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Share to Instagram Stories not working

We’re seeing reports that sharing content to Instagram Stories is not working properly. This seems to happen mostly on Android devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We’re seeing reports that sharing content to Instagram Stories is not working properly. This seems to happen mostly on Android devices.
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 520 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 3 likes
  • Android
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 520 Views
  • 5 comments
  • 3 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...
  • Skully9
  • Regular
  • 26932 Views
  • 213 comments
  • 316 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 26932 Views
  • 213 comments
  • 316 votes

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
  • 218162 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 218162 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 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
  • 17908 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 17908 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 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
  • 12456 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 12456 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 votes

[Downtime 16.11.] Errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards

Hey folks! Some of you may get errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards.This issue is on our radar and it's being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   Some of you may get errors when trying to subscribe or change payment cards. This issue is on our radar and it's being looked into.
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 715 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 likes
  • Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 715 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 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
  • 33712 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 316 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 33712 Views
  • 80 comments
  • 316 votes

Can't stream to Google devices

We're seeing reports that some users are unable to stream on their Google devices. This seems to happen on both the desktop & mobile app, as well as on different Google devices.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that some users are unable to stream on their Google devices. This seems to happen on both the desktop & mobile app, as well as on different Google devices.
  • chartz2
  • Regular
  • 6642 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 6642 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 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
  • 59580 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 495 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 59580 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 495 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
  • 194228 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 likes
  • Premium
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 194228 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 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
  • 47440 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Fixed
  • 47440 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 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
  • 49656 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 49656 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 213 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...
  • mj-at
  • Newbie
  • 16167 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 16167 Views
  • 88 comments
  • 97 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 ...
  • p68n2bkfl728m4p
  • Regular
  • 24934 Views
  • 217 comments
  • 293 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 24934 Views
  • 217 comments
  • 293 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...
  • danielstockdale
  • Casual Listener
  • 7208 Views
  • 48 comments
  • 119 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 7208 Views
  • 48 comments
  • 119 votes

Users on the free service are unable to download podcasts

We've received reports from free users who are unable to download podcast episodes. Tapping the download icon results in an exclamation mark, indicating that the attempt failed.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from free users who are unable to download podcast episodes. Tapping the download icon results in an exclamation mark, indicating that the attempt failed.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 3005 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 3005 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 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...
  • JMG20
  • Newbie
  • 38111 Views
  • 275 comments
  • 362 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 38111 Views
  • 275 comments
  • 362 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...
  • Jeppeep
  • Visitor
  • 25505 Views
  • 96 comments
  • 193 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 25505 Views
  • 96 comments
  • 193 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...
  • -Karma-
  • Music Fan
  • 27782 Views
  • 138 comments
  • 233 likes
  • Your Library
  • Not Right Now
  • 27782 Views
  • 138 comments
  • 233 votes

App crashing on Google Pixel

We’re receiving reports where the app causes the device to crash. The issue seems to be affecting Google Pixel devices only.Some users also mention that it takes a really long time to load the app. When hitting play on a song, it flickers between the...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We’re receiving reports where the app causes the device to crash. The issue seems to be affecting Google Pixel devices only. Some users also mention that it takes a really long time to load the ap...
  • thewanderingbaxter
  • Newbie
  • 6793 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 6793 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 votes