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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...

Amayy
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2023-07-11 7:43:36 PM
2 weeks ago
hnavia
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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...

Daniel
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2014-09-11 11:47:34 AM
2014-10-29 11:18:30 AM
Daniel
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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...

Plaguedoctor
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2020-03-30 2:54:13 AM
2022-11-15 10:20:27 AM
Alex
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Superuser Contribution [Android][Connect] Slow application

Why does the Spotify application keep being so slow? I has been like this for years and whenever I try to use the app it keeps being slow and being stuck trying to load menus, song or anything. It is so annoying and must be solved.

Helojo
Casual Listener
Why does the Spotify application keep being so slow? I has been like this for years and whenever I try to use the app it keeps being slow and being stuck trying to load menus, song or anything. &nbs...
2020-09-29 10:43:54 PM
2020-10-22 4:19:40 PM
Ver
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Connect

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Superuser Contribution Resource hog, long delay times, random pausing, unresponsive to input.

PlanPremiumCountryUSADeviceGalaxy S20+Operating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueI've been having myriad problems utilizing the Spotify app since installing on this phone. Opening the app takes forever and causes lagging in the OS and other apps....

Papsblue
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Plan Premium Country USA Device Galaxy S20+ Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue I've been having myriad problems utilizing the Spotify app since installing on t...
2020-09-28 6:59:37 PM
2020-10-22 12:26:31 PM
Elena
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[Android][Your Library] Syncing between devices

I use spotify on both my work computer and my phone. Throughout the day, I add songs to my liked songs while at work and then will want to listen to them on my commute home/to school, but the playlist refuses to sync. I've closed the app, turned off ...

nope123456
Casual Listener
I use spotify on both my work computer and my phone. Throughout the day, I add songs to my liked songs while at work and then will want to listen to them on my commute home/to school, but the playlis...
2020-10-16 7:06:59 PM
2020-10-16 7:10:12 PM
nope123456
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Your Library

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Regarding Interactivity and Responsiveness

When attempting to play a file on a slow internet connection, Spotify will begin to LOAD the content, but won't display any obvious sign that it's doing so. This happens especially often on poor internet connections, or with larger files. This create...

Aerenor
Casual Listener
...oping we can compile some examples in the comments. Exclusively had this experience on my Android phone, which is of course totally up to date and well maintained. Only very loosely related - the 1...
2020-10-15 4:26:36 PM
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Interactivity
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Responsiveness

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Superuser Contribution Song info freezes in car / music continues to play when disconnecting Bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryUnited StatesDeviceGalaxy S9Operating SystemAndroid Version 10 My Question or IssueWhenever I play Spotify through Bluetooth the song info freezes both on the phone, and the dashboard of my car. Music will continue to play normally,...

star_barf
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Plan Premium Country United States Device Galaxy S9 Operating System Android Version 10 My Question or Issue Whenever I play Spotify through Bluetooth the song info freezes both on t...
2020-09-15 7:24:27 PM
2020-10-15 3:19:50 PM
Mihail
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Superuser Contribution [Android][Other] Joe Rogan podcast not available

I can download the Joe Rogan podcast but whenever I try to play it says not avaliable in my country. I am in the USA. Also all other podcasts and songs work like normal so I'm confused? Thanks for the help

Michael246
Visitor
I can download the Joe Rogan podcast but whenever I try to play it says not avaliable in my country. I am in the USA. Also all other podcasts and songs work like normal so I'm confused? Than...
2020-09-29 12:18:43 PM
2020-10-15 1:49:39 PM
Mihail
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Other

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Cannot play music on phone, says "unavailable for listening on"

PlanPremiumCountryUSADevicePixel 3Operating System My Question or IssueI cannot switch to playing music on my phone when it is playing on another device using my account. So when I leave the house and try to play music it won't let me. This is absolu...

frankzhou
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Plan Premium Country USA Device Pixel 3 Operating System My Question or Issue I cannot switch to playing music on my phone when it is playing on another device using my accou...
2020-09-25 10:47:36 PM
2020-10-15 3:44:42 AM
peterDub
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Solved!! [Android] Spotify breaks usage of system equalizer aka MusicFX

CountryIrrelevant DeviceAny. Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueSpotify for Android breaks usage of System Equalizer (namely MusicFX). Steps to reproduce: We play a song on Spotify. Open a system equalizer from Spotify Settings. Apply some a...

AinzOoalGown
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Country Irrelevant Device Any. Operating System Android My Question or Issue Spotify for Android breaks usage of System Equalizer (namely MusicFX). S...
2020-10-10 10:55:28 PM
2020-10-13 11:05:57 PM
AinzOoalGown
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Superuser Contribution App keeps crashing

PlanPremiumCountryIrelansDevice(Samsungs9,)Operating System(iOS 10,Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueApp keeps crashing, I've tried everything with no success.Delete, reinstall, clear cache, restart phone, reset phone settings etc.I ...

Noellehass
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Irelans Device (Samsungs9,) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue App keeps crashing, I've tried everything w...
2020-08-16 12:12:40 PM
2020-10-13 3:16:42 PM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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Android
Samsung S9

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Superuser Contribution Headset: triple press to previous song

Why triple press in the headset button doesn't play the previous song like any other music apps?It's skiping 2 songs instead.Why someone would like have the ability to skip two songs instead of repeating the song or listening the previous one?Why we ...

