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Downtime August 24, 2026: Playback for audiobooks not working properly

Hey folks, We're getting some reports mentioning that the playback for audiobooks is not working properly at the moment. The relevant teams are already aware of the situation and working on a fix. Any relevant updates will be posted here. Stay tuned.

Moderator

Moderator

Hey folks,   We're getting some reports mentioning that the playback for audiobooks is not working properly at the moment. The relevant teams are already aware of the situation and working o...

OscarDC

Moderator

470 Views

3 comments

21 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 470 Views
  • 3 comments
  • 21 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...

Sconelover

Visitor

22086 Views

83 comments

64 likes

Your Library
Under investigation
  • 22086 Views
  • 83 comments
  • 64 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...

funkadelicbee

Newbie

25073 Views

95 comments

299 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Under investigation
  • 25073 Views
  • 95 comments
  • 299 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.

n1ck_295

Newbie

24943 Views

52 comments

45 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 24943 Views
  • 52 comments
  • 45 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...

javateciava

Regular

36361 Views

91 comments

174 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 36361 Views
  • 91 comments
  • 174 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.

Vasil

Moderator

1944 Views

23 comments

7 likes

iOS
Fixed
  • 1944 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 7 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...

MrCheverie

Newbie

15354 Views

11 comments

42 likes

Desktop
Fixed
  • 15354 Views
  • 11 comments
  • 42 votes

Playback Pauses around 3-Minute Mark on mobile

We've received reports that playback stops on its own around 3-3.5 minutes into a song. This is happening on Android and iOS, both when playing directly on the devices or via Connect.

Moderator

Moderator

We've received reports that playback stops on its own around 3-3.5 minutes into a song. This is happening on Android and iOS, both when playing directly on the devices or via Connect.

Joan

Moderator

1295 Views

31 comments

8 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Fixed
  • 1295 Views
  • 31 comments
  • 8 votes

Downtime August 12th, 2026: Paid for Premium but Account Still Showing as Free

We're seeing reports from users who have successfully paid for Premium but are still seeing their accounts on the free plan

Moderator

Moderator

We're seeing reports from users who have successfully paid for Premium but are still seeing their accounts on the free plan

Novy

Moderator

7912 Views

45 comments

254 likes

Accounts
Subscriptions
Fixed
  • 7912 Views
  • 45 comments
  • 254 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”.

11126974954

Newbie

80170 Views

350 comments

258 likes

Premium family
Not Right Now
  • 80170 Views
  • 350 comments
  • 258 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...

christoferj

Regular

22310 Views

114 comments

30 likes

Android
Your Library
Not Right Now
  • 22310 Views
  • 114 comments
  • 30 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

26444 Views

69 comments

45 likes

Other
Under investigation
  • 26444 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 45 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

22019 Views

63 comments

64 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Other
Fixed
  • 22019 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 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. image.png

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

30247 Views

29 comments

86 likes

Accounts
iOS
Fixed
  • 30247 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

60895 Views

142 comments

386 likes

iOS
Other
Fixed
  • 60895 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

4705 Views

57 comments

45 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 4705 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

3731 Views

9 comments

10 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 3731 Views
  • 9 comments
  • 10 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

19127 Views

42 comments

28 likes

Desktop
Other
Fixed
  • 19127 Views
  • 42 comments
  • 28 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

95471 Views

324 comments

445 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 95471 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

224419 Views

333 comments

761 likes

Other
Not Right Now
  • 224419 Views
  • 333 comments
  • 761 votes