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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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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Playback control doesn't show up on notification bar

hi!my phone is xiaomi mi 11 lite. i cant use playback contol. I'm using spotify version 8.6.88.1104 on Xiaomi mi 11 lite with Android 11. Since the last few month ( I guess), the spotify icon in the notification area/bar (normally allowing playback c...

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  • hi! my phone is xiaomi mi 11 lite. i cant use playback contol. I'm using spotify version 8.6.88.1104 on Xiaomi mi 11 lite with Android 11. Since the last few month ( I guess), the spotify icon in t...
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Superuser Contribution Spotify massive battery drain on samsung phones

So recently I got a Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra, and the first 2 weeks or so were absolutely fine, with screen on time per charge of around 7-8 hours, but then 1 week ago or maybe a bit more I noticed that my battery suddenly didn't last as long as it d...

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  • So recently I got a Samsung Galaxy S21 ultra, and the first 2 weeks or so were absolutely fine, with screen on time per charge of around 7-8 hours, but then 1 week ago or maybe a bit more I noticed t...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution What is this button?

PlanFreeCountryUnited KingdomDevice(Samsung a54 5G)Operating System(Android14) My Question or IssueI recently got a new phone and today was the first time I've opened Spotify on it. I then noticed this button on the notifications bar which just chang...

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  • Plan Free Country United Kingdom Device (Samsung a54 5G) Operating System (Android14)   My Question or Issue I recently got a new phone and today was the first time I've opened Spotify...
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Superuser Contribution Download all songs at once

I am trying to download all my music on Spotify. I do not have a song tab in my library. Should I? What can I do? Any help much appreciated.

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  • I am trying to download all my music on Spotify. I do not have a song tab in my library. Should I? What can I do? Any help much appreciated. 🙏
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Superuser Contribution Spotify starts playing on its own

Spotify starts playing music on my phone on its own whenever I open certain apps, such as setting the alarm, opening Samsung notes etc. I cant seem to turn this very strange and annoying "feature" off. What do I do to fix this?

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  • Spotify starts playing music on my phone on its own whenever I open certain apps, such as setting the alarm, opening Samsung notes etc.   I cant seem to turn this very strange and annoying "fe...
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Superuser Contribution Two days ago, music stopped

It seems the worst on one playlist. Shuffle will 90% of the time not work. Maybe I can play one song at a time, most often nothing. Sometime a song will play for 10 seconds, then stop. Sometimes the green bars are moving as if the song is playing, bu...

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  • It seems the worst on one playlist.  Shuffle will 90% of the time not work.  Maybe I can play one song at a time, most often nothing.  Sometime a song will play for 10 seconds, then st...
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Superuser Contribution Player had disappeared

Hi, The progress bar/player thing no longer appears in my app I can still play aos, but I've got no wat of seeing what's actually playing, fast forwarding/rewinding and the only way I cam stop it playing is to close the app.It's been going on a while...

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  • Hi,   The progress bar/player thing no longer appears in my app I can still play aos,  but I've got no wat of seeing what's actually playing, fast forwarding/rewinding and the only way I ...
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Android app no song displays as playing, but it is playing.

Hello! This has been an issue for over a year - Music plays from the app, but no song is displayed as playing. This causes multiple issues, because I can not skip nor pause a song. In addition, the music won't stop if I disconnect from bluetooth. I a...

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  • Hello! This has been an issue for over a year - Music plays from the app, but no song is displayed as playing. This causes multiple issues, because I can not skip nor pause a song. In addition, the m...
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Superuser Contribution bluetooth problems apps & fitures

hi! when i disconnect the galaxy buds, spotify automatically start playing a song. how can I prevent it? I use a galaxy s22 (android).

