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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...
  • Tommy799
  • Newbie
  • 7825 Views
  • 123 comments
  • 231 likes
  • Android
    Desktop
    iOS
  • Under investigation
  • 7825 Views
  • 123 comments
  • 231 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
  • Newbie
  • 43749 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 908 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 43749 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 908 votes

Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds on Samsung TVs

We've received reports that the Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds, with multiple mentions of Samsung TVs. The reports note that tracks are playing without audio on the Samsung TV devices, and trouble-shooting has already been tried.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that the Spotify app is skipping after a few seconds, with multiple mentions of Samsung TVs.  The reports note that tracks are playing without audio on the Samsung TV devi...
  • mariosk-CY
  • Regular
  • 28762 Views
  • 97 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 28762 Views
  • 97 comments
  • 213 votes

Now Playing bar is hiding the latest row of an artist's discography

We've received reports that the Now Playing bar is hiding the very bottom release in an artist's discography. When users scroll down the discography, they can't see the last entry as it's covered by the Now Playing bar.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that the Now Playing bar is hiding the very bottom release in an artist's discography. When users scroll down the discography, they can't see the last entry as it's covered by ...
  • PrestonEccles
  • Newbie
  • 2342 Views
  • 17 comments
  • 13 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 2342 Views
  • 17 comments
  • 13 votes

"Address doesn't match" error when trying to join Family/Duo plans

We've received reports from users who can't join the Family/Duo. An error message "Address doesn't match" is displayed, even when entering the exact same address as the plan manager.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from users who can't join the Family/Duo. An error message "Address doesn't match" is displayed, even when entering the exact same address as the plan manager.
  • Not applicable
  • 5139 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 22 likes
  • Accounts
    Premium family
  • Fixed
  • 5139 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 22 votes

Issue with the Web Player skipping tracks on multiple devices

We received reports from users having issues with the Web Player skipping tracks after a few seconds of streaming (usually around 10) and occasionally displaying a "Spotify can't play this right now" error.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We received reports from users having issues with the Web Player skipping tracks after a few seconds of streaming (usually around 10) and occasionally displaying a "Spotify can't play this right...
  • carl2130
  • Newbie
  • 14934 Views
  • 161 comments
  • 192 likes
  • Desktop
  • Under investigation
  • 14934 Views
  • 161 comments
  • 192 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
  • 179287 Views
  • 328 comments
  • 745 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 179287 Views
  • 328 comments
  • 745 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...
  • Mattspots1
  • Regular
  • 60205 Views
  • 325 comments
  • 580 likes
  • Android
  • Under investigation
  • 60205 Views
  • 325 comments
  • 580 votes

Users receiving login emails they didn't request

We've received multiple reports from users that they're receiving multiple emails for login without password that they didn't request. This could be somewhat related but ultimately separate from the recently resolved password reset issue. We're curre...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received multiple reports from users that they're receiving multiple emails for login without password that they didn't request. This could be somewhat related but ultimately separate from the ...
  • tribester
  • Newbie
  • 1872 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 45 likes
  • Accounts
  • Under investigation
  • 1872 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 45 votes

Smart Shuffle keeps turning itself on

Hey folks! Some of you have reported that Smart Shuffle is automatically turning itself on again after being switched off. This is now being looked into. Note: The smart shuffle feature works on a playlist-by-playlist basis. If you turn it off on one...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you have reported that Smart Shuffle is automatically turning itself on again after being switched off. This is now being looked into. Note: The smart shuffle f...
  • ConnyLindquist
  • Regular
  • 17078 Views
  • 124 comments
  • 315 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 17078 Views
  • 124 comments
  • 315 votes

[Downtime 21.12.] Users not getting password reset emails

Hey folks! Some of you might not receive a password reset email when you request it via our website. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you might not receive a password reset email when you request it via our website. This is being looked into.
  • Jackal666
  • Newbie
  • 7644 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 41 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 7644 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 41 votes

Incorrect number of Liked Songs

We've been getting reports that some users are not seeing the correct number of Liked Songs in their Library. This is happening across multiple platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. We are now investigating this.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been getting reports that some users are not seeing the correct number of Liked Songs in their Library. This is happening across multiple platforms: Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.   We...
  • FartBoxTonguePuncher
  • Newbie
  • 7598 Views
  • 49 comments
  • 119 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 7598 Views
  • 49 comments
  • 119 votes

Recently played artists section not updating

We've been seeing reports from users that the recently played artists on their profile are not updating, while recently played in listening history is working as expected.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been seeing reports from users that the recently played artists on their profile are not updating, while recently played in listening history is working as expected.
  • deftones22
  • Regular
  • 40803 Views
  • 380 comments
  • 238 likes
  • Accounts
    Other
  • Under investigation
  • 40803 Views
  • 380 comments
  • 238 votes

Audio quality / Sound volume issues on Playstation 5 App

Hey folks!We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're aware of volume issues with the Spotify app on PS5 after a recent update, mainly that the volume output is too low. This is currently being investigated.  
  • vivaemptiness
  • Newbie
  • 34702 Views
  • 92 comments
  • 57 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 34702 Views
  • 92 comments
  • 57 votes

3-dot menu on Now Playing View crashes iOS app

Hey folks!We're getting reports that accessing the song menu (3-dot menu) on NPV is causing the app to crash on iOS devices. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're getting reports that accessing the song menu (3-dot menu) on NPV is causing the app to crash on iOS devices. This is being looked into.
  • Onewave
  • Roadie
  • 2935 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 24 likes
  • iOS
  • Under investigation
  • 2935 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 24 votes

[Downtime 19.12.] Podcasts visible on the home screen of managed accounts

Hey folks! We've noticed that podcasts have started appearing on the home screen of some managed accounts. This is being looked into!

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We've noticed that podcasts have started appearing on the home screen of some managed accounts. This is being looked into! 🙂
  • Vasil
  • Moderator
  • 127 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 0 likes
  • Other
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 127 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 0 votes

[iOS] Playback pausing randomly in background

Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11 Operating System iOS 14.3 My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to much music anymore because of this. Basically, whenever I’m trying to listen to the son...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device iPhone 11  Operating System iOS 14.3   My Question or Issue This problem has been ongoing for a while so I’m not listening to muc...
  • Joehrogers100
  • Newbie
  • 26691 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 241 likes
  • iOS
    Mobile
  • Not Right Now
  • 26691 Views
  • 84 comments
  • 241 votes

"Switch to video" button missing on Now Playing View on mobile

We've received reports about the "Switch to video" button not showing on Now Playing View on mobile. This affects both Android and iOS.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports about the "Switch to video" button not showing on Now Playing View on mobile. This affects both Android and iOS.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 7826 Views
  • 91 comments
  • 88 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 7826 Views
  • 91 comments
  • 88 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
  • 49007 Views
  • 359 comments
  • 448 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 49007 Views
  • 359 comments
  • 448 votes