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Downtime December 15th: Login and playback issues

We're seeing reports about users having login and playback issues with Spotify across multiple platforms.

Moderator

We're seeing reports about users having login and playback issues with Spotify across multiple platforms.

AlejaR

Moderator

8843 Views

22 comments

59 likes

Accounts
Fixed
  • 8843 Views
  • 22 comments
  • 59 votes

Shared playlists not working on Kids accounts

We’ve been receiving reports that playlists shared with Kids accounts are not working. Some are seeing an error message saying “this is currently unavailable”.

Moderator

We’ve been receiving reports that playlists shared with Kids accounts are not working. Some are seeing an error message saying “this is currently unavailable”.

Soccertrash

Newbie

10445 Views

82 comments

98 likes

Premium family
Under investigation
  • 10445 Views
  • 82 comments
  • 98 votes

"Your Episodes" can't be removed from Your Library

We're seeing reports from some users that "Your Episodes" can't be removed from the Your Library section. This seems to happen even though the Your Episodes folder is empty and on desktop devices only.

Moderator

We're seeing reports from some users that "Your Episodes" can't be removed from the Your Library section.   This seems to happen even though the Your Episodes folder is empty and on des...

PsTJsT

Newbie

4229 Views

69 comments

101 likes

Desktop
Desktop (Mac)
Desktop (Windows)
Under investigation
  • 4229 Views
  • 69 comments
  • 101 votes

App is crashing when starting a podcast

We've been receiving reports that starting podcasts in the mobile app causes it to crash. This is happening both on Apple and Android devices and it's not specific podcasts.

Moderator

We've been receiving reports that starting podcasts in the mobile app causes it to crash. This is happening both on Apple and Android devices and it's not specific podcasts. 

Dutch-Elvis

Music Fan

78333 Views

353 comments

691 likes

Android
iOS
Mobile
Fixed
  • 78333 Views
  • 353 comments
  • 691 votes

Black Screen in Now Playing View on iPad (v9.0.90)

Hey folks, Some of you with iPads running the app version 9.0.90 may encounter a black screen when you tap the Now Playing View (bar or cover art). The app becomes unresponsive, blocking access to features like lyrics, queue, repeat, and shuffle. You...

Moderator

Hey folks, Some of you with iPads running the app version 9.0.90 may encounter a black screen when you tap the Now Playing View (bar or cover art). The app becomes unresponsive, blocking access t...

avareed

Newbie

117839 Views

283 comments

504 likes

iOS
Other
Fixed
  • 117839 Views
  • 283 comments
  • 504 votes

Search in "Add to playlist" menu not working

We've received reports that the search function in the "Add to Playlist" menu doesn't work properly. When something is searched, it causes the menu to become unresponsive. The issue appears to be predominantly on Android.

Moderator

We've received reports that the search function in the "Add to Playlist" menu doesn't work properly. When something is searched, it causes the menu to become unresponsive. The issue appears to be pre...

Joan

Moderator

8075 Views

100 comments

195 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 8075 Views
  • 100 comments
  • 195 votes

Podcasts Following list in reverse order

We’ve received reports that the Home > Podcasts > Following feed is displaying podcasts from oldest to newest instead of newest to oldest. It happens mainly on Android devices.

Moderator

We’ve received reports that the Home > Podcasts > Following feed is displaying podcasts from oldest to newest instead of newest to oldest. It happens mainly on Android devices. 

Eni

Moderator

18508 Views

132 comments

192 likes

Android
Other
Fixed
  • 18508 Views
  • 132 comments
  • 192 votes

Podcast episodes start over from the beginning on Android

We’ve received reports that podcast episodes lose their listening progress and are starting over from the beginning. This is happening only on Android, when the following criteria are met: the episode is started from a playlist - be it a personal one...

Moderator

We’ve received reports that podcast episodes lose their listening progress and are starting over from the beginning. This is happening only on Android, when the following criteria are met: the ep...

Yordan

Moderator

8231 Views

73 comments

74 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 8231 Views
  • 73 comments
  • 74 votes

Multiple car infotainment systems not loading playlists

We're getting reports from users that playlists aren’t loading on their car infotainment systems.

Moderator

We're getting reports from users that playlists aren’t loading on their car infotainment systems.

Nebula1701

Newbie

6240 Views

89 comments

67 likes

Other
Under investigation
  • 6240 Views
  • 89 comments
  • 67 votes

Music continues playing on mobile after disconnecting Bluetooth

We've received reports that when disconnecting Bluetooth from car systems and such, the playback automatically continues on the phone. This seems to be happening primarily on Android and in particular on Samsung Galaxy phones.

Moderator

We've received reports that when disconnecting Bluetooth from car systems and such, the playback automatically continues on the phone. This seems to be happening primarily on Android and in particula...

