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Downtime September 29th: Spotify not working across multiple platforms

We've been getting some reports that Spotify is down across platforms. The Support Site looks affected as well. We're currently aware of the situation and the relevant teams are working on it.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been getting some reports that Spotify is down across platforms. The Support Site looks affected as well.    We're currently aware of the situation and the relevant teams are work...
  • SpottySanta
  • Casual Listener
  • 20257 Views
  • 70 comments
  • 217 likes
  • Android
    Desktop (Mac)
    Desktop (Windows)
    iOS
  • Fixed
  • 20257 Views
  • 70 comments
  • 217 votes

Downtime September 27th: Playback issues for users in Asia

We got some reports mentioning that users located in Asian markets are getting playback issues across devices. We're currently aware of the situation and the relevant teams are working on it.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We got some reports mentioning that users located in Asian markets are getting playback issues across devices.    We're currently aware of the situation and the relevant teams are worki...
  • ZKBSK
  • Newbie
  • 7192 Views
  • 152 comments
  • 147 likes
  • Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 7192 Views
  • 152 comments
  • 147 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.
  • Ann40
  • Newbie
  • 2280 Views
  • 17 comments
  • 75 likes
  • Android
    Mobile
  • Under investigation
  • 2280 Views
  • 17 comments
  • 75 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.
  • pamela05
  • Visitor
  • 28575 Views
  • 313 comments
  • 176 likes
  • Accounts
    Other
  • Under investigation
  • 28575 Views
  • 313 comments
  • 176 votes

Release Radar not working

We've been receiving reports that users are having issues accessing their Release Radar. Some are also seeing the error message "This content is no longer available. Would you like to remove it from Your Library?".

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've been receiving reports that users are having issues accessing their Release Radar. Some are also seeing the error message "This content is no longer available. Would you like to remove it from ...
  • Not applicable
  • 10460 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 137 likes
  • Your Library
  • Fixed
  • 10460 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 137 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
  • 14691 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 14691 Views
  • 65 comments
  • 49 votes

Collaborative playlist links not working

Hey everyone, We've received some reports from users who have issues joining and inviting other users to collaborative playlists. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey everyone,    We've received some reports from users who have issues joining and inviting other users to collaborative playlists.   This is being investigated.
  • moonlight_hopx
  • Newbie
  • 107312 Views
  • 130 comments
  • 823 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 107312 Views
  • 130 comments
  • 823 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...
  • coke187
  • Roadie
  • 10035 Views
  • 85 comments
  • 219 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 10035 Views
  • 85 comments
  • 219 votes

Downtime September 26th: Users who paid for Premium not getting Premium features.

We've gotten reports that users who've paid for Premium and are logged in the correct account do not see the Premium feature. This affects different products, such as Premium Individual, Duo, Family, etc. We're aware of this and it's being looked int...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We've gotten reports that users who've paid for Premium and are logged in the correct account do not see the Premium feature. This affects different products, such as Premium Individual, Duo, Family,...
  • AlejaR
  • Moderator
  • 1438 Views
  • 8 comments
  • 10 likes
  • Premium
  • Fixed
  • 1438 Views
  • 8 comments
  • 10 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
  • 17973 Views
  • 181 comments
  • 152 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 17973 Views
  • 181 comments
  • 152 votes

[Android] First Song in Playlists on Custom Order changes constantly

Hey folks, We noticed that the current first song in any playlist will keep swapping with a different song from the same playlist. This is now being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,  We noticed that the current first song in any playlist will keep swapping with a different song from the same playlist. This is now being investigated.
  • 6q6pthnesobjr22rfz7s
  • Newbie
  • 86489 Views
  • 683 comments
  • 1090 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 86489 Views
  • 683 comments
  • 1090 votes

Login issues on iOS

We're getting reports from iOS users that are unable to login via the mobile app with the error message "You're offline. Check your connection and try again".

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're getting reports from iOS users that are unable to login via the mobile app with the error message "You're offline. Check your connection and try again".
  • Telfepr
  • Newbie
  • 21003 Views
  • 180 comments
  • 372 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 21003 Views
  • 180 comments
  • 372 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.
  • Arijeet
  • Casual Listener
  • 41625 Views
  • 354 comments
  • 440 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 41625 Views
  • 354 comments
  • 440 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...
  • partavocado
  • Casual Listener
  • 9662 Views
  • 52 comments
  • 203 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 9662 Views
  • 52 comments
  • 203 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
  • 11113 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 likes
  • Mobile
  • Fixed
  • 11113 Views
  • 101 comments
  • 116 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
  • 18332 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 18332 Views
  • 111 comments
  • 232 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...
  • Marion15
  • Music Fan
  • 45108 Views
  • 279 comments
  • 470 likes
  • Android
  • Under investigation
  • 45108 Views
  • 279 comments
  • 470 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...
  • Dentyyy
  • Newbie
  • 24575 Views
  • 212 comments
  • 312 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 24575 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
  • 16083 Views
  • 20 comments
  • 49 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 16083 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
  • 214908 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 214908 Views
  • 850 comments
  • 2300 votes