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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
  • 10015 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 10015 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 14 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
  • 7653 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 7653 Views
  • 39 comments
  • 51 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
  • 17332 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 17332 Views
  • 63 comments
  • 64 votes

Playback stops on mobile devices. Progress bar stays at 0:00.

Hey folks! We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues. We wanted to let you know that this is being investigated and we'll keep...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We're getting reports from both Android and iOS users about the app stopping audio playback. This usually occurs after successfully playing 1-3 tracks without issues.   ...
  • Banananana2
  • Newbie
  • 33491 Views
  • 147 comments
  • 457 likes
  • Android
  • Not Right Now
  • 33491 Views
  • 147 comments
  • 457 votes

[Android] App freezes/crashes when clicking on three-dot menu in playlist

Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Umidigi F1 Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue spotify crashes when you click the 3 dots to add to playlist, share ,view artist. etc

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United Kingdom Device Umidigi F1 Operating System Android 9   My Question or Issue spotify crashes when you click the 3 dots to add to playlist, share ,v...
  • Alex
  • Spotify Legend
  • 123030 Views
  • 585 comments
  • 1471 likes
  • Android
    Mobile
  • Case Closed
  • 123030 Views
  • 585 comments
  • 1471 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
  • 180133 Views
  • 328 comments
  • 746 likes
  • Other
  • Not Right Now
  • 180133 Views
  • 328 comments
  • 746 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
  • 8238 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 8238 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 89 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
  • 3552 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 likes
  • Desktop
    Mobile
    Other
  • Fixed
  • 3552 Views
  • 29 comments
  • 16 votes

[Downtime March 1st 2021] Issues subscribing to Premium or redeeming gift cards

Hey there folks, We've received reports that users are having issues when trying to subscribe to Premium or adding gift cards to their accounts. We're currently investigating this. If you're experiencing this, make sure not to retry to subscribe whil...

  • Spotify Legend
  • Hey there folks,   We've received reports that users are having issues when trying to subscribe to Premium or adding gift cards to their accounts.   We're currently investigating ...
  • Dixon3
  • Visitor
  • 56441 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 likes
  • Payment
  • Fixed
  • 56441 Views
  • 59 comments
  • 728 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
  • 2829 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 2829 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 36 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
  • Casual Listener
  • 43992 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 908 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 43992 Views
  • 146 comments
  • 908 votes

Spotify + Chromecast Audio Connection Keeps Dropping

Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13 My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Chromecast Audio devices on my home network connected via a single Motorola MG73...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country USA Device iPhone X, iPhone 8, Chromecast Audio (3 devices), Motorola MG7315 modem/router Operating System iOS 13   My Question or Issue Hi. We have 3 Ch...
  • Ash_2
  • Newbie
  • 63899 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 826 likes
  • Connect
  • Not Right Now
  • 63899 Views
  • 342 comments
  • 826 votes

What's new section isn't fully updating

Hey folks! We're seeing that some of you are experiencing issues with the 'What's new' section. It seems that only a few artists show up on the list and it's not updating completely.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We're seeing that some of you are experiencing issues with the 'What's new' section. It seems that only a few artists show up on the list and it's not updating completely.
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 6016 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 39 likes
  • Accounts
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 6016 Views
  • 64 comments
  • 39 votes

[Downtime March 26th] Intermittent issues with Web Player, Desktop app, TV, etc

We're getting reports about intermittent issues with Web Player, Desktop app, TV clients and partner devices. Users are reporting various error messages in the app or web player. TV app, Playstation and other devices might also experience issues with...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports about intermittent issues with Web Player, Desktop app, TV clients and partner devices. Users are reporting various error messages in the app or web player. TV app, Playstation ...
  • sprode
  • Newbie
  • 7051 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 48 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 7051 Views
  • 23 comments
  • 48 votes

Users unable to apply Student Discount from the SheerID confirmation email

We've received reports from users who can't apply their student discount from the SheerID confirmation email after being successfully verified. The webpage shows a 404 error: "This page no longer exists."

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've received reports from users who can't apply their student discount from the SheerID confirmation email after being successfully verified. The webpage shows a 404 error: "This page no ...
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 3913 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 49 likes
  • Premium Student
  • Fixed
  • 3913 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 49 votes

Error code: 30

PlanPremiumCountryUnited Arab EmiratesDeviceMacbook Pro late 2019Operating SystemOS X My Question or IssueI repeatedly get the firewall error message and I've run every fix suggested on this community. It simply refuses to work. It works perfectly on...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country United Arab Emirates Device Macbook Pro late 2019 Operating System OS X   My Question or Issue I repeatedly get the firewall error message and I've run e...
  • Vinoses
  • Music Fan
  • 86369 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 650 likes
  • Not Right Now
  • 86369 Views
  • 87 comments
  • 650 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
  • 869 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 likes
  • Subscriptions
  • Fixed
  • 869 Views
  • 2 comments
  • 4 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
  • 5461 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 23 likes
  • Accounts
    Premium family
  • Fixed
  • 5461 Views
  • 21 comments
  • 23 votes

Audiobook chapters playing in disorder

Hey folks! We received reports that the chapters of some Audiobooks are playing in disorder.This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks!   We received reports that the chapters of some Audiobooks are playing in disorder. This is being looked into.
  • Crazyoldman
  • Visitor
  • 12986 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 53 likes
  • Other
    Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 12986 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 53 votes

Downtime 27th June: App crashing on Android

Hey folks!We're seeing reports that the Android app is crashing. This seems to affect Android 14 devices mostly. Some users are also seeing an error message upon opening the app.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We're seeing reports that the Android app is crashing. This seems to affect Android 14 devices mostly. Some users are also seeing an error message upon opening the app.
  • Maria
  • Moderator
  • 5076 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 24 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 5076 Views
  • 35 comments
  • 24 votes