EricSantAnna
Newbie
Why triple press in the headset button doesn't play the previous song like any other music apps? It's skiping 2 songs instead. Why someone would like have the ability to skip two songs ...
2016-03-22 2:24:47 PM
2020-10-10 10:45:25 AM
MBnk
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution cannot display lyrics/behind the lyrics on android

PlanPremiumCountry Thailand I cannot display behind the lyrics ( either genius or lyrics) across all my android devices.I used to think that it was my previous device issue ( galaxy S9plus, exynos) but recently I moved to my new devices ( xiaomi mi8 ...

user-removed
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Thailand I cannot display behind the lyrics ( either genius or lyrics) across all my android devices. I used to think that it was my previous d...
2019-03-06 12:42:49 AM
2020-10-10 10:38:53 AM
Elena
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lyrics

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Superuser Contribution Go! by Spinnin Records songs removed?

I am no longer able to play any of the songs in the Go! by Spinnin Records playlist that I had saved and also all songs were removed from all devices that I had it saved for offline play. Is this playlist being officially removed from Spotify or is t...

dontpanic13
Casual Listener
I am no longer able to play any of the songs in the Go! by Spinnin Records playlist that I had saved and also all songs were removed from all devices that I had it saved for offline play. Is th...
2019-03-22 4:36:47 PM
2020-10-07 9:23:59 AM
Mihail
Spotify Legend
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Desktop
Songs Disappeared

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App needs to add couple of features / bug fixes

Bug 1 -> when song is on repeat, and when app goes in background / closes the app. the repeat is removed and next song is played. Feature to be implemented -> if i have 500 songs, and i am currently on 250th song. when i click go on library tab(botto...

ninadlohar94
Visitor
Bug 1 -> when song is on repeat, and when app goes in background / closes the app. the repeat is removed and next song is played. Feature to be implemented -> if i have 500 songs, an...
2020-10-04 11:53:48 AM
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Developer

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Superuser Contribution [Android][Podcasts] 'Spotify is trying to play'......... Disappointing

I recently joined spotify, mainly for Joe Rogan Experience. So I downloaded a dozen of his episodes and began listening, and I was initially surprised by the addition of the video of the podcast being played while in app. However, spotify does someth...

Cranmoot
Visitor
I recently joined spotify, mainly for Joe Rogan Experience. So I downloaded a dozen of his episodes and began listening, and I was initially surprised by the addition of the video of the ...
2020-09-25 12:33:56 AM
2020-10-03 3:37:37 PM
Xenia
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Podcasts

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Samsung S9 plus - Android - downloaded songs

Premium plan DeviceSamsung s9 plusOperating SystemAndroid 10 My Question or IssueEvery Spotify update or phone reboot causes all downloaded songs on SD card to disappear and starts to download onto internal memory.3rd time in about 30 days this has o...

SirExcel
Regular
Premium plan Device Samsung s9 plus Operating System Android 10 My Question or Issue Every Spotify update or phone reboot causes all downloaded songs on SD card to disappear a...
2020-09-21 7:36:02 PM
2020-10-01 3:18:02 PM
SirExcel
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sd card

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Superuser Contribution Crackling when connected to bluetooth

PlanPremiumCountryUK DeviceGOOGLE PIXEL 2 My Question or IssueNever used to have the problem but the past couple of days when I connect my phone to my car via Bluetooth I get intermittent crackling whilst listening to music. I have deleted and reinst...

Laudley997
Casual Listener
Plan Premium Country UK Device GOOGLE PIXEL 2 My Question or Issue Never used to have the problem but the past couple of days when I connect my phone to my car via Bluetooth I ge...
2018-09-04 12:36:06 PM
2020-09-30 8:37:21 AM
Ver
Spotify Legend
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bluetooth
Car
crackling

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Solved!! Local files won't sync

I have a Moto X updated to the latest firmware. For some reason, the last time I synced it, my playlists synced fine, including all the local files. Now, it refuses to sync the local tracks and I can't even play them over wi-fi. WHY?? Also, it would ...

unsurety
Music Fan
...his purpose, and it doesn't even work. Exact same problem happened on my Android device. Spotify detects neither, despite being on the same wireless network. Playlists are set to available o...
2014-05-12 4:52:51 AM
2020-09-29 7:01:14 PM
hematocrit
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problem

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Superuser Contribution Lyrics arent showing in any songs even though my region supports them

PlanPremiumCountryParaguayDeviceSamsung Galaxy S8+Operating SystemAndroid 9 My Question or IssueThe lyrics aren't showing for any song that I search for.Recently I found out that lyrics were added to Spotify as a new feature last month in my region. ...

oliverkochmann
Visitor
Plan Premium Country Paraguay Device Samsung Galaxy S8+ Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue The lyrics aren't showing for any song that I search for. Recently I found o...
2020-08-17 8:45:13 AM
2020-09-25 9:33:50 AM
Alex
Spotify Legend
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lyrics

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Superuser Contribution Podcast with video not playing in background

Plan PremiumCountry USADevice Samsung S8Operating System Android 9My Question or Issue While attempting to play an episode of the MISFITS podcast ep 101, I stuck my phone in my pocket to let it just play through my headphones and not on screen. Howev...

Jackattacksonz
Visitor
Plan Premium Country USA Device Samsung S8 Operating System Android 9 My Question or Issue While attempting to play an episode of the MISFITS podcast ep 101, I stuck my p...
2020-08-13 4:13:23 AM
2020-09-24 8:21:39 AM
Elena
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background
podcast
video

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Superuser Contribution Spotify Lite

PlanFree/PremiumCountry Device(iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016)Operating System(iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or IssueJust installed Spotify Lite on the Fire HD 8 and love it over the full app. The only problem ...

TrollDragon
Newbie
Plan Free/Premium Country Device (iPhone 8, Samsung Galaxy 9, Macbook Pro late 2016) Operating System (iOS 10, Android Oreo, Windows 10,etc.) My Question or Issue Just i...
2020-08-13 9:59:54 PM
2020-09-23 6:31:50 PM
Ivan
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Spotify Lite

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