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  • hi! when i disconnect the galaxy buds, spotify automatically start playing a song. how can I prevent it? I use a galaxy s22 (android).  
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution When connected to Bluetooth my app doesn't open

Since I updated my one plus 9 to android 12 I can't open the Spotify app when I have my bluetooth earplugs (Bose quite comfort) connected to my phone. When pressing the Spotify app I see the logo and then the app closes itself.

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  • Since I updated my one plus 9 to android 12 I can't open the Spotify app when I have my bluetooth earplugs (Bose quite comfort) connected to my phone. When pressing the Spotify app I see the logo and...
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Superuser Contribution Changed phones

I changed to a new phone and my favorites and my premium account is gone....help!

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  • I changed to a new phone and my favorites and my premium account is gone....help!
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Superuser Contribution Can't install spotify on Galaxy a02s

Hi,Trying to install Spotify on my daughter's Galaxy A02s. I can download the app in Play Store but at the end of the installation I get a message that the app can't be installed.I did all cash and force stop that usually recommended but didn't help....

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  • Hi, Trying to install Spotify on my daughter's Galaxy A02s. I can download the app in Play Store but at the end of the installation I get a message that the app can't be installed. I did all cash ...
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Solved!!Superuser Contribution Issues with Samsung Galaxy S8

Hello! I recently installed Spotify and quickly upgraded to Premium. Since my upgrade, it seems as the Mobile App is "stuck" - any actions that take place on the app, such as liking new songs, pinning playlists etc. are impossible to achieve. Interes...

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  • Hello! I recently installed Spotify and quickly upgraded to Premium.   Since my upgrade, it seems as the Mobile App is "stuck" - any actions that take place on the app, such as liking new son...
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Superuser Contribution Repeat and shuffle are gone on android

What's going on, the repeat and shuffle are no longer options on my phone or tv for that matter. I have to log in on my laptop to use them. Is it a bug? Is it gone permanently?

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  • What's going on, the repeat and shuffle are no longer options on my phone or tv for that matter. I have to log in on my laptop to use them.   Is it a bug? Is it gone permanently?
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Cant play music from my playlist

I cant play music from my playlist it just give me a5 sec then stop help me please

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  • I cant play music from my playlist it just give me a5 sec then stop help me please 💔💔💔
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Superuser Contribution Lyrics Not Appearing for me even with a new phone

I have upgraded to my phone from the S21 Ultra to the S22 Ultra. Notice that my lyrics are also no appearing on this phone. I would like a fix. Unable to work on my S21 now S22. Please anyone who can help me fix this problem... Ive tried clearing cac...

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  • I have upgraded to my phone from the S21 Ultra to the S22 Ultra. Notice that my lyrics are also no appearing on this phone. I would like a fix. Unable to work on my S21 now S22. Please anyone who can...
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Superuser Contribution Downloaded podcasts disappear in Offline mode

PlanPremiumCountryGermany DeviceSamsung Galaxy s21Operating SystemAndroid My Question or IssueI have no wifi until Febuary 1st and I'm trying to conserve my limited data by using the download function for podcats. I have 95 episodes downloaded and I ...

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  • Plan Premium Country Germany   Device Samsung Galaxy s21 Operating System Android   My Question or Issue I have no wifi until Febuary 1st and I'm trying to conserve my limited da...
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I still can't see lyrics on mobile phone

I've tried to uninstall and install several times and it didn't help. I also bought new phone for it. Still not showing:(Android 11Samsung Galaxy A22

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  • I've tried to uninstall and install several times and it didn't help. I also bought new phone for it. Still not showing:( Android 11 Samsung Galaxy A22
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Echo Spotify activity popping up on my phone

Hello thereSome time ago I bought my elderly parents an Amazon Echo and set up a Spotify account for my Mum.It's been great, and proved very useful to calm Dad down with soothing music when his dementia makes him a bit agitated.I set it all up for Mu...

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  • Hello there Some time ago I bought my elderly parents an Amazon Echo and set up a Spotify account for my Mum. It's been great, and proved very useful to calm Dad down with soothing music when his d...
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