Announcements
From 28th September 2026, Community private messages will no longer be available. If you have any private messages you'd like to keep, please save or copy them using these steps before this date. Thank you.

Help Wizard

Step 1

NEXT STEP

Ongoing Issues

Check to see if the issue you might be experiencing has already been reported and what status it is at.

Forum Posts

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

3203 Views

57 comments

45 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 3203 Views
  • 57 comments
  • 45 votes

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...

thezombiekillr9

Roadie

4700 Views

51 comments

91 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Under investigation
  • 4700 Views
  • 51 comments
  • 91 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

1158 Views

7 comments

10 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 1158 Views
  • 7 comments
  • 10 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.

INeedMyBass

Newbie

1157 Views

21 comments

7 likes

iOS
Under investigation
  • 1157 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 7 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...

Quoty1

Newbie

20656 Views

112 comments

30 likes

Android
Your Library
Not Right Now
  • 20656 Views
  • 112 comments
  • 30 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

20219 Views

62 comments

64 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Fixed
  • 20219 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

18671 Views

42 comments

28 likes

Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 18671 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

23504 Views

48 comments

45 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 23504 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

94259 Views

324 comments

445 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 94259 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

223700 Views

333 comments

761 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 223700 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

18823 Views

20 comments

2 likes

Desktop
Mobile
Fixed
  • 18823 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

3045 Views

66 comments

8 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 3045 Views
  • 66 comments
  • 8 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...

RumbleMonk

Casual Listener

24598 Views

65 comments

43 likes

Other
Under investigation
  • 24598 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 43 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

19883 Views

77 comments

62 likes

Your Library
Under investigation
  • 19883 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

77713 Views

349 comments

254 likes

Premium family
Not Right Now
  • 77713 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

58333 Views

209 comments

225 likes

Android
Other
Fixed
  • 58333 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

61265 Views

240 comments

426 likes

Accounts
Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 61265 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

11502 Views

37 comments

4 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 11502 Views
  • 37 comments
  • 4 votes

[Desktop] Home page not loading

We've received reports that the Home page on the desktop app and Web Player doesn't load and instead displays the following error: "Something went wrong. Search for something else?" This seems to occur only with the "All" section of the Home page - s...

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that the Home page on the desktop app and Web Player doesn't load and instead displays the following error: "Something went wrong. Search for something else?"   This s...

ArthurVT-LVJY

Newbie

14191 Views

10 comments

42 likes

Desktop
Fixed
  • 14191 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 42 votes

Issues accepting invites for Duo/Family plans

We received multiple reports from Duo/Family plan owners and users, stating that they are unable to access the Premium Plan page and send the invitation link, or accept the invitations. An error message "This page is out of tune" appears.

Moderator

Moderator

We received multiple reports from Duo/Family plan owners and users, stating that they are unable to access the Premium Plan page and send the invitation link, or accept the invitations. An error mess...

Ivelina

Moderator

336 Views

10 comments

2 likes

Premium family
Subscriptions
Fixed
  • 336 Views
  • 10 comments
  • 2 votes