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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
  • 221506 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 221506 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 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.
  • Eni
  • Moderator
  • 4266 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 25 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 4266 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 25 votes

Unable to change the playback speed of podcasts on desktop

We're receiving reports from users that the podcast playback speed is not changing regardless of the chosen setting and is "stuck" at the last one used. This only seems to be affecting the desktop app and web player.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're receiving reports from users that the podcast playback speed is not changing regardless of the chosen setting and is "stuck" at the last one used. This only seems to be affecting the desktop ap...
  • 12186550119
  • Newbie
  • 13554 Views
  • 53 comments
  • 205 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 13554 Views
  • 53 comments
  • 205 votes

App crashing for iOS free users when trying to connect to Bluetooth

We've received reports that iOS users of free accounts are experiencing app crashing when they try to connect their device to their AirPods via Bluetooth.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that iOS users of free accounts are experiencing app crashing when they try to connect their device to their AirPods via Bluetooth.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 23768 Views
  • 181 comments
  • 152 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 23768 Views
  • 181 comments
  • 152 votes

[Mobile] Downloaded playlists do not load without an internet connection

Hey folks!We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error message saying "Something went wrong. Try again?". This is be...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We’ve received multiple reports that Android and iOS users are unable to play downloaded content while using offline mode. You might get stuck on a loading screen or get an error messag...
  • tinned_fish
  • Newbie
  • 29324 Views
  • 215 comments
  • 322 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 29324 Views
  • 215 comments
  • 322 votes

Spotify app crashing when trying to play a podcast/ audiobook

Hey folks!Some of you may experience issues when trying to play podcasts or audiobooks, leading to the app crashing. This is now being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! Some of you may experience issues when trying to play podcasts or audiobooks, leading to the app crashing. This is now being looked into.
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 21954 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 21954 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 votes

Users from Brazil are unable to use Spotify with mobile data

Users in Brazil are reporting that they're unable to use the app with mobile data: an error message stating that they're offline is displayed, despite having stable internet connection.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Users in Brazil are reporting that they're unable to use the app with mobile data: an error message stating that they're offline is displayed, despite having stable internet connection.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 4615 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 77 likes
  • Android
    Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 4615 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 77 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
  • 62664 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 501 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 62664 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 501 votes

Shuffle Play button has disappeared

Users are reporting that the Shuffle Play button has disappeared. This seems to be happening on iPhones only. The Shuffle button is missing both from playlists and in the Now Playing view next to the Play-button.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Users are reporting that the Shuffle Play button has disappeared. This seems to be happening on iPhones only. The Shuffle button is missing both from playlists and in the Now Playing view next to the...
  • flystar333
  • Casual Listener
  • 36913 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 316 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 36913 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 316 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
  • 200013 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 likes
  • Premium
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 200013 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 votes

Songs in Play queue are duplicated

Hey folks! We've received reports that deleting or adding songs in the play queue creates duplicates. This issue only seems to affect the mobile app and playlists with over 50 songs. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We've received reports that deleting or adding songs in the play queue creates duplicates. This issue only seems to affect the mobile app and playlists with over 50 songs. This ...
  • Joan
  • Moderator
  • 13791 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 13791 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 votes

Desktop app stuck on black screen

Some users have reported performance issues with the desktop application. Users are able to log in to their accounts, but the app then displays a black screen. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Some users have reported performance issues with the desktop application. Users are able to log in to their accounts, but the app then displays a black screen. This is being investigated.
  • Joan
  • Moderator
  • 49960 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Fixed
  • 49960 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 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...
  • Stevie_Wonder
  • Music Fan
  • 46321 Views
  • 297 comments
  • 407 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 46321 Views
  • 297 comments
  • 407 votes

Ongoing performance issues on iOS devices - app being slow/crashing within a few minutes of playback

Hey folks, We had received reports that some of you were experiencing technical issues on your iOS devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app was crashing or the playback was suddenly stopping.The issue was fixed but it seems it has resu...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We had received reports that some of you were experiencing technical issues on your iOS devices (running version 8.8.72.623 or higher). The app was crashing or the playback was ...
  • sfirgebvss5u72f
  • Newbie
  • 25959 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 295 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 25959 Views
  • 218 comments
  • 295 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...
  • Power12
  • Newbie
  • 32790 Views
  • 108 comments
  • 230 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 32790 Views
  • 108 comments
  • 230 votes

Unable to start the Spotify app in Volvo Sensus

Hey everyone, We're receiving reports about the Spotify app being stuck on the loading screen on the Volvo Sensus infotainment system.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone,   We're receiving reports about the Spotify app being stuck on the loading screen on the Volvo Sensus infotainment system.
  • dt3ft
  • Casual Listener
  • 51339 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 51339 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 votes

[iOS] Spotify Widget missing on lock screen

We've received reports from iOS users about the Spotify widget being invisible on their lock screen. When they attempt to view it from the from the notifications bar while the phone is locked, it appears blank.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from iOS users about the Spotify widget being invisible on their lock screen. When they attempt to view it from the from the notifications bar while the phone is locked, it app...
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 20595 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 20595 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 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...
  • olipsychopathe1
  • Newbie
  • 8515 Views
  • 50 comments
  • 123 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 8515 Views
  • 50 comments
  • 123 votes

Downtime June 7th: Playlist issues

Hey folks! We've been seeing reports that users are unable to see playlists posted on profiles - both on their own profile and on the profiles of other users. This might lead to some users not being able to create new playlists, or browse their playl...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We've been seeing reports that users are unable to see playlists posted on profiles - both on their own profile and on the profiles of other users. This might lead to some users...
  • RedRobine
  • Newbie
  • 18107 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 97 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 18107 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 97 votes

Spotify keeps playing hidden songs

Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just suddenly start to play. Updates and new device didn’t ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Since there is no option to delete a song from an album, I hide them and actually I missed that feature from apple music. So there is a lot of hidden songs in my album catalogue and now they just sud...
  • motonomad
  • Newbie
  • 31350 Views
  • 150 comments
  • 265 likes
  • Your Library
  • Under investigation
  • 31350 Views
  • 150 comments
  • 265 votes