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[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...
  • Dentyyy
  • Newbie
  • 24816 Views
  • 212 comments
  • 312 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 24816 Views
  • 212 comments
  • 312 votes

Downtime 7th Aug 2024: Issues with Spotify.com services

We've been seeing reports that users are unable to log in to the app, to their account page and to the Web Player. Some users who are already logged in may experience issues with streaming on the Web Player.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been seeing reports that users are unable to log in to the app, to their account page and to the Web Player. Some users who are already logged in may experience issues with streaming on the Web...
  • tulipansie
  • Newbie
  • 16242 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 49 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 16242 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 49 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
  • 215238 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 215238 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 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...
  • kyleighk03
  • Newbie
  • 31612 Views
  • 79 comments
  • 310 likes
  • iOS
  • Under investigation
  • 31612 Views
  • 79 comments
  • 310 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
  • 57539 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 493 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 57539 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 493 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...
  • Transmogriff
  • Casual Listener
  • 14907 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 96 likes
  • Accounts
  • Fixed
  • 14907 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 96 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
  • 6541 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 119 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 6541 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 119 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
  • 48171 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 212 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 48171 Views
  • 230 comments
  • 212 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
  • 44825 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Fixed
  • 44825 Views
  • 349 comments
  • 323 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
  • 189896 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 likes
  • Premium
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 189896 Views
  • 618 comments
  • 1857 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 ...
  • lucoade
  • Newbie
  • 23736 Views
  • 216 comments
  • 290 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 23736 Views
  • 216 comments
  • 290 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...
  • HosannaA
  • Casual Listener
  • 5979 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 51 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 5979 Views
  • 38 comments
  • 51 votes

Home screen not working

We're seeing reports that some users are unable to see content on their Home screen. This seems to happen both on the mobile app and on desktop. While some users only see videos on mobile, others only see Recently played on desktop, or no content is ...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're seeing reports that some users are unable to see content on their Home screen. This seems to happen both on the mobile app and on desktop.   While some users only see videos on mobile,...
  • aritus_77
  • Newbie
  • 2677 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 13 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 2677 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 13 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...
  • lionheartkc
  • Casual Listener
  • 34654 Views
  • 269 comments
  • 348 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 34654 Views
  • 269 comments
  • 348 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...
  • StellarJay
  • Music Fan
  • 19533 Views
  • 67 comments
  • 160 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 19533 Views
  • 67 comments
  • 160 votes

[Mobile] Unable to download podcast episodes

We've received reports that users are unable to download podcast episodes on the mobile app. Downloading music is unaffected and works as usual.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports that users are unable to download podcast episodes on the mobile app. Downloading music is unaffected and works as usual.
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 13805 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 13805 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 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...
  • Mit03
  • Newbie
  • 26016 Views
  • 134 comments
  • 224 likes
  • Your Library
  • Not Right Now
  • 26016 Views
  • 134 comments
  • 224 votes

Downtime June 26th: Your Library section appears empty on the web player

Hey folks, we've received some reports that Your Library is empty on the web player. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks, we've received some reports that Your Library is empty on the web player. This is being investigated. 
  • FadReligion
  • Newbie
  • 2135 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 2135 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 votes

[Android] Unable to play music, all playlists appear empty

We've received reports from Android users that they're unable to play songs from Search. In addition, all playlists in the app appear empty. This is currently being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from Android users that they're unable to play songs from Search. In addition, all playlists in the app appear empty. This is currently being investigated.
  • yuyuyunochan
  • Newbie
  • 119029 Views
  • 484 comments
  • 771 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 119029 Views
  • 484 comments
  • 771 votes

Downloaded icon is not being displayed

Hey folks, We've received some reports of users being unable to see the green arrow icon for downloads on some of their downloaded songs. However, it does show on the top of the downloaded playlist. The content is still playable with no connection an...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received some reports of users being unable to see the green arrow icon for downloads on some of their downloaded songs. However, it does show on the top of the down...
  • Novy
  • Moderator
  • 7030 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 7030 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 votes