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[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 ...
  • ishaan_jiv
  • Newbie
  • 1432 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 36 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 1432 Views
  • 18 comments
  • 36 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.
  • Noguri
  • Roadie
  • 72100 Views
  • 682 comments
  • 1078 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 72100 Views
  • 682 comments
  • 1078 votes

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.

  • 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...
  • Dalianne
  • Newbie
  • 7514 Views
  • 128 comments
  • 154 likes
  • Android
  • Under investigation
  • 7514 Views
  • 128 comments
  • 154 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.
  • Hok1
  • Newbie
  • 37375 Views
  • 226 comments
  • 209 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 37375 Views
  • 226 comments
  • 209 votes

Issues with offline downloads on Android and Desktop

We're aware of ongoing issues with offline content on Android and Desktop, which cause downloads to fail: an exclamation mark is displayed (instead of a green check mark ), indicating that the action was unsuccessful.

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  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • We're aware of ongoing issues with offline content on Android and Desktop, which cause downloads to fail: an exclamation mark  is displayed (instead of a green check mark  ), indic...
  • Yordan
  • Moderator
  • 715 Views
  • 3 comments
  • 12 likes
  • Accounts
    Desktop
  • Under investigation
  • 715 Views
  • 3 comments
  • 12 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...
  • mad1337hax
  • Visitor
  • 2371 Views
  • 42 comments
  • 71 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 2371 Views
  • 42 comments
  • 71 votes

[Android Auto] Empty Liked Songs playlists

Hey folks!We received reports that “No items” is displayed when accessing the Liked Songs playlist on Android Auto. This is being looked into.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks! We received reports that “No items” is displayed when accessing the Liked Songs playlist on Android Auto. This is being looked into.
  • rubmypig
  • Newbie
  • 2264 Views
  • 45 comments
  • 29 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 2264 Views
  • 45 comments
  • 29 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
  • 1724 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 49 likes
  • Premium Student
  • Fixed
  • 1724 Views
  • 33 comments
  • 49 votes

"desktop_login_accounts:3" error message when trying to log in

Hey folks, Users are seeing the above error message when they try to log in on the desktop app. There's no issue on the web player and mobile. For some this was resolved by changing the default browser in the system settings.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   Users are seeing the above error message when they try to log in on the desktop app. There's no issue on the web player and mobile.   For some this was resolved by...
  • freedomsprogress
  • Newbie
  • 3698 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 5 likes
  • Desktop
  • Fixed
  • 3698 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 5 votes

Listen Along/Together feature on Discord not working

Hey folks, We've received some reports that the Listen Along feature on Discord isn't working. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received some reports that the Listen Along feature on Discord isn't working.   This is being investigated.
  • k3v0rk14n
  • Newbie
  • 3658 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 28 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 3658 Views
  • 56 comments
  • 28 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...
  • crizzle666
  • Newbie
  • 6209 Views
  • 55 comments
  • 92 likes
  • iOS
  • Under investigation
  • 6209 Views
  • 55 comments
  • 92 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
  • 43552 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 455 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 43552 Views
  • 284 comments
  • 455 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.
  • sun101
  • Music Fan
  • 30949 Views
  • 322 comments
  • 297 likes
  • Desktop (Windows)
  • Under investigation
  • 30949 Views
  • 322 comments
  • 297 votes

Apple watch Series 3 users unable to use the app.

Hey folks, We've received some reports about the app crashing during starting up on Apple Watch Series 3. The relevant team is already aware of the issue and a fix will be added to an upcoming update. We'd recommend keeping the app up to date so you ...

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We've received some reports about the app crashing during starting up on Apple Watch Series 3. The relevant team is already aware of the issue and a fix will be added to an upco...
  • OscarDC
  • Moderator
  • 1451 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 28 likes
  • Other
  • Fixed
  • 1451 Views
  • 16 comments
  • 28 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 ...
  • tonypjr
  • Visitor
  • 15373 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 252 likes
  • iOS
  • Under investigation
  • 15373 Views
  • 193 comments
  • 252 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.
  • SClark1
  • Casual Listener
  • 4959 Views
  • 77 comments
  • 45 likes
  • Other
    Your Library
  • Under investigation
  • 4959 Views
  • 77 comments
  • 45 votes

Volume level can't be adjusted to Quiet on Desktop

Hey folks, We've received some reports from users who are unable to select "Quiet" under Volume level in the desktop app settings. "Loud" and "Normal" options are working fine. This is being investigated.

  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,    We've received some reports from users who are unable to select "Quiet" under Volume level in the desktop app settings. "Loud" and "Normal" options are working fine.&...
  • criccy
  • Visitor
  • 1044 Views
  • 17 comments
  • 16 likes
  • Desktop
  • Under investigation
  • 1044 Views
  • 17 comments
  • 16 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.     ...
  • omaha353
  • Regular
  • 194859 Views
  • 849 comments
  • 2300 likes
  • Android
  • Fixed
  • 194859 Views
  • 849 comments
  • 2300 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...
  • strerd
  • Gig Goer
  • 22368 Views
  • 234 comments
  • 303 likes
  • Other
  • Under investigation
  • 22368 Views
  • 234 comments
  • 303 votes

Users unable to add songs to a playlist on iOS devices

Hey folks, We've received reports that users are getting the error message "We couldn't open this link" when adding tracks on playlists on iOS. This is being investigated.

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  • Moderator
  • Moderator
  • Hey folks,   We've received reports that users are getting the error message "We couldn't open this link" when adding tracks on playlists on iOS.   This is being investigated.&...
  • Spice903
  • Newbie
  • 60037 Views
  • 79 comments
  • 232 likes
  • iOS
  • Fixed
  • 60037 Views
  • 79 comments
  • 232 votes