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Welcome to the Spotify for Developers board!

Welcome to the Spotify for Developers board! This forum is the place for conversations about Spotify's Web API, Web Playback SDK, Widgets, and other developer tools. Here you can ask questions about the Spotify platform, chat with other developers, a...

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Android authentication failing since I was granted quota extension

I recently applied and was granted a quote extension for my app. Ever since then it seems no users can authenticate via the Android Spotify app remote. The code is all correct to the best of my knowledge and was working fine for me before.val connect...

  • Casual Listener
  • I recently applied and was granted a quote extension for my app. Ever since then it seems no users can authenticate via the Android Spotify app remote.   The code is all correct to the best o...
  • UndeadCretin
  • Casual Listener
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  • Android
    api
    Autorization
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SDK fails to provide proper isShuffling, repeatMode values

DeviceAllOperating SystemAndroidSpotify Version8.7.90.544 We do get debug messages “Message from Spotify” which includes something like “playback_options”:{“a”:true,“b”:2} -> which should be something else since the SDK doesn’t seem to be able to par...

  • Casual Listener
  • Device All Operating System Android Spotify Version 8.7.90.544   We do get debug messages “Message from Spotify” which includes something like “playback_options”:{“a”:true,“b”:2} -> w...
  • hufman
  • Casual Listener
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  • Android
    Possible Bug
    Remote control
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Monetization of an app using Android/iOS remote SDK

Hi. I'd like some help understanding terms of the developer policy regarding commercial use/monetization of apps. From what I understand, I'm not allowed to earn any money from an app that would stream music directly from the API. This is clear to me...

  • Newbie
  • ...tream music directly from the API. This is clear to me. However I saw how SDKs for Android/iOS work and from what I understand they don't directly do any streaming, they merely act as a remote control f...
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  • Android
    App Remote SDK
    Commercial
    iOS
    monetization
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[Android][Developer] Predictive Back Animations

Hi, this is a small feature so I don't really mind if it's not added, but would it be possible to get predictive back animations in Spotify for Android? (This is a feature exclusive to Android 13, found in Android developer settings. I am currently o...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, this is a small feature so I don't really mind if it's not added, but would it be possible to get predictive back animations in Spotify for Android?   (This is a feature exclusive t...
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  • Android
    Developer
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[Android] App Remote volume control "IllegalArgumentException"

Plan: AllCountry: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, SpainDevice: Several Android devicesOperating System: Android 10/11/12Spotify App Remote Version: Release 0.7.2Spotify App Version: 8.7.74.443, 8.7.76.359My Issue:We can not control the Volume anymore ...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan: All Country: Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Spain Device: Several Android devices Operating System: Android 10/11/12 Spotify App Remote Version: Release 0.7.2 Spotify App Version: 8.7.74...
  • Lukegr77
  • Casual Listener
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  • Android
    Possible Bug
    Remote control
    Volume Control
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Bug in Android app

We are facing issues with searching the author Amelie Lens. The application closes when you search it. Fix the bug please. With IOS devices does not happenOperating SystemAndroid

  • Visitor
  • We are facing issues with searching the author Amelie Lens. The application closes when you search it. Fix the bug please. With IOS devices does not happen Operating System Android  
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  • Android
    bug
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[Android] AuthorizationClient logout

Hi,I'm starting to use the Android SDK and I did the Authentification in Kotlin like this : val request = getAuthenticationRequest(AuthorizationResponse.Type.TOKEN, showDialog) AuthorizationClient.openLoginActivity(this, Constants.AUTH_TOKEN_REQUEST_...

  • Newbie
  • Hi, I'm starting to use the Android SDK and I did the Authentification in Kotlin like this :           val request = getAuthenticationRequest(A...
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  • Android
    AuthorizationClient
    logout
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Bookmark Manager App for Android

PlanPremium Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueHi. I created a small free Bookmark Manager for Android called boomfs. It let's you create, edit and remove Bookmarks for an albums (I use it mostly for Audio Books) but works also for podcast e...

  • Newbie
  • Plan Premium   Operating System Android   My Question or Issue Hi.    I created a small free Bookmark Manager for Android called boomfs.  It let's you create, edit a...
  • DJ0576
  • Visitor
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  • Android
    bookmarks
    Free
    question
    Tool
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SpotifyAppRemote media notification on lockscreen

Hi! Is there anyway to customize the Spotify media notification on lockscreen to return to my Android native app when the user clicks on it as opposed to opening Spotify? My app uses SpotifyAppRemote playerApi to play full Spotify songs. If not, is t...

  • Newbie
  • Hi!   Is there anyway to customize the Spotify media notification on lockscreen to return to my Android native app when the user clicks on it as opposed to opening Spotify? My app uses S...
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  • Android
    Developer question integrating spotify in mobile app
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[Android][Other] Themed icon for Android 13

Hello Spotify!Android 13 has an open API for using vector images to create system icons. I made, for you such an icon and ask you to add it as soon as possible.

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  • Casual Listener
  • Hello Spotify! Android 13 has an open API for using vector images to create system icons. I made, for you such an icon and ask you to add it as soon as possible.    
  • the_dise
  • Casual Listener
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  • Android
    Other
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Extended quota granted, now what?

My Question or Issue Last year, i submitted my app for written permission before the new policies, i checked my app by curiosity and i have extended quota, that means i can use my app and integrate the SDK? I have in so purchases (no related to Spoti...

  • Casual Listener
  • My Question or Issue   Last year, i submitted my app for written permission before the new policies, i checked my app by curiosity and i have extended quota, that means i can use my app and in...
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    SDK
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Solved!! Play a song starting at a given lyrics line

The last Spotify update introduced lyrics that synchronized with the rhythm. I mean that Spotify holds the data when each line in a song's lyrics is performed in the song.I'm looking for a method that sets the player to point a specific time accordin...

  • Newbie
  • ...ethod that sets the player to point a specific time according to a given lyrics line. Operating System (iOS, Android)      
  • diskordier
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  • Android
    iOS
    lyrics
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[Android][Developer] app which will specifically works on spotify content

Team, My name is Michael, i'm working on a app which will specifically works on spotify contentI wanted to clarify few details on technical feasability . since its confidential.I’m also OK if you want to have the meeting through GOTOMEETING / TEAMS p...

  • Newbie
  • Team,  My name is Michael, i'm working on a app which will specifically works on spotify content I wanted to clarify few details on technical feasability . since its confidential. I’m also OK ...
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  • Android
    Developer
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[Android][Developer] Developer needed so spotify will not auto start

Okay I'm done waiting for Spotify to fix the issue that it starts automatically in your car every single time you get in. Even the settings they have do not currently stop it from Auto starting. There is a simple solution and I have tested it I just ...

  • Music Fan
  • Okay I'm done waiting for Spotify to fix the issue that it starts automatically in your car every single time you get in. Even the settings they have do not currently stop it from Auto starting. &nb...
  • Peter_Schorn
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    Developer
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Android SDK - crossfading

Hi there I have noticed that there’s no ability to set or enable the crossfading in spotify android sdk. Wondering if a ticket can be open to add this feature? thanks

  • Casual Listener
  • Hi there  I have noticed that there’s no ability to set or enable the crossfading in spotify android sdk.  Wondering if a ticket can be open to add this feature?  thanks
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  • Android
    Crossfade
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution [Android SDK] Access token with correct scopes has insufficient permissions

PlanPremiumCountryBelgiumDeviceGalaxy S20FE, but also tested on other devices / emulatorsOperating SystemAndroid 11 My Question or Issue Using the Android auth library provides an access token with insufficient permissions, even though the scopes are...

  • Regular
  • Plan Premium Country Belgium Device Galaxy S20FE, but also tested on other devices / emulators Operating System Android 11   My Question or Issue   Using the Android auth l...
  • Onon
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    Possible Bug
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Spotify Android SDK: Error while running the sample application

My Question or IssueSpotify Android SDK offer two libraries - App Remote and Authentication. There are sample application available on the github which is using these two libraries - github - Spotify Sample Application I have created two different an...

  • Casual Listener
  • My Question or Issue Spotify Android SDK offer two libraries - App Remote and Authentication. There are sample application available on the github which is using these two l...
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    automotive
    spotify sample application
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Get Spotify Stream Volume | Android (Kotlin)

PlanPremiumCountry DeviceGalaxy A71Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or Issue I'm trying to get the volume value of the Spotify Music Stream.I am able to get it throw STREAM_MUSIC when Spotify is playing music from the Android device or while th...

  • Casual Listener
  • Plan Premium Country   Device Galaxy A71 Operating System Android 10   My Question or Issue   I'm trying to get the volume value of the Spotify Music Stream. I am able to g...
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  • Android
    Kotlin
    volume
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Solved!! Regarding play music

I am trying to build an mobile application which can use Spotify APIs and play music (Not remote control app) just like Spotify. So far I've implemented authentication, getting playlists and tracks using web APIs. Now I can not see any API which can ...

  • Casual Listener
  • ...lay music in android app using spotify sdk or web api? (I am not talking about remotely manage as sdk provided already)
  • Hubo
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  • Android
    PLAYBACK QUEUE STOP
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Superuser Contribution [API] Get playlist id with the new "Copy Link" in Android/iOS

Hi! Some time ago the link obtained through the option "copy link" in the button "share" (Album, Artist, Playlist) on mobile devices was something like:https:// open .spotify.com/playlist/1ifYNpMYGlOd3p7lcftdcS?si=hlr2fHNhThWCzmRYQTeiEw But now that ...

  • Newbie
  • Hi!   Some time ago the link obtained through the option "copy link" in the button "share" (Album, Artist, Playlist) on mobile devices was something like: https:// open .spotify.com/playlist/...
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    api
    get playlist
    id
    iOS
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