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New and Improved Android Widget

Spotify is bringing a new update to the home screen widget on Android devices. This update will help you get more out of it than before. The new widget will make it simpler and faster to access your favourite content on Spotify. So what is changing?H...

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[COMPLETE GUIDE] How to fix most Android issues

Please read below for troubleshooting Spotify on your Android device. This guide contains fixes for most common issues as well as detail on how to create a new topic if you still are having problems. First thing to do before trying anything else is r...

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Solved!! The version of Spotify I have has completely different features than another free user.

PlanFreeCountryUSADeviceAndroid PhonesMy Question or IssueMy dad and I both have spotify. I cannot pick songs to play and have to rely on shuffle. My dad can pick songs without issue, and probably doesn't even know that shuffle's an option. We both h...

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Superuser Contribution [Android TV app] "Liked" Playlist is missing among recent music on Home screen

This is specific to Android TV app (com.spotify.tv.android v.1.70.3) and I've tested it with various user accounts. When you open the app, on the homescreen you expect to see your most recently played playlists. However, despite "Liked Songs" being t...

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  • This is specific to Android TV app (com.spotify.tv.android v.1.70.3) and I've tested it with various user accounts.   When you open the app, on the homescreen you expect to see your most recen...
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Superuser Contribution playbar above the name of the song - UI bug in Android TV app

PlanPremiumCountryBrazilDeviceTCL S6500 40inch Operating SystemAndroid TV 9.0 The UI of the app is bugged, with the playbar appering above the name of the song. example in the attached image. This bug is already in the app for a lot of time, at least...

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  • Plan Premium Country Brazil Device TCL S6500 40inch  Operating System Android TV 9.0   The UI of the app is bugged, with the playbar appering above the name of the song. example in...
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Superuser Contribution JRE Podcast Crashes on Android TV

PlanPremiumCountryNew ZealandDeviceAndroid TV Dongle (Dish TV SV11)Operating SystemAndroidMy Question or IssueAfter starting JRE video podcast the app freezes after playing the introduction. JRE is the only video podcast that this happens with.I have...

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  • Plan Premium Country New Zealand Device Android TV Dongle (Dish TV SV11) Operating System Android My Question or Issue After starting JRE video podcast the app freezes after playing the in...
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Superuser Contribution Android TV control chromecast

I like to use my Android TV to control the music streamed to my chromecast. I can do this from my phone but not from the TV app.

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  • I like to use my Android TV to control the music streamed to my chromecast. I can do this from my phone but not from the TV app.
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Superuser Contribution [Android][Chromecast Built-in] Playback freezes on Android TV only when in foreground

Premium planUnited States Sony Bravia smart TVAndroid OS 9 (Pie?) Ever since the Chromecast Built-in app on android TV added the background audio feature for all Chromecast compatible apps (sometime earlier this year), Spotify video podcasts stopped ...

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  • Premium plan United States   Sony Bravia smart TV Android OS 9 (Pie?)   Ever since the Chromecast Built-in app on android TV added the background audio feature for all Chromecast comp...
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Superuser Contribution [Android TV] Chromecast with Google TV's "Now Playing" widget not responding

DeviceGoogle Chromecast with Google TVOperating SystemAndroid TV 10My Question or Issue[Issue] The "Now Playing" widget on the Notifications bar and Ambient Mode doesn't update when switching to a different song, it remains showing the first song you...

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  • Device Google Chromecast with Google TV Operating System Android TV 10 My Question or Issue [Issue] The "Now Playing" widget on the Notifications bar and Ambient Mode doesn't update when switchi...
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Superuser Contribution Android TV Spotify problems

PlanFree/Premium / not relevantCountryDKDeviceSONY BRAVIA ANDROID TVOperating SystemAndroid OreoMy Question or IssueUsing Spotify on android TV is overall a very fine experienc, but have got a couple of issues with it; 1. Spotify connect is not avail...

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  • Plan Free/Premium / not relevant Country DK Device SONY BRAVIA ANDROID TV Operating System Android Oreo My Question or Issue Using Spotify on android TV is overall a very fine experienc...
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Nvidia Shield Spotify App - Hanging

Hi Guys, Having a peculiar issue with the spotify android app on my nvidia shield Brief description of the issue: Spotify app seemingly "hanging" when accessing the network Steps to reproduce the issue:Stream Music (Any Playlist)After playing a seemi...

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  • Hi Guys,   Having a peculiar issue with the spotify android app on my nvidia shield   Brief description of the issue: Spotify app seemingly "hanging" when accessing the network &nbsp...
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No sound on Nvidia Shield since 1.29.0

Hello,Since the Android TV version Nvidia Shield impossible to play a spotify sound.Any version higher than 1.20.0 no longer works. there is no more sound output on the Nvidia Shield1.29.01.30.01.31.0Require to remain in version 1.20.0 Premium Device...

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  • Hello, Since the Android TV version Nvidia Shield impossible to play a spotify sound. Any version higher than 1.20.0 no longer works. there is no more sound output on the Nvidia Shield 1.29.0 1.3...
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Can Android TV get a 'shuffle playlist' button?

I use spotify on my Sony Android TV (not an android tv box), even though it started crashing a lot lately. I listen to playlists, since that's about all you can do anyways, but I like to shuffle the larger playlists. To do this, I need to play a song...

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  • I use spotify on my Sony Android TV (not an android tv box), even though it started crashing a lot lately. I listen to playlists, since that's about all you can do anyways, but I like to shuffle the ...
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Android TV cast to device starts random iteration then stops after 9 seconds

PlanPremiumCountryHungary DeviceXiaomi Mi Box SOperating SystemAndroid 8.1Spotify version1.14.0 (shown in the apps section) / 2.25.1-d61989c (shown by Spotify itself) My PhoneXiaomi Mi 8Operating SystemAndroid 9Spotify version8.4.97.807 My Question o...

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  • Plan Premium Country Hungary   Device Xiaomi Mi Box S Operating System Android 8.1 Spotify version 1.14.0 (shown in the apps section) / 2.25.1-d61989c (shown by Spotify itself)  ...
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Android TV app poor sound quality

Hi.. I use Spotify android TV app on my nvi dia shield. I've noticed that sound is quite poor on some songs . I've also installed standard android Spotify app and those songs sound is better. Could you please help?

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  • Hi.. I use Spotify android TV app on my nvi dia shield. I've noticed that sound is quite poor on some songs . I've also installed standard android Spotify app and those songs sound is better. Could y...
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Spotify freezes on start on Sony A1 TV (Android TV)

I downloaded today the latest version of Spotify on my Sony A1 55" TV. As soon as i open the app, it freezes. I only see black screen, no spotify logo or anything related. It just hangs there. I opened Spotify on my iPhone and it finds the TV as a de...

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  • I downloaded today the latest version of Spotify on my Sony A1 55" TV. As soon as i open the app, it freezes. I only see black screen, no spotify logo or anything related. It just hangs there. I open...
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