GengarThePooh

Newbie

11820 Views

50 comments

34 likes

Android
Fixed
  • 11820 Views
  • 50 comments
  • 34 votes

"Your Library" not loading on web player

We've received reports from users that Your Library doesn't load. An error message appears: "Something went wrong - Try reloading Your Library"

Moderator

We've received reports from users that Your Library doesn't load. An error message appears: "Something went wrong - Try reloading Your Library"

MihailY

Moderator

7082 Views

60 comments

87 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 7082 Views
  • 60 comments
  • 87 votes

Android app unresponsive on a particular WiFi network

We've received reports from Android users (mainly Samsung and Google Pixel) experiencing issues where the Spotify app becomes unresponsive, freezes, or crashes when connected to certain WiFi networks. The issue doesn't occur while using mobile data.

Moderator

We've received reports from Android users (mainly Samsung and Google Pixel) experiencing issues where the Spotify app becomes unresponsive, freezes, or crashes when connected to certain WiFi networks...

jpbanderson

Newbie

17094 Views

113 comments

73 likes

Android
Mobile
Fixed
  • 17094 Views
  • 113 comments
  • 73 votes

Queue ignores genre filters in Liked Songs

Hey,We're getting reports that filtering the Liked Songs playlist by genre/mood does not affect the queued songs. When users are filtering their Liked Songs playlist to a certain genre/mood and they play a track, the queue will still have other songs...

Moderator

Hey, We're getting reports that filtering the Liked Songs playlist by genre/mood does not affect the queued songs. When users are filtering their Liked Songs playlist to a certain genre/mood and t...

namuun

Newbie

43256 Views

145 comments

640 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 43256 Views
  • 145 comments
  • 640 votes

Unable to create Blends or accept invitations

We received reports from users who are unable to create Blends, or accept invitations for Blends. The error messages "Something went wrong while loading the playlist" and "505 bad getaway" appear.

Moderator

We received reports from users who are unable to create Blends, or accept invitations for Blends.   The error messages "Something went wrong while loading the playlist" and "505 bad getaway"...

Maria

Moderator

2586 Views

25 comments

19 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 2586 Views
  • 25 comments
  • 19 votes

Student Verification Link not Working

We've received some reports that the Student verification link is not working. Whenever users are trying to subscribe to Premium Student and open the verification page, they get the error message "Something went wrong. Try reloading the page":

Moderator

We've received some reports that the Student verification link is not working. Whenever users are trying to subscribe to Premium Student and open the verification page, they get the error message "So...

violetblue

Newbie

10757 Views

32 comments

162 likes

Premium Student
Fixed
  • 10757 Views
  • 32 comments
  • 162 votes

Equalizer issues

We're seeing reports that some users are having issues with the Equalizer. Some notice the sound gets a bit muffled/static with a Bluetooth device connected, others experience volume drops, and some don’t hear any volume change at all. This seems to ...

Moderator

We're seeing reports that some users are having issues with the Equalizer. Some notice the sound gets a bit muffled/static with a Bluetooth device connected, others experience volume drops, and some ...

FriedBhicken

Newbie

9983 Views

47 comments

31 likes

Other
Under investigation
  • 9983 Views
  • 47 comments
  • 31 votes

Shuffle not working on iOS

Hey folks! Some of you have reported that Shuffle isn't working on iOS. Nothing happens when you tap on the Shuffle icon - only Smart Shuffle seems to work.This is being looked into

Moderator

Hey folks!   Some of you have reported that Shuffle isn't working on iOS. Nothing happens when you tap on the Shuffle icon - only Smart Shuffle seems to work. This is being looked into 🙂

jaydaniels90

Newbie

21933 Views

110 comments

51 likes

iOS
Under investigation
  • 21933 Views
  • 110 comments
  • 51 votes

Downtime July 22nd, 2025: Can't login to Spotify Kids

Hey folks, We're receiving reports mentioning that Spotify Kids is having some issues to let the users log in. This is already being investigated internally by the relevant teams. Thanks for your reports. Stay tuned.

Moderator

Hey folks,   We're receiving reports mentioning that Spotify Kids is having some issues to let the users log in. This is already being investigated internally by the relevant teams. Tha...

EmmaB6

Newbie

16573 Views

126 comments

140 likes

Other
Fixed
  • 16573 Views
  • 126 comments
  • 140 votes

Transitions don't play correctly

Hey folks, We've been getting reports that the transitions between songs are not being timed correctly the first time you start a playlist. When restarted, the transitions work as expected. This is being looked into & we'll keep you posted.

Moderator

Hey folks,   We've been getting reports that the transitions between songs are not being timed correctly the first time you start a playlist. When restarted, the transitions work as expected...

tr4ncelover

Newbie

7114 Views

27 comments

7 likes

Other
Under investigation
  • 7114 Views
  • 27 comments
  • 7 votes