline music needs re-downloading when the app is restarted. Users are able to download the playlists again, but when they close the app, the downloads get removed. &nbs...

Francomo69_

Newbie

20379 Views

62 comments

64 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Fixed
  • 20379 Views
  • 62 comments
  • 64 votes

Issues with the Web player's volume slider

We're receiving reports that the Volume slider/control from the Web Player isn't functioning correctly. For some users, sliding the volume up automatically adjusts the volume lower instead, and vice-versa. Reloading the Web Player page sets the volum...

Moderator

Moderator

We're receiving reports that the Volume slider/control from the Web Player isn't functioning correctly. For some users, sliding the volume up automatically adjusts the volume lower instead, and vice-...

master_tom

Newbie

18718 Views

42 comments

28 likes

Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 18718 Views
  • 42 comments
  • 28 votes

Blank Now Playing view on iPad

We’ve received reports from iPad users where the Now Playing view is completely black and doesn’t show anything when switching from another app to Spotify.

Moderator

Moderator

We’ve received reports from iPad users where the Now Playing view is completely black and doesn’t show anything when switching from another app to Spotify.

globalpilot

Casual Listener

23579 Views

48 comments

45 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 23579 Views
  • 48 comments
  • 45 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...

mrjeepin82

Newbie

94630 Views

324 comments

445 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 94630 Views
  • 324 comments
  • 445 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. ...

AV8OR77

Newbie

223749 Views

333 comments

761 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 223749 Views
  • 333 comments
  • 761 votes

Playback issues on multiple devices

We're seeing reports in multiple Community threads from users experiencing playback issues. This seems to happen on a variety of devices, both on mobile and desktop.

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports in multiple Community threads from users experiencing playback issues.   This seems to happen on a variety of devices, both on mobile and desktop.

andymiller320

Newbie

18941 Views

20 comments

2 likes

Desktop
Mobile
Fixed
  • 18941 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 2 votes

Spotify doesn’t load past the logo screen on iPad

We've received reports that iPad users are unable to get past the Spotify logo when launching the app.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that iPad users are unable to get past the Spotify logo when launching the app.

Yordan

Moderator

3343 Views

66 comments

8 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 3343 Views
  • 66 comments
  • 8 votes

Your Episodes, Remove finished episodes after playing doesn't work

Hey folks, We've been getting reports that the setting to remove finished episodes from the Your Episodes list no longer works for podcasts that have been downloaded either manually or via auto-download. Streamed episodes are still removed from Your ...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We've been getting reports that the setting to remove finished episodes from the Your Episodes list no longer works for podcasts that have been downloaded either manually or v...

alstersurfer

Newbie

20228 Views

77 comments

62 likes

Your Library
Under investigation
  • 20228 Views
  • 77 comments
  • 62 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

77885 Views

349 comments

254 likes

Premium family
Not Right Now
  • 77885 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 254 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

58676 Views

209 comments

225 likes

Android
Other
Fixed
  • 58676 Views
  • 209 comments
  • 225 votes

Different error messages on web player and desktop app

We're receiving reports from many users getting the "Can't play this right now" error and also users haven't been able to log in on the web player and desktop app. Songs will sometimes skip without playing or a red banner with an error message appear...

Moderator

Moderator

We're receiving reports from many users getting the "Can't play this right now" error and also users haven't been able to log in on the web player and desktop app. Songs will sometimes skip with...

OscarDC

Moderator

62179 Views

240 comments

426 likes

Accounts
Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 62179 Views
  • 240 comments
  • 426 votes

Downtime June 16th: Spotify not loading or showing error messages

Hey folks, We're receiving reports where the app is showing different errors (103, something went wrong) mostly on the desktop but other clients seem to be affected as well. The relevant teams are aware of this situation and working on a fix. Stay tu...

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We're receiving reports where the app is showing different errors (103, something went wrong) mostly on the desktop but other clients seem to be affected as well. The relevant t...

Jejking

Newbie

11628 Views

37 comments

4 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 11628 Views
  • 37 comments
  • 4